Communication and Theatre / 2007-08 Catalog

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The faculty of the Department of Communication and Theatre is committed to a philosophical perspective on communication as the process by which shared understandings are created among audiences through the use of symbols. Implicit within this understanding is agreement on the assumption that people interact with one another for the purpose of achieving outcomes, and that this interaction is accomplished through a variety of media.

Faculty: Ehrenhaus, Chair; Bartanen, Clapp, Desmond, Feller, Franke, Harney, Inch, Land, Lisosky, Loughman, McGill, Rowe, Wells, Young.

Three Degree Tracks

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication Studies and Theatre focus on liberal arts learning, critical understanding of communication and theatre, and an appreciation of the roles played by communication and theatre in our culture and the global community.

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC) and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre (BFA) are pre-professional degrees intended to equip students for careers and graduate programs focusing on particular professional fields.

Courses in the Department of Communication and Theatre that satisfy General University Requirements

The only course with the prefix COMA that counts toward the university core requirement in the arts (AR) is COMA 120: Media in the World.

COMA 303: Gender Communication meets the Alternative Perspectives Diversity (A) requirement.

COMA 304: Intercultural Communication meets the Cross-Cultural Perspectives Diversity (C) requirement.
The following courses from Theatre and Dance may be used to meet the general university core requirement in the arts (AR): THEA 160, 162, 163, 220, 222, 230, 235, 250, 255, 270, 350, 355, 359, 450, 453, 455, 458, 460, 470, and DANC 170.

Communication Core Courses

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) majors and the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC) concentrations (Conflict Management, Journalism, Media Performance & Production, and Public Relations/Advertising) must complete the following core courses:

COMA 101 or 190: Introduction to Communication (4)
COMA 102: Communication Ethics (2)
COMA 120: Media in the World (4)
COMA 212: Public Speaking (2)
COMA 213: Communication Writing (2)
SOAC 295 or 395: Pre-Internship (1)
SOAC 299 or 399: Keystone (1)
SOAC 495: Internship (1-8)
SOAC 499: Capstone (2)

Declaration of Major

Students who want to declare a major in communication or theatre will:

At the time of declaration, have a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher.
Have successfully completed the communication core courses (COMA 101 or 190; 120, 212, 213) with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher. (Not required of Theatre majors).

Students who complete either COMA 101, 190 or 120 with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher may declare provisionally. (Not applicable to Theatre majors.)

Prospective majors with grade point averages from 2.50–2.99 have the option to complete an application packet and may be admitted as space allows. (Not applicable to Theatre majors).

Minor Requirement for Communication Major

Students pursuing either the Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree with a major in Communication Studies or any of the Concentrations in the Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC) degree must complete a minor. Two options are available:

Option One: A recognized university minor. (In some BAC degree concentrations, disciplines of study are specified).

Option Two: A self-directed study of program including the following:

Four semester hours in economics
Four semester hours in statistics or research methods
Twelve semester hours in social sciences

Minor Requirement for Theatre Majors

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) and the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Theatre require the completion of either a minor approved by the major advisor or a self-directed study program that includes the following areas:

Four semester hours in English (Writing)
Four semester hours in English (Literature)
Eight semester hours in social sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Communication (BAC) Degree

Students in this program select from the following concentrations: Conflict Management, Journalism, Media Performance & Production, and Public Relations/Advertising.

Conflict Management Concentration - 43 semester hours plus a minor

Communication Core Courses (see list above)

COMA 302: Media Ethics (2)
COMA 304: Intercultural Communication (4)
COMA 305: Argumentation (4) or COMA 306: Persuasion (4)
COMA 340: Conflict and Communication (4)
COMA 441: Conflict Management (4)
Four semester hours of electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: (Option 1 or Option 2)

Option 1: Anthropology, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, Legal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or Women's and Gender Studies
Option 2: Self-Directed Study (see details above)

Journalism Concentration - 45 semester hours plus a minor

Communication Core Courses (see list above)
COMA 302: Media Ethics (2)
COMA 320: Media Narrative (4)
COMA 329: Depth Reporting (4) or COMA 422: Media Management (4)
COMA 420: Media Narrative II (4)
COMA 421: Communication Law (4)

