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University Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Special Education (Graduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements except the following, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the graduate adviser: EDSP 403, 407, 489. Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 500-level courses that are required in a credential program.

  
  • EDSP 552 - Teaching Students with Reading and Writing Disabilities I


    (4units)
    Prerequisite: EDEL 415 EDSP 409. Methods for assessment and instruction in literacy for students with reading and writing disabilities. Includes development of basic reading, writing, language skills in grades K-12 and across service delivery settings.

  
  • EDSP 554 - Educating Individuals with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 450 or instructor consent. Etiology, characteristics, instructional impact, and support of students with emotional/behavioral disorders (EBD). Emphasis is placed on issues of identification, assessment, educational planning, and positive behavioral support.

  
  • EDSP 555 - Advanced Methods in Mild/Moderate Disabilities


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 558 or permission of instructor. Advanced methods for identification and instruction of individuals with mild to moderate disabilities, including specific learning disabilities, mental retardation, and behavior disorders; current issues, emerging trends, transition to adulthood.

  
  • EDSP 556 - Research in Mild/Moderate Disabilities


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 555. Intensive investigation of several research bases concerning topics relevant to the education of mild to moderate disabilities.

  
  • EDSP 557 - Teaching Foundational Literacy Skills to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 407. Methods for providing specialized reading instruction to students with reading difficulties. Assessment and instructional strategies, phonemic awareness, letter-sound knowledge, decoding, vocabulary and fluency in grades K-12 across service delivery settings.

  
  • EDSP 558 - Teaching Comprehension and Written Language to Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities (4)


    (4 units)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 557. Methods related to the development of literacy skills for students with mild/moderate disabilities including optimizing access to core curriculum and developing comprehension, fluency and written language.

  
  • EDSP 560 - Seminar: Education of Individuals with Physical Disabilities


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 462. Identification and analysis of problems and current issues relating to the education of individuals with physical disabilities and those with multiple disabilities; review of research on specific disabilities.

  
  • EDSP 561 - Essential and Functional Skills for Students with Physical, Health, and Multiple Disabilities


    (2)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 462. Physical/health management and instructional strategies for students with physical, health, and multiple disabilities. Physical management techniques, functional skills for personal care, specialized instructional strategies, and health management are addressed.

  
  • EDSP 565 - Advanced Problems in Education of Visually Handicapped


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Completion of requirements for credential for teaching visually impaired. (May be taken concurrently with EDSP 407.) Identification and analysis of problems and current issues relating to education of visually impaired; review of recent research specifically related to visual impairment and its application to educational practice. NOTE: This course will be offered through a distance learning model that uses Web-based learning, students must be proficient in, and have access to current technology (hardware and software). They must be proficient in using e-mail and sending attachments.

  
  • EDSP 566 - Advanced Braille Codes and Strategies for Learners with Visual Impairments


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP466 or instructor consent. Course designed to teach advanced mathematical Braille code (Nemeth), basic Braille code for music, foreign language and computer (ASCII) to VI teachers. Instructional strategies/assessments (including abacus) for teaching mathematics and content related to codes. Note: This course will be offered through a distance learning model that uses web-based learning, students must be proficient in, and have access to current technology (hardware and software), and be proficient in using e-mail, including sending attachments.

  
  • EDSP 567 - Specialized Instructional Strategies for Struggling Readers and English Language Learners Who are Visually Impaired


    (4)
    Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: EDSP 566. Advanced understanding of impact of visual impairment and English language fluency on reading/writing performance for students using Braille and/or print learning media, including development of individualized reading programs, diagnostic/remediation skills for teachers. Lecture 4 hours. Note: This course will be offered through a distance learning model that uses web-based learning, students must be proficient in, and have access to current technology (hardware and software), and be proficient in using e-mail, including sending attachments.

  
  • EDSP 568 - Functional Skills from the Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired


    (2)
    Prerequisites or corequisite: EDSP 400 or approval of instructor. Teaching functional skills (e.g., personal management, daily living skills, cooking, and O&M basics) from the expanded core curriculum to students who are blind or visually impaired.

  
  • EDSP 569 - Specialized Technology for Individuals with Visual Impairments


    (4 units)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 508 or equivalent. Hands-on instructional training and applied practicum in adaptive technology specific to individuals with visual impairments, including electronic notetakers, tactile graphics, computer-generated Braille translation, and computer screen programs.

