Broadcasting & Mass Media: Independent Study Project

Bachelor degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communications.

BMC 490

Breyer State University
Instructor: Robert J. Kelber MACTM, BA.

SYLLABUS

COURSE OVERVIEW: Welcome to Broadcast/Mass Media Independent Study Project, the final Bachelor Level course in the curriculum for the Degree, Bachelor of Broadcasting and Mass Communications. I am pleased to instruct you in this course, which is a self-directed independent study/work experience based on broadcasting and/or mass media communication.

The purpose of this course is to get you some real time experience within the broadcasting/communication field. You will be required to set up and perform an internship within a broadcasting/communication facility (a local television or radio station, a video production house, etc.) The total length of the internship must be a minimum of eight weeks with a minimum of 10 hours per week, so will need to make contacts and arrangements within the first week of this course. Please note, most internships are not paid positions.

This is the last course before you graduate, so please take a deep breath, relax for a moment, and then explode into this course with an urgency that you didn't think existed. It is my pleasure, or more aptly stated, my honor to teach you in your final course before you graduate. I know you will enjoy this course.

TIME FRAME: This is a twelve (12) semester hour course. This course is allotted 10 weeks of time. You must complete all of the requirements for the course successfully by the end of the 10-week period. The first day of week one will begin the day that you register for the course, or the day which you notify me that your textbooks have arrived and you are ready to begin your studies. Please be cognizant of the time frame. It is rare that extensions of time are permitted, unless you have good justification. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded thirty (30) semester hours of credit and, of course, your degree in Bachelor of Business Administration.

TEXTBOOKS: There are no textbooks for this course

EXAMINATIONS: There are no examinations for this course

GRADING: The grading scale for this course is as follows:

90-100% = A
80-89% = B
70-79% = C
Below 70% = Fail

The grading sheet for all written evaluations is as follows:

CONTENT: Weight 50%.

1. Content is comprehensive, accurate and/or persuasive.
2. Major points are stated clearly, and are supported by specific details, examples, and/or analysis.
3. Research is adequate for the topic.
4. The context and purpose of the writing is clear.

ORGANIZATION: Weight 30%.

1. The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points.
2. The structure of the paper is clear and easy to follow.
3. The paper's organization emphasizes the central theme or purpose and is directed.
4. The conclusion reviews the major points.

FORMAT/GRAMMAR: Weight 10%.

1. Spelling is correct.
2. Word usage is correct.
3. Punctuation is correct.

READABILITY/STYLE: Weight 10%.

1. Sentences are complete, clear, and concise.
2. The tone is appropriate to the content and assignment.
3. Development of each paragraph provides one idea per paragraph and provides consistency and flow.

COMMUNICATION: You are encouraged to communicate with me. I am available as a teacher, coach, and mentor to assist you in meeting your goals for this course. Primarily, communication is through emai.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: I, Robert J. Kelber, currently teach undergraduate courses at Breyer State University and high school English and Communication Courses at a suburban school outside of Cleveland, Ohio. I hold a degree in Masters of Applied Communication Theory and Methodology from Cleveland State University, where I wrote a high school teachers' media literacy workbook, and an undergraduate Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a minor in Communications from Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. For the past ten years, I have also owned a video production company entitled Sports Entertainment Productions Inc., where we produce a variety of local cable programming including a weekly late-night variety show entitled SEP Kaos in the Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Ohio market. In addition, SEP also produces wedding videos, tapes local city council and school board meetings, and edits and records professional seminars.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

1). Acquire skills to assist in attaining a future job.
2). Identify personal strengths and weaknesses relevant to your specified area.
3). Understand how to write summaries and evaluations.
4). Understand the importance of performing under pressure.
5). See and plan your future.

INFORMATION: If you have any questions regarding this program, you may address them to bsukelber@hotmail.com

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