May 19, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 
    
Undergraduate Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Classics

  
  • CLA 2950 Studies Abroad


    3-15 Hours

    Study in Italy or Greece.

  
  • CLA 2990 Special Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.

  
  • CLA 3300 Classical Mythology


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENG 1010  or 1100

    This course concentrates on the myths of the Greeks and Romans, but it includes selected near eastern and Indian myths. The course emphasizes primary mythological texts, but also explores the “language” of myth; and for that purpose, includes philosophical and historical writers like the pre-Socratics and Plutarch, who give revealing glimpses of the ways in which myth was used and understood in the ancient world.

  
  • CLA 3310 Special Topics in Classical Studies


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: ENG 1010  or 1100

    Each offering of this course will focus on a particular topic pertinent to the study of the classical world. Course may be repeated one time with different topics.

    Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
  
  • CLA 3950 Studies Abroad


    3-15 Hours

    Study in Italy or Greece.

  
  • CLA 3990 Special Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and department chair.


Commercial Guitar

  
  • MBD 3080 Commercial Guitar Seminar


    0 Hours

    An extension of the private guitar lesson providing a time for students to perform repertory with feedback from instructor and students. Seminar also provides a forum for covering elements of improvisation, stylistic interpretation, stage presence, repertory, cultural context, technique and pedagogy, as well as issues related to practice and performance health.


Commercial Instruments

  
  • MBI 2010 Improvisation I


    1 Hours

    A theoretical and practical approach to improvisation.

  
  • MBI 2020 Improvisation II


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBI 2010 

    Continuation of study of improvisation from MBI 2010 .

  
  • MBI 2030 Ethnic Percussion


    1 Hours

    Course provides materials and instruction covering the history, style, and performance techniques of ethnic percussion, hand-drumming, and electronic drumset. Students acquire knowledge and skill related to a wide range of African, Cuban, Brazilian, and Middle Eastern percussion instruments. The course also includes an electronic percussion component. Meets 2 hours per week.

  
  • MBI 3030 Commercial Instrumental Styles


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBI 2010 .

    A study of the major styles of commercial music with attention to the characteristics that distinguish each style. Required of all commercial instrumentalists.

  
  • MBI 3080 Commercial Instrumental Seminar


    0 Hours

    An extension of the private commercial instrumental lesson providing a time for students to perform repertory with feedback from instructor and students. Seminar also provides a forum for covering elements of improvisation, stylistic interpretation, stage presence, repertory, cultural context, technique and pedagogy, as well as issues related to practice and performance health.


Commerical Music

  
  • MUC 2160 Introduction to Writing a Popular Song


    3 Hours

    Instruction and guidance in the creation of songs in various popular styles, including the commercial jingle. Designed for students in majors other than music.

  
  • MUC 2610 Guitar Mechanics


    1 Hours

    Students will learn the mechanics of the guitar (both acoustic and electric) for the purpose of maintaining and servicing the physical aspects of the instrument. The principles of string suspension, fret geometry, construction, and analysis of other guitar components will be taught and reviewed.

  
  • MUC 3170 Studio Instrumentalist


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUT 1320 .

    The study of musical and technical knowledge and skills needed by the performing studio instrumentalist, including sessions in all styles of commercial music in the Ocean Way Studio. ($30.00 course fee).

  
  • MUC 3180 Studio Singers


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBA 3060 , or permission of instructor.

    The study of musical and technical knowledge and skills needed by the professional studio singer, including sessions in the Belmont Studio. $30.00 course fee.

  
  • MUC 3400 Composing Music for Media


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUK 2210  or permission of instructor.

    Introduction to composing, arranging, and orchestrating music for film and various other forms of media.  Emphasis will be placed on compositional techniques, the logistics of incorporating the use of a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), and artist considerations of music in a supporting role.

  
  • MUC 4990 Independent Studies in Commercial Music


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Opportunity for upper-level music students to pursue a special area of interest under faculty supervision. May be repeated.


Commercial Piano

  
  • MBB 3080 Commercial Keyboard Seminar


    0 Hours

    Extension of the private commercial piano lessons providing an opportunity for students to perform repertory with feedback from instructor and students. Seminar also provides a forum for covering elements of improvisation, stylistic interpretation, stage presence, repertory, cultural context, technique and pedagogy, as well as issues related to practice and performance health.


Commercial Voice

  
  • MBA 3030 Commercial Vocal Styles I - Jazz


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBA 2120

    An in-depth study of Jazz styles.

