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2009–2010 Catalog 
    
2009–2010 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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Visual Media Production

  
  • VMP 331 - Broadcast Journalism

    (4)
    Writing and reporting for radio/television news; basic studies in the history of broadcast journalism; the relationship between images and words. Course includes extensive studio component. Prerequisites: VMP 207, 209; or permission of instructor. Every other Spring.
  
  • VMP 333 - Broadcast Workshop

    (4)
    Practical experience producing weekly programming for possible broadcast. Emphasizes management of time pressures and personnel associated with nonfiction broadcast production. Course includes extensive studio component. Prerequisites: VMP 207, 209; or permission of instructor. Every other Spring.
  
  • VMP 359 - Photojournalism

    (4)
    This course is designed to provide the skills necessary to produce professional quality work meeting publication standards. Students learn the use of digital photo technology including image capture and management, remote transmission of photos, output to printers, and publication of photos on a web site. Class work also includes critiques and discussions about ethical and legal issues faced by photojournalists. Students in the course must have access to a digital still camera capable of performing manual operations. Prerequisites: MCOM 201 and VMP 207; or permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • VMP 385 - Introduction to Screenwriting

    (4)
    An exploration of the principles and practices of the screenwriting craft. Development of an understanding of components crucial to the preparation of an effective, camera- ready motion picture or television script. Fall.
  
  • VMP 437 - Directing Media Productions

    (4)
    Advanced video and/or film production focusing on the creative, artistic and practical choices made in interpreting and adapting scripts, supervising artistic specialists and managing projects. Course includes extensive laboratory component. Prerequisites: VMP 207, 209, 303; or permission of instructor. Every other Fall.
  
  • VMP 439 - Media Production Techniques

    (4)
    Advanced video and/or film production focusing on the creative, artistic and practical uses of camera, light, color and sound. Course includes extensive laboratory component. Prerequisites: VMP 207, 209, 303; or permission of instructor. Every other Spring.
  
  • VMP 485 - Advanced Screenwriting

    (4)
    A workshop in which students create, develop and finalize motion picture and/or television fiction screenplays, creating unique and marketable dramatic characters, placing their stories in a structure, camera-ready, and industry-oriented context. Prerequisite: VMP 385 or permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • VMP 493 - Field Work in Media Production

    (4)
    This capstone course in the Film and Visual Media concentration may also be used as the capstone course in the Commercial Media concentration. Students produce visual media projects in the field using portable equipment. The course includes an extensive portfolio project. Students demonstrate oral communication competence in this course through presentation of project proposals (pitches) and production progress reports. Prerequisite: 30 hours in VMP and/or MCOM including VMP 207, 209 and 303; or permission of instructor. Spring.

Visual Media Production - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • VMP 171-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. VMP 479 may not be used by students majoring in Mass Communication.
  
  • VMP 271-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 371-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. VMP 479 may not be used by students majoring in Mass Communication.
  
  • VMP 471-4 - Special Topics in Visual Media Production

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • VMP 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. VMP 479 may not be used by students majoring in Mass Communication.

Women’s Studies

  
  • WMST 100 - Introduction to Women’s Studies

    (3)
    An interdisciplinary introduction to Women’s Studies examining methodology, perspectives and writings in Women’s Studies from the humanities, social science and electives. Fall and Spring.
  
  • WMST 365 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feminist Theory

    (3)
    An investigation of selected feminist theorists on a variety of topics that are current in the literature. Prerequisite: two courses in philosophy; or WMST 100 and permission of instructor. See program director.
  
  • WMST 400 - Senior Seminar in Women’s Studies

    (3)
    Advanced readings in Women’s Studies focusing on topics of current interest and debate. Readings will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of Women’s Studies, and students will complete a service or research project culminating in a written paper and oral presentation. Prerequisite: completion of 12 hours applicable to Women’s Studies major or minor. Spring.
  
  • WMST 451 - Community Service Internship

    (3-6)
    Students work for community organizations which provide services to women. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: WMST 100 and permission of instructor. See program director.
  
  • WMST 499 - Undergraduate Research in Women’s Studies

    (1-6)
    Independent research under the supervision of a faculty mentor. An IP grade may be awarded at discretion of instructor. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. See program director.

Women’s Studies - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • WMST 171-3 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    (1-3)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WMST 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 179)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. WMST 479 may not be used by students majoring in Women’s Studies.
  
  • WMST 271-3 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    (1-3)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WMST 371-3 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    (1-3)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WMST 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 379)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. WMST 479 may not be used by students majoring in Women’s Studies.
  
  • WMST 471-3 - Special Topics in Women’s Studies

    (1-3)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WMST 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia (LS 479)


    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. WMST 479 may not be used by students majoring in Women’s Studies.

Special Study Programs - Special Topics

  
  • AAEC 171-6 - Asheville Area Educational Consortium Course


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • AAEC 271-6 - Asheville Area Educational Consortium Course


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • AAEC 371-6 - Asheville Area Educational Consortium Course


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • AAEC 471-6 - Asheville Area Educational Consortium Course


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 171-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 271-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 371-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
  
  • MCNC 471-6 - Concert Video Network Courses


    Course number and title are to be assigned based on the subject matter and the course level designated by the host institution.
 

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