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Communication Division

Communication Division

Course Descriptions

ADV 375. * Advertising Media (4)
An intensive exploration of advertising media, both print and electronic, as they are used in advertising campaigns. Projects emphasize the practical approach to understanding media analysis. Prerequisite: MSCO 220 with a “C-” or better.

ADV 475. * Advertising Copywriting and Layout (4)
An advanced course in which the student writes copy, designs advertisements, and puts together small campaigns. Designed to parallel the functions of the creative departments of advertisers and their agencies. Prerequisites: ADV 375, COM 301, MSCO 371.

ADV 561. Advertising Account Planning and Research (4)
Studies the use of research in solving managerial, media, and creative problems in advertising. Involves the study of secondary information sources, field and experimental research design, and data processing and analysis. Prerequisites: ADV 375 and junior status.

ADV 575. Advertising Campaign Management (3)
The advanced student functions as an advertising decision maker and developer of advertising campaigns. Budgeting, media analysis, research, and creative components will be melded into a campaign in competition with other groups. Prerequisites: ADV 475 and junior status.

ADV 592. Selected Topics (1-4)

ADV 595. Advertising Internship (1-4)
A supervised internship for advertising majors. Placement is with a business or advertising agency in Greater Los Angeles where the students will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the instructor on campus. The student is expected to work a minimum of three hours per week off campus for each unit of credit. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisites: completion of 76 units, ADV 475, and consent of the instructor. To be eligible for an internship, the applicant must meet standards established by the division. Cr/NC grading only.

ADV 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

COM 180. Public Speaking and Rhetorical Analysis (4)
An introduction to the principles of public speaking and rhetorical analysis of public discourse. Practice in the preparation and delivery of speeches with an introduction to rhetorical theory and criticism. Application of the theory of public discourse to representative speaking situations. (GE)

COM 200. * Communication Theory (3)
Considers the process of theorizing in human communication, recognizing that theory building is commonly used sense-making behavior in all cultures. The study includes consideration of the nature and application of theorizing, how theories evolve and develop, and an examination of specific theories dealing with humans communicating. This is a core course required of all communication majors.

COM 220. * Fundamentals of Interpersonal Communication (3)
An introduction to the principles of interpersonal communication. Application of human communication theory and research to one-to-one communication situations. Issues of competence, diversity, and meaning are explored.

COM 250. Forensics Production (1)
Participation and practice in debate, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu speaking, interpretive reading, and oratory. Opportunities will be given for intercollegiate competition. A performance course that will be offered each semester for lower-division forensics participants. May be repeated for a maximum of four units. Consent of divisional chairperson is required. CR/NC grading only.

COM 292. Selected Topics (1-4)

COM 295. Experiential Learning in Communication (0)
A supervised experiential learning activity in the student’s area of communication specialization. Placement may be with a business, nonprofit agency, governmental agency, etc., in Greater Los Angeles. The student will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the experiential learning liaison on campus. Prerequisite: consent of chairperson. Cr/NC grading only.

COM 299. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

COM 300. * Introduction to Communication Research (3)
An examination of research methodologies used in the study of communication. Emphasis is placed on locating, reviewing, and evaluating research studies; the nature of inquiry in the human and social sciences; formulating research questions; designing studies; gathering and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data; and writing research reports. Exemplars of research are drawn from all areas of communication scholarship. This is a core course required of all communication majors. Prerequisite: COM 200 and one of the following: COM 220, JOUR 241, MPRD 270, or MSCO 220. (PS, RM, WI)

COM 301. * Message Creation and Effects (3)
Fundamental to this course is the concept that everyone constructs and receives messages designed to affect behavior. Thus, this class examines the process of influencing and being influenced. It extends across the communication spectrum from interpersonal, to direct speaker-audience, to mass media, including new technologies. The course examines strategies involved in persuasive discourse, including being able to structure oral, written, and visual messages. This is a core course required of all communication majors. Prerequisite: COM 200 and one of the following: COM 220, JOUR 241, MPRD 270, or MSCO 220.

