May 13, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


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Statistics

  
  • STAT 499 - Undergraduate Research in Statistics

    (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 department chair.

Statistics - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • STAT 171-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 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. STAT 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in Statistics.
  
  • STAT 271-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

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

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 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. STAT 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in Statistics.
  
  • STAT 471-4 - Special Topics in Statistics

    (1-4)
    Course not otherwise included in the catalog listing but for which there may be special needs. May be repeated for credit as often as permitted and as subject matter changes. See department chair.
  
  • STAT 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. STAT 479 may not be used by students with a concentration in Statistics.

Visual Media Production

  
  • VMP 205 - Basic Video Production

    (3)


    Introduction to the process of visual media production. It emphasizes writing, visual composition and design, structure, terminology, and safety issues. The course also covers the elements of camera, light, sound and editing. This course involves the actual production of video projects and requires an extensive out-of-class time commitment. This course is prerequisite to all VMP courses. Fall and Spring.

     

  
  • VMP 303 - Video Workshop

    (2)
    Use of small-format digital video production equipment to achieve competence in camera, lighting and editing skills. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisite: VMP 205 or permission of instructor. Fall and Spring.
  
  • VMP 307 - Video Workshop - Advanced

    (1)
    Video and film production activities with an emphasis on video laboratory management and editing. Course may be repeated once. Prerequisites: VMP 205, 303 and successful completion of the Film and Visual Media Concentration Entrance Exam, or permission of instructor. (Grading is S/U). Fall and Spring.
  
  • VMP 331 - Broadcast Journalism

    (3)
    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: MCOM 201, VMP 205 and successful completion of the Concentration Entrance Exam for either Journalism or Film and Visual Media; or permission of instructor. Spring.
  
  • VMP 359 - Photojournalism

    (3)
    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, VMP 205 and successful completion of the Concentration Entrance Exam for either Journalism or Film and Visual Media; or permission of instructor. Fall.
  
  • VMP 385 - Introduction to Screenwriting

    (3)
    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. Prerequisites: VMP 205 and successful completion of the Film and Visual Media Concentration Entrance Exam; or permission of instructor. Odd years Fall.
  
  • VMP 437 - Directing Media Productions

    (3)
    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 205, at least 3 hours from VMP 303 or 307, and successful completion of the Film and Visual Media Concentration Entrance Exam; or permission of instructor. Even years Fall.
  
  • VMP 493 - Field Work in Media Production

    (3)
    The capstone course for the Film and Visual Media concentration in which 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 205 and VMP 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, Gender and Sexuality Studies

  
  • WGSS 100 - Introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    (3)
    An interdisciplinary introduction to Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies examining methodology, perspectives and writings from humanities, social sciences and other related disciplines. Fall and Spring.
  
  • WGSS 351 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feminist Theory

    3


     

    An investigation of selected feminist theorists on a variety of topics that are current in the literature.  With permission of program director, may be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: WGSS 100. Fall.

  
  • WGSS 365 - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Feminist Theory

    (3)
    An investigation of selected feminist theorists on a variety of topics that are current in the literature. With permission of program director, may be repeated as content varies for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisite: WGSS 100. Fall.
  
  • WGSS 400 - Senior Seminar in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    (3)
    Advanced readings in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies focusing on topics of current interest and debate. Readings will emphasize the interdisciplinary nature of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Students will complete a service, scholarly or creative project culminating in a written paper and oral presentation. Prerequisite: completion of 12 hours of WGSS related coursework. Spring.
  
  • WGSS 451 - Community Service Internship

    (3-6)
    Students work for organizations that provide services related to women, gender and sexuality. May be repeated for a total of 6 hours credit. Prerequisites: WGSS 100 and permission of instructor. See program director. 

Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies - Special Topics and Colloquia

  
  • WGSS 171-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. Maybe be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 179 - Liberal Studies Colloquia

    3
    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. WGSS 479 may not be used by students majoring in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
  
  • WGSS 271-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6


    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.

     

  
  • WGSS 371-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 379 - Liberal Studies Colloquia

    3
    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. WGSS 479 may not be used by students majoring in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
  
  • WGSS 471-6 - Special Topics in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

    1-6
    Courses not otherwise included in the catalog but for which there may be special needs. May be be repeated for credit as subject matter changes. See program director.
  
  • WGSS 479 - Liberal Studies Colloquia

    3
    Colloquia offered to fulfill ILS requirements. See Liberal Studies for course descriptions. May not be used to fulfill major or minor requirements. WGSS 479 may not be used by students majoring in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies.
  
  • WGSS 499 - Undergraduate Research in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

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

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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