  
  • EDSP 570A - Low Incidence Early Childhood Special Education


    (2)
    Pre- or corequisite: EDSP 408 or course equivalent. Early intervention procedures and strategies for working with infants, toddlers, and young children with low incidence disabilities (deaf and hard-of-hearing, visual impairment, and physical and health impairments) and multiple disabilities.

  
  • EDSP 570B - Low Incidence Early Childhood Special Education


    (2)
    Pre- or corequisite: EDSP 408 or course equivalent. Early intervention procedures and strategies for working with infants, toddlers, and young children with low incidence disabilities (deaf and hard-of-hearing, visual impairment, and physical and health impairments) and multiple disabilities.

  
  • EDSP 575A - Advanced Seminar in Orientation and Mobility


    (1)
    Prerequisite: C or better in EDSP 475, instructor consent. Advanced seminar in orientation and mobility issues, systems and processes (Seminar 1 hour). This course may be offered using a combination of web-based and field-based learning.

  
  • EDSP 575B - Advanced Clinical Practice in Orientation and Mobility


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 476A&B, instructor consent. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDSP 575A. Advanced clinical training in orientation and mobility processes and application of methods, materials, and individualized instructional units in meeting the needs of individuals who are blind and visually impaired. (Laboratory 12 hours)

  
  • EDSP 576A - Orientation and Mobility: Seminar in Multiple Disabilities


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 476A&B, instructor consent . Seminar in strategies for teaching orientation and mobility to visually impaired individuals with multiple disabilities. Seminar emphasizes the modification of typical instructional strategies and techniques, and use of adaptive devices. (Seminar 2 hours)

  
  • EDSP 576B - Clinical Practice in Orientation and Mobility: Emphasis Multiple Disabilities


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 476 A&B, instructor consent. Prerequisite or corequisite: EDSP 576A. Clinical practice in teaching orientation and mobility to visually impaired individuals with multiple disabilities, emphasizing modification of typical instructional strategies and techniques, and use of adaptive devices. Field practicum 6 hours. (Laboratory 4-6 hours)

  
  • EDSP 579 - Developing Informal Assessment and ITP


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 481 or permission of instructor. Review assessment strategies, develop informal assessment tools to gather information on transition needs, and write appropriate individualized transition plans for students with disabilities who are in transition from school to adult living.

  
  • EDSP 581 - Transition Planning for Secondary Students with Disabilities


    (4)
    Principles and issues of transition planning for secondary – level students with disabilities in postsecondary education, employment (including supportive employment/entrepreneur) independent living, leisure/recreation, and community living; needs assessment in curriculum; instructional strategies; collaboration among family and professionals.

  
  • EDSP 582 - Advanced Instructional Interventions for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 551. Specialized methods, materials, and equipment to teach students with moderate to severe disabilities communication, mobility, sensory integration, specialized health care, and assistive technology in the life-long transition process.

  
  • EDSP 583 - Advanced Issues and Research in Inclusive Education


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 450. Issues and research relevant to current practices in inclusive educational practices.

  
  • EDSP 584 - Seminar in Moderate to Severe Disabilities


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 582 or permission from the instructor. Issues and research relevant to current practices in educational services of individuals with disabilities.

  
  • EDSP 586 - Educating Students with Autism


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 551. Overview of characteristics of autism. Review of assessment strategies, current interventions for behavior, communication, and social deficits. Classroom arrangement and organizational strategies. Interdisciplinary approaches. Augmentative communication technique

  
  • EDSP 587 - Teaching Functional Communication


    (4)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 413. Methods for assessing communication needs of students with severe cognitive disabilities. Approaches for teaching communication skills using verbal and augmentative strategies.

  
  • EDSP 595A - Seminar: Development of Induction Plan


    (2)
    Prerequisite: A valid California Education Specialist Level Credential, or for interns, completion of first year of Level I Credential program. Development of individualized induction plan by candidate, university supervisor, and district support provider. Induction plan is designed for the support and professional development of the beginning special educator. CR/NC

  
  • EDSP 595B - Seminar: Assessment of Induction Plan


    (2)
    Prerequisite: EDSP 595A, completion of individualized induction plan. Final assessment of Induction Plan and Level II competencies conducted by candidate, university supervisor, and district support provider. Satisfactory completion leads to Level II Specialist Credential in Special Education. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDSP 596 - Comprehensive Examination


    (0)
    See the Comprehensive Examination in the requirements for the (Masters) Degree section of this chapter.