COM 350. Advanced Forensics Production (1)
The upper-division equivalent of COM 250, designed to prepare forensics participants, whether in debate or in individual events, for intercollegiate competition. May be repeated for a maximum of four units. Consent of divisional chairperson is required. CR/NC grading only.

COM 380. Business and Professional Communication (4)
An advanced study of the theory and practice of public speaking. Emphasis is placed on the development of speaking skills appropriate for managers and other professionals who plan to work in business, education, media, ministry, or other professions requiring leadership abilities. Topics include manuscript speeches, ghostwriting, technical presentations, and persuasive speeches. Prerequisite: COM 180.

COM 385. Argumentation and Advocacy (3)
A study of and practice in the research, preparation, and delivery of argumentative discourse, emphasizing argument, evidence, and organization. Prerequisite: COM 180.

COM 400. Communication Ethics (3)
This course examines different ethical approaches to communicating. Students will investigate motives for choice-making among what may appear to be equally compelling or attractive choices. The assumption of responsibility for communication choices by communicators will highlight class assignments. This is a core course required of all communication majors. Prerequisites: COM 300, COM 301, and senior status.

COM 408. Multimedia Production and Authoring (3)
Broad introduction to concepts and skills related to the creation of interactive media, including websites. Concepts include information and interaction design, scripting, usability, evaluation, and integration of text, images, audio, and video. Prerequisite: MSCO 371 or consent of instructor.

COM 418. Communication in Organizations (4)
Studies communication as human behavior and its relationship to other behavioral activities studied in the context of management and organizational structure. Examines theory and research in communicating and organizing in complex organizations. Prerequisite: COM 180.

COM 441. Negotiation and Settlement Advocacy (2)
This course examines the dynamics and constraints of, as well as the skills needed in the negotiation process, focusing equally on using negotiation in business planning and in dispute resolution. Theories of negotiation are examined through current literature, and specific techniques are taught through simulation exercises. Course content is drawn from the fields of law, psychology, business, and communication. Students learn about theories of negotiation and themselves as negotiators. Open only to students participating in the Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Management Program.

COM 442. Mediation (2)
This course explores the dynamics, benefits, and constraints of, as well as the skills needed in, third-party intervention in the settlement of disputes. It examines mediation as a collaborative process of resolving conflict and considers legislative, ethical, and practical limits of its use. Through discussions, simulations, and case studies, the course focuses on the skills a mediator must have to facilitate a constructive resolution of conflict. Open only to students participating in the Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Management Program.

COM 443. Arbitration (2)
An introduction to arbitration, emphasizing skills necessary for the process to function well. Course work will focus on the many applications of arbitration, including its use in labor, medical malpractice, construction, securities, and commercial matters. Students will participate in simulated exercises in the role of advocates and arbitrators. Discussion topics will include judicial review, enforcement of arbitration awards, and the application of the arbitration process to the public and private sectors. Open only to students participating in the Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Management Program.

COM 444. Cross-Cultural Negotiation and Dispute Resolution (2)
This course surveys the impact that cultural differences have on dispute resolution processes. It integrates theories of dispute resolution with an analysis of cultural differences in language, customs, values, and worldviews. Surveys the impact that culture has on a variety of dispute resolution processes, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and litigation. Particular focus is on cross-cultural negotiations and mediations. The course will equip students with an analytical framework with which they may evaluate and use dispute resolution processes involving individuals from different cultures. Open only to students participating in the Undergraduate Certificate in Conflict Management Program.

COM 450. Communication and Leadership (4)
An examination of the communication processes through which individuals influence, motivate, and mobilize others to work together toward common goals within organizations, communities, and society. Combines exploration of current theories of leadership development with experiential applications in order to enhance students’ effectiveness as leaders. Prerequisite: junior status.

