Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

tion, including audio, music, color correction, digital effects,
DVD authoring. Several individual projects allow hands-on
practical learning. Prerequisite: 101, 102, 104. Fee: $20
mCom 320 advanced studies in Criticism ............................................3
A detailed critical study of a particular auteur, genre, era, na-
tion or theme. The course will be offered with a rotating series
of subjects and professors focused upon film or broadcast
history. May be repeated. Fee: $40
mCom 332 Principles, Practice of editing & Design...........................3
Exploration of aesthetics and design with emphasis on copy
editing and marking skills necessary for quality presentation
of material in newspapers, magazines, newsletters and other
journalistic venues. Extensive practice of copy editing with
attention to style, grammar, punctuation, writing headlines,
cutlines, selection of type, use of color and art. Prerequisite:
106. Fee: $50.
mCom 335 article Writing ..........................................................................3
The writing and marketing of non-fiction articles for news-
papers and magazines. Religious and mainstream contexts
explored.
mCom 336 Broadcast Journalism ............................................................3
A laboratory course in radio and television journalism, includ-
ing all aspects of writing and delivery of broadcast news
programs and documentaries. Prerequisites: 106, 107. Lab Fee:
$25.
mCom 347 Photojournalism ......................................................................3
Principles of still and motion photography for news coverage.
Prerequisite: 225. Lab fee: $50.
mCom 350 advanced studies in media Production ......................1-3
Aspects of theory and practice in media production. May be
repeated with different course content. Fee: $40.
mCom 351 Broadcasting announcing & Performance ....................3
Theory and practice of professional announcing, news casting,
sports announcing, interviewing and other performance for
radio and television. Fee: $10.
mCom 354 Literary Journalists ..................................................................3
The course examines the work of journalists who are con-
summate storytellers, endowing their work with a narrative
structure and a distinctive voice. Coursework examines these
marvelous observers of life whose meticulous attention to
detail and fact as journalists is wedded with the technique of
the fiction writer. Students will read and critique articles and
longer non-fiction written by journalists as well as interviews
with the journalists about their craft. Includes an examina-
tion of films in which journalists and journalism have been
portrayed. Fee: $25
mCom 355 Broadcast Programming & Promotion ............................3
A study of how the broadcasting business operates. Includes
audience analysis and consideration of various programming
theories and marketing techniques. Prerequisite: 101.
mCom 356 screen Writing ..........................................................................3
An introductory course to the art of writing for film and
television. Includes emphases on structure, especially the
hero’s journey, archetypes, genre and story outline. Students
will develop a detailed treatment before creating a feature
screenplay. Prerequisite: 101.
mCom 358 motion Picture / Pre-Production .......................................3
The first course of a three-course sequence (358, 359, 452) in
which a dramatic film will be produced. This course empha-
sizes the essential pre-production aspects including script
development, budgeting, casting, set construction, location
surveys, and develops skills in using production equipment.
Prerequisite: 103. Lab fee: $50.
mCom 359 motion Picture Production ..................................................3
Principal photography will be done for the film project begun
in 358. Emphasizes lighting, camera operation, sound record-
ing and directing,. Prerequisites: 103. Lab fee $50.
mCom 360 a intermediate Production: narrative .................................3
The planning and creation of a short fiction film or TV project
with a special emphasis upon collaboration. Students will
form crews, practicing the crafts of writing, directing, cinema-
tography, editing and sound design. Fee: $100.
mCom 360 b intermediate Production: Documentary ........................3
The planning and creation of a short documentary projects
with a special emphasis upon collaboration. Students will
form crews, practising the crafts of writing, directing, cinema-
tography, editing and sound design. Fee $100.
mCom 364 acting for film & Television .................................................3
Use of acting skills in front of television cameras using scenes
from actual television and film scripts. Includes critiques of
acting methods.
mCom 365 Digital audio editing & Post Production .........................3
Exploration of digital audio editing. Entirely computer based
exploration of developing, composing, recording, mixing and
posting audio for film, television and recording arts. Prerequi-
site: 251. Lab fee: $50.
mCom 366 intermediate screen Writing ...............................................3
Writing is rewriting. Students will adapt or rewrite a feature
film script or television project. Prerequisite: 356.
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