Schedule of Classes

Attendance at a variety of intellectual and cultural events approved by the University's Intellectual and Cultural Activities Committee. Up to two hours of credit can be earned.

Examines and develops conceptual ideas about entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation as well as fundamental practices for planning and executing entrepreneurial enterprises, especially in the early stages. Examines students' processes for creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship. Engages students with support available to entrepreneurs through CFA, the Turner School of E&I, and BU.

Seminar topics of special interest relevant to enhancement of study abroad and integration of International Option certificate program. Topics may vary each time course is offered. May be repeated under different topics for a total of 2 semester hours. Topic and prerequisites stated in current Schedule of Classes.

Appropriately supervised cooperative education or internship experience in communications and fine arts. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours credit. Maximum 6 hours of Co-op or internship credit allowed toward graduation hours. Pass/fail.

Inside the Entertainment Industry offers a background examination of the entertainment industry. The course focuses on the professional operation and process used to create the preliminary background for a storyline, to develop a pitch for a movie/television show/video game, steps to acquire a green light for production, financing and budgeting a media project, protocol, post-production aspects, and advertising for distribution.

Application of video game development processes and techniques. Emphasis on industry-standard practices towards the development of a fully realized game.

Appropriately supervised internship experience in Los Angeles, CA. The Hollywood Semester course will follow the registration and reflective learning requirements used by existing courses in Bradley's Cooperative Education and Internship program.

Topics of special interest in the entertainment field that may vary each time the course is offered. May be repeated one time under a different topic for a total of 6 hours.

Entertainment PR covers the differences between entertainment-oriented public relations versus a more traditional form of public relations. The class examines the techniques and knowledge needed by an entertainment publicist to brand and manage the message for industry clients including: talent, celebrities, venues, hospitality, gaming properties, athletes, non-profits, networks, movies, and television shows.

Masters of Hollywood is a master course offering a series of interactive lectures taught by entertainment industry guest experts. Each two week guest session will consist of three hours of teaching for two consecutive weeks. Industry guests will offer an instructional lecture for one three hour session. The second week is an interactivity assignment based on the topic area and supervised by the guest lecturer. The Masters of Hollywood course is designed to engage students in a hands-on learning experience with a variety of focused topics. Topics and speakers may vary each semester.

The six-week mandatory course is designed to provide advance preparation to students who plan to attend the Bradley University Hollywood Semester in Los Angeles. The students will gain enhanced experience in the development of resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, assimilation into the Los Angeles culture, and tips to enhance their semester experience. This is a Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory course.

A survey of the mass media, production and public relations industries involved with the entertainment industry. The course focuses on entry-level jobs and career paths and the responsibilities and skills necessary for success in the industry. Students explore the multiple areas of the conglomerated mass media and its impact on society.