COM 483. Small Group Communication (4)
The role of small groups in decision making as well as in social communication. Focuses on the role of the individual in small groups. Decision-making groups are of primary importance, but other teams and types of conference and discussion groups are considered. Prerequisite: COM 220.

COM 506. Media Worldwide (4)
The study of media in relationship to other institutions and as a part of the total system of cultural, political, economic, and educational developments in our world. Toward that end, intercultural factors relating to the individual working with media, or served by the media are considered. Studies the contemporary use of print and nonprint media in various parts of the world and compares their use with that in the United States. Prerequisite: junior status.

COM 507. Public Opinion, Propaganda, and Attitude Change (4)
Identifies, classifies, and analyzes propaganda types and systems. Treats the influence of propaganda and other factors on public opinion and contemporary insights; studies and theories relating to attitudes and attitude changes are discussed. Prerequisite: junior status.

COM 508. Readings in Communication (4)
Designed to give a foundation of the primary source materials in the various areas of communication. Includes the study of bibliographies, histories, biographies, and theoretical and critical works. Students make written and oral book reports, including some books from each student's area of specialization. Undergraduate students who have completed at least 92 units with an overall and communication GPA of at least 3.50 may take this class with permission of the instructor and written recommendations from the faculty of the student's major area. Prerequisite: senior status.

COM 512. Media Impact and U.S. Minorities (4)
Explores the role and influence of both print and electronic mass media in the multicultural society of the U.S. Both the stereotypical portrayal of minorities, women, and white males, and the roles of minority-owned and operated media will be studied. Group and individual research and fieldwork are required in media organizations in Los Angeles. Prerequisite: senior status.

COM 513. * Intercultural Communication (4)
The study of communication between representatives of major cultures or co-cultures within a major culture on interpersonal, small group, organizational, and mass media levels. Includes verbal and nonverbal elements influencing communication. Contemporary insights from a variety of areas such as communication, anthropology, sociology, and psychology. Prerequisite: junior status. (GE)

COM 514. International Communication and Negotiation (4)
Focuses on communication between representatives of nations and international agencies and the negotiation processes involved. Contemporary electronic and print media used by these individuals and agencies are studied. Prerequisite: junior status. (COM 514 is equivalent to INTS 514.)

COM 515. Intercultural Communication: Case Studies (3)
Studies specific intercultural conflicts in the U.S. between members of the majority and various minorities, between members of various minorities, and between male and female members of our society. Emphasis is placed on the application of intercultural communication insights, principles, and theories to assist in the solution or management of such conflicts in schools, work places, and communities. Prerequisites: COM 513 and junior status.

COM 518. Advanced Organizational Communication (4)
An advanced study of communication in organizations. Functional and interpretive theories and research methodologies are examined. Topics include communication culture and climate, communication networks, communication technologies, and communication audits. Prerequisite: COM 418.

COM 519. Communication and Conflict (3)
Designed to explore problems involving intrapersonal and interpersonal communication. Emphasis will be placed on social, cultural, psychological, and political conflicts and breakdowns; organizational barriers to communication; and conflict resolution. Prerequisites: COM 220, COM 300, and junior status.

COM 521. * Organizational Communication Analysis (4)
An examination of methods used in analyzing communication processes and behaviors in complex organizations. Use of quantitative methods (e.g., communication audits, network analysis) and qualitative methods (metaphor analysis, story and narrative analysis) by researchers and consultants. Consideration of models for implementing organizational communication change. Prerequisites: COM 300 and COM 418.

COM 522. Communication Training and Development (3)
An application course in which students will develop instructional materials to teach communication theories and skills. Students will be responsible for assessment, development of objectives, designing of educational techniques and materials, presentation of training packages, and evaluation of training results. Prerequisite: COM 521.

COM 530. Interpersonal Communication Theory (3)
An advanced study of theories and research regarding interpersonal communication. Examination of and participation in experimental and naturalistic studies of dyadic interaction. Prerequisites: COM 220 and junior status.

