Department of Communication and Theatre

Chair and Professor: Loebs
Professors: Blomquist, Mauch, Trinklein, Turner
Associate Professors: Dienstfrey, DiSanza, Frazier, J. House, Jull, Legge
Assistant Professors: Gribas, Macon
Adjunct Faculty: Broadhead, Czerepinski, Hansen, Leek, Puglisi, Rouse
Academic Outreach Adjunct Faculty: Bilyeu, Boyle, Clawson, Crawford, Dittman, Heisler, Johnston, Olson, Perry

Mass Communication
Each area of study in mass communication emphasizes the importance of a strong liberal arts education to students preparing for careers in the media and mass communication. Effective communication in any form depends upon an adequate breadth of knowledge.

For the Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, five options are available: Journalism, Television, Photography, Advertising/Public Relations and Media Studies. Journalism, Television, Photography and Advertising/Public Relations sequences require approximately 33 credits and an additional 15 credits from a selected component of specialized study outside the options. These options are designed to give practical as well as theoretical skills in those areas. The Media Studies option requires 45 credit hours selected from mass communication and other departments and prepares students in a more general way for career options in business, industry or government.

Admission to Major Status
Students wishing to major in emphases offered in the Mass Communication program must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Officially admitted to Idaho State University.
  2. Successfully completing the following lower division courses or their equivalent: 
          	 MC 119	Introduction to Mass Media	3 cr
	 MC 121	Reporting and Newswriting	4 cr
	 MC 215	Graphic Design			3 cr
		(depending on emphasis)
	   OR
         MC 230	Introduction to Photography	4 cr
      	 General Education Requirement goals 1, 2, 6, 11, 12.
  3. Have a minimum overall cumulative grade point average of 2.0.
  4. Submit to the Mass Communication program an official copy of their transcript and a complete application form. Application forms are available in the Mass Communication office and this process must be completed by April 1 for Fall admission to major status and November 1 for Spring admission.

No student will be admitted to the Mass Communication program without completing these requirements.

Students are eligible to declare Mass Communication as their major and can be admitted to the Mass Communication program after completing the requirements for admission to major status. Prospective majors must successfully complete general education goals 1, 2, 6, 11 and 12 as well as a specific selection of lower division mass communication courses before applying for major status. This application is usually done in the sophomore year. In addition to the general education requirements, majors must complete MATH 143 or equivalent and earn a grade of C or better in all mass communication courses.

Speech Communication
The speech curriculum is structured on the basic assumption that people's ability to communicate orally in an effective manner is vital to successful social interaction. Two areas of emphasis are offered in the Speech curriculum: Speech Communication and Organizational Communication. Speech Communication is the humanistic study of speech from its origins in ancient Greece to the role of rhetoric in shaping the modern world. Organizational Communication is the social scientific study of the role or communication in the creation of interpersonal, small group, and organizational structures. In both areas of emphasis, our program is designed to meet a fourfold purpose: to study the nature and process of oral communication; to develop the student's ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and rationally; to understand the critical role of rhetoric in shaping historical events; to understand the methods of the social sciences and analyze communication situations according to those methods. Students who study speech receive a broad liberal arts backg-round which may lead to careers in law, business, public relations, management, teaching, the ministry, politics, broadcasting, personnel work, and public administration.

Theatre
The theatre curriculum is designed to provide not only a humanistic awareness of our history and civilization through a study of dramatic literature and theatre history, but also to allow the student to pursue courses of study which develop skills and techniques applicable to the production of plays and other theatrical media. A balance between theoretical and practical courses is offered in several degree programs. A theatre program can lead to careers in such varying areas as theatre, television, film, education, journalism, public relations, personnel work, sales, insurance, government, and law.

The Bachelor of Arts is offered in mass communication. The Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts degrees are offered in speech and in theatre, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree is offered in theatre. 

      Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication 
      Select one of the following emphasis:

      Emphasis in Advertising/Public Relations
      M C 119	Introduction to Mass Media	3 cr
      M C 121	Reporting and Newswriting	4 cr
      M C 200	Introduction to Advertising
		Media		       	     	3 cr
      M C 215	Graphic Design			3 cr
      M C 230	Introduction to Photography	4 cr
      M C 341	Public Relations Methods	3 cr
      M C 355	Creating Effective Advertising	3 cr
      M C 415	Advanced Graphic Design		3 cr
      M C 452	Mass Communication and Society	3 cr
      M C 455	Advertising Sales		3 cr
      M C 480	Public Relations Programs	3 cr

      Plus one of the following courses:
      M C 305	Photo Communication	     	3 cr
      M C 312	Persuasive Video Production	2 cr

      IN ADDITION:	
		Components, listed below	15 cr
		TOTAL: 52 or 53 cr

      Emphasis in Journalism
      M C 119	Introduction to Mass Media	3 cr
      M C 121	Reporting and Newswriting	4 cr
      M C 230	Introduction to Photography	4 cr
      M C 270	Journalism History		3 cr
      M C 321	Reporting of Public Affairs	3 cr
      M C 325	Editing for Print Media		3 cr
      M C 440	Media Law and Ethics		3 cr
      M C 452	Mass Communication and Society	3 cr

      Plus one of the following courses:
      M C 215	Graphic Design	       	     	3 cr
      M C 305	Photo Communication		3 cr
      M C 327	Magazine Article Writing	3 cr
      M C 445	Editorial Writing		3 cr
      M C 497	Media Internships		6 cr

