COMMUNICATION Communication Program Code: FMCT AA Associate in Arts (A.A.) Bachelor s degree programs in communication typically encompass two areas of concentration: Media Communication includes concentration areas in advertising/public relations, audio/video/internet production, journalism/photojournalism, and media theory/research/ effects. Public and Professional Communication includes concentration areas such as interpersonal, public address, organizational communication, and rhetorical studies. The introductory coursework in either of these concentrations will provide a solid foundation from which the student may choose any of the various pathways offered in a four-year communication program. Students are encouraged to complete an associate degree prior to transfer. Students should be aware that some schools have specific requirements for admission to the major, and should consult with an advisor at the transfer institution concerning specific degree requirements. MEDIA COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION COM 103 COM 101 COM 121 COM 141 ENG 102 Math elec THE 124 COM 105 COM 201 Hum elective FA elec LAS 189 PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION CONCENTRATION COM 103 ENG 102 or Math elec LAS 189 or or (38-39 hours) Cr. Hrs. Communications (9) COM 103 Introduction to Speech Communication...3 ENG 102 Composition II............................. 3 Social/Behavioral Science electives....9 Choose from two or more subject areas. PSY 101 is highly recommended. PHI 100 is highly recommended Humanities elective...3 POS 122 is highly recommended Fine Arts elective...6 THE 124 Film Appreciation plus one other Fine Arts course (One course from Soc/Beh Sci, Hum, or FA must fulfill the non-western culture requirement.) Life Sciences elective...4 Mathematics elective...3-4 MAT 107,108, 143, or 160 highly recommended Physical Sciences elective...4 A.A. Degree Requirement (3 hours) LAS 189 Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences...3 Required Media Communication Core Courses (21 hours) COM 105 Basic News Writing....3 COM 121 Introduction to Advertising...3 COM 201 Mass Media and Society....3 Choose at least one of the following (3 hours): COM 143 Introduction to Broadcasting...3 COM 142 Introduction to Radio Production....3 CSC 121 Web Design II...3 Total Semester Credit Hours 62 63 Required Public and Professional Communication Core Courses (12 hours) Choose from: COM 120 Interpersonal Communication...3 COM 180 Advanced Public Speaking...3 COM 181 Communication Practicum... 1 4 COM 200 Group Discussion.... 3 COM 205 Business and Professional Communication. 3 THE 103 Performance of Literature....3 General Electives (7-9 hours) COM 101 is highly recommended Total Semester Credit Hours 60 63 154 Programs of Study 2012 2013 Fine and Applied Arts
Communication: Broadcast Technology Program Code: FMCC AAS Minimum graduation requirement 61 semester hours The Broadcast Technology Program prepares students for careers in radio and television engineering and technical support. Students prepare for professional certification and work in broadcast facilities, including WPCD-FM on the Parkland campus. The program stresses maintenance and repair as well as performance measurement and installation of various types of equipment found in the broadcast industry. Graduates are prepared for positions as station chief engineers or engineering assistants. Program Note* Enrollment in COM 292 requires program director or Department Chair approval and sophomore standing in Broadcast Technology. COM 292 is repeatable for a total of 6 credits. COM 101 CSC 130 COM 141 ELT 171 ELT 150 MAT 134 COM/ELT elective CIS 137 Soc/Beh Sci or COM 292 COM 292 CSC 115 CSC 116 ELT 155 ELT 191 PHY 112 COM/ELT elective COM 200 Soc/Beh Sci or Required Program Courses (36-39 hours) Cr. Hrs. COM 292* Internship and Seminar...3-6 CIS 137 Basic PC Maintenance and Operating Systems Concepts...3 ELT 150 Introduction to Electricity and Electronics...3 ELT 155 Digital Control Systems...3 ELT 171 Electronic Devices...3 CSC 130 Introduction to Computer Networks...3 CSC 115 Networking I Routers and Switches...3 CSC 116 Networking II WAN Connectivity...3 PHY 112 Applied Physics: Heat and Electricity....3 ELT 191 Security and Home Automation...3 COM/ELT Elective Courses (choose 9 hours) COM 150 Sports Broadcasting....3 CSC 133 PC Hardware and OS Maintenance....3 ELT 131 Residential Wiring....3 MUS 134 Introduction to Recording Studio....3 MUS 135 Intermediate Recording...3 THE 105 Stagecraft...3 (16 hours) COM 200 Group Communication....3 MAT 134 Technical Mathematics I....4 Social/Behavioral Sciences or Humanities/Fine Arts elective...6 Total Semester Credit Hours 61-64 BROADCAST TECHNOLOGY Fine and Applied Arts 2012 2013 Programs of Study 155