COM 581. Contemporary Voices of Leadership (4)
A critical examination of the persuasive communication strategies that contemporary U.S. and world leaders have used to influence politics, public policy, foreign affairs, and social and cultural life. Examples for analysis will be drawn from such diverse sources as politics, social and protest movements, religion, and popular culture. Prerequisites: COM 180 and junior status.

COM 587. Rhetorical Theory (3)
An examination of classical and modern theories of rhetoric. Focuses on Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Campbell, Whately, Blair, Richards, Weaver, Burke, and contemporary American and Continental theorists. Prerequisites: COM 180 and junior status.

COM 588. Principles of Rhetorical Criticism (3)
A study of critical methods used in the systematic analysis of public discourse. Application of the methods of contemporary face-to-face or mass media rhetoric. Prerequisites: COM 587 and junior status.

COM 590. Seminar in Communication (2-4)
An examination of a selected area of human communication theory and research. Seminars vary each semester and may include: (a) Communication in the Courtroom; (b) Semiotics and Language Use; (c) Rhetoric and Religion; (d) Rhetoric of Race; (e) Rhetoric, Gender and Society; (f) Argumentation Theory; (g) Political Communication; (h) Organizational Life and Family Communication; (i) Communication Technology and Society. Course may be repeated when topics vary. Prerequisite: COM 300 and junior status.

COM 592. Selected Topics (1-4)

COM 595. Communication Internship (1-4)
A supervised internship in the student's area of specialization. Placement may be with a business or a governmental agency in Greater Los Angeles where the student will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the instructor on campus. The student is expected to work three hours per week off campus for each unit of credit. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisites: completion of 76 units, a major in any field within the Communication Division, and consent of instructor. To be eligible for an internship, the applicant must meet standards established by the division. Cr/NC grading only.

COM 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

COM 610. Proseminar and Communication Theory (4)
This course is an introduction to the discipline of communication, the nature of graduate studies, communication theory development, critique and uses, the creation of scholarly and scientific knowledge, and the relationship between scholarly and social-scientific research and theories of human communication. Designed for first-semester graduate students, it is the recommended first course in the graduate program.

COM 620. Quantitative Communication Research Methods (4)
An advanced study of the nature, assumptions, forms, procedures, and strategies for conducting communication research utilizing social-scientific approaches. Experimental and non-experimental designs are studied. Data gathering procedures involve the use of questionnaires and physiological and behavioral measures. Prerequisite: a course in statistics or instructor approval.

COM 630. Qualitative Communication Research Methods (4)
An advanced study of qualitative research methods, including participant observation, in-depth interviews, focus groups, life histories, and textual methods such as textual analysis, discourse analysis, and narrative analysis. Provides perspective on these diverse methods and examines the philosophical and theoretical assumptions underlying them. Examines research issues such as the self as research instrument, research design, and sampling methods.

COM 640. Communication Ethics and Values (4)
An examination of current issues in communication ethics and values. Philosophical and theoretical approaches to understanding and analyzing such issues are examined.

COM 690. Thesis (1-6)
An “IP” (In Progress) grade will be given until the thesis is completed.

COM 692. Seminar in Communication Studies (4)
An investigation and analysis of issues, problems, and trends in various areas of communication. Rotating topics, including interpersonal communication, rhetorical studies, media studies, and others.

COM 695. Graduate Internship and Fieldwork (0-4)
An advanced communication-based internship/fieldwork practicum conducted in the student’s area of specialization. Applied fieldwork may involve research, assessment, and remedies for communication needs and issues of significance to the individual, group, or organization. The student will develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week for a minimum of one semester. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Cr/NC grading only. Prerequisite: consent of the graduate director.