      IN ADDITION:	
		Components, listed below	15 cr
		TOTAL: 44 or 45 cr

      Emphasis in Media Studies
      ENGL 307	Professional Writing	     	3 cr
      	OR
      ENGL 308	Business Communications	     	3 cr
      M C 119	Introduction to Mass Media	3 cr
      M C 121	Reporting and Newswriting	4 cr
      M C 210	History and Appreciation of
		Photography		     	3 cr
      M C 215	Graphic Design			3 cr
      M C 290	American Broadcasting		3 cr
	OR
      M C 300	Television Production	     	3 cr
      M C 321	Reporting of Public Affairs	3 cr
      M C 350	Cable Television and
		News Media Technologies	     	3 cr
      M C 415	Advanced Graphic Design		3 cr
      M C 440	Media Law and Ethics		3 cr
      M C 452	Mass Communication
		and Society	       	     	3 cr
      SPCH 201	Business and Professional 
		Speaking		     	3 cr

      IN ADDITION
	    	Mass Communication electives	3 cr

      Select one course from each of the two following blocks:
      Block 1
      MKTG 325	Basic Marketing Management	3 cr
      MKTG g428	Marketing Communications	3 cr
      SPCH 208	Group Communication		3 cr
      SPCH 355	Nonverbal Communication		2 cr
      SPCH g441	Interpersonal Communication	3 cr
      SPCH g452	Conflict Management		3 cr
      SPCH g453	Organizational Communication	3 cr

      Block 2
      SPCH g436	Rhetorical Criticism	     	3 cr
      SPCH g437	Rhetorical Theory		3 cr
      SPCH g442	American Rhetoric and 
		Public Address	       	     	3 cr
      SPCH g447	Rhetoric of Hitler and 
		Churchill	       	     	3 cr
      SPCH g451	Recent Rhetorical Issues	3 cr
		TOTAL: 45 or 46 cr

      Recommended
      MGT g312	Individual and Organizational
		Behavior	       	     	3 cr

      Emphasis in Photography
      M C 119	Introduction to Mass Media	3 cr
      M C 121	Reporting and Newswriting	4 cr
      M C 210	History and Appreciation
		of Photography	       	     	3 cr
      M C 215	Graphic Design			3 cr
      M C 230	Introduction to Photography	4 cr
      M C 410	Advanced Photography		4 cr
      M C 452	Mass Communication and Society	3 cr
      PHIL g490	Philosophy Seminar		3 cr

      Plus two of the following courses:
      M C 305	Photo Communication	     	3 cr
      M C 405	Color Printing			4 cr
      M C 465	Alternative Photo Processes	4 cr

      IN ADDITION:	
		Components, listed below	15 cr
		TOTAL: 49 or 50 cr

      Emphasis in Television
      M C 119	Introduction to Mass Media	3 cr
      M C 121	Reporting and Newswriting	4 cr
      M C 230	Introduction to Photography	4 cr
      M C 290	American Broadcasting		3 cr
      M C 300	Television Production		3 cr
      M C 435	Television News			3 cr
      M C 450	Television Workshop		2 cr
      M C 452	Mass Communication and Society	3 cr
      M C 460	Corporate Video Production	3 cr

      Plus two of the following courses:
      M C 321	Reporting of Public Affairs	3 cr
      M C 350	New Media			3 cr
      M C 360	Film-Style Production		3 cr

      IN ADDITION:	
		Components, listed below	15 cr
		TOTAL: 49 cr

Components
Students must take 15 credits from ONE of the following five component areas subject to the following conditions:

  • At least nine of the 15 credits must be upper division.
  • None of the courses included in the component may also be used to satisfy any of the General Education Requirements.
  • The Director of the Mass Communication Program must approve the courses selected to satisfy the component.
  • A minor or a second major may be substituted for the entire component requirement if approved by the Director of the Mass Communication Program.

    Component 1-Business and Economics
    Business
    Economics

    Component 2-World Affairs
    History
    Political Science

    Component 3-Social Sciences
    American Studies
    Anthropology
    Psychology
    Sociology
    Speech Communication

    Component 4-Arts and Humanities
    Art
    English
    Music
    Philosophy
    Speech Communication
    Theatre

    Component 5-Natural Sciences
    Biological Sciences
    Chemistry
    Geology
    Mathematics
    Physics
    Geography 115

    Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Speech Communication Select one of the following emphasis: 

          Emphasis in Organizational Communication
      SPCH 208	Group Communication	3 cr
      SPCH 355	Nonverbal Communication	3 cr
      SPCH g408	Communication Theory	3 cr
      SPCH g436	Rhetorical Criticism	3 cr
      SPCH g437	Rhetorical Theory	3 cr
      SPCH g441	Interpersonal 
		Communication	       	3 cr
      SPCH g452	Conflict Management	3 cr
      SPCH g453	Organizational 
		Communication  	       	3 cr

      Plus 15 credits from the following:
      SPCH 305	Argumentation and 
		Debate		       	3 cr
      SPCH 308	Persuasion		3 cr
      SPCH 313-314
	   	Speech Communication
		Internship	       	1-3 cr
      SPCH 111-112, 311-312
	   	Speech Practicum	1-3 cr
      SPCH g440	Gender and 
		Communications	       	3 cr
      SPCH g442	American Rhetoric and
		Public Address	       	3 cr
      SPCH g447	Rhetoric of Hitler and 
		Churchill	        3 cr
      SPCH g451	Recent Rhetorical 
		Issues		        3 cr

