British/World Literature Course (300 or 400 level) . . . 3 Introduction to English Linguistics (EN 306) . . . 3 *Literature for Young Adults (EN 323) . . . 3 Oral Tradition (EN 324) . . . 3 Shakespeare (EN 403). . . 3 Instruction of Composition (EN 443) . . . 3 Communications Component:
Basic Reporting (COM 220) . . . 3 Fundamentals of Electronic Media (COM 256) . . . 3 Group Communication (COM 330). . . 3 Editing (COM 368) . . . 3 Theatre Appreciation (TH 210) . . . 3 Acting I (TH 220) . . . 3–– 36 **An additional 24 hours above the 200 level.
D. A minor or second major is required for this major. REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ENGLISH
Students will complete 18 hours of coursework in English at the 300 level or above to include:
• At least 3 hours in a literature course • At least 3 hours in a writing intensive course
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR FILM STUDIES
Course Credit
Required Component:
Approaches to Film Studies (EN 307). . . 3 Film Theory and Criticism (EN 309) . . . 3 Elective Component:
Nine hours from the following:
Film Authors (EN 391). . . 3 Film Genres (EN 392) . . . 3 Screenwriting (EN 393W) . . . 3 Perspectives in European Film (EN 394) . . . 3 World Cinema (EN 395) . . . 3 Writing about Film (EN 396W). . . 3 Special Topics in Film Studies (EN 494) . . . 3 At least three hours from the following:
Introduction to Radio-TV-Film Production (COM 240) . . . 3 History of Film (COM/TH 300/EN 315) . . . 3 Culture through Cinema (FL 301) . . . 3––
Total 18
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*Fulfills computer literacy requirement.
**For teacher certification, see the College of Education and Human Sciences requirements. B.A. requires an additional 12 hours of foreign language instruction.
104 English / Entertainment Industry
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Course Credit
Required Component:
Technical Writing (EN 300W) . . . 3 Technical Editing (EN 439W). . . 3 New Media Writing (EN 445W) . . . 3 Elective Component:
(A total of nine required hours will be selected from the two sections listed below)
Three to nine hours from the following: (writing intensive courses)
Short Screenplay Writing (EN 393W) . . . 3 Advanced Creative Writing: Fiction and Drama (EN 455W) . . . 3 Advanced Creative Writing: Poetry and Creative NonFiction (EN 456W) . . 3 Classical and Contemporary Rhetoric (EN 472W) . . . 3 Selected Topics in Writing (EN 495) . . . 3 Three to six hours from the following: (web publishing/journalism)
Basic Reporting (COM 220) . . . 3 (Prerequisite: COM 215 Media Writing)
Feature Writing (COM 370) . . . 3 Desktop Publishing (COM 410). . . 3 Managerial Communications (MG 382W) . . . 3––
Total 18
DEPARTMENT OF ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY Chair: Dr. Robert A. Garfrerick, 122 W. Tombigbee St., 256-765-4342 Faculty: Mr. Aldridge, Ms. Malone
The Department of Entertainment Industry (DEI) is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, and aims to prepare students for professional careers in the increasingly diverse entertainment industry. The department is an outgrowth of the interdisciplinary Entertainment Industry Center and was formed in 2009 to address increasing diversity and serve students better.
The mission of the Department of Entertainment Industry (DEI) is to prepare students for professional careers in the entertainment industry through quality instruction, development and mentoring. A cornerstone in this mission is to give students a broad background to enter the diverse, global workplace of private industry, entrepreneurship and independent contracting. The department values hands-on learning, and developing well trained industry practitioners, in addition to broader conceptual approaches leading to professional or graduate school.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
To support and deliver quality coursework in entertainment industry giving students a broad background to enter the diverse workplace of private industry, entrepreneurship and independent contracting.
Entertainment Industry 105 To prepare students to communicate effectively as an entertainment industry professional.
To prepare students for leadership in the entertainment industry and the ability to work effectively in teams.
To provide students with an understanding of law and ethics as they apply to the entertainment industry.
To develop opportunities for public service in support of the local and regional community and regional cultural heritage.
The Department of Entertainment Industry (DEI) recording studio is a fully equipped recording studio available to all students having completed Survey of Audio Recording. The studio features the latest version of Digidesign’s ProTools and Steinberg’s Cubase, a multi-stationed MIDI lab with full sampling and editing capabilities, and analog recording gear as well as a collection of microphones and outboard gear.
The University of North Alabama entered into a partnership with Noiseblock Studios in January 2007. This partnership allows for a certain number of recording studio hours per week for students in Entertainment Industry programs. The state of the art facility, located just two blocks from campus is one of the finest and most modern in the south.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS OR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
Course Credit
A. General Education Component. . . 41 For general education requirements and additional requirements for UNA students, refer to Academic Procedures and Requirements. For the Bachelor of Arts degree the student must satisfy the follow- ing requirement: six hours of a required foreign language at the intermediate level.