  
  • EDSP 597 - Graduate Research


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 500 or instructor consent to act as sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration. Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDSP 598 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: A B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate work in education, consent of division chair and instructor to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • EDSP 599A - Thesis or Project Planning


    (3)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 452 and 500 or EDSP 500, advancement to candidacy, written approval of thesis chair. Prior to completion, students will have completed draft of thesis or project proposal, selected a thesis committee, and submitted a draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDSP 599B - Thesis or Project


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 599A, written approval of thesis committee chair. Prior to completion, students will have submitted a final draft of thesis or project proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • EDSP 599C - Thesis or Project


    (2)
    Prerequisites: EDSP 599, written approval of thesis committee chair. Completion of thesis or project under direct supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.


Special Education (Doctoral)

  
  • COUN 601 - Research Methods in Single Subject Design


    (3*)
    Prerequisites: Post-master’s degree standing or permission of instructor, advisor, and division chair. Knowledge and practical application in analyzing and conducting research utilizing single subject design methodology with emphasis on causal inference. Application of methodology to field-based, student developed research.

     

    *Semester Units

  
  • EDSP 600 - Seminar: Understanding and Using Research to Answer Questions about Diverse Urban Schools


    (3*)
    Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing and permission of instructor, program director/coordinator, and division chair. Development of critical analysis, interpretation, synthesis of research, and communication of findings on issues related to students with disabilities in diverse urban schools and colleges to promote achievement and inclusion.

     

    *Semester Units

  
  • EDSP 602 - Practicum: Program Development and Evaluation


    (1–3)
    Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Development of proposals and grant applications for submission to federal, state, and private agencies for research, training, and public school program funding. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • EDSP 604 - Disability, Race, Language, and Gender: Educational Equity, School Policy, and the Law


    (3*)
    Prerequisites: Post-master’s degree standing and permission of instructor, program director/coordinator, and division chair. Current legal, policy, and leadership issues regarding the education of diverse students, with a focus on disability, race, language, and gender. Review of important and litigation with practice implications.

     

    *Semester Units

  
  • EDSP 612 - Program Proposal, Development, and Evaluation in Higher Education


    (4)
    Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing. Procedures for needs assessment, development, evaluation of special programs/projects; development of proposals and grant applications.

  
  • EDSP 640 - Research on Exceptional Students from Diverse Cultural and Linguistic Backgrounds


    (3*)
    Prerequisites: Post-master’s degree standing and permission of instructor, program director/coordinator, and division chair. Research on the relationships among culture language, and literacy; impact of disabilities on language, cognition, and academic achievement; identification and placement issues/strategies; and culturally responsive educational settings.

    *Semester Units
     

  
  • EDSP 660 - Seminar: Research on Learning Disabilities and Behavior Disorders


    (3*)
    Prerequisites: Post-master’s degree standing and permission of instructor, program director/coordinator, and division chair. Research, theory, and policy related to educating individuals at-risk or identified as having learning disabilities or behavior disorders; issues related to prevention and risk, identification, placement, and intervention.

     

     

    *Semester Units

  
  • EDSP 698 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1–8)
    Prerequisite: Consent of an instructor to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • EDSP 699 - Doctoral Dissertation


    (4–8)
    Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for Ph.D. degree, consent of an instructor to act as sponsor, division approval of topic prior to registration. Continuous enrollment required while student is working on dissertation.


Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Undergraduate)

  
  • TESL 400 - Linguistics in Language Education


    (4)
    This introductory course examines key sociocultural and educational issues related to language learning and use and covers key concepts in linguistics such as phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics.


Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Graduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the division and approval of the graduate adviser.
Classified graduate standing is required for admission, except that postbaccalaureate students may enroll in 500-level courses that are required in a credential program

  
  • TESL 560 - Theories of Teaching and Learning Second Languages


    (4)
    Prerequisite: ENGL 401 or TESL 400, or EDSP 408. Addresses major questions in the teaching and learning of second languages, such as how first language acquisition compares with second, the role of affective/cultural variables and theories underlying teaching methods.

