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Media Arts (MAR) Marshall Building, Room 220 (520) 621-7352 Professors Caren J. Deming, Head, J. Michael Gillette, Peter Lehman Associate Professors Harry Atwood (Emeritus), Mary Beth Haralovich, Wesley B. Marshall, Alfonso Moises Assistant Professors H. Bruce Fowler (Emeritus), Denise J. Kervin, Donald Kirihara, Eileen R. Meehan, Robert J. Sabal, Beverly A. Seckinger, Peter Treistman Lecturer F.D. Nott The department provides instructional programs designed to prepare students to assume leadership roles in the media arts as independent artists or as members of industries such as film, television, and cable television. Course work focuses upon history, theory, criticism, production, and management of the media arts. The department offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with a major in Media Arts. Advanced students have opportunities to obtain preprofessional experience through the department's internship program, through work on various departmental projects, and through work at the University's Public Broadcasting stations KUAT-TV, KUAT-AM, and KUAT-FM. The Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts is for students planning careers in electronic journalism or media management, or seeking a well-balanced liberal arts education in preparation for graduate study at the M.A. or Ph.D. level. Requirements: In addition to the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts, as described in the Faculty of Fine Arts (College of Arts and Sciences) section of this catalog, students must complete COMM 100 and 102 and one of the following English composition courses beyond the freshman requirement: ENGL 207, 307, or 308. Requirements in the major: 33 units of media arts courses, including 101, 200, 209 or 225, 304 or 305, 221 or 222, and 320 or 362 or 380. At least 12 units must be upper-division courses. No more than 6 units of internship and independent study course work (493 and 499) may be counted toward the major; and no more than 6 units of production and practicum course work (110, 304, 305, 241, 314, 315, 316, 414, 415, 497) may be counted toward the major. No more than 48 units in media arts may be counted toward the degree. At least 18 units in the major must be university credit. The department recommends that students develop basic typing and computer skills prior to taking 200-level courses in Media Arts. The Bachelor of Fine Arts prepares students for creative roles in media production, primarily in video and film. This program also provides an appropriate basis for advanced study at the M.F.A. level. Requirements: Including the general education requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts, as described in the Faculty of Fine Arts (College of Arts and Sciences) section of this catalog, all B.F.A. students must complete 45 units outside of Media Arts. One course must focus on gender, class, race, ethnicity, or non-western culture. This course must be approved by the major advisor and may be taken in the Department of Media Arts or in another department. Requirements in the major include 56 units of media arts courses, including 101, 200, 304, 305, 309 or 333, 314 or 315, 414 or 415 or 462, 362 or 380, 6 units of media history and 6 units of media criticism/theory. The remaining 18 units are electives selected from other courses in media arts. At least 30 units in the major must be university credit. The teaching minor: 101, 110 or 304, 200, 209 or 225, 280, 221 or 222, and Media Arts electives for a minimum total of 24 units. Basic production facilities and equipment are provided by the department. Students are responsible for the cost of film/tape stock, processing, and other necessary supplies. The department participates in the honors program. Advanced Standing Policy Enrollment in upper-division courses (those numbered 300-499) taught by the Department of Media Arts is restricted by an Advanced Standing Policy. This policy restricts enrollment in all upper-division courses in the department to students who have met qualifying requirements and who have approved Applications for Advanced Standing on file in the department. The policy applies to all undergraduate students irrespective of the catalog in force when they entered the University. Students entering the major by intra-campus transfer are subject to all of the provisions of the Advanced Standing Policy in effect at the time of their acceptance to major status. All students having been absent from the University for more than two consecutive semesters must reapply for Advanced Standing and meet all provisions of the Advanced Standing Policy in effect at the time of their return. All undergraduate students seeking to register for the restricted upper-division courses must make application and have their eligibility established. Information and application forms are available