Elective Skills: Four semester hours from the following:

COMA 210: Interviewing (2)
COMA 211: Debate (2)
COMA 214: Group Communication (2)
COMA 222: Video Production (2)
COMA 223: Audio Production (2)
COMA 230: Writing for Journalism (2)
COMA 270: Professional Writing (2)
COMA 311: Research Writing (2)
COMA 312: Advanced Public Speaking (2)
COMA 313: Dialog (2)
COMA 314: Intercultural Workshop (2)
COMA 323: Copy Editing (2)
COMA 325: Photojournalism (2)

Eight semester hours in electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: (Option 1 or Option 2)

Option 1: A university recognized minor
Option 2: Self-Directed Study (see details above)

Media Performance & Production Concentration - 45 semester hours plus a minor

Communication Core Courses (see list above)
COMA 302: Media Ethics (2)
COMA 320: Media Narrative I (4)
COMA 420: Media Narrative II (4) or COMA 424: Advanced Media Production

Elective Skills: four semester hours from the following:

COMA 210: Interviewing (2)
COMA 211: Debate (2)
COMA 214: Group Communication (2)
COMA 230: Writing for Journalism (2)
COMA 270: Professional Writing (2)
COMA 311: Research Writing (2)
COMA 312: Advanced Public Speaking (2)
COMA 313: Dialog (2)
COMA 314: Intercultural Workshop (2)
COMA 323: Copy Editing (2)
COMA 325: Photojournalism (2)

Four semester hours from:

COMA 222: Video Production (2)
COMA 223: Audio Production (2)
COMA 327: Media Production (4)
COMA 423: Broadcast Production (4)
COMA 424: Advanced Media Production (4)

Four semester hours in electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: Theatre Acting/Directing

Public Relations/Advertising Concentration - 45 semester hours plus a minor

Communication Core Courses (see list above)
COMA360: Public Relations Writing (4)
COMA 361: Public Relations Principles and Practices (4)
COMA 362: Principles of Advertising (4)
COMA 461: Public Relations Planning and Management (4)
COMA 462: Digital Message Production (4) or COMA 305: Argument and Advocacy (4) or COMA 306: Persuasion (4)

Elective Skills: Two semester hours from the following:

COMA 210: Interviewing (2)
COMA 211: Debate (2)
COMA 214: Group Communication (2)
COMA 222: Video Production (2)
COMA 223: Audio Production (2)
COMA 230: Writing for Journalism (2)
COMA 270: Professional Writing (2)
COMA 311: Research Writing (2)
COMA 312: Advanced Public Speaking (2)
COMA 313: Dialog (2)
COMA 314: Intercultural Workshop (2)
COMA 323: Copy Editing (2)
COMA 325: Photojournalism (2)

Four semester hours in electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: (Option 1 or Option 2)

Option 1: A university recognized minor
Option 2: Self-Directed Study (see details above)

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree

Communication Studies - 40 to 44 semester hours plus a minor

Communication Core Courses (see list above)
COMA 301: Media and Cultural Criticism (4) or COMA 401: Rhetorics of Visual Culture (4)
COMA 303: Gender and Communication (4)
COMA 304: Intercultural Communication (4)
COMA 305: Argumentation (4) or COMA 306: Persuasion (4)

Two semester hours from the following:
COMA 210: Interviewing (2)
COMA 211: Debate (2)
COMA 214: Group Communication (2)
COMA 230: Writing for Journalism (2)
COMA 270: Professional Writing (2)
COMA 311: Research Writing (2)
COMA 312: Advanced Public Speaking (2)
COMA 313: Dialog (2)
COMA 314: Intercultural Workshop (2)
COMA 323: Copy Editing (2)
COMA 325: Photojournalism (2)

Four semester hours of electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: (Option 1 or Option 2)

Option 1: A university recognized minor
Option 2: Self-Directed Study (see details above)

Students pursuing the BA degree with a major in Communication Studies:

May substitute one semester hour of co-curricular work in speech and debate, or theatre, or student media with COMA 225/425: Practicum for the SOAC 495: Internship requirement.
Must complete the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) requirement.

