Undergraduate Bulletin - Loyola Marymount University

TVPD 398
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
TVPD 399
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
TVPD 400
Mass Media and Society
3 Semester Hours
The specialized problems in contemporary communications.
Prerequisite: TVPD 200.
TVPD 416
Television Genres
3 Semester Hours
In-depth historical study of a television genre (situation
comedy, police drama, news, etc.). Screenings, lectures,
and discussions.
Lab fee. May be repeated only when a different genre is
studied.
TVPD 417
History of Broadcasting
3 Semester Hours
An introduction to the history, structure, and procedures
of the broadcasting industry.
Lab fee.
TVPD 440
Advanced TV Production
3 Semester Hours
Practical experience in television production with
individual responsibility for the creation and completion of
a TV project and team experience in a variety of
production functions on other student class projects.
The student must provide a professional copy of all senior
thesis-level projects to the School of Film and Television
in partial fulfillment of degree requirements.
Prerequisites: FILM 379; TVPD 341 or 344; project
approval by the instructor prior to registration.
TVPD 441
Directed Study in TV Production
3 Semester Hours
TELEVISION PRODUCTION
/ 463
This class will fulfill your thesis requirement in lieu of
TVPD 440, upon successful completion of the course.
The course is an intensive investigation in one or more
areas of production based upon a mentorship, interviews,
practical experience, and a final research paper and
presentation. It is an alternative form for the student to
gain in-depth knowledge of the professional practices
within the entertainment industry.
The student must provide a professional copy of all senior
thesis-level projects to the School of Film and Television
in partial fulfillment of degree requirements.
Prerequisites: FILM 379; TVPD 341 or 344; project
approval by the instructor prior to registration.
Majors only.
TVPD 490
Internship I
3 Semester Hours
Internship with one of several Los Angeles media
companies currently accepting LMU students. Practical
experience working at a professional level for network,
film studio, advertising agency, radio station, etc.
Majors only. May be repeated once.
TVPD 491
Internship II
3 Semester Hours
Further directed experience with a professional company
in a media field.
Majors only.
TVPD 498
Special Studies
1-3 Semester Hours
TVPD 499
Independent Studies
1-3 Semester Hours