Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Montgomery College 2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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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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