COM 698. Graduate Project (1-6)
Required of all students in the master of arts in communication program who are not writing a thesis. The project may consist of a summary bibliographical and reading project with a substantial evaluation paper of the communication material in the student's area, or of an advanced media project such as a television documentary or a public relations or advertising campaign. An “IP” (In Progress) grade will be given until the project is completed.

COM 699. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

JOUR 241. * Introduction to News Writing and Editing (4)
Introduces research, reporting and writing news in styles appropriate for print, Web, radio or television. Students will be exposed to a variety of writing opportunities.

JOUR 251. Publications Production, Independent Study (1-2)
An independent study course designed to give the student a variety of journalism laboratory experiences, including special projects in newspaper, magazine, news bureau, photography, and production activities. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisite: COM 200 or consent of instructor. Cr/NC grading only.

JOUR 270. Beginning Photography (4)
Introduction to photography with emphasis on fundamentals and techniques of taking, developing, and printing pictures. Attention is given to creative photography, photography for publication, and photography for general, personal, and practical use. Composition, impact, and creativity are stressed. Students will be required to furnish their own digital cameras.

JOUR 299. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

JOUR 325. Publication Design (4)
Principles and practice in publication design (newspapers, magazines, and online), headline and caption writing, photo editing, typography, and printed and online visual communication. Prerequisite: JOUR 241. Note: Students who serve as editors within the journalism cocurriculum and complete two units of JOUR 251 and two units of JOUR 351 (students may also complete a minimum of two units of JOUR 599) may request that those courses substitute for JOUR 325.

JOUR 345. * Reporting and Editing (4)
This course emphasizes reporting and writing in a variety of formats for publication. Students will be assigned beats and write stories suitable for publication in Pepperdine’s student publications and local newspapers. Emphasis should also be placed on editing each other’s copy, and on learning The Associated Press Stylebook for printed publications. Prerequisite: JOUR 241.

JOUR 351. Advanced Publications Production, Independent Study (1-2)
An independent study course, comparable in scope to JOUR 251, for upper-division students. Special projects may include work in University publications and special journalism projects. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisite: JOUR 241 or consent of instructor. Cr/NC grading only.

JOUR 463. Feature Article Writing (4)
Research, writing, and marketing of feature-length articles and series for magazines and newspapers, including both general interest and specialized publications. Prerequisite: JOUR 345.

JOUR 469. Critical and Editorial Writing (4)
Students study major theories and issues in persuasive writing for newspapers, magazines, and various internet avenues. Students write a series of op-ed articles plus a review of a book, CD, movie, TV program, play or opera performance, a restaurant, and an art exhibit. Prerequisite: JOUR 241 for journalism majors or CRWR 304 for creative writing majors.

JOUR 561. Journalism in Culture and Society (3)
This capstone class examines government and how journalists work within it and considers the role of journalism in a free society including related cultural and ethical issues. Students develop research projects and compile portfolios of their best work. Prerequisites: JOUR 330 or 345 and junior status.

JOUR 565. News Communication Techniques Seminar (4)
An accelerated workshop-type presentation of the various techniques of the editorial journalist, including the journalistic styles of writing and editing, typography, and information gathering. Prerequisites: JOUR 345 and junior status.

JOUR 592. Selected Topics (1-4)

JOUR 595. Journalism Internship (1-4)
A supervised internship for journalism majors. Placement is with a newspaper, a magazine, or Internet business where the student will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the instructor on campus. The student is expected to work a minimum of three hours per week off campus for each unit of credit. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisites: completion of 76 units and consent of instructor. To be eligible for an internship, the applicant must meet standards established by the division. Cr/NC grading only.

JOUR 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Special studies in the field of journalism. Independent writing and research, focusing on projects of special interest to the student. Frequent reports and conferences with the instructor. Prerequisites: senior status with a major in journalism and consent of the divisional chairperson.

