FTVE 221 - INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA

    Recent Professors
    John Arno, Greg Bartkus, Patti Piburn
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    25–30 students
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 4 · IGETC Area 4G · CSU GE Area D7
    Description
    Presents the history, structure, function, economics, content and evolution of radio, television, film, the Internet, and new media, including preexisting formats, social, political, regulatory, ethical and occupational impact of the electronic media with cross-cultural and international comparisons. Topics covered include technological development, programming, ratings, social, legal and economic aspects of electronic media in America with cross-cultural, international comparisons.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 3:00pm–4:20pm, Mon Wed 3:45pm–5:10pm, Tue 9:30am–10:50am