  
  • MBA 3040 Commercial Vocal Styles II - Pop


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBA 2120

    An in-depth study of rock and pop styles.

  
  • MBA 3050 Commercial Vocal Styles III - Country


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MBA 2120

    An in-depth study of country styles.

  
  • MBA 3060 Singers’ Reading Lab


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: MUT 2350 

    Chart-writing and dictation using Nashville number system. Prerequisite to MUC 3180, Studio Singers.

  
  • MBA 3080 Commercial Vocal Seminar


    0 Hours

    Seminar provides an opportunity for students to perform commercial vocal repertory with feedback from instructor and students. Seminar also provides a forum for covering elements of improvisation, stylistic interpretation, stage presence, repertory, cultural context, vocal health, technique and pedagogy. Students take Commercial Vocal Seminar (designated “Lower”) prior to beginning of commercial voice private lessons. Lower Seminar introduces commercial vocalists to commercial vocal styles and techniques in preparation for beginning of commercial private applied lessons. Commercial Vocal Seminar designated “Upper” functions as an extension of the private applied lessons and provides opportunity for performance, critique and instruction.


Communication Studies

  
  • COM 1090 Listening


    3 Hours

    Provides and understanding of the importance of effective listening and the complexities of listening as a communication behavior, drawing on theory from a number of fields, and focuses on the development of the skills needed at various levels of interaction.

  
  • COM 1100 Fundamentals of Speech Communication


    3 Hours

    Enhances student skills in development, presentation and consumption of human communication with an emphasis on public speaking.

  
  • COM 1895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 1930 Interpersonal Communication


    3 Hours

    Students explore theories of interpersonal communication and learn how to better manage their interpersonal behavior in work, family, romance, friendship and everyday interaction.

  
  • COM 1940 Communication Tools


    3 Hours

    This course is an introduction to software and technology used for creating, understanding, and presenting messages used by communicators in professional environments. 

  
  • COM 1950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 1990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • COM 2010 Forensics


    1 Hours

    Students may earn 1 credit hour per semester of participation with Belmont Speech and Debate Team. Students may enroll each semester, but may earn no more than a total of 3 credit hours. Participation includes regular attendance at practice sessions and participation in forensic tournaments and will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis.

  
  • COM 2020 Argumentation and Debate


    3 Hours

    This course focuses on argumentation and critical thinking skills with emphasis on analysis, evidence, reasoning, constructing and refuting claims. Students will receive both theoretical background and practice in debate.

  
  • COM 2140 Family Communication


    3 Hours

    Family relationships are often the most intense and personal of all human connections. This course invites students to explore the nature of communication in these complex webs of involuntary relationships. Through research, film, music and self-analysis, students will have the opportunity to study family communication in a variety of cultural and socio-economic contexts and make practical applications to their own experience.

  
  • COM 2200 Persuasion


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: COM 1100 

    Provides advanced skills in the development of messages that aim to influence human behavior, attitudes and values.

  
  • COM 2230 Teamwork in Organizations


    3 Hours

    This course explores the use of teams in organizational settings. It provides students with the knowledge and practice of the methods and techniques of effective leadership and participation in committee work, informal groups and business conferences.

  
  • COM 2340 Business and Professional Communication


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: COM 1100 .

    This course enables students to improve their professional communication skills, including business writing, interviewing, and professional decorum.

  
  • COM 2895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 2950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 2990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • COM 3000 Internship


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Intern Director.

    This course provides practical training and experience that enhances students’ vocational objectives.  Normally taken after a student successfully completes COM 2340  Business and Professional Communication. Students may repeat COM 3000 up to 6 total hours, but may only apply 3 credit hours towards major elective credit. COM 3000 hours beyond three will be applied as free electives.

  
  • COM 3150 Intercultural Communication


    3 Hours

    The course involves studying the basic communication elements of cultural systems, the research and literature in the field, and the interpersonal interaction characteristics of specific cultures.

    Gen. Ed. Designation: GS (G - Global Studies).
  
  • COM 3210 The Rhetoric of Social Movements


    3 Hours

    This course will analyze the persuasive strategies and tactics employed by agitators and the establishment they seek to change. It explores the nature and types of social movements and the rhetorical requirements, obstacles, and needs of leaders and followers within the movement. Activists from social movements, both past and present, will visit the class to answer questions about their participation in social protest.

  
  • COM 3220 Environmental Communication


    3 Hours

    This course explores communication about the environment as it occurs in public discourse, primarily in the United States.  Students will explain, analyze, critically judge, and generate environmental messages which take into account the complexity and challenges of contemporary communication settings. 

