Course Descriptions
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TELC 101 Introduction to Mass Media (3)
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or concurrent enrollment. Designed to introduce the practices and business aspects of American mass media industries. Course explores the history, structure, organization, function and effects of mass media. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 102 Introduction to Telecommunications (3)
Designed to introduce the practices and business aspects of American telecommunications industries. Explores the history, structure, organization, and function of telecommunications. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 103 Introduction to the Moving Image (3)
Develops awareness of the development and employment of television and film techniques. Emphasis on how these techniques are used as a form of artistic expression and create meaning. Classic films, from the silent period to the present day, and television programs are screened. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 104 Broadcast Techniques I (3)
Focuses on basic radio and television production techniques. Students attend two weekly lectures dealing with how telecommunications equipment works with emphasis on the proper operations of television and radio devices. One two-hour lab per week provides the opportunity to practice the techniques explained in lectures. The actual operation of broadcast equipment begins in the first week of class. Material discussed is divided equally between radio and television topics. Two class hours/two lab hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 105 Broadcast Techniques II (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 104. Teaches the techniques of planning and executing radio and television productions and how to apply them to the basic radio/TV production techniques acquired in TELC 104. Provides additional training in the use of audio and television equipment. Requires production of original radio and television programs suitable for broadcast. Two class hours/two lab hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 106 Radio & Television Announcing (3)
Develops the techniques involved in non-dramatic performance in the broadcast industry. Includes a study of the mechanics of voice, diction and vocal presentation with emphasis on communicating ideas and message design. Students complete a variety of exercises for presentation in the radio and television media. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 114 Lighting (3)
Familiarizes students with all the major aspects of lighting for television, film and theatre. Teaches the theories and methods of lighting techniques through lecture and lab for all three production modes. Examines instrument selection and application, circuiting and control systems, metering techniques, and basic design. Required course for radio and television majors. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 140 Analysis of Broadcast Equipment Systems (3)
Recommended background: TELC 104 or ELEC 101. A lecture and laboratory course. Teaches how the various components contained within radio, television and cable facilities are properly put together to form a working system. Emphasis on the proper interface of equipment, equipment compatibility, and the changes and substitutions which may be made during equipment failures. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 150 Photography: Digital Imaging & Visual Communications (3)
Lectures, demonstrations and hands-on activities enable students to discover the theory and applications of film based and electronic imaging. Students learn how to work with captured images, process and manipulate digital images, and create picture files that can be sequenced, saved or outputted to electronic imaging or printing devices. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 165 Broadcasting: The British Experience (3)
A study/travel course offering a comprehensive view of the broadcasting industry in Great Britain. Examines the major differences between the British and American broadcasting systems, as well as the impact of American programming and technology in Britain. Includes visits to broadcast facilities and lectures by professionals in the British broadcasting industry. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 170 Introduction to Interactive Media Techniques (3)
This course is an introduction to the techniques and processes used for content creation in interactive and digital media formats. The use of new media, such as CD’s, DVD’s and web sites by broadcast, cable, satellite and internet delivery providers will be covered. Two class, two lab hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 171 Introduction to Interactive Media Techniques II (3)
This course is designed to give students basic knowledge of the audio, video and imaging systems used by broadcasters and filmmakers to produce digital and interactive media. Two class, two lab hours weekly. Prerequisite: TELC 170. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 175 Interactive Media Production (3)
In this class students will produce an interactive media project, suitable for use by a media outlet (radio or television broadcaster, film or video producer) in a digital format. Two class, two lab hours weekly. Prerequisite: TELC 170. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 180 Video Field Production (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 104. An introductory course in video field production. Students will learn the aesthetics and techniques of single camera on location video recording and postproduction editing. Includes practice in planning location shoots, operating camcorders, location lighting and audio, and video editing. Students will produce single-camera video projects individually and in groups. Two lecture, two lab hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 192 Script Analysis and Production (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 104. Introduces the student to the analysis and development of scripts from written form into actual video and film productions. Each student will take an idea for a short narrative film through the stages of concept, script, and finished production and produce a short narrative production. Three lecture hours weekly. (Offered upon indication of need)