      Select two courses from one of the following two blocks:
      Block 1
      MGT g312	Individual and Organizational
		Behavior	       	     	3 cr
      MGT g441	Organization Behavior		3 cr
      MGT g457	Organization Development	3 cr

      Block 2
      PSYC 341	Social Psychology	     	3 cr
      PSYC g443	Advanced Social Psychology	3 cr
      SOC g364	Industry and Society		3 cr
		TOTAL: 42 cr

      Emphasis in Speech Communication
      SPCH 111-112-311-312	
		Speech Practicum	     	2 cr
      SPCH 208	Group Communication		3 cr
      SPCH 305	Argumentation and Debate	3 cr
      SPCH 308	Persuasion			3 cr
      SPCH 355	Nonverbal Communication		3 cr
      SPCH g408	Communication Theory		3 cr
      SPCH g436	Rhetorical Criticism		3 cr
      SPCH g437	Rhetorical Theory		3 cr
      SPCH g441	Interpersonal Communication	3 cr

      Plus 6 credits from the following:
      SPCH g442	American Rhetoric and
		Public Address	       	     	3 cr
      SPCH g447	Rhetoric of Hitler and 
		Churchill	       	     	3 cr
      SPCH g451	Recent Rhetorical Issues	3 cr

      Plus 9 credits from the following:
      SPCH 201	Business and Professional 
		Speaking		     	3 cr
      SPCH g440	Gender and Communication	3 cr
      SPCH g452	Conflict Management		3 cr
      SPCH g453	Organizational Communication	3 cr
		TOTAL: 41 cr

      Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Theatre
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama		 3 cr
      THEA 104	Theatre Graphics		 2 cr
      THEA 111-112
	   	Stagecraft	       	     	 6 cr
      THEA 251	Beginning Acting		 3 cr
      THEA 252	Intermediate Acting		 6 cr
      THEA 304	Theatre Management		 2 cr
      THEA g313	Theatre Background I		 3 cr
      THEA g314	Theatre Background II		 3 cr
      THEA 355	Stage Direction			 3 cr
      THEA g419	Modern European Theatre		 3 cr
      THEA g420	American Theatre		 3 cr
      THEA g456	Advanced Stage Direction	 3 cr
      IN ADDITION:
	       	Upper-division theatre	     	 3 cr

      Plus 4 credits from the following:
      THEA 209	Stage Lighting	       	     	 2 cr
      THEA 214	Makeup				 2 cr
      THEA 221	Stage Costume Construction	 2 cr
		TOTAL: 42 cr

      Related Areas Required Courses:
      ENGL g476	Shakespeare	       3 cr
      P E 107	Fencing		       1 cr
      SPCH 117	Oral Interpretation: 
		Textual Analysis       3 cr
      SPCH 132	Voice and Diction      2 cr

      Plus 2 credits from the following dance courses: 
      P E 140	Dance-Jazz	       1 cr
      P E 142	Dance-Ballet	       1 cr
      P E 145	Modern Dance	       1 cr
      P E 146	Intermediate Modern 
		Dance		       1 cr
		TOTAL: 11 cr

    Minors-Communication
    Minor in Mass Communication
    A minor in mass communication requires 18 credits including M C 119, M C 452, one additional 100-200 level class, one additional 300 level class, and one additional 400 level class, plus additional credits to total 18 from anywhere in the mass communication curriculum except M C 497, Media Internship, which is offered to majors only. Students must have declared a major before naming mass communication as a minor and are responsible for meeting all prerequisites for mass communication courses they take. Students are encouraged to seek advisement from mass communication faculty. 

          Minor in Organizational Communication
      SPCH 208	Group Communication	3 cr
      SPCH g436	Rhetorical Criticism	3 cr
      SPCH g437	Rhetorical Theory	3 cr
      SPCH g441	Interpersonal 
		Communication	       	3 cr
      SPCH g453	Organizational 
		Communication	        3 cr
      Plus 6 credits from the following:
      SPCH 305	Argumentation and 
		Debate		        3 cr
      SPCH 308	Persuasion		3 cr
      SPCH 313-314
	   	Speech Communication
		Internship	       	1-3 cr
      SPCH 111-112,311-312
	       	Speech Practicum	1-3 cr
      SPCH 355	Nonverbal Communication	3 cr
      SPCH g408	Communication Theory	3 cr
      SPCH g452	Conflict Management	3 cr
		TOTAL: 21 cr

      Minor in Speech Communication
      SPCH 208	Group Communication	  3 cr
      SPCH 305	Argumentation and Debate  3 cr
      SPCH g436	Rhetorical Criticism	  3 cr
      SPCH g437	Rhetorical Theory	  3 cr
      SPCH g441	Interpersonal 
		Communication	       	  3 cr
      Plus 6 credits from the following:
      SPCH g408	Communication Theory	  3 cr
      SPCH g442	American Rhetoric and
		Public Address	       	  3 cr
      SPCH g447	Rhetoric of Hitler 
		and Churchill	       	  3 cr
      SPCH g451	Recent Rhetorical Issues  3 cr
		TOTAL: 21 cr

      Minors-Theatre General Minor in Theatre (Unspecified)
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama	 3 cr
      IN ADDITION:
	 	THEA electives	       	 20 cr
		TOTAL: 23 cr
	Program must be approved by the department.

