PROGRAM
GAU
Radio, TV and Cinema (BSc)
About Program
Girne American University Radio, Television and Cinema Department is a four year academic program, providing education, research and practice opportunities in the field of communications. Goal of the Radio, Television and Cinema department is to produce liberal and creative thinking young communicators who are responsive to social problems and who can express their thoughts and act in line with the principles of professional ethics and social responsibility.
As an interdisciplinary program, Radio, Television and Cinema department aims to equip students with a strong foundation in sociology, history, philosophy, politics and arts. Consequently, the program curriculum aims at harvesting both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, establishing the right balance between theory and practice. In this context the program includes practical courses in addition to theoretical courses. In accordance with ‘learning by producing’ principle, students attending the practical courses will be equipped with technical know-how and have the opportunity to both practice with and produce radio and television programs, short films and documentaries on GAU Radio and GAU TV which operate as part of the GAU university. Our graduates are well equipped to work in radio and television production and broadcasting fields and also in the field of cinema.
Upon completion of their four year undergraduate studies, our students are able to actively find jobs in addition to opportunities for post graduate studies.
Career Opportunities
In accordance with ‘learning by producing’ principle, students attending the practical courses will be equipped with technical know-how and have the opportunity to both practice with and produce radio and television programs, short films and documentaries on GAU Radio and GAU TV which operate as part of the GAU university.
Our graduates are well equipped to work in radio and television production and broadcasting fields and also in the field of cinema.Upon completion of their four year undergraduate studies, our students are able to actively find jobs in addition to opportunities for post graduate studies.
The field of communications is vast and so involves contact with a myriad of different aspects of society, such as advertising, broadcasting, journalism, public relations and social media: Media designers, film and photojournalism, magazine and publication editors, investor specialists, copy writers, media planners, media buyers, creative directors, radio TV broadcasting managers, news writers, news managers, reporters, editors, newscasters, script writers, news researchers, technical writers, employee communication specialists, publicity managers, advertising managers, fundraisers, public opinion researchers, media analysts, program coordinators, public relations managers, legislative assistants, communication academicians and many others.
Student Opinions
Departmental Courses
Year 1 |
Fall |
RTC101 | Introduction to Communications | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
COMP103 | Introduction to Computer & Information Systems I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
PSYC100 | Introduction to Behavioural Science I: Psychology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
RTC103 | Basic Concept of Rd-Tv | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
EGL101 | Development of Reading Skills | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
NH001 | National History | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Spring |
RTC102 | History of Communications | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
COMP104 | Information Systems and Computers II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
SOCY100 | Introduction to Behavioural Science II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
RTC112 | News Report Writing | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
EGL102 | Development of Writing Skills | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
NH002 | National History 2 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Year 2 |
Fall |
RTC201 | Radio and Tv Programming I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC214 | History of World Cinema | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
PRE201 | Introduction to Political Science | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
PRE203 | Communication Sociology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC211 | Introduction to Economics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
TURK001 | Turkish 1 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Spring |
RTC235 | Diction and Debate | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC202 | Radio & Tv Programming II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
PRE210 | Advertising Design | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
RTC203 | Camera Application | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
PRE206 | Media Law | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
TURK002 | Turkish 2 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
STJ001 | Internship 1 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Year 3 |
Fall |
RTC304 | Techniques of Tv Production I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC307 | Radio & Tv Newswriting | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC338 | Visual Advertising