MSCO 292. Selected Topics (1-4)

MSCO 371. * Communication Graphics (4)
An in-depth study of advertising, public relations, and print media production. Emphasis will be given to terminology, production techniques, layout, copy and type design, type specifying and fitting, graphic presentations, and portfolio construction. Students will be expected to develop a working knowledge of “board work” as it pertains to what actually happens at an advertising agency, advertising or public relations production department, or design firm, or in producing newspapers and magazines. Prerequisite:?ART 105 or COM 200 or consent of instructor.

MSCO 560. Philosophy and Effects of Mass Communication (4)
A study of the influence and effects of mass media on individuals and groups. Emphasis is upon the emergence of modern concepts of independence, objectivity, and mass appeal, including discussion of the ethical and philosophical issues facing the media today. Prerequisites: COM 200 and junior status.

MSCO 570. Mass Communication Law (4)
Covers statutes, administrative regulations, and court judgments affecting freedom of information, censorship, libel, privacy, obscenity, legal access, and copyright questions; the implications for print, telecommunications, and advertising practitioners. Prerequisite: junior status.

MSCO 580. Mass Media Management (4)
Studies administration, market analysis, policy determination, organization, and community involvement of print and electronic media organizations. Prerequisite: junior status.

PR 380. * Public Relations Writing (4)
An introduction to writing for the public relations profession, with special attention to news and persuasive writing, key message construction, writing for multiple or internal and external audiences, and social and organizational contexts. Course content also addresses standards, ethical issues, and critical thinking as part of the public relations writing process. Prerequisite: completion of MSCO 220 with a “C-” or better.

PR 455. * Public Relations Techniques and Campaigns (4)
The student learns how to systematize persuasive efforts on behalf of a particular organization, including the writing and editing of news releases, speeches, public service announcements, position papers, and feature articles. The planning and execution of media placement, promotion for special events, and print and broadcast institutional advertising as aspects of developing a campaign from budget preparation to completion. The course stresses basic steps in solving a public relations problem or handling a public relations crisis. Prerequisites: MSCO 371, PR 380; and MSCO 220.

PR 505. Public Relations Management (4)
A senior-level seminar course focusing on planning, decision-making, and problem-solving in public relations management. The course features current case studies, guest professionals, management planning team workshops, and group presentations. Semester-end presentations and planning documents are reviewed and assessed by a team of two professors and one professional manager. Course is restricted to public relations majors. Prerequisites: MSCO 220, PR 380, and junior status.

PR 555. Advanced Case Studies in Public Relations (3)
Advanced critical analysis of published and unpublished case studies in public relations. This seminar course, heavy in student interaction and participation, provides opportunities for boardroom-style presentations and group leadership. Primary project is the senior thesis, an expanded critical analysis of an actual unpublished case history. Prerequisites: PR 455 and junior status.

PR 592. Selected Topics (1-4)

PR 595. Public Relations Internship (1-4)
A supervised internship for public relations majors. Placement is with an agency or organization in Greater Los Angeles where the student will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the instructor on campus. The student is expected to work three hours per week off campus for each unit of credit. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisites: completion of 76 units, PR 455, and consent of instructor. To be eligible for an internship, the applicant must meet standards established by the division. Cr/NC grading only.

PR 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

TC 250.* The Telecommunications Industry (4)
A study of the historic foundations and current status of the telecommunications business, including such media as broadcast commercial radio and TV, public broadcasting, cable television, telephones, VCRs, and direct broadcast TV. Includes the social and economic influences of these media on individuals and groups.

TC 261. Radio Production, Independent Study (1-2)
Independent study designed to give students an understanding of the theory and practice of radio program production through work on special projects. Qualified students usually work at KWVS. (May be repeated for a maximum of two units.) Prerequisites: TC 250 and consent of instructor. Cr/NC grading only.

TC 262. Television Production, Independent (1-2)
Independent study in basic television production and direction: video control, special effects, operation of studio cameras, composition, staging and lighting, and on-camera announcing and interviewing. Qualified students will work with TV 26, the Malibu cable TV station. (May be repeated for a maximum of two units.) Prerequisites: TC 270 and consent of instructor. Cr/NC grading only.