      Minor in Acting
      SPCH 117	Oral Interpretation:
		Textual Analysis	3 cr
      SPCH 132	Voice and Diction	2 cr
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama 	3 cr
      THEA 214	Makeup			2 cr
      THEA 251	Beginning Acting	3 cr
      THEA 252	Intermediate Acting	3 cr
      THEA 351	Problems in Acting	3 cr
      THEA g424	Advanced Acting Styles	3 cr
      THEA 191-392
	        Theatre Production	3 cr
		TOTAL: 25 cr

      Minor in Acting and Directing
      SPCH 132	Voice and Diction	2 cr
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama 	3 cr
      THEA 111	Stagecraft		3 cr
	OR
      THEA 112	Stagecraft	       	3 cr
      THEA 209	Stage Lighting		2 cr
      THEA 214	Makeup			2 cr
      THEA 251	Beginning Acting	3 cr
      THEA 252	Intermediate Acting	3 cr
      THEA g351	Problems in Acting	3 cr
      THEA 355	Stage Direction		3 cr
      THEA g424	Advanced Acting Styles	3 cr
      THEA g456	Advanced Stage 
		Directing	       	3 cr
		TOTAL: 30 cr

      Minor in Costume
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama 	3 cr
      THEA 104	Theatre Graphics	2 cr
      THEA 209	Stage Lighting		2 cr
      THEA 214	Makeup			2 cr
      THEA 221	Stage Costume 
		Construction	       	2 cr
      THEA 323	Stage Costume History 
		and Design		3 cr
      THEA 328	Stage Costume 
		History and Design	3 cr
      THEA 421	Basic Pattern Drafting 
		for Stage Costuming 	3 cr
      THEA 191-392
	   	Theatre Production	3 cr
		TOTAL: 23 cr

      Minor in Technical Theatre
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama 	3 cr
      THEA 104	Theatre Graphics	2 cr
      THEA 111-112
	   	Stagecraft	       	6 cr
      THEA 209	Stage Lighting		2 cr
      THEA 221	Stage Costume 
		Construction	        2 cr
      THEA 304	Theatre Management	2 cr
      THEA 311	Introduction to Scene 
		Design		        3 cr
      THEA 426	Scene Design		3 cr
      THEA 191-392
	       	Theatre Production	3 cr
		TOTAL: 26 cr
  
      Minor in Technical Theatre and Costume
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama 	3 cr
      THEA 104	Theatre Graphics	2 cr
      THEA 111-112
	       	Stagecraft	        6 cr
      THEA 209	Stage Lighting		3 cr
      THEA 214	Makeup			2 cr
      THEA 221	Stage Costume 
		Construction	        2 cr
      THEA 304	Theatre Management	3 cr
      THEA 311	Introduction to Scene 
		Design		        3 cr
      THEA g323	Stage Costume History 
		and Design	        3 cr
	OR
      THEA g328	Stage Costume History 
		and Design	        3 cr
      THEA 191-392
	   	Theatre Production	3 cr
		TOTAL: 30 cr

      Minor in Theatre History and Dramatic Literature
      ENGL g476	Shakespeare		3 cr
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama 	3 cr
      THEA 205	Art of the Film I	3 cr
      THEA g313	Theatre Background I	3 cr
      THEA g314	Theatre Background II	3 cr
      THEA g419	Modern European Theatre	3 cr
      THEA g420	American Theatre	3 cr
      THEA g470	Contemporary Theatre	3 cr
		TOTAL: 24 cr

      Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre
      General Requirements
      English Composition	3-6 cr
      Related Areas		34 cr
      (Courses in one or more of the following: art, architecture,
      music, literature, dance, speech)
      Electives			24 cr
      Major			64 cr
		TOTAL: 128 cr

      Major Requirements (common to all options)
      THEA 101	Appreciation of Drama	3 cr
      THEA 104	Theatre Graphics	2 cr
      THEA 111	Stagecraft		3 cr
      THEA 209	Stage Lighting		2 cr
      THEA 214	Makeup			2 cr
      THEA 251	Beginning Acting	3 cr
      THEA 304	Theatre Management	2 cr
      THEA g313	Theatre Background I	3 cr
      THEA g314	Theatre Background II	3 cr
      THEA 323	Stage Costume History 
		and Design	        3 cr
      THEA g328	Stage Costume History 
		and Design	        3 cr
      THEA 355	Stage Directing		3 cr
      THEA g419	Modern European Theatre	3 cr
      THEA g420	American Theatre	3 cr
      THEA g470	Contemporary Theatre	3 cr
      THEA g490	Practicum Theatre Arts	3 cr
      THEA 191-392
	   	Theatre Production	2 cr
		TOTAL: 46 cr

      Acting-Directing Option
      Major Requirements
      THEA 252	Intermediate Acting	3 cr
      THEA g351	Problems in Acting	6 cr
      THEA 352	BFA Studio		3 cr
      THEA g424	Advanced Acting Styles	3 cr
      THEA g456	Advanced Stage 
		Directing	        3 cr
		TOTAL: 18 cr