MEDIA ARTS AND PRODUCTION Communication: Media Arts and Production Program Code: FMCB AAS The Media Arts and Production program prepares students for employment in small and medium market radio and TV stations as well as corporate communication and public relations offices. Because communication technology personnel must perform a variety of duties, this program stresses versatility. Communication courses offer students experience in live-audience and recorded speaking. Advertising and business courses involve students in other aspects of the communication industry. Audio, video and internet components are meshed with an understanding of the history and theory of development of the message. Students polish their skills by operating WPCD-FM, Parkland s 10,500-watt educational radio station and filling production crew positions at PCTV, the college s educational cable access channel. Program Notes* Enrollment in COM 292 requires approval of the program director. Concurrent enrollment in COM 141 and COM 140 recommended. CIS 151 BUS 106 COM 101 COM 200 or COM 105 or COM 120 COM 106 COM 142 COM 141 COM 201 Soc/Beh Sci or COM 140 tive COM 121 COM 122 COM 143 COM 150 or COM 145 MUS 134 or COM 292 ART 128 or COM 293 CIS 152 THE 103 Soc/Beh Sci or tive Required Program Courses (36 hours) Cr. Hrs. COM 101 Introduction to Mass Communications...3 COM 105 Basic News Writing or COM 106 Broadcast Writing...3 COM 121 Introduction to Advertising...3 COM 141 Broadcasting Announcing....3 COM 142 Introduction to Radio Production....3 COM 143 Introduction to Broadcasting...3 COM 201 Mass Media and Society....3 COM 292 Internship and Seminar...3 COM 293 Portfolio Seminar...3 Other Required Courses (9 hours) BUS 106 Business and Organizational Ethics...3 COM 150 Sports Broadcasting or MUS 134 Introduction to Recording Studio or ART 128 Digital Photography or CIS 152 Web Design I...3 (15 hours) COM 200 Principles of Group Discussion or COM 120 Interpersonal Communication....3 Social/Behavioral Science or Humanities/Fine Arts electives...6 THE 103 Performance of Literature...3 Total Semester Credit Hours 60 156 Programs of Study 2012 2013 Fine and Applied Arts
Communication: Media Production Program Code: FMPR CER Certificate Minimum graduation requirement 18 semester hours This certificate program is designed for students interested in media, computers, and the arts. It prepares students for entry-level positions that require in-depth knowledge of mass communication production techniques and software. Students will gain practical experience producing for radio, television, sports, music, film, and digital media. Graduates are employed as production assistants at radio or television stations or in corporate departments in gaming, music, film, or other entertainment industry fields. Program Note Production graduates are expected to have broadcast writing and broadcast announcing skills. Students who cannot meet these criteria will be advised to enroll in COM 106 or COM 140. Suggested Sequence COM 141 Elec COM 142 COM 145 Elec Required Program Courses (12 hours) Cr. Hrs. COM 142 Intro to Radio Production...3 Electives (6 hours) Choose at least two of the following courses: THE 124 Film Appreciation...3 MUS 134 Introduction to Recording Studio....3 COM 150 Sports Broadcasting....3 CSC 186 2D Animation....3 Total Semester Credit Hours 18 MEDIA PRODUCTION Fine and Applied Arts 2012 2013 Programs of Study 157
PHOTOGRAPHY Communication: Photography Program Code: FMPH AAS The Photography program prepares students for employment as studio photographers, photographer assistants, lab/print specialists, freelance photographers, studio managers, and small business owners. Courses cover the fundamentals of photography through studio photography; historical processes through digital photography; the development of a photography portfolio; and the business of photography. Program Note* Prerequisites outside of program required. ART 128 ART 129 ART 164 ART 130 GDS 108 COM 101 Additional Core Course Fine Arts/Hum or Gen Ed ART 228 COM 292 ART 125 COM 293 BUS 117 COM 120 Additional Core Course Additional Core Course Fine Arts/Hum or Additional Core Course General Elective Required Program Courses (33 hours) Cr. Hrs. ART 121 2-D Design or GDS 108 Design Media and Principles...3 ART 125 Color...3 ART 129 Beginning Photography....3 ART 130 Studio Photography I...3 ART 228 Advanced Digital Photography...3 BUS 117 Intro to Entrepreneurship...3 COM 292 Internship and Seminar...3 COM 293 Portfolio Seminar...3 Required Elective Courses (12 hours) Choose four of the following: ART 229 Adv. Darkroom Photography...3 ART 223 Digital Imaging...3 BUS 217 Advanced Entrepreneurship....3 CIS 152 Web Design I*...3 COM 105 News Writing...3 COM 106 Broadcast Writing...3 GDS 120 Graphic Design I...3 GDS 220 Graphic Design for the Web...3 THE 124 Film Appreciation...3 (15 hours) English/Communication COM 120 Interpersonal Communication....3 Fine Arts/Humanities ART 164 History of Photography...3 Fine Arts/ Humanities Elective........................ 3 General Education Elective....3 Total Semester Credit Hours 60 158 Programs of Study 2012 2013 Fine and Applied Arts