  
  • TESL 561 - Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers ESL/EFL


    Prerequisites: ENGL 401, TESL 560. Consideration of the role of grammar in second/foreign language teaching and survey of the structure of English grammar for ESL/EFL teachers; strategies for presenting grammatical forms to nonnative speakers.

  
  • TESL 562 - Methods for Teaching Second Languages


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 560. Current instructional methods for teaching ESL/EFL to students at beginning through advanced levels (K-12, Adult).

  
  • TESL 564 - Teaching English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes


    (4)
    Prerequisites: TESL 560, 562. Teaching techniques for preparing ESL students for university-level academic study.

  
  • TESL 565 - Using Computers in the Language Classroom


    (4)
    Prerequisites: TESL 560; EDIT 430 or equivalent. This course explores the uses of computers in the language classroom (ESL & foreign language), including language learning through word processing, language practice, home-oriented & educational software, and the Internet.

  
  • TESL 566 - English Phonetics for Second Language Teachers


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ENGL 405, TESL 562. The phonetics of English and the phonetic phenomena that occur in the major languages of ESL learners in the U.S. A detailed study of sounds of American English and other “Englishes.”

  
  • TESL 567A - Language Testing


    (4)
    Analysis of testing and evaluation in second language programs; emphasis on evaluating effectiveness of teacher-made tests and current standardized test instruments used for assessing language proficiency.

  
  • TESL 567B - Current Issues in Language Testing


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 567A. Current specialized issues in language testing. Designed to explore topics from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Specific topics vary according to trends in the field. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit, with prior approval of a TESOL adviser.

  
  • TESL 568 - Practicum in English as a Second Language


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 564. Supervised field experience in teaching English as a second language.

  
  • TESL 569 - Language Planning and Language Policy


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 560. Survey of approaches to ESL/EFL language planning and policy including language maintenance, shift and standardization in multilingual and multicultural communities in the U.S. and abroad.

  
  • TESL 570 - Educational Sociolinguistics


    (4)
    Influences of community, home, and school on language acquisition process. Language policy, social and linguistic change, language variations described; current status assessed; related cultural and pedagogical issues raised.

  
  • TESL 571 - Seminar: Discourse Analysis in the Language Classroom


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 560. A sociolinguistic analysis of interactional patterns, expectations, and communication strategies in the language classroom; emphasis on current studies with some direct experience in discourse analysis as a legitimate research method.

  
  • TESL 572 - ESL/EFL Course, Syllabus and Materials Design


    (4)
    Prerequisites: ENGL 401, TESL 560, 562. Survey of approaches to ESL/EFL course and syllabus design including materials selection, adaptation, development, and evaluation.

  
  • TESL 573A - Seminar: Issues in Classroom Second Language Acquisition


    (4)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 452 or 500, TESL 560. Current research as it illuminates the second language acquisition process in classrooms. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit, with prior approval of a TESOL adviser.

  
  • TESL 573B - Current Issues in Second Language Research


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 573A. Current specialized issues in second language research. Designed to explore topics from both theoretical and practical perspectives. Specific topics vary according to trends in the field. May be repeated to a maximum of 8 units for credit, with prior approval of a TESOL adviser.

  
  • TESL 574 - Educational Psycholinguistics


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TESL 560. Survey of psycholinguistic research related to language learning and teaching. Addresses issues of comprehension, production, and acquisition. Related pedagogical issues are raised.

  
  • TESL 575 - EFL/ESL Reading-Writing Connections


    (4)
    Prerequisites: TESL 560, TESL 562. This course examines EFL/ESL reading/writing theory and pedagogy in adult EFL/ESL classrooms and English for academic purposes classrooms in Intensive English Programs and community colleges.

  
  • TESL 596 - Comprehensive Examination


    (0)
    Graded CR/NC.

  
  • TESL 597 - Graduate Research


    (1–4)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 500, instructor consent to act as sponsor, division approval of project prior to registration. Independent research under guidance of faculty. May be repeated for credit. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • TESL 598 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: B (3.0) grade point average in all graduate work in education, consent of division chair and of instructor to act as sponsor. Independent directed study of advanced topics in TESOL, regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated for credit.