  
  • COM 3250 Gender & Communication


    3 Hours

    This course examines the mutually influential relationship of gender and communication.  Students learn theoretical, historical, and cultural understandings of gender before exploring the ways gender influences interpersonal communication in family, work, friendship, and romance.

  
  • COM 3340 Organizational Communication


    3 Hours

    This course explores the role of communication in organizations.  Students learn prominent theories of organizational communication and use them to analyze real-world organizational contexts.  Technology, corporate culture, leadership, teamwork, ethics, and diversity are among the topics examined.

  
  • COM 3895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 3920 Theories of Public Communication


    3 Hours

    Provides an overview of historical and contemporary theories regarding the functioning of rhetorical discourse in public settings. Classical readings and oral projects focus on rhetoric as a persuasive tool by which orators sway audiences and emerge as leaders in the public realm. Contemporary readings and oral projects focus on rhetoric as a means of creating and sharing a social reality via a variety of channels: public speaking, electronic media, and acts of public display.

  
  • COM 3950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 3990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.

  
  • COM 4000 Communication Studies Advanced Seminar


    0 Hours

    Required of all communication studies majors during their last year of study. This zero credit seminar is offered every fall semester. Pass/Fail.

    Gen. Ed. Designation: Required exit interview of all communication studies and corporate communication majors during their last semester of study.  This course consists of an interview with faculty during which students showcase what they have learned in the program.  Grades are awarded on a pass/ fail basis.  
  
  • COM 4140 Crisis Communication


    3 Hours

    This course examines how organizations strategically communicate to internal and external audiences during crises and their aftermath.  Additionally, the course will explore how effective issues management can avert future crises.

  
  • COM 4200 Communication Criticism


    3 Hours

    Provides an understanding of, and practice in, methods of criticism of public discourse. Students will develop their skills as critical receivers of communication, applying what they learn to samples of public communication that interest them most: speeches, songs, films, television and such acts of public display.

  
  • COM 4300 Corporate Social Responsibility


    3 Hours

    This course explores the key concepts, issues, and challenges of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a growing field of organizational study, and critically examines the discourse and practices or companieis engaged in CSR efforts. 

  
  • COM 4310 Contemporary Issues in Organizational Communication


    3 Hours

    Topic is variable. Examination of selected theories of organizational communication as they relate to specific organizational trends and/or social problems.

  
  • COM 4340 Corporate Training and Development


    3 Hours

    This interactive and application-based course is designed to enhance students’ understanding of and experience with the design, development, presentation, and evaluation of organizational training programs centered around communication skills specifically.  Students will conduct a needs assessment to determine specific training needs within a real organization setting.  Further they will consider factors that shape the needs of the organization and how training can (or cannot) address these needs.  They will individually construct training content-in person and online-that covers a minimum of a half day (four contact hour) workshop.  In all, this experiencial course will build students’ capacity to create and deliver a training program that can be adapted to and implemented in an organization. 

  
  • COM 4895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • COM 4940 Directed Studies


    3 Hours

    Student development of a project or study of special interest. Consent of the instructor is required.

  
  • COM 4950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    Study in a foreign country. Individual course titles and locations are assigned for each course taken. See Studies Abroad program for details.

  
  • COM 4990 Independent Studies


    1-3 Hours

    Courses designed with a professor for independent study purposes.


Composition

  
  • MAK 3070 Composition Seminar


    0 Hours

    This seminar provides a weekly forum whose activities include: 1) performance of student’s compositions, 2) writing for seminar members and reading these compositions, 3) discussion of compositions by faculty members, and 4) presentations on other pertinent topics. Required for composition majors and commercial music majors with a composition and arranging emphasis each semester registered for private or class composition or arranging.


Computer Science

  
  • CSC 1000 Seminar in Computer Science


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Seeking a major in Computer Science or Web Programming and Development.

    This course is to be taken during the first spring semester after declaring Computer Science as a major. The seminar provides an orientation to the field of computer science and the study of computer science at Belmont. Students will learn about the computer science curriculum, computer science student organizations, research opportunities for faculty and students, careers for computer science graduates, and graduate study in computer science. 

  
  • CSC 1020 Inquiry Through Computer Science


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: MTH ACT score greater than or equal to 22, Math SAT score greater than or equal to 520,  Math RSAT score greater than or equal to 550 , Belmont Math Placement Test score greater than or equal to 20.