      Related Areas (Required Courses)
      ART 101	History of Western Art I	3 cr
      ART 102	History of Western Art II	3 cr
      COMM 101	Principles of Speech		2 cr
      ENGL g476	Shakespeare			3 cr
      MUSC 100	Introduction to Music		3 cr
      MUSC 127	Class Voice			2 cr
      P E 107	Fencing				1 cr
      P E 145	Modern Dance			1 cr
      P E 142	Ballet				1 cr
      SPCH 117	Oral Interpretation:
		Textual Analysis	     	3 cr
      SPCH 132	Voice and Diction		2 cr
      IN ADDITION:	
		Electives	       	     	10 cr
		TOTAL: 34 cr

      Electives (Recommended Courses)
      BIOL 100	Concepts Biology: Human 
		Concerns		     	4 cr
      HIST 101	Foundation of Western 
		Civilization	       	     	3 cr
      HIST 102	Development of Western 
		Civilization	       	     	3 cr
      PSYC 101	Intro to General Psychology I 	3 cr
      PSYC 102	Intro to General Psychology II	3 cr
      SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3 cr
      IN ADDITION:	
		Electives	       	     	5 cr
		TOTAL: 24 cr

      Technical Option Major Requirements
      THEA 112	Stagecraft	       	     	3 cr
      THEA 311	Introduction to Scene Design	3 cr
      THEA g412	Scenic Painting			3 cr
      THEA g426	Scene Design			3 cr
		Theatre Electives		6 cr
		TOTAL: 18 cr

      Related Areas (Required Courses)
      ENGL g476	Shakespeare	3 cr
		TOTAL: 3 cr

      Related Areas (Recommended Courses)
      Select 31 credits from:
      ARCH 263	History of American 
		Architecture	       	     3 cr
      ART 100	Survey of Art		     3 cr
      ART 101	History of Western Art I     3 cr
      ART 102	History of Western Art II    3 cr
      ART 103	Creative Process	     3 cr
      ART 104	Creative Process	     3 cr
      ART 105	Drawing I		     3 cr
      ART 106	Drawing II		     3 cr
      ART 230	Introduction to Photography  4 cr
      ART 301	Anatomy Drawing and 
		Painting	       	     3 cr
      COMM 101	Principles of Speech	     2 cr
      ENGL 205	Art of the Film I	     3 cr
      ENGL 305	Art of the Film II	     3 cr
      MUSC 100	Music in General Culture     3 cr
      MUSC 106	American Music: A Panorama   3 cr
		TOTAL: select 31 of 45 credits

      Electives (Recommended Courses)
      Select 24 credits from:
      ACCT 201	Principles of Accounting I	3 cr
      BIOL 100	Concepts Biology: Human 
		Concerns		     	4 cr
      CIS 120	Introduction to Computer 
		Systems			     	3 cr
      ENGR 105	Engineering Drawing		2 cr
      HEC 228	Textiles			4 cr
      HIST 101	Foundation of Western 
		Civilization	       	     	3 cr
      HIST 102	Development of Western 
		Civilization	       	     	3 cr
      HIST 252	East Asian History		3 cr
      HIST g443	English History			3 cr
      HIST g444	Victorian England and After	3 cr
      MGT 215	Small Business Management	3 cr
      MGT g312	Individual and Organizational
		Behavior 	       	     	3 cr
      PSYC 101	Intro to General Psychology I	3 cr
      PSYC 102	Intro to General Psychology II	3 cr
      SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology	3 cr
		TOTAL: Select 24 of 46 credits

      Costume Option Major Requirements
      THEA 221	Stage Costume Construction	2 cr
      THEA 414	Advanced Makeup			2 cr
      THEA g421	Basic Pattern Drafting for
		Stage Costuming	       	     	3 cr
      THEA g422	Period Pattern Drafting for
		Stage Costuming		     	3 cr
      IN ADDITION:	
		Electives	       	     	8 cr
		TOTAL: 18 cr

      Related Areas Same as Technical Option above
		TOTAL: Select 34 of 45 cr

      Electives Same as Technical Option above
		TOTAL: Select 24 of 46 cr

    Communication Course

    COMM 102 Practical Communication II 3 credits. Course in verbal communication with an emphasis on oral discourse, stresses clear, correct, and practical speaking and writing including interpersonal and small group communication and presentational skills. For Applied Technology students only. F, S

    NOTE: Applied technology students who have taken both COMM 101 and COMM 102 and subsequently enroll in academic programs may count these courses in combination as equivalent to ENGL 101 and COMM 101. COMM 101 or COMM 102 taken singly are NOT accepted as equivalent to ENGL 101 or COMM 101.

    Mass Communication Courses

    MC 119 Introduction to Mass Media 3 credits. Historical and contemporary roles of newspapers, magazines, photography, film, radio and television in society. Media economics and government regulation. Sociological and psychological effects of the mass media on the individual. F

    MC 121 Reporting and Newswriting 4 credits. Fundamentals of reporting and newswriting. Elements of news, news sources, structure of news stories. Emphasis on reporting local news. PREREQ: ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGL 101. F, S

    MC 200 Introduction to Advertising Media 3 credits. In-depth study of newspapers, radio, TV, magazines, billboards, direct mail as advertising vehicles and their audiences. F

    MC 210 History and Appreciation of Photography 3 credits. Discovery of the photographic process and its evolution to present. Analysis of many recognized masters of photography. Cross-listed as AMST 210 and ART 210. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S