  
  • TESL 599A - Thesis of Project Planning


    (3)
    Prerequisites: EDFN 452 or another advisor approved research course, and 500 or 553, advancement to candidacy, written approval of thesis chair. Prior to completion, student will have completed draft of thesis or project proposal, selected a thesis committee, and submitted draft of thesis of project proposal to thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • TESL 599B - Thesis or Project


    (2)
    Prerequisites: TESL 599A, written approval of thesis committee chair. Prior to completion, student will have submitted a final draft of project of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • TESL 599C - Thesis or Project


    (2)
    Prerequisites: TESL 599B, written approval of thesis committee chair. Completion of thesis of project under direct supervision of thesis committee. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • TESL 900 - Graduate Studies


    (0)
    Prerequisite: TESL 599ABC, instructor consent to act as sponsor, division approval. Graded CR/NC.


Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (Doctoral)

(Doctoral Courses)

  
  • TESL 600 - Language Planning and Policy


    (3*)
    Prerequisite: Post-master’s degree standing and permission of instructor, program director/coordinator and division chair. Overview of language acquisition in educational settings; language planning with specific reference to local, state, national, and international educational contexts; historical, social, and theoretical perspectives on language policy and planning.


    *Semester Units
     


Technology (Graduate)

All 400-level courses may be applied toward master’s degree requirements, subject to limits established by the department and approval of the graduate adviser. Classified graduate standing is required for admission to all 500 level courses

  
  • TECH 502 - Modern Industry


    (3)
    Prerequisites: An acceptable undergraduate major in Industrial Technology, Industrial Arts or Vocational Education, or comprehensive background of industrial experience, and TECH 300AB. Advanced study of growth, development, and organization of industry; new materials and processes. Problems of industry with significance for present social order.

  
  • TECH 505 - Supervision and Organization of Vocational Education


    (4)
    Responsibilities of supervisor for organizing vocational education programs at various levels and for improving instruction. May be repeated to maximum of 8 units with permission of instructor.

  
  • TECH 506 - Seminar: Industrial Education


    (4)
    Investigation of teaching problems in industrial education. Individual and group studies of special problems.

  
  • TECH 507 - Seminar: Industrial Studies


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TECH 502. Advanced study of developments in industrial materials, processes, machines, and equipment; relationships between industrial developments and society; emphasis on research and investigation.

  
  • TECH 583 - Development, Use, and Evaluation of Industrial Education Instructional Materials


    (4)
    Advanced course in development, use, and evaluation of instructional materials, with emphasis on three-dimensional teaching aids, charts, slides, and displays.

  
  • TECH 598 - Graduate Directed Study


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent to act as sponsor. Independent study of advanced topics in field; regular conferences with sponsor. May be repeated to maximum of 9 units.

  
  • TECH 599A - Thesis or Project


    (1–2)
    Prerequisites: Instructor consent to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis or project. Must be repeated to total of 2 units. Graded CR/NC.

  
  • TECH 599B - Thesis or Project


    (1–3)
    Prerequisites: TECH 599A, instructor consent to act as sponsor, departmental approval of topic prior to registration. Independent research resulting in a thesis or project. Must be repeated to total of 3 units. Graded CR/NC.


Television, Film and Media Studies (Undergraduate)

  
  • TVF 200 - Introduction to Digital Production


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TVF majors or by permission of the instructor. An introduction to the fundamental production skills and aesthetics of audio, video/television, film and new media. Topics include pre-production planning, camera operation, location lighting, sound and editing. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • TVF 201 - Introduction to Television Studio Production


    (4)
    Introduction to television production facilities, equipment and techniques. Principles of directing, camera, sound, control room operations. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • TVF 210 - Body and Identity in Dance, Theater, Film

    (also listed as DANC and TA 210)
    (4)
    The aesthetic bases of dance, theater and mass media will be established using the human body as core focus. Exploration of body representation as affected by culture, gender and class.

    GE C2
  
  • TVF 220 - Introduction to Broadcasting


    (4)
    Survey of principles and practices in American broadcasting with emphasis on techniques of radio and television programming through lectures, reports, and selected viewing.

  
  • TVF 224 - Survey of Film


    (4)
    Cinema as a creative communication medium, emphasizing certain perceptual, conceptual, and technical considerations.