in the Department Office, Modern Languages Building 265. In general, permission to enroll in the restricted courses is granted subsequent to receipt of complete documentation of a student's eligibility. Conditional permission to register for restricted courses is granted only to Media Arts majors who are completing any outstanding requirements and whose grade-point averages meet the current eligibility level. Ineligible students either erroneously or inadvertently enrolled in restricted courses will have their enrollments cancelled. Advanced Standing Requirements Eligibility requirements for advanced standing are as follows: Media Arts Majors: Applicants must have 1. credit for a minimum of 56 units; 2. completion of M AR 101 and 200; 3. a minimum of 12 regularly graded units of course work at The University of Arizona;* 4. a grade-point average of not less than 2.25 overall; *upper division transfer students, see departmental advisor Transfer Students Transfer students who otherwise would qualify except that they do not meet the requirements of having taken a minimum of 12 regularly graded units at the University of Arizona will be given provisional permission to enroll in upper-division courses until they have completed this minimum. Thereafter, they must meet all of the regular provisions of the policy. See the Department Office, Modern Languages Building 265 for additional information. 100. Orientation to Study in Media Arts (1) I II Orientation to undergraduate programs, productive study methods, and use of professional literature and other resource materials in media arts. Open to M AR majors only, who are freshmen, foreign students, or new transfer students to The University of Arizona. 101. Introduction to Media Arts (3) I II S Survey of radio, television, film. Examination of the media, their history, aesthetics, technology and relationship to society and culture. 2R,2S. 106. Mass Media and Society (3) II S Survey of the relationships between mass media and society, effects of mass media on individuals, institutions, culture, social structure. 110. Beginning Film Techniques (3) S Silent motion picture production techniques. Individual and/or team projects to include completion of 3 short super-8 silent films. University provides camera, editing, and projection equipment; student provides film and pays all processing and laboratory charges. 200. Fundamentals of Theory and Aesthetics in Media Arts (3) I II Survey of the elements which make up video, film, and audio images: light, color, area, depth, movement, and sound in message design and structure. 205. Reporting the News (3) I II (Identical with JOUR 205) 208. Law of the Press (3) I (Identical with JOUR 208) 209. Survey of Film History (3) II A survey of the history of motion pictures. Films are chosen from a variety of nations and time periods to illustrate the diversity of film styles. 2R, 3L. 221. American Cinema: Directors and Genres (3) I Aesthetic and cultural aspects of westerns, comedies, and mysteries; major films by John Ford, Alfred Hitchcock, Howard Hawks, and Blake Edwards. P, 200. 2R, 2S. 222. Major American Broadcast Genres (3) II Survey of major radio and television program types, with emphasis on serial and series forms; drama, melodrama, western, crime drama, comedy, sports. 2R, 2S. P, 200. 225. Survey of Broadcasting History (3) I Survey of American broadcasting, emphasis on programming, economic and industrial history. 2R, 1D. 239. Speaking in the Arts (3) I II (Identical with T AR 239) 241. Beginning Photography (3) [Rpt./2] I II (Identical with ART 241) Fee. 280. Introduction to Electronic Journalism (3) I II Survey of the history, organization, and practice of electronic journalism. 302. Recording Studio Production (3) I II (Identical with MUS 302) 303. Professional Practices (1) I II S Prepares students to meet the professional expectations of media work. Job search strategies (resume writing and interviewing) and professional concepts are studied. P, 101, 200, 304, or 305, and one Writing- Emphasis Course. 304. Beginning Video Production (4) I II Introduction to the elements of video production, including professional practices, production elements, and personnel in television stations and video centers. 3R, 3L. P, 101; CR, 200. 305. Introduction to Film Production (4) I II Basic principles of 16mm film production and examination of production techniques and practices; laboratory experience with film production equipment and production of several short films. 2R, 2S, 3L. P, CR, 200. 308. Survey of Media Law and Regulation (3) I II Introduction to the legal and regulatory framework of the electronic media and film: licensing, cross-ownership, public interest, self- regulation, consumer influence, and related topics. 309. History of the Documentary (3) II Major traditions, movements and film makers. Social, aesthetic, and technical aspects of documentary films and videos. P, M AR advanced standing. 