    MC 215 Graphic Design 3 credits. Introduction to concepts and procedures of graphic design. Lectures, studio and computer exercises will explore issues in design for graphic media, typography, and design for the page. Cross-listed as ART 215. F, S

    MC 230 Introduction to Photography 4 credits. Function and use of camera and darkroom. Fundamentals of composition and use of light. Students must have own camera, film, paper and some chemicals. Laboratory required. Cross-listed as ART 230. F, S

    MC 270 Journalism History 3 credits. The development of mass media from Gutenberg to the present with emphasis on American print journalism. R2

    MC 290 American Broadcasting 3 credits. Introduction to the history, structure, economics, programming and regulation of broadcasting in the United States. Cross-listed as AMST 290. PREREQ: M C 119. R2

    MC 300 Television Production 3 credits. Emphasis on studio and remote television production, with exercises in basic camera operation, electronic editing, studio directing and field reporting. F

    MC 305 Photo Communication 3 credits. Laboratory required. Application of still photographic methods to newspaper, magazine and advertising/public relations needs. Introduction to computer manipulation of images. PREREQ: M C 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F

    MC 312 Persuasive Video Production 2 credits. Production of short videos, such as commercials, public service announcements, instructional and institutional videos and commercials. Basic audio and video production theory and practice. PREREQ: FOR DECLARED AD/PR STUDENTS ONLY.

    MC 321 Reporting of Public Affairs 3 credits. Reporting news of local government, including police department, city council, school board, courts and other agencies. PREREQ: MC 121 OR MEDIA EXPERIENCE. D

    MC 325 Editing for Print Media 3 credits. Editing, typography, layout and pagination of newspapers. Emphasis on laboratory projects. PREREQ: MC 121. COREQ: MC 397 PAGEMAKER WORKSHOP OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F

    MC 327 Magazine Article Writing 3 credits. Writing nonfiction magazine articles to the requirements of publications chosen by the student. D

    MC 341 Public Relations Methods 3 credits. Development of news releases for print and electronic media, speeches and other tools of the practitioner. Techniques of persuasion. PREREQ: MC 121 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F

    MC 350 New Media 3 credits. Development and role of cable, home video, satellites and other video delivery systems in contemporary society. Emphasis on programming, technology, economics, regulation, industry trends and future directions. AS

    MC 355 Creating Effective Advertising 3 credits. Laboratory-based exercises in creating advertising that support sales and marketing strategies. Matching of messages to media. PREREQ: MC 200 AND MC 215 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

    MC 360 Film-Style Production 3 credits. Non-news film and video production. Focuses on creative aspects of making films and videos: sound, lighting, composition, editing, special effects, animation, etc. PREREQ: MC 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    MC 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Permission of instructor required. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D

    MC 405 Color Printing 4 credits. A darkroom oriented class teaching practical applications of color theory in printing color negatives and slides. Weekly shooting and printing assignments required. Cross-listed as ART 405. PREREQ: MC 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

    MC 410 Advanced Photography 4 credits. Advanced black and white techniques including controlled printing techniques and the Zone System. Intensive criticism of work and encouragement of individuals' photographic growth. Cross-listed as ART 410. PREREQ: MC 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F

    MC 415 Advanced Graphic Design 3 credits. For students familiar with graphic design basics. Lectures and exercises explore concepts and procedures in publication design and production. Computer lab exercises focus on desktop publishing. Cross-listed as ART 415. PREREQ: MC 215. F

    MC 418 Art of the Book 3 credits. Expands the traditional idea of book form with innovative structures and concepts. Textual and nontextual formats and methods for generating ideas for works are addressed. Traditional techniques for bookbinding will also be included. D

    MC 435 Television News 3 credits. Writing, reporting and producing the television newscast. Emphasis on proper technique as well as ethical and social issues. PREREQ: MC 121, MC 300. D

    MC 440 Media Law and Ethics 3 credits. Principles of the law of libel, privacy, copyright, obscenity, press freedom, responsibility and ethics as they apply to the news media. R2

    MC 445 Editorial Writing 3 credits. Writing and producing the editorial page including fundamentals of column and opinion piece writing, syndication, letters to the editor, cartoons. D

    MC 450 Television Workshop 2 credits. Practical experience producing television programs for local airing. May be repeated for a total of six credits. PREREQ: MC 300. S

    MC g452 Mass Communication and Society 3 credits. Media and audiences as they relate to freedom, censorship, public opinion, propaganda, public affairs, crime and violence and other social phenomena under different forms of government. PREREQ: JUNIOR STANDING OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

    MC 455 Advertising Sales 3 credits. Tactics, strategies and techniques of selling advertising. PREREQ: MC 355 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S

    MC g460 Corporate Video Production 3 credits. Producing for corporate, educational, home video, documentary and other nonfiction markets. Advanced production techniques. Major project required. PREREQ: MC 360 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    MC 465 Alternative Photo Processes 4 credits. DarkrooMCourse teaching three 19th century printing processes. These processes teach the evolution of modern materials and color theory. Cross-listed as ART 465. PREREQ: MC 210 AND MC 230 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    MC 480 Public Relations Programs 3 credits. Tactics and strategies for planning public relations programs for public and private organizations. PREREQ: MC 341 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

    MC 491 Independent Projects 1-3 credits. Under direct supervision of a department faculty member, student conducts individual projects in the field of mass communication. May be repeated for a total of six credits. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S

