Curriculum

The Radio/TV/Film (Broadcasting) division teaches television, film, and radio production skills as preparation for jobs in various areas of the media industry and to cultivate the crucial voices of this generation.   Our programs offer access to cutting edge resources in small classes that give students hands-on experience that prepares them for jobs in multiple areas of the media industry.


Degree Requirements

For the baccalaureate degree, students must complete 120 credit hours. In the mass communications major, students must complete 80 credit hours outside of mass communications courses, and at least 65 of those 80 credit hours must be in traditional liberal arts subjects.   To earn a concentration in Radio/TV/Film (broadcasting) students must complete one prescribed sequence of 33 credit hours of coursework.  ETSU Undergraduate Catalog.


RTVF Minor Requirements

The following courses are required for a minor in broadcasting (RTVF):

RTVF 2630 Writing for RTV
RTVF 3640 Broadcast Performance
RTVF 3651 Radio Production OR RTVF 3661 TV Production
RTVF 4651 Advanced Radio Production OR RTVF 4661 Advanced TV Production
RTVF 3602 Video-Film Techniques
MCOM 4037 Communications Law
RTVF 4690 Broadcast Management

Total = 21 credits

FAQ

Where can I find an intent to graduate form, a late-drop/late-add form, or a transcript request form?
Go to the Office of the Registrar's Web Page.

Why can't I register for the class I want to take?

  • It may be that you do not have the pre-requisites for the class you want to take.  Check the catalog to find out.
  • It may be that the class is full.  If this is the case, you should email the professor and ask to be put on the waiting list.

It may be that there are spaces being held for majors or non-majors.  If you get permission from the instructor to add the class, you will need to fill out a cut-card and email the form to your instructor.  The instructor will submit the cut-card to the administrator who will clear the block on the class that prohibits you from registering.  Once the block is cleared, you may register for the class on Goldlink.

What information do I need to send on a digital cut-card?

Fill out the following information and send it in an email to the professor of the full/restricted class OR the RTVF Program Head.  Be sure to explain your situation (why do you want to take the class, why can't you register normally, etcetera):

Date:
Semester:
Call # (five digits):
Course ID# (11 digits):
CR (credits):
Meeting Time:
Days:
Building:
Room:
Instructor:

Student name:
Student ID#:




Where is the Communication Department's office?

519 Warf-Pickel - (423) 439-4491

Student advising is available at the ARC:

Arts & Sciences in the ARC (Culp Center 222)
(423) 439-5246

Donna Corbitt: corbitt@mail.etsu.edu
Dan Brown: brownd@mail.etsu.edu

For additional information contact:

Shara K. Lange
langes@etsu.edu