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.

Seminar on selected intellectual and artistic topics which may vary each time the course is offered. Topic stated in current Schedule of Classes. May be repeated under a different topic. Maximum of three hours credit may be earned.

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.

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.

Visual Storytelling covers the entertainment industry's step-by-step process for video and film production. The course is divided into 5 distinct phases of production with an ongoing class project of a narrative music video. This course discusses video concepts and industry processes, as well as production tools and techniques.

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.