    MC 497 Media Internship 6 credits. Practical experience in the media, supervised by faculty and professional journalists. Work equivalent to full time for one-half semester. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT. Open to juniors and seniors with 3.0 GPA in major course work. F, S

    Speech Communication Courses

    COMM 101 Principles of Speech 2 credits. Basic course in oral communication that emphasizes the theory and practice of informative speaking, logical argumentation, persuasion, small group discussion, and interpersonal communication. Designed to explain the humanistic nature of human communication and to improve a student's ability to express ideas orally. Satisfies Goal 2 of the General Education Requirements. F, S

    SPCH 111-112, 311-312 Speech Practicum 1-2 credits. Students prepare for national competition in debate and individual speaking events. In the spring students speak on timely topics to community organizations in the symposium program. F, S

    SPCH 117 Oral Interpretation: Textual Analysis 3 credits. Analysis and interpretation of literature through performance. Prose, poetry and/or dramatic literature will be investigated. S

    SPCH 132 Voice and Diction 2 credits. Study of pitch, rate, volume, and intensity in projecting speech. Phonetic symbols are used as the basis of acquiring skill in the use of standard American speech. Projects are designed to fit the needs of the individual. S

    SPCH 201 Business and Professional Speaking 3 credits. Advanced speech course emphasizes practical speaking needs of business and professional people. PREREQUISITE: COMM 101. F, S

    SPCH 208 Group Communication 3 credits. Examines the process of human communication among members of organized groups. Topics studied include the development of leadership, norms, roles, and cohesion, problem-solving techniques, and conflict management. F

    SPCH 305 Argumentation and Debate 3 credits. Study of argument, analysis, evidence, reasoning, fallacies, briefing, and delivery. S

    SPCH 308 Persuasion 3 credits. Advanced theory and performance course emphasizing principles of message composition, persuasive campaigns, and methods affecting attitude change in public communication. S

    SPCH 313-314 Speech Communication Internship 1-6 credits. Department approval required. Directed field experience with an approved agency. Learning contract required. BY PERMISSION ONLY. F, S

    SPCH 355 Nonverbal Communication 3 credits. Explores the various dimensions of human interaction which supplement the verbal medium. Students study the dimensions of paralinguistics, time, space, form, and action, and develop an awareness of their own and others' behavior. F, S

    SPCH 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Permission of instructor required. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. F, S

    SPCH g408 Communication Theory 3 credits. Examines models of social science and how these contribute to the development of communication theory. Examines a variety of communication theories in interpersonal, small group, organizational contexts. Focus on history of theory development in communication. S

    SPCH g436 Rhetorical Criticism 3 credits. Study and application of various theories and methods of rhetorical criticism including Aristotelian and Burkeian principles. S

    SPCH g437 Rhetorical Theory 3 credits. Principal rhetorical theories from the Greeks through the 18th century and contemporary American theorists. Writings of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Blair, Whately, and Burke are stressed. F

    SPCH g440 Gender and Communication 3 credits. Course examines communication arenas from a perspective that focuses on gender and includes study of similarities and differences in female/male patterns. Topics include nonverbal, organizational, language, family and friendship. D

    SPCH g441 Interpersonal Communication 3 credits. Largely theoretical course, drawing from research in social sciences as well as speech. Focuses on communication variables associated with interpersonal communication including awareness of self/others, nature/functions of language, nonverbal behavior, norms, and roles. F

    SPCH g442 American Rhetoric and Public Address 3 credits. Has a dual purpose: to study the impact of rhetoric (oral and written persuasion) on major events in American history; to examine great speakers and rhetorical documents in their historical context. S

    SPCH g447 Rhetoric of Hitler and Churchill 3 credits. Rhetorical theory and practice of these influential leaders and the impact of their persuasion. Topics include Hitler's oratory, Nazi propaganda, and Churchill's World War II speeches. F

    SPCH g451 Recent Rhetorical Issues 3 credits. Study of the rhetoric of contemporary issues such as the Vietnam War, the Black revolution, and other current political and social topics, including the rhetoric of ongoing election campaigns. F

    SPCH g452 Conflict Management 3 credits. Examines the dynamics of everyday conflicts across a variety of settings, from personal to organizational. Principles of conflict, similar across all communicative contexts, are emphasized. Theory and its application are given equal importance. S

    SPCH g453 Organizational Communication 3 credits. Examines functions, forms and patterns of communication in organizations as well as effects of organizational structures and dynamics on communication. Methods of evaluating communication policies and practices as an aid to organizational management are studied. F

    SPCH g491 Independent Research Projects 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of professors in the various areas of communication, students will prepare reports and carry out projects designed to promote professional growth. F, S

    Theatre Courses

    THEA 101 Appreciation of Drama 3 credits. An audience-oriented course in the creative processes and aesthetic principles which guide artists of the live theatre, film and television in the shaping and reflection of human value. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. F, S

    THEA 104 Theatre Graphics 2 credits. Laboratory course in the basic concepts of color design, perspective, rendering, and the application of these to the theatre. R2

    THEA 111-112 Stagecraft 3 credits. Shop and crew course in building, painting, and handling scenery and properties. Required for majors. Students will form production staff and crews for university productions. Second semester includes work in scene design. F, S

