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Media Studies
The courses listed here were previously listed under Broadcasting and Communication.
Also see courses listed under Communication Studies, Film Studies, and Journalism.
MEDIA 1, Survey of Mass Media Communications 3 units
Transfer: UC, CSU • IGETC AREA 4G (Social & Behavioral Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Communciation 1.
This course introduces aspects of communications and the impact of mass media on the individual and society. The survey includes newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cable, motion pictures, online media, advertising, public relations, theories of communication, and mass communication modes, processes and effects.
2726 8:00a-9:20a TTh LS 117 Rosenberg V L
2727 8:00a-9:20a TTh BUNDY 127 Obsatz S B
Above section 2727 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2728 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 106 Simmons R D
2729 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 110 Munoz M E
2730 11:15a-12:35p MW AET 203 Mitchell S V
Above section 2730 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2731 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 152 Coleman K
2732 12:45p-2:05p MW AET 203 Mitchell S V
Above section 2732 meets at the Academy of Entertainment and Technology, 1660 Stewart Street.
2733 12:45p-2:05p MW BUNDY 415 Brewer S L
Above section 2733 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2734 12:45p-2:05p TTh LS 110 Munoz M E
Above section 2734 is part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2735 12:45p-2:05p T BUNDY 415 Brewer S L
Arrange-1.5 Hours ONLINE-E Brewer S L
Above section 2735 is a hybrid class taught online via the Internet and at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2736 2:15p-3:35p TTh LS 152 Munoz M E
2737 4:00p-5:20p MW LS 106 Carlucci M A
2738 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Brewer S L
Above section 2738 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2739 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Brewer S L
Above section 2739 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4354 6:45p-9:50p M LS 117 Carlucci M A
4355 6:45p-9:50p T LS 117 Simmons R D
Above section 4355 is part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
4356 6:45p-9:50p W LS 117 Simmons R
MEDIA 2, Reading Media: Acquiring Media Literacy Skills 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Communciation 2.
This course will acquaint students with the inquiry process as applied to electronic and print media texts from sources such as television, radio, film, podcasting, World Wide Web sites and video games. Students will gain the necessary skills to understand their multi-media world and its many layers of meanings and messages. Students will learn to “read” and design visual, as well as print messages through the processes of analysis, deconstruction and decoding. This course is designed to meet Information Competency guidelines.
2740 9:30a-10:50a MW LS 152 Dawson F R
MEDIA 10, Journalism, Gender, and Race 3 units
Transfer: UC (meets UC Berkeley American Cultures graduation requirement); CSU • IGETC AREA 4A (Social and Behavior Sciences) • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Communciation 10.
This course satisfies the Santa Monica College Global Citizenship requirement.
This multimedia course is an overview of print and broadcast journalism in the United States from World War I to the present. Using readings from selected texts, old newsreels, clips from movies, radio and television broadcasts as well as period literature, students will analyze and debate the changes in journalists and journalism with particular focus on social class, gender and ethnicity. Critical thinking will be stressed in this course.
2741 8:00a-9:20a TTh LS 106 Coleman K
2742 8:00a-11:05a MW LS 117 Gougis M J
Above section 2742 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2743 8:00a-11:05a MW LS 117 Gougis M J
Above section 2743 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2744 9:30a-10:50a TTh LS 106 Charles H E
2745 11:15a-12:35p MW BUNDY 239 Horwitz J T
Above section 2745 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
2746 11:15a-12:35p MW LS 119 Giggans J
2747 12:45p-2:05p MW BUNDY 239 Horwitz J T
Above section 2747 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section is part of the Scholars Program and enrollment is limited to program participants. See Special Programs section of class schedule or www.smc.edu/scholars for additional information.
2748 12:45p-3:50p MW LS 152 Schofield J E
Above section 2748 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2749 12:45p-3:50p MW LS 117 Schofield J E
Above section 2749 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12.
2750 12:45p-3:50p MW LS 117 Gougis M
Above section 2750 meets for 8 weeks, Aug 27 to Oct 17.
2751 12:45p-3:50p Th LS 106 Obsatz S M
2752 2:15p-3:35p MW BUNDY 415 Brewer S L
Above section 2752 meets at the Bundy Campus, 3171 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90066. Above section 2752 is part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2753 2:15p-3:35p MW LS 110 Goldstein Martin M
2754 2:15p-3:35p TTh LS 117 Charles H E
2755 4:00p-5:20p MW LS 117 Schofield J E
Above section 2755 is part of the International Student First Semester Experience. Please see Special Programs section of the schedule of classes for details.
2756 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Munoz M E
Above section 2756 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2757 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Munoz M E
Above section 2757 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
2758 Arrange-3 Hours ONLINE-E Pernisco N
Above section 2758 is a Distance Education course conducted over the Internet. For additional information, go to smconline.org (schedule of classes).
4357 6:45p-9:50p M LS 152 Goldstein Martin M
4358 6:45p-9:50p T LS 110 Goldstein Martin M
4359 6:45p-9:50p Th LS 110 Martinez L C
MEDIA 11, Introduction to Broadcasting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 1.