    An introduction to the fundamental skills necessary to understanding Computer Science and programming and other topics in Computer Science. Students will learn to program, solve problems and think in ways they can connect with and apply to other disciplines, entering them into a conversation with a methodology and a set of ideas that profoundly affect our modern world. Unless the student has prior written approval of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, credit is not allowed for this course if the student already has credit for any other computer science course. This course does not count for CSC major credit, is not a substitute for CSC 1110  (Programming I), and is not recommended for students who already know computer programming.

  
  • CSC 1110 Programming I


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Math ACT score greater than or equal to 27, Math SAT score greater than or equal to 610, Belmont Math Placement Test score greater than or equal to 27, CSC 1020 or MTH 1130 .

    An introduction to computer organization, algorithm development, and programming.

  
  • CSC 1120 Programming II


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1110 

    A continuation of algorithm development and programming, including basic aspects of string processing, recursion, internal search/sort methods, and simple data structures.

  
  • CSC 1430 Web Site Development


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1110 .

    This course is a tutorial in creating and maintaining an internet host.  Topics include hardware/software compatibility, installation, bootstrap issues, IP addressing, planning and creation of accounts, local and remote maintenance, implementation of a backup policy, security, server-sided programming, implementation of a database, and implementation of a content-management system, and provision of other services.

  
  • CSC 1920 Peer Tutoring in Computer Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Permission of Instructor.

    By invitation of a professor, a student may serve as a peer tutor for a course. Each peer tutor works with a professor to define the specific role in the class, which may include helping conduct the classes, leading a study or discussion sessions, and helping students master the course material. The Peer Tutor does not grade or keep other records for the class. The Peer Tutor will submit a paper of reflection on the work and the student’s learning. This reflection paper will be expected to appear in the student’s portfolio required in CSC 4710  (Senior Seminar course). Pass/Fail.

  
  • CSC 1950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 1990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours

  
  • CSC 2020 Database Systems


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1110  or DSC 2010  

    An introduction to database management system concepts and applications.  Students will practice the design and implementation of relational databases, and use SQL make accurate and efficient queries.  Students will also work with unstructured, NoSQL databases, and learn the tradeoffs in efficiency and utility between different database paradigms.  They will become proficient at accessing and manipulating data, through both direct, command-line interfaces and libraries embedded within more general programming languages. 

  
  • CSC 2110 Computer Organization


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120 .

    An introduction to assembly language programming; includes an examination of basic computer architecture as well as the organization and structure of major computer components, both hardware and software.

  
  • CSC 2250 Discrete Mathematics


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 2250  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 2950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 2990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours

  
  • CSC 3000 Research in Computer Science


    1-3 Hours

    Prerequisites: 12 hours completed toward the major.

    Students will conduct a research project and present their findings at the School of Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium (SURS), the Belmont Undergraduate Research Symposium (BURS), or a regional or national conference. All aspects of designing and carrying out the study will be the responsibility of the student: posing the original research question, presenting supporting computing systems, algorithmic proofs, literature review, abstract, and final paper (possibly submitted for publication). The course is open to all interested students who have satisfied the prerequisites and wish to design and conduct a research project in Computer Science.

  
  • CSC 3050 Internship in Computer Science


    0-1 Hours

    Prerequisites: 12 hours of Computer Science Courses.

    Students who are doing computing related work can apply to have one semester or summer of such work designated as an internship. The student will be required to convince the instructor that he/she will be working in a computing related job and will use principles, practices, and skills learned in Computer Science classes in order to enroll. To get credit, the student will submit a paper of reflection on the work and the student’s learning. This reflection paper will be expected to appear in the student’s portfolio required in CSC 4710  Senior Seminar course. This course will be pass/fail and will fulfill the internship category of Experiential Learning of the BELL core.

  
  • CSC 3110 Programming Languages: Principles and Practices


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120 .

    A comparison and analysis of programming languages, their characteristics and implementation.

  
  • CSC 3130 Data and File Structures


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120  and either CSC 2250  or MTH 2250 .

    A study of data structures and algorithms for their manipulation. Topics include: arrays, lists, files, stacks, queues, doubly-linked lists, trees, dynamic storage allocation, and organization of files.

  
  • CSC 3260 Graph Theory


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 3260  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 3270 Combinatorics


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 3270  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 3400 Artificial Intelligence


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 1120 

    A survey of algorithms developed for artificial intelligence, with particular emphasis on applications to cognitive science.

  
  • CSC 3950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 3990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours

  
  • CSC 4150 Numerical Methods


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 4150  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 4170 Modeling and Simulation


    3 Hours

    (See MTH 4170  for course description.)