  
  • TVF 225 - Interpreting World Cinema

    (also listed as ENGL 225)
    (4)
    Critical survey of world cinema as art and cultural artifact. Provides critical methodology and practical tools for analyzing and interpreting international film movements, genres and themes.

    GE C2
  
  • TVF 240 - Film, Novel, Theater

    (also listed as ENGL and TA 240)
    (4)
    Prerequisite: Completion of ENGL 101. An exploration of film, theater, and fiction through the process of adaptation. Analysis of the roles of audience, modes of delivery, concepts of form and structure, and cultural impact.

    GE C5
  
  • TVF 249 - Announcing


    (4)
    On-air techniques for reading and reporting radio and television news.

  
  • TVF 250 - Media, Culture and Identity


    (4)
    Explores the social construction of “racial,” ethnic, gender, class, national and sexual identity, emphasizing the role of the mass media. Takes historical, sociological, political and cultural/ideological approaches.

    GE D ; Approved diversity course
  
  • TVF 265 - Introduction to Scriptwriting


    (4)
    Basic techniques of short screenplay structure and storytelling. Script development from an original story concept through synopsis, story treatment, outline, plot and character development, culminating in an original short script. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • TVF 280 - Animation History


    (4)
    Survey course on the history of animation and its relationship to society and culture. Overview of well-known animators and landmark animated films. Lecture 4 hours.

  
  • TVF 292 - Introduction to News Writing and Reporting


    (4)
    Prerequisite: ENGL 102. Introduction to news writing and reporting. News sources, collection of news, acceptable forms for news stories, news reporting styles and journalism ethics.

  
  • TVF 301 - Intermediate Television Studio Production


    (4)
    Prerequisites: TVF 201 and either TVF 265 or instructor consent. Intermediate study of directing principles and production techniques as applied to educational, informational, and cultural program production. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

  
  • TVF 303A - Introduction to Digital Graphics


    (2)
    Prerequisites: TVF 200, 201. Lab-based workshop providing application and operational understanding of digital post-production graphics. Elective credit only. Graded CR/NC. Activity 4 hours.

  
  • TVF 303B - Introduction to Digital Post Production


    (2)
    Prerequisites: TVF 200,TVF 201. Lab-based workshop providing application and operational understanding of digital post production. Elective credit only. Graded CR/ NC. Activity 4 hours.

  
  • TVF 303C - Introduction to Digital Sound Post Production


    (2)
    Prerequisite: TVF 200, TVF 201. Lab-based workshop providing application and operational understanding of digital sound post-production. Elective credit only. Graded CR/ NC. Activity 4 hours.

  
  • TVF 320 - Audio Production


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TVF 220. Practicum in sound for radio, television and film. Lecture 3 hours, activity 2 hours.

  
  • TVF 324 - Third Cinema/Video


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block C. Survey and analysis of the cultural and textual politics of Third Cinema/ Video-film and video produced by and for developing countries and their Western diaspora communities.

    GE Theme A
  
  • TVF 328 - Film History


    (4)
    Prerequisite: TVF 224. Examination of significant historical events, persons and movements which have influenced the cultural and institutional development of motion pictures.

  
  • TVF 330 - The Documentary in Broadcasting and Film


    (4)
    Prerequisites: TVF 220, 224. Historical and critical study of documentary form in broadcasting and film using classic examples in radio, television, and motion pictures.

  
  • TVF 334 - “Race”, Justice and the Mass Media


    (4)
    Prerequisites: Completion of Basic Subjects (Block A) and one course from Block C. Examines racism in media institutions and representations. Emphasizes historical role of media in the social construction of “racial” identity, the legitimization and reproduction of racist domination, and resistance to racism.

    GE Theme H ; Approved diversity course
  
  • TVF 340 - Interviewing For News Media


    4
    Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of at least two of the following courses: TVF 292, TVF 200, TVF 300; and upper division standing. Practicum in preparation, conducting and analyzing interview technique for news media. Includes ethical and legal parameters involved in interview processes and outcomes. (Lecture 4 units)

  
  • TVF 354L - Selected Studies in Broadcasting Production


    (1–4)
    Prerequisite: TVF 301. Special application of audio and video production and post production technologies. Variable topics. May be repeated to maximum of 12 elective units as subject matter changes. Graded CR/NC.

 

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