Much More Than Meets The Eye or The Ear
The contemporary media landscape is not for the faint of heart. The “public square” is a worldwide, 24-hour phenomenon, demanding dedicated and talented specialists who can mix business savvy with technological sophistication and professionals who welcome the exciting challenges of an expanding and evolving.
Mentored by a faculty team of award-winning producers and writers, you’ll learn the fundamentals of video production and sound recording, achieve technical expertise in camera operation and editing, and cultivate creative proficiency in writing and producing for electronic media.
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Students will receive hands-on training with cameras and learn basic principles of lighting and audio techniques used in video production.
MCO2003
3
Fundamentals of writing cross-media: a review and understanding created of community institutions and news resources and how to access and present information from these community resources. Scenario-based problem solving is used. Credibility of sources and corroboration of news content also addressed. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCO 1003.
MCO2543
3
Functioning and control of remote video and studio camera units: Students will receive an initial five weeks of lecture-based instruction on use of camera; second segment involves students capturing field footage and working with instructor in workshop setting; final segment of course addresses in-studio camera operation and practice.
MCO3203
3
Overview of interpersonal communication and focus on relations in the professional world. Listening skills, nonverbal communication, language analysis, conflict management, and intercultural communication. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit
MCO3303
3
MCO Elective
MCOXXX3
3
Total Credits:
15
For more information or to speak with an advisor, contact the Department of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Communication at 248.204.3520, email humchair@ltu.edu, or visit room S225 in the Science Building.