Theatre

Acting/Directing Concentration - 42 semester hours plus a minor

THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4)
THEA 220: Voice I - Voice and Articulation (2)
THEA 230: Movement I (2)
THEA 250: Acting I - Fundamentals (4)
THEA 255: Stage Technology (4)
THEA 270: Dramatic Literature (4)
THEA 330: Script Analysis (4)
THEA 350: Acting II - Scene Study (4)
THEA 360: Theatre History I (4)
THEA 365: Theatre History II (4)
THEA 470: Play Direction (4)
SOAC 499: Capstone (2-4)

Minor required: Selected in consultation with advisor

Design/Technical Concentration - 40 to 44 semester hours plus a minor

THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4)
THEA 220: Voice I - Voice and Articulation (2)
THEA 222: Voice II - Stage Dialects (2)
THEA 225: Theatre Practicum (1)
THEA 255: Stage Technology (4)
THEA 355: Lighting Design (4)
THEA 360: Theatre History I (4)
THEA 387: Topics in Theatre (2-4)
SOAC 495: Internship (1-8)
SOAC 499: Capstone (2-4)
ARTD 160: Drawing (4)
ARTD 196: Design I - Fundamentals (4)
COMA 212: Public Speaking (2)

Four semester hours of electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: Selected in consultation with advisor

In addition to the requirements listed above, candidates for the BA degree in Theatre must meet the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Foreign Language requirement.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degree

Theatre

Acting/Directing Concentration - 60 semester hours plus a minor

THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4)
THEA 220: Voice I - Voice and Articulation (2)
THEA 222: Voice II - Stage Dialects (2)
THEA 230: Movement I (2)
THEA 235: Movement II (2)
THEA 250: Acting I - Fundamentals (4)
THEA 255: Stage Technology (4)
THEA 270: Dramatic Literature (4)
THEA 320: Stage Makeup (2)
THEA 330: Script Analysis (4)
THEA 350: Acting II - Scene Study (4)
THEA 360: Theatre History I (4)
THEA 365: Theatre History II (4)
THEA 450: Acting III - Shakespeare (4)
THEA 470: Play Direction (4)
SOAC 495: Internship (2) or THEA 225: Practicum (1) and THEA 425: Practicum (1)
SOAC 499: Capstone (2-4)

A minimum of six semester hours of electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: Selected in consultation with advisor

Design/Technical Concentration - 54 semester hours plus a minor

THEA 160: Introduction to Theatre (4)

THEA 220: Voice I: Voice and Articulation (2)
THEA 222: Voice II: Stage Dialects (2)
THEA 225: Theatre Practicum (1)
THEA 250: Acting I - Fundamentals (4)
THEA 255: Stage Technology (4)
THEA 355: Lighting Design (4)
THEA 360: Theatre History I (4)
THEA 387: Topics in Theatre (2-4)
SOAC 495: Internship (1-8)
SOAC 499: Capstone (2-4)
ARTD 160: Drawing (4)
ARTD 196: Design I - Fundamentals (4)
COMA 212: Public Speaking (2)

Six semester hours in electives selected in consultation with advisor

Minor required: Selected in consultation with advisor

Minors

Communication: 20 semester hours, including COMA 101(190) or 120; 212, 213, plus 12 semester hours from 300- or 400-level communication courses selected in consultation with advisor.

Theatre: 20 semester hours, including THEA 160, 250, 255 and 270, plus four semester hours in electives selected in consultation with advisor.

Dance Performance: 20 semester hours, including DANC 170, 222, 240, 462; THEA 230, 235, 355; Electives (four semester hours) from: PHED 223, 225, 362 or THEA 225, 491 or MUSI 120. Some DANC courses are cross-listed with the School of Physical Education.

The Publishing and Printing Arts: Cross-listed with the Department of English. See the description of the minor under Publis hing and Printing Arts.

2007-08 Catalog