311. Lighting for Media Production (2) I Function and qualities of light; typical application in photography, television, motion pictures, architecture, and interior design. P, 200. 312. Video Art in America (3) II 1993-94 Investigation of artist- produced video from 1960s to the present. Screenings, critical readings and projects. (Identical with ART 312) 314. Intermediate Video Production (3) I II Production of various types of television programs, including techniques and theory of studio and field operations, use of equipment (studio and EFP) and personnel relationships, with emphasis on the role of the television producer. 2R, 3L. Open to majors and minors only. P, 200, 304, and acceptance of portfolio by Portfolio Committee. 315. Intermediate Film Production (3) I Production of films, with emphasis on sound, editing techniques, and visual design. Students will produce a short film. 2R, 3L. P, 200, 305 and acceptance of portfolio by Portfolio Committee. 316. Radio Production (3) I II Analysis and production of selected radio programs with emphasis on complex radio formats and production techniques. 2R, 3L. P, 304 or 305. 320. Media Arts Criticism (3) II Analysis of arguments in journalistic and academic criticism and application of critical approaches in written assignments. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, 200 and satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Policies and Graduation Requirements section of this catalog). 325. History of German Cinema (3) I (Identical with GER 325) 333. Roles in Narrative Production (3) II The major roles used in the production of narrative films and videos, including production management and design, camera, sound, editing. P, advanced standing in media arts, M AR 304 or 305. 336. History of Japanese Film (3) I II Development of Japanese cinema from its origins through its recognition as a major international art film producer during the 1950s and 1960s. Advanced standing waived for this course. See instructor. 2R, 2S. (Identical with JPN 336) 349. Intermediate Artists' Video (3) I (Identical with ART 349) 350. Professional Media Interviewing (3) I The interview process and specific interview formats, including survey research, journalistic, and panel formats. Interviewer performance is stressed; practice provided. 362. Writing for Media (3) I II Principles of media writing. Creation of final scripts for radio, television and film presentations. Writing-Emphasis Course. See "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Guidelines section of this catalog). (Identical with JOUR 362) 371. Film/Video Production Financing (3) I II Strategies for production financing for independent film/video projects and ways to position a project in the marketplace. Students will develop a prospectus for their own project. P, 304 or 305. 372. Exhibition Management (3) I II Programming strategies, exhibition techniques, marketing approaches, and management models for film and video series, guest artist presentations, video installations, conferences, and festivals. 376. Audience Measurement (3) I Interpretation and utilization of broadcast ratings, surveys, polls and other measures of the attitudes, opinions and behaviors of media audiences; relationships to social and management concerns. 380. Writing for News and Documentary (3) I Advanced work in the writing of news and public affairs programs for radio, television, cable, and other electronic media with emphasis on the public affairs program and documentary formats. P, 205, 304. Writing-Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing-proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Guidelines section of this catalog). 381. Reporting for Broadcast News (3) I Advanced procedures and techniques utilized in news gathering, writing and production of newscasts with emphasis on events coverage, newsroom organization. Performance practice is emphasized in laboratory exercises. 2R, 3L. P, 380. (Identical with JOUR 381) Writing- Emphasis Course. P, satisfaction of the upper-division writing- proficiency requirement (see "Writing-Emphasis Courses" in the Academic Guidelines section of this catalog). 414. Advanced Video Production (3) II Production of video programs of various kinds, with emphasis on the role of the director. 2R, 3L. P, 314, and acceptance of portfolio by Portfolio Committee. 415. Advanced Narrative Media Production (3) II Advanced practice in film or video production, resulting in a completed narrative. University provides most equipment. Students pay lab and other associated costs. 2R, 2S. P, 314 or 315, 333. 421. Cultural Theory and Criticism of Media (3) I Critical and cultural theories and their application to media arts, including mass culture, empiricism, technoculture, political economy. P, 200, M AR advanced standing. May be convened with 521. 