DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION & THEATRE

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1 DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATION & THEATRE The Department of Mass Communication and Theatre encompasses the disciplines of Mass Communication and Theatre. Programs offered include a B.S. in Mass Communication and Theatre with Mass Communication emphasis or Theatre emphasis and minors in Mass Communication, Public Relations or Musical Theatre. THE MASS COMUNICATION AND THEATRE MAJOR All Mass Communication and Theatre majors begin with a common core program built on establishing a strong foundation in verbal, visual and written communication. Other courses in the core help students develop skills in communication through multiple media and give them insights into professional, theoretical, critical and historical aspects of the industry. From there, students direct their studies to an emphasis in mass communication or theatre. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES The Mass Communication and Theatre program gives students the knowledge and skills needed to become effective professional communicators in their chosen field. The Mass Communication and Theatre graduate is expected to be able to achieve the following objectives: 1) to communicate effectively in person; 2) to communicate effectively through multiple media; 3) to analyze and critically evaluate messages produced in different media; 4) to identify and discuss historical, ethical and legal issues related to the student's chosen emphasis area; and 5) to demonstrate potential to work as a professional in the chosen emphasis area In order to accomplish these objectives and broaden their mass communication background, students are encouraged to engage in a variety of media, theatre, and journalism courses and activities at Lander University. Opportunities are available for student participation in theatre and musical productions; in print, online and broadcast journalism; and in radio, video and television productions. Minors in Mass Communication and Theatre Students who are pursuing a major other than mass communication and theatre may pursue a minor in either theatre or mass communication. Students interested in either minor should consult with the mass communication and theatre faculty as early in their academic careers as possible. MASS COMMUNICATION MINOR This minor requires a total of 18 hours of coursework as follows: MEDA MEDA MEDA 310 or MEDA JOUR Six hours from the following: JOUR MEDA ART 203 or MEDA MEDA 290 or MEDA MEDA MEDA MEDA MEDA MEDA

2 THEATRE MINOR This minor requires 18 hours of coursework as follows: SPCH 201 or THTR THTR THTR THTR electives 6 (excluding THTR 499) MUSICAL THEATRE MINOR Students in any major, including Mass Communication and Theatre or Music, may pursue a minor in Musical Theatre. Requirements for the minor in Musical Theatre are: THTR 221 Basic Stagecraft 3 THTR 200 Acting One 3 THTR 301* Theatre Problems: Musical Theatre History 3 *Special Topics course focus must be in Musical Theatre History to complete requirement. DANC 101 Dance Technique 3 DANC 155 Lander Dance Company 1 Dance Technique class (DANC 104: Ballet I, DANC 106: Modern Dance I, DANC 204: Ballet II or DANC 206: Modern Dance II) 2 MUSI 125 Voice Class One 1 MUSI 126 Voice Class Two 1 To fully understand the performance experience, it is suggested that the student audition for at least one of the following activities: MUSI 141 University Singers Lander Department of Theatre Production Community Theatre/Musical Production Total Hours: 17 PUBLIC RELATIONS MINOR Public relations is about building and maintaining positive relationships with audiences using a variety of communication strategies, tactics and media. This minor is designed both for students interested in entering the dynamic field of public relations and for those who realize that a PR background can benefit their other career choices. Typical job areas in this fast growing field include: media relations, community relations, corporate communications, governmental relations, crisis and reputation management, publicity, and special events. The minor is open to students from all majors. Students must complete the 18-credit program of study as shown with a C or better in each course. Before enrolling in upper-level courses, students must: 1) Have completed 54 semester hours by the first day of class; 2) Have maintained an average GPA of 2.00 or above on all courses taken at Lander University; and 3) Have completed the following with a C or above: MEDA 101 and SPCH 101. This minor requires a total of 18 hours of coursework as follows: JOUR MEDA MEDA MEDA MEDA MEDA In order to have familiarity with statistics and social science research methods used in the public relations field, students are strongly encouraged to take BA 101, MATH 211 and SOCI 101 as their general education requirements for Political Economy, Logic & Analytical Thought, and Behavioral Science. 113

3 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR: MASS COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE EMPHASIS: MASS COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS Credit Hours FALS UNI GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (For approved courses see the General Education section.) Behavioral Science 3 Fine Arts 3 Global Issues/Nonwestern Studies 3 History 3 Humanities/Literature 3 Humanities 3 Logic & Analytical Thought 3 Mathematics 3 Political Economy 3 Wellness (PEES 175) 2 Wellness (PEES 176) 1 Writing (ENGL 101) 3 Writing (ENGL 102) 3 TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS MEDA MEDA MEDA 310 or MEDA SPCH SPCH SPCH THTR MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS ART 203 or MEDIA MEDA JOUR JOUR JOUR MEDA MEDA 290 or MEDA MEDA MEDA ENGL 275 or MEDA MEDA MEDA 410 or MEDA

4 MEDA MCOM MCOM TOTAL MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 64 OTHER ELECTIVES 6-12 TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE 122 Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major. Students must earn a C or better in all program requirement courses as well as in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. See 4-year major guides for recommended order in which to take courses 115

5 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS DEGREE: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE MAJOR: MASS COMMUNICATION AND THEATRE EMPHASIS: THEATRE UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS 116 Credit Hours FALS UNI GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (For approved courses see the General Education section.) Behavioral Science 3 Fine Arts (THTR 201) 3 Global Issues/ Nonwestern Studies 3 History 3 Humanities/Literature 3 Humanities 3 Logic & Analytical Thought 3 Mathematics 3 Political Economy 3 Wellness (PEES 175) 2 Wellness (PEES 176) 1 Writing (ENGL 101) 3 Writing (ENGL 102) 3 TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION AND UNIVERSITY REQUIREMENTS MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS MEDA MEDA MEDA 310 or MEDA SPCH SPCH SPCH THTR MAJOR PROGRAM EMPHASIS REQUIREMENTS THTR THTR THTR 200 Fall odd year 3 THTR 203 Fall even year 3 THTR 221 Fall 3 THTR THTR 301 (must be different topic than one covered in first THTR 301) 3 THTR 342 Spring 3 THTR 350 Fall odd year 3 THTR THTR 450 Spring even year 3 THTR THTR TOTAL MAJOR PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS 58

6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS THTR THTR GENERAL ELECTIVES 6-12 TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE 122 Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major. Students must earn a C or better in all program requirement courses as well as in ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. See 4-year major guides for recommended order in which to take courses 117