TVRA 134 - Media Appreciation

(ARTD) (R only)

A survey course to introduce and discuss various audiovisual communication forms and review examples of media presentations from television, radio, motion pictures, and photography. Assessment Level(s): ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , READ 120 . Three hours each week. Formerly TR 104.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Identify the significant characteristics of print journalism, newspapers, magazines, broadcast and cable television, motion pictures, advertising and public relations.
Analyze the influence of print journalism, newspapers, magazines, broadcast and cable television, motion pictures, advertising and public relations on today’s society.
Define the terms “mass communication” and “mass media.”
Describe the parts of the communication cycle.
Comprehend the primary functions of mass communications in society.
Distinguish different types of noise in mass communication.

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