423. Representation of Gender in the Media (3) I Investigation of gender as a social and cultural construct through the critical analysis of media products including television, film, and advertisements. P, 200, 320. (Identical with W S 423) May be convened with 523. 424. Film Theory and Criticism (3) I Advanced studies in current cinematic theory and criticism. Historical examination of major film theories, including formalism, realism, classical Hollywood, structuralism, semiotics, and psychanalytic theories. May be convened with 524. 426. Sexuality in Media Narratives (3) I Analysis of sexual representation in popular and underground film, music video and avant-garde video art. May be convened with 526. 427. Feminist Media Theory (3) II Includes psychoanalysis, semiotics, materialism, race and class analysis, and feminist media production. P, 200, M AR advanced standing. May be convened with 527. 449. Advanced Artists' Video (3) [Rpt./1] II (Identical with ART 449) 450. Conducting Media Campaigns (3) II Analysis of the development and distribution of information through the media. Press releases, fact sheets, public service announcements, interviews, press conferences, and public hearings are studied. P, 350 or 376. 462. Advanced Writing for Media (3) I Advanced dramatic/narrative screenplay writing. Practice experience in the creative process leading to a complete screen play. P, 362. 470. The Press and Society (3) I II (Identical with JOUR 470) 472. Broadcast and Cable Management (3) I II Investigation of media management techniques. Scheduling, organizational structure, networks and affiliates, ethics, legal constraints, syndication, personnel and related topics. P, 308. 476. Broadcast and Cable Programming (3) I Investigation of principles, techniques, and current issues in programming for radio and television stations (commercial and public) and cable systems. P, 101. May be convened with 576. 497. Workshop a. Community Audio-Video Production (3) [Rpt./6 units] I II P, 314 or 414 (depending on production assignment) and acceptance of portfolio by Portfolio Committee. c. Electronic Journalism (4) I II S [Rpt./1] P, 381. e. News Production (3) [Rpt./1] I II S P, 214. g. Cinema Production (1-6) [Rpt./20 units] S 500. Graduate Study in Media Arts (1) I Responsibilities of graduate students, forms and procedures, campus resources, research tools, writing standards, and Media Arts content areas in approaches. 521. Cultural Theory and Criticism of Media (3) I For description of course topics, see 421. Graduate-level requirements include an additional paper and additional reading. May be convened with 421. 523. Representation of Gender in the Media (3) II For a description of course topics, see 423. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on gender and media. May be convened with 423. 524. Film Theory and Criticism (3) I For a description of course topics, see 424. Graduate-level requirements include additional readings and an in-depth research paper on issues in film theory. May be convened with 424. 526. Sexuality in Media Narratives (3) I For a description of course topics, see 426. Graduate-level requirements include additional reading and writing assignments and different examinations. May be convened with 426. 527. Feminist Media Theory (3) II For description of course topics, see 427. Graduate-level requirements include an additional paper and additional reading. May be convened with 427. 528. Current Issues in Media Theory (3) I Advanced study of major concepts, issues, and movements in contemporary film theory: psychoanalysis, semiotics, Marxism, deconstruction, postmodernism. 532. Media Political Economy (3) II Theories and analytic techniques of political economy approaches to media arts through history of telecommunications, broadcasting, film, recorded music and cable television. 535. Hollywood: Films and Industry (3) I Social-industrial history of American film from "primitive" through Hollywood cinema to the present; role of film industry and social context in development of narration and style. 576. Broadcast and Cable Programming (3) I For a description of course topics, see 476. Graduate-level requirements include an in-depth research paper on an issue related to contemporary media programming. May be convened with 476. 639. Methods of Media History (3) II Analysis of methods used in film and broadcast histories; theories of media history; empirical evidence and interpretation; approaches to placing a media text within its industrial and social context. 696.* Seminars a. Theory and Criticism (3) [Rpt./6 units] I II b. Media Arts History (3) [Rpt./6] I II c. Readings in Media Arts (3) [Rpt./9] I II *Students may earn a maximum of 9 units in M AR 696, of which a maximum of 6 units may be earned in 696a or 696b. Medical Technology (See Health-Related Professions) |
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