B. Major Core Requirements:
Survey of the Music Industry (ENT 225). . . 3 Audio in a Multimedia Environment (ENT 235) . . . 3 History of Popular Music (ENT 435) . . . 3 Entertainment Industry Law (ENT 470W) . . . 3 Senior Seminar (ENT 480) . . . 3 Entertainment Internship/Practicum (ENT 495) . . . 3–– 18 Prescribed Supporting Course:
Business Applications of Microcomputer Software (CIS 125) or
Computer Skills for Problem-Solving (CS 135) . . . 3 C. Option I: Entertainment Business
Music Publishing (ENT 325) . . . 3 Record Company Operations (ENT 329) . . . 3 Artist Management and Touring (ENT 345) . . . 3
106 Entertainment Industry / Foreign Languages
Course Credit
Choose three courses from the following: Songwriting and Analysis (ENT 300) Survey of Audio Recording (ENT 335) Production (ENT 426)
Special Topics (ENT 490)
Singing River Records (ENT 492) Entrepreneurship (MG 391)
Entrepreneurial Marketing (MK 395)
E-Marketing (MK 487) ––9
18 Option II: Entertainment Technology
Survey of Audio Recording (ENT 335) . . . 3 Recording Techniques (ENT 425). . . 3 Music Technology and Midi (ENT 430). . . 3 Choose three courses from the following:
Songwriting and Analysis (ENT 300) Production (ENT 426)
Special Topics (ENT 490)
Singing River Records (ENT 492) Aural-Visual Production (COM 243) Production Products (COM 343)
Advanced Production Techniques (COM 443)
Lighting Design (TH 350) ––9
18 D. Minor:
Any College of Business, Communications or Music Minor . . . 18-25 E. General electives or second minor to bring total to 128 . . . 23-30
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES Chair: Dr. Claudia P. Vance, 249 Wesleyan Hall, 256-765-4390 Faculty: Dr. Christy, Dr. Infanger, Dr. Lindley
The Department of Foreign Languages provides a major in Foreign Languages with three options. A minor is available. From 6 to 14 credit hours in the same foreign language are required in the general education component of all Bachelor of Arts degree programs. It is strongly recom- mended that coursework through the intermediate level be taken by all stu- dents who plan to continue their studies at the graduate level.
For the general education component, students who have successfully completed two or more years of high school French, German or Spanish may enroll in intermediate courses with instructor approval after making a sufficient score on the computerized and oral proficiency placement exams. Those who place into the intermediate level may fulfill the language requirement with six
Foreign Languages 107 hours. Students choosing the intermediate level who desire/require credit for the introductory courses may take the CLEP examination or an official ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Students with three or more years of a foreign language in high school or who have native competency may satisfy the requirement by making a sufficient score on the Level II CLEP examina- tion or an Intermediate High rating in the ACTFL OPI to gain credit and to qualify for placement in 300 and 400 level courses.
Introductory and intermediate level courses in Foreign Languages are mainly offered in first and second semester sequences, which requires stu- dents to begin either level in the fall semester. Since advanced courses are offered only in alternate years, those planning to major or minor in Foreign Languages should begin their study as a freshman.
Students with a major concentration in Foreign Languages are required to take the exit exam for graduation.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Course Credit
A. General Education Component. . . 41 For general education requirements and additional requirements for UNA students, refer to Academic Procedures and Requirements. Foreign Language majors must complete:
Area II: Art 170 (3)
Area III: Mathematics 110 or higher (3)
Area IV: Geography 102 (3)
History 101 and 102 (6)
B. Major Core Requirements:
Introduction to Languages (FL 100) . . . 3 Cross Cultural Interaction (FL 302) . . . 3 *Senior Seminar (FL 498). . . 1 Choose 14 hours from the following (up to 8 hours may
be taken in a second foreign language):
Introduction to International Studies (FL 101 or FL 101H) . . . 3 Global Perspectives through Study Abroad (FL 201). . . 3 Introduction to Latin American Studies (FL 204 or FL 204H). . . 3 Culture through Cinema (FL 301). . . 3 Special Topics in International Studies (FL 490) . . . 3 FR/GR/SP 101/111 . . . 4 FR/GR/SP 102/112. . . 4 ARB/CE/IT/JP/PT/RU/SWA/TU 101 . . . 4 ARB/CE/IT/JP/PT/RU/SWA/TU 102 . . . 4–– 21 C. Option I: Foreign Languages
27 hours from 300- or 400-level courses . . . 27–– 27
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108 Foreign Languages
Course Credit