  
  • CSC 4180 Operating Systems


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CSC 2110

    A study of hardware interrupt systems and concurrence of I/O operations, multiprogramming systems, memory management, protection, resource allocation and control, job management and task management, real time systems, time sharing systems, paging, virtual memory, schedulers, reliability, file management services and system accounting.

  
  • CSC 4610 Advanced Topics in Computer Science


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Will vary, depending on the topic being offered (Note: A listing of prerequisites will appear in the schedule of classes)

    Advanced computer science topics. This course may be repeated for credit for different topics.

  
  • CSC 4710 Senior Seminar


    1 Hours

    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor

    This capstone course will provide opportunities to assess student achievement of the departmental learning goals. Course content will include “topic days” using problems from the students’ portfolios related primarily to the core calculus, probability/statistics, discrete mathematics, linear algebra, and computer programming courses. There will be a reading and presentation component.

  
  • CSC 4910 Independent Study in Computer Science


    1 to 3 Hours

    Prerequisites: Completed 20 hours in major and a 30 GPA in all computer science courses.

    This course provides an opportunity for upper-level students to pursue a topic of special interest at an advanced level. Topics must meet the approval of the instructor and the departmental faculty.

  
  • CSC 4950 Studies Abroad


    3-18 Hours

    This course provides an opportunity to study computer science in another country. Individual titles will be assigned to each course taken, indicating place of study and subject matter. Courses, if equivalent to Belmont requirements, may count toward major, minor, general education, or elective credit. Students must consult with their advisor prior to enrollment to determine credit within their program of study.

  
  • CSC 4990 Special Studies


    0-3 Hours


Creative & Entertainment Industries

  
  • CEI 1220 Creative & Entertainment Industries


    3 Hours

    This course is an overview of the guiding principles of the creative and entertainment industries and how they apply to the practices of various sectors including, film, music, television, radio, sports, video games, books and the arts.  Attention is given to current concepts, industry frameworks, business models and organizational structures that drive the production of cultural and symbolic goods.  Within each industry sector covered, an emphasis on potential career opportunities and future skills needed for successful employment will be discussed.  

  
  • CEI 1620 Creativity & Innovation


    3 Hours

    This course will explore what it means to be ‘creative’, ‘innovative’ and ‘original’ within the guiding principles of the creative and entertainment industries.  Students will explore the notion of creativity and how it applies to the production of symbolic goods and services within various sectors of the creative economy including, film, music, television, radio, sports, video games, books and tourism.  

  
  • CEI 1895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

  
  • CEI 2240 Networking & Connecting in Entertainment


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  or MBU 1110  

    The bu sines of entertainment is built on two major connections.  The first and most obvious connection is between the entertainer and their audience.  The second and often overlooked connection takes place between the business leaders and the creative forces that make up the entertainment industry.  Without this connection, art would never have the chance to be seen, heard or felt on a major scale.

    This course is a general overview of the networking and interpersonal skills students will need to successfully navigate and connect in the entertainment industry. 

  
  • CEI 2310 Entertainment Industry Economics


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  

    An introductory analysis of the market economy, focusing upon the principles, processes, and institutions that influence general economic behavior tied to case studies and examples of economic principles found in the entertainment industry (defined as theater, film, computer generated productions, music, live performances, the Internet, the print industry, and mass media).

  
  • CEI 2350 Creative Entertainment Technologies


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  

    Students participate in an investigation of the major areas of consumer and professional entertainment-related technologies and their applications. This course of study serves as an introduction to the uses and influences of technology with attention to innovations, history, and technology’s effects on the global entertainment industries.

  
  • CEI 2620 Influencing Culture as a Christian in the Entertainment Industry


    3 Hours

    This course examines the role and influence of Christianity within the entertainment industries with an emphasis on how the Christian faith and Christian ethics influences business practices, marketing and the development of entertainment products and the creative arts, and the role that Christians play as creatives and in professional entertainment workplaces.  Emphasis will be placed on raising awareness of strategies for maintaining one’s Christian identity and influencing culture when working in the entertainment industry.

  
  • CEI 2660 Personal Growth & the Mindset of Fame


    3 Hours

    Prerequisites: CEI 1220  or MBU 1110  

    This course is designed to help provide perspective and help students navigate their life while being influenced an pulled in many directions, specializing in self-awareness and social relationships.  Students will learn how to create flexible and highly effective working relationships and develop an in-depth Artist Success Model.

  
  • CEI 2895 Special Topics


    1-3 Hours

    Special Topics or pilot courses.

 

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