TC 270.* Video Field Production (4)
The study of non-studio television production techniques used in news, documentary, commercial, and dramatic television productions. By completing a series of short creative assignments, students gain experience in effectively handling both the audio and video phases of video productions. Video and audio field recording, including staging and lighting techniques, interviews, composition, editing, and working the SMPTE time-code. Detailed critiques of all assignments.

TC 321. Acting for the Camera (3)
Studies the many important differences between acting for the stage and acting for the camera with particular emphasis on the use of microphones and lighting instruments, blocking, and other considerations associated with single camera productions. (TC 321 is equivalent to THEA 321.) Prerequisite: TC 270 or Theatre and Television major.

TC 330.* Broadcast Journalism (4)
A basic course in broadcast news writing that builds on the principles learned in JOUR 241. Emphasis is placed on the preparation of radio and TV newscasts for broadcast by KWVS and TV-26. Prerequisites: COM 200, JOUR 241, and TC 270.

TC 370.* Advanced Video and Audio Production (4)
The study of advanced audio and video production techniques, including the operation of audio boards, cameras, video switchers, and electronic character generators, lighting, staging, and broadcast announcing and presentation. Qualified students will have an opportunity to work with the University radio and TV stations. Prerequisites: COM 200 and TC 270.

TC 430. Advanced Broadcast News Reporting (4)
Advanced broadcast journalism writing, reporting techniques, and on-camera delivery. Students will build on news writing skills developed in TC 330. The selection of appropriate TV news visuals and news tape editing techniques. Prerequisites: TC 270 and TC 330.

TC 470. Advanced Narrative Video Production (4)
An advanced course for students entering the TV or film production industry. Students will write and develop a video short, including scheduling, budgeting, taping, and editing the finished product. Producer/director teams will produce the video shorts. Prerequisite: TC 370.

TC 491. Entering the Theatrical, Film, and Television Industry (3)
Examines the problems and solutions in seeking employment in the entertainment and mass communication industries. The essentials of successful interviewing: preparing an appropriate resume and identifying and analyzing the various companies, studios, and networks that provide targets for possible employment. Through a series of sessions with established professionals, the day-to-day responsibilities of the high-visibility positions in the industry are clarified. (Same as THEA 491.) Prerequisite: admission by interview with and consent of instructor.

TC 550. Programming and Policy (3)
A study of the ethics, responsibilities, and commercial and public concerns in radio and television today, focusing on the role of the various regulatory agencies for broadcasting. Includes an examination of effective broadcast programming principles and funding. Prerequisite: completion of ninety-five units of overall course work.

TC 590. Senior Seminar in Telecommunications (4)
Focuses on professional telecommunications issues tailored to the interests and career goals of individual students. Substantial reading assignments in the literature of telecommunications and a senior thesis-type research paper are required. Prerequisites: Completion of eighty-four units of overall course work.

TC 592. Selected Topics (1-4)

TC 595. Telecommunications Internship (1-4)
Supervised internship for telecommunications students. Placement is with a television or radio station or production organization in greater Los Angeles where the student will be expected to develop a regular schedule of on-duty hours each week, with frequent reporting to the instructor on campus. The student is expected to work three hours per week off campus for each unit of credit. (A student may accumulate a maximum of four units in this course.) Prerequisites: Completion of seventy-six units and consent of instructor. To be eligible for an internship, the applicant must meet standards established by the division. Cr/NC grading only.

TC 599. Directed Studies (1-4)
Special studies adapted to the individual student's needs and goals in the field of telecommunications. Subject matter will vary, based on the instructor and specific objectives to be satisfied. Consent of the divisional chairperson is required.

Although the above are excerpted from the 2011-2012 Seaver catalog this is not an official binding document. To view the actual catalog visit: http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/catalog/

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