Freshman (First Semester) 16 Hours
Department of Communication School of Applied Arts and Technology
College of Business & Technology (2013-14)
Broadcasting & Electronic Media B.A. Degree Film Techniques & Technology Option
Broadcasting & Electronic Media at EKU The Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Electronic Media offers students three attractive options: (1) General, (2) Broadcast News and (3) Film Techniques and Technology. This major emphasizes hands-on learning. It provides students with the creative and technical skills necessary for successful careers in a variety of traditional and new media outlets.
Broadcasting & Electronic Media Careers EKU graduates with a Broadcasting & Electronic Media degree are employed by radio and television stations, cable companies, networks, video production companies, corporations, government, and direct programming systems. Taught by exceptional faculty members possessing strong professional skills, new graduates pursue careers as anchors, audio producers, camera operators, directors, general managers, news directors, news reporters, producers, radio and TV talent, sales managers, sports reporters, video editors, videographers, video production assistants, writers, and salespersons. As broadcasting, cable TV, corporate communications industries, video production companies, as well as websites with audio and video playback features expand, the need for qualified broadcast and electronic media professionals will continue to increase.
What To Expect Students majoring in Broadcasting & Electronic Media (BEM) begin their studies taking courses in the arts and humanities, and physical and social sciences designed to provide a strong base of understanding about the world in which we live. As students progress in their studies, professional communication courses will become more prevalent in their semester schedules, and students will learn how to master the changing electronic environment. Courses in BEM emphasize building technical abilities, and students are expected to produce portfolio quality material in each class.
Department Faculty and Student Organizations BEM majors use the department’s digital audio lab, digital video lab, and two computer writing labs. Students have access to a professional TV studio for production classes. They receive direct news production experience by producing commercials, public service announcements, and one of the many video productions created and premiered each semester, and through opportunities to work on independent film projects. Students are also encouraged to take advantage of internship and cooperative education opportunities.
For More Information Department of Communication 317 Combs Building Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, KY 40475-3102 Phone: 859-622-1871 Web: www.communication.eku.edu
Related websites: www.broadcastingcable.com www.ket.org www.b-roll.net www.nab.org www.dga.org www.newslink.org www.medialine.net www.pixelmonger.com www.poynter.net www.rtdna.org www.kba.org www.tvjobs.com
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution Rev. 06/10/2013
Department of Communication School of Applied Arts and Technology
College of Business & Technology (2013-14)
Suggested Curriculum Guide for BEM Film Techniques & Technology Option Freshman (1st Semester) 16 hrs Freshman (2nd Semester) 15 hrs BTO 100* Student Success Seminar (1 hr) BEM 240 Basic Media Skills E-5B COM 200/200W Mass Media & Society E-1B* ENG 102 E-1A* ENG 101 E-3A Art or E-3A/B E-2 Mathematics E-4A or B Laboratory Life or Physical Science E-1C Oral Communication E-5A Historical Perspectives Wellness (3 hrs) Sophomore (1st Semester) 16 hrs Sophomore (2nd Semester) 16 hrs BEM 295 Video Production I (4 hrs) BEM 300 Performance in Electronic Media BEM 350 Cinema History I BEM 353W Art & Craft of Screenwriting BEM 301 or BEM 375 BEM 395 Video Production II (4 hrs) E-4A or B Laboratory Life or Physical Science E-3B Humanities or E-3A/B E-6 Diversity of Perspectives and Experience E-6 Diversity of Perspectives and Experiences Junior (1st Semester) 15 hrs Junior (2nd Semester) 15 hrs BEM 352 Film Techniques & Technology BEM 370 Electronic Cinema Production (4 hrs) BEM 351 Cinema History II Free Electives (11 hrs) BEM 425 Electronic Media Operations Free Electives (6 hrs) BTS 300 Professional Skills Seminar (Must be taken Junior year)* Senior (1st Semester) 14 hrs Senior (2nd Semester) 13 hrs BEM 343 or 349 or 398 Practicum (1 hr) BEM 491 (1 hr) BEM 495 Video Production III (4 hrs) Free Electives (12 hrs) Free Electives (9 hrs) BTS 400 College to Careers Seminar (Must be taken Senior year)* *Course must be taken in semester indicated.
UNIVERSITY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education ...... 36 hrs Student Success Seminar (BTO 100; waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) ...... 1 hr Wellness ...... 3 hrs Total Hours University Graduation Requirements ...... 40 hrs College Requirements: BTS 300 (CR only, no hours) and BTS 400 (CR only, no hours). Core Courses ...... 19 hrs BEM 240, 295(4), 300, 301 or 375 or 353W, 370(4) or 395(4), 343(1) or 349(1) or 398(1), and 491(1). Major Requirements ...... 23 hrs Film Techniques & Technology Option BEM 350, 351, 352, 353W, 370, 425, 495. Supporting Course Requirement ...... 0 hrs COM 200 or 200W (Credit hours are counted under GE 5-B. COM 200 or COM 200W fulfill both the supporting course requirement and GE 5-B.) Free Electives ...... 38 hrs Total Curriculum Requirements ...... 120 hrs
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educational Institution Rev. 06/10/2013