Radio, television and related electronic media are introduced in this course with emphasis on history, programming, FCC regulations, operations, economics, and social impact. The course also includes an examination of the newer technologies such as the Internet, cable, direct broadcast satellites, computers, wireless phones, and the communications technology revolution.
2759 12:45p-2:05p MW LS 110 Dawson F R
2760 2:15p-3:35p TTh LS 119 Shaw R D
MEDIA 12, BrOadcasting Programming and Management 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 2.
Principles of radio and television programming and management, including program sources, programming theories, station organization, community involvement, market demographics, and fulfillment of FCC requirements are covered in this course.
2761 12:45p-2:05p MW LS 119 Giggans J H
MEDIA 13, Broadcasting Announcing and Production 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 3A.
This course offers training and practical experience in announcing for radio and television and for radio control room operation, combining voice, recordings, editing, and other elements in broadcasting performance and production.
2762 12:45p-3:50p W LS 106 Brewington R H
4360 6:45p-9:50p M LS 106 Brewington R H
MEDIA 14, Newscasting and Newswriting 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 4A.
This course familiarizes the student with the expectations of journalism by the public and teaches the student the basic newswriting guidelines used in broadcast journalism. Through newswriting assignments and exercises, the student will become adept in basic broadcast news writing.
4361 6:45p-9:50p T DRSCHR 203 Giggans J H
MEDIA 16, Sportscasting Fall Sports (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 5A.
Sports reporting for the broadcast media, including a study of sources of information, statistic and personal background on athletes, as well as techniques of interviewing, color reporting, and play-by-play announcing are covered in this course. Special emphasis will be given to the particular demands and playing environments of fall sports such as football. Field work in coverage of football and other fall sports involves interview shows with coaches, players, and sports figures.
4362 6:45p-9:50p W LS 106 Riggs L E
MEDIA 18, Broadcast Advertising 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 8.
This course examines advertising as an economic support for commercial broadcast, cable, and related telecommunications media. Audience surveys, rate structures, client, ad rep firms and advertising agency relationships are discussed and explored.
Media Studies 18 is the same course as Business 33. Students may receive credit for one, but not both.
4363 6:45p-9:50p Th DRSCHR 203 Adelman A
MEDIA 19, Broadcasting Workshop (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Media Studies 13 or 14.
Formerly Broadcasting 9.
This course offers further training and practical experience in producing and announcing for radio. Students use digital audio workstations to produce commercials, newscasts, promos and various other audio projects. Lecture topics include an overview of current industry trends, plus instruction on voiceovers, digital editing and mixing, podcasting, Internet streaming and satellite radio. Students will also have the opportunity to host a weekly radio show to help prepare them for professional radio station work. One repeat of the course is allowed.
2763 8:00a-9:20a MW LS 106 Beaton J L
MEDIA 20, Introduction to Writing and Producing Short Form Media 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 20.
This course offers basic training and practical experience in writing, producing, shooting, music selection, and directing voice-over talent for short-form media projects. These project forms include on-air promos, commercials, public service announcements, webisodes, and special marketing campaigns. The course will take a hands-on approach to enable the development of basic copywriting and production skills, and will provide students with an introductory understanding of television, radio, and alternative media branding and marketing strategies. Storytelling, scriptwriting, and coordinating essential production elements will be emphasized.
2764 12:45p-3:50p MW LS 152 Captor R
Above section 2764 meets for 8 weeks, Oct 22 to Dec 12. Please contact Professor Chi for enrollment information at chi_sang@smc.edu or 310-434-4890.
MEDIA 46, Television Production 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 46.
This course provides basic training in the use of television equipment and facilities; camera operations; audio and video control; lighting; graphics; editing; portable video, and audio production techniques.
2765 12:45p-3:50p M LS 106 Fetzer G C
Arrange-2 Hours Fetzer G C
MEDIA 48, Television Field Production Workshop (3,3) 3 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: None.
Formerly Broadcasting 48.
Students will produce a variety of electronic media projects primarily for airing on public cable access and public television station channels. Projects will also be developed for pod-casting, inclusion in video/film festivals, and distribution to other media entities. The emphasis in this course is on the development of creative video camera techniques, writing, producing, and editing skills for the production of digital media. Students will also have the opportunity to produce video segments for the Corsair newspaper online edition.
2766 12:45p-3:50p T LS 106 Smith J C
Arrange-2 Hours Smith J C
MEDIA 90B, Internship in Media Studies 2 units
Transfer: CSU • Prerequisite: Media 11 or 13 or 14 Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. F-1 students must see the Immigration Coordinator at the International Education Center before enrolling.
Formerly Broadcasting 90B.
Students become acquainted with the career fields of radio, television or other media by working in a professional broadcasting or media company. Students spend a minimum of 60 hours during the term under the supervision of a media professional. Learning objectives and exit internship evaluation are required. Limited availability. Broadcast 90B requires 120 hours (8 hours/week for 16-week semester).
Students must have taken or be concurrently enrolled in a minimum of one broadcasting class, with a minimum of 7 units (including the internship), maintained throughout the semester at SMC. Limited availability.
2767 Arrange-8 Hours Riggs L E