    THEA 126 Art of the Film I 3 credits. Course examines the creative process, aesthetic principles and historical background of cinematic arts. Screening of representative films and examination of critical works and theories are included. Cross-listed as ENGL 126. Satisfies Goal 6 of the General Education Requirements. R1

    THEA 191-192, 391-392 Theatre Production 1 credit each. Supervised work in theatre production. Enrollment must be approved by a theatre faculty member and does not presume casting in a given production. May be repeated for a maximum of 8 credits as speech and theatre activity. F, S

    THEA 204 Fundamentals of Puppetry 2 credits. Study of the history and practice of the art of puppetry. Construction and staging of puppet and marionette productions will constitute part of the course requirements. R1

    THEA 209 Stage Lighting 2 credits. Theory and practice of lighting applied to various types of stage production. Includes operation of switchboard and participation on light crews. R2

    THEA 214 Makeup 2 credits. Laboratory sessions on the technique of makeup. Includes participation on crews of university productions. R2

    THEA 221 Stage Costume Construction 2 credits. Methods of assembling stage costumes. Use of various fabrics and materials will be emphasized. R2

    THEA 251 Beginning Acting 3 credits. Exercises in awareness, concentration, relaxation, imagination, and character interrelationships. Includes improvisation and some scene work. F, S

    THEA 252 Intermediate Acting 3 credits. Creating a character. Emphasis on movement, gesture, scene analysis, and performance. PREREQ: THEA 251, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S

    THEA 304 Theatre Management 2 credits. Consideration of administrative aspects of play production with emphasis on stage management, theatre management, publicity, and advertising. R2

    THEA 305 Art of the Film II 3 credits. In-depth investigation of cinematic art with focus on one or more of the following: genre, historical development, aesthetics, criticism, social impact, and artists. Screening of representative films. Cross-listed as ENGL 305. PREREQ: THEA/ENGL 205, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. R1

    THEA 311 Introduction to Scene Design 3 credits. Basic scene design emphasizing concepts of line, color, form, and texture; drafting techniques, perspective drawing, foreshortening, rendering, and model building will be introduced. R2

    THEA g313 Theatre Background I 3 credits. Origin of the theatre and drama, from their origins through the Jacobean period. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AF

    THEA g314 Theatre Background II 3 credits. Study of the theatre and drama from the Spanish Golden Age through the "well-made play." PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AS

    THEA g323 Stage Costume History and Design 3 credits. Study of clothing history and costume design from ancient times to 1800. AF

    THEA g328 Stage Costume History and Design 3 credits. Clothing history and costume design from 1800 to modern times. AS

    THEA 331 Materials and Methods for High School Speech Arts 3 credits. Required for teaching majors in speech and theatre. D

    THEA g351 Problems in Acting 3 credits. Focuses on special acting problems such as characterization, movement, voice, pantomime, film and television acting. Content varies from year to year. May be repeated once with the consent of the instructor. PREREQ: THEA 251, THEA 252. R2

    THEA 352 BFA Studio 3 credits. Intensive process and skills training in a controlled studio environment. Lecture/survey in professional preparation and marketability for the prospective actor. Limited to BFA Acting/Directing students. PREREQ: THEA 251, THEA 252, THEA 351 AND PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    THEA 355 Stage Direction 3 credits. Consideration of aesthetics of dramatic production and the relationship of basic techniques of stage direction. Includes the direction of scenes and one-act plays. PREREQ: THEA 101, THEA 111, THEA 251, THEA 252, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AF

    THEA 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. F, S

    THEA g412 Scenic Painting 3 credits. A study of painting techniques as used in theatrical scenery; theory, practice, and equipment will be investigated as they apply to the art of stage painting. R2

    THEA 414 Advanced Makeup 2 credits. Concentrated study of characterization, care, setting, styling and application of various types of wigs. Design and construction of polyfoam prosthesis. PREREQ: THEA 214, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. R2

    THEA g419 Modern European Theatre 3 credits. Continental and British theatre and drama from 1850 to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. R2

    THEA g420 American Theatre 3 credits. American theatre and drama from the beginnings to mid-twentieth century. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. R2

    THEA g421 Basic Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Cutting patterns from measurements. Adjusting various patterns to designs. Alterations and fittings. PREREQ: THEA 221, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    THEA g422 Period Pattern Drafting for Stage Costuming 3 credits. Use of the basic patterns to reproduce historical costumes from the 12th century to 1950. PREREQ: THEA 221, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    THEA g424 Advanced Acting Styles 3 credits. PREREQ: THEA 355, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AF

    THEA g426 Scene Design 3 credits. Consideration of elements of design and composition, light, and shadow and period styles as applied to scenery for plays, musicals, ballet, and opera. Projects are juried. PREREQ: THEA 111, THEA 112, THEA 209, THEA 311, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AF

    THEA g456 Advanced Stage Direction 3 credits. Advanced theories in techniques of stage direction including consideration of period styles. The student will direct a series of advanced projects including scenes and a full-length play. PREREQ: THEA 355, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. AS

    THEA g470 Contemporary Theatre 3 credits. World drama and theatre during the two most recent decades. PREREQ: THEA 101, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D

    THEA g490 Practicum Theatre Arts 1-3 credits. Recital projects for advanced students in various areas of theatre arts. F, S

    THEA g491 Independent Research Projects 1-2 credits. Under the supervision of the theatre faculty, students will undertake special research projects in theatre. F, S

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