Utah State University
(Winter Quarter 1997)

Syllabus
Communication 283
Class Meets: M, W, F 3:30-4:20
M, W at B215
F (to be announced)

Professor: Dr. Steve Anderson
Office: 308A Animal Science
EMail: sanderso@cc.usu.edu
Office Phone: (801) 797-0369
Office Hours: M,W 1:00-3:00
Web Address: http://cc.usu.edu/~sanderso/

Course Description: Communication 283 will serve as an introduction to the concepts of video and audio production. Terminology of basic audio and video concepts and operations will be emphasized. Students will also learn about developments in the field and will be able to see the different contexts in which video and audio production takes place.

Text:

Whittaker, R. (1993). Television production. Mountain View, CA: Mayfield Publishing Company.

Academic Honesty Policy:

The Department of Communication observes a "one-strike-and-you're-out" policy regarding any kind of academic dishonesty, which is particularly heinous among journalists and communicators upon whom the society depends for its true and correct information. Students shown to have cheated in any way will be summarily dropped from this course, and a full report made to the Vice President for Student Affairs. Communication majors shown to have violated this policy will be expelled from the major. See the university's policy on academic dishonesty for further details.

Requirements and Course Assignments:

1.) Participation: You have a significant responsibility to contribute to class discussions, ask questions to clarify lecture material, and be prepared to discuss assigned readings. As part of your participation grade, you will be required to attend several labs at different location around campus during scheduled class on Fridays.

2.) Attendance: You are expected to take responsibility for class attendance. Due to the nature of this class, poor attendance will affect your ability to do well.

3.) Exams:

  • Mid-Term Exam
  • Final Exam
  • More information on the exam formats will be provided during the quarter. I do not give make- up exams after the test date, but if you have a legitimate conflict or problem, I will consider giving you the exam one day early.

    4.) Assignments:

  • TV Production Paper

  • Grade Calculation:
  • #1: Mid-Term Exam: 30%
  • #2: Final Exam 30%
  • #3: TV Production Paper: 30%
  • #4: Participation: 10%
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    (Dr. Steve Anderson at Utah State University).