School
Liberal Arts
Division
Communication & Media
Department
Telecommunications
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Telecommunication
Course Number
281
Course Title
Capstone
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
None. Should be taken during the student’s last term of required TCM classes. Instructor Permission Only
Co-requisites
None. Should be taken during the student’s last term of required TCM classes. Instructor Permission Only
Catalog Course Description
Provides required assessment of knowledge and skill for students in their last semester of course work before completing their Associate of Arts degree in Telecommunication. Should be taken during the student’s last term of required TCM classes.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Assessment testing of Telecommunication basics, Film History and Criticism, Media Writing, Media Performance, Audio Production, Video Production, and Broadcast Journalism
- Collection of portfolio of work:
- Assessment of critical essay
- Priortizing of significance of Telecommunication theories and approaches in the 21st century
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Prove knowledge of core TCM subject matter through successful testing
- Finalize a portfolio review of work in TCM 131, 132, 241, 243, 251, 258, and 261
- Develop a subjective priority list and essay of theoritical knowledge learned
- Produce and defend an essay of critical analysis on a specific topic agreed upon by student and instructor*
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
- Compare scores on tests those of previous graduates
- Review of portfolio for quality and specific industry standards
- Evaluate critical essay's expression and depth of insight
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Summer 2014
Review Semester
Summer 2014