Courses

An overview of the array of media platforms from which society garners its information. Coursework hones an understanding of the theories, history, technologies, and social impact of media. The course also provides a frame of reference for analysis of the use of evolving media technologies, both in creating and consuming content, with a goal of enabling students to critically evaluate the media and their messages. Required first course for all Integrated Media majors and minors. Fall and Spring.

The First-Year Seminar (FYS) introduces new Gonzaga students to the University, the Core Curriculum, and Gonzaga’s Jesuit mission and heritage. While the seminars will be taught by faculty with expertise in particular disciplines, topics will be addressed in a way that illustrates approaches and methods of different academic disciplines. The seminar format of the course highlights the participatory character of university life, emphasizing that learning is an active, collegial process.

A study of major facets of communications law, including libel, privacy and copyright, and their effects on print, digital and online media. Fall and Spring.

Course content focuses on emerging issues and topics that relate to media and media practices.

The Visual Literacy Capstone reflects on and synthesizes the multitude of visual production techniques addressed throughout the Visual Literacy minor. Students will utilize lessons learned throughout the minor as they turn their focus to the discussion and presentation of their own creative work. As students unpack and summate these lessons, they will create digital portfolios, write artist statements, and explore different ways of professionally sharing and drawing attention to their work. Lab fee.

A practicum dealing with the technical aspects of television production along with creative generation of live, original programs. Students learn the basics of how television signals are created and transported, and then acquire proficiency in all crew areas concerned with live productions. In addition, this course provides a much greater sense of media literacy as it applies to mainstream messages in the visual media. Lab fee. Fall and Spring.

A practicum dealing with the technical aspects of radio management, programming, and production. Emphasis will be placed on the mastering of all operational procedures. Lab fee. Fall and Spring.

Intro to Filmmaking is an experiential, hands-on course that introduces students to the fundamental aspects of digital filmmaking. Students will learn basic camera operation, audio recording, screenwriting, and video editing while also examining the creative techniques and ethical considerations associated with the craft of filmmaking.

An application of the technical and aesthetic aspects of electronic news gathering and production. The class provides experience as camera operators, videotape editors, writers, and performers. Students are required to achieve a basic level of competency with digital cameras, and become proficient in non-linear editing techniques. Lab fee.

Students develop creative writing skills for telling stories with the languages of aural and visual media. Traditional media of radio and television are the foundations, but new forms of Internet communications will be studied.

A study of the fundamental elements of image communication and examination of contemporary image expression as found in film, television, and print.

Planning, reporting, and practice in gathering information and covering news for radio and television. May include depth reporting and documentaries. Fall.

Topic to be determined by faculty.

Course content focuses on emerging issues and topics that relate to broadcasting practice and philosophy.

The Core Integration Seminar (CIS) engages the Year Four Question: “Imagining the possible: What is our role in the world?” by offering students a culminating seminar experience in which students integrate the principles of Jesuit education, prior components of the Core, and their disciplinary expertise. Each section of the course will focus on a problem or issue raised by the contemporary world that encourages integration, collaboration, and problem solving. The topic for each section of the course will be proposed and developed by each faculty member in a way that clearly connects to the Jesuit Mission, to multiple disciplinary perspectives, and to our students’ future role in the world.

Organization, preparation, production of audio for a variety of media. Study of recording, mixing and editing of audio elements.

Organization, preparation, and production of programs for telecast. Students generate a variety of live-streamed shows, a talk show, and a comedy show, and are responsible for all aspects of each production. Lab fee. Spring.

Students will be exposed to media leadership and management situations which deal with day-to-day decision-making, staffing, departmental structures, human resources, accountability, research and strategic planning.

In this hands-on course, students will be further explore the technical and creative aspects of digital filmmaking and explore how the medium can be used artistically as a tool for storytelling and self-expression. Through discussions and projects, students will bolster and expand their skillset regarding camera operation, audio recording, and video editing as they create their own short movies.

Course topic to be determined by the instructor.

Examines the application of this powerful medium toward improving the human condition. Students study examples of this concept in today’s media, then use their own analytical and production skills to improve the condition locally. Spring.

Provides advanced experience in scripting, producing, directing, and editing televised field events. Examples include baseball games and theatre productions. Lab fee.

Students are introduced to state-of-the-art digital editing and learn how the technology is utilized in the industry.

Allows students considering a career in live television to specialize in roles of anchor, reporter, producer or director. Lab fee.

Students take on more challenging leadership roles in GUTV broadcasts and post-production by assuming the roles of executive producers and directors, and project coordinators.

Students work with the latest audio production technologies to examine the current state of the radio industry and to participate in creation of radio programming on KAGU-FM.

Topic to be determined by instructor.

Topic to be determined by instructor.

Topic to be determined by instructor.

Pre-professional experience in the environment of a commercial or public radio or television facility. Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Comprehensive evaluation of capstone project. Spring.