TELC 199 Selected Topics in Telecommunications Technology (1)
Provides experience in the operation of specific software and hardware technologies in audio, video, telecommunications and related media fields. One class hour weekly for 15 weeks or three class hours weekly for five weeks. (Offered upon indication of need)
TELC 204 Journalism Practicum (3)
Extensive experience in the operation of a college newspaper. Students participate in editorial, design, advertising, and circulation activities. Requires a minimum of six hours per week of practical activity and two class hours per week. Also requires research into a specific area of newspaper operations. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 205 Practicum in Radio Operations (3)
Provides extensive experience in radio operations. Students may participate in on-air operations, public service production or news gathering and presentation. Requires a minimum 10 hours per week of practical activity and one 1-1/2 hour class period of each student for a 10-week period. Also requires research into a specific area of radio management, operations or engineering. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 206 Practicum in Radio Operations Management (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 205. Offers extensive experience in all phases of radio station operations management. Students participate in management and decision making for all activities at the student radio station. Topics include FCC legal and technical compliance, selection and training of new staff members, motivation, music format and selection policy, news, station promotion, traffic and continuity. Requires a minimum of 10 hours per week of practical activity and one 1-1/2 hour class period for a 10-week period. Also requires research into a specific area of radio management. Enrollment is limited to student managers of the college’s radio station. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 207 Television Production I (4)
Prerequisite: TELC 104. A hands-on equipment operations course. Allows students to build on the knowledge acquired in TELC 104. The TV studio, portable television equipment and editing facility are used in the weekly four-hour labs. Two hours of lecture on equipment use and production techniques guide students through each part of the television production process. Students produce several studio and remote programs which are frequently cablecast for public viewing. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 208 Television Production II (4)
Prerequisite: TELC 207. Incorporates the knowledge of production techniques and equipment operations gained in TELC 104 and 207 with effective communication theory. The production labs provide increased experience and expertise in operations. Lectures emphasize the importance of preproduction planning, audience research and effective script design. Students produce studio programs for public view, but small teams also work on lengthy remote productions requiring more sophisticated message design and technical editing. Two class hours/four lab hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 210 Special Topics in Telecommunications & Mass Media (3)
A course devoted to a specific topic or area of expertise in audio, video or a media related field. Provides an opportunity to experience, in-depth, an area of telecommunications or mass media not fully covered in other classes. (Offered upon indication of need)
TELC 220 Advanced Audio Production (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 104. Provides an advanced understanding of audio equipment both in the field and in the recording studio. Topical areas include sound reinforcement, recording studio techniques and acoustic analysis. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 230 Music/Multi-track Recording (3)
Recommended Background: TELC 220. An advanced course in sound recording. Instruction in the methodology of both live and multi-track recording, including acoustics, microphones, tape recorders, mixing consoles and loudspeakers. Emphasis on multi-track recording technology including overdubbing, remixing and signal processing. Also studies basic industry practices. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 231 Advanced Recording Techniques (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 230. An advanced course in multi-track recording technology and recording industry practices. Topics include business aspects of the recording industry; studio operations; and maintenance, current practices and anticipated future developments. Covers an in-depth study of over-dubbing, remixing and album production. Students prepare a professional quality recording production. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 240 Audio for Media (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 220. Designed to develop understanding of the relationship of audio production to various related media including radio, television, video, multimedia and film. Emphasis on sound design and on the creation and recording of radio spots, dialogue, music beds and soundtracks. Students produce several projects under the supervision of the instructor. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 260 Broadcast Systems Maintenance (3)
Recommended background: TELC 140. Provides instruction in the maintenance of radio and television broadcast equipment. Emphasis on procedures common in daily routine preventive maintenance. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 270 RF Transmission Systems (3)
Recommended background: MATH 104 and ELEC 102. Provides instruction in the operation and maintenance of RF Transmission Systems. Studies radio and TV broadcasting systems, microwave, satellite and cable systems for video, audio, voice and data. Includes visits to various types of transmission facilities. Three class hours weekly. (Every Academic Year)
TELC 275 Internship in Radio & TV (3)
Prerequisite: TELC 104 and 207. Provides intensive individual study and field experience in a telecommunications area of choice to obtain in-service training at a broadcasting facility. Requires a minimum of eight hours per week at an internship site and attendance at one weekly class meeting for a progress report. Requires periodic written reports and a journal of on-site activities. This course may be taken only during the student’s final semester. One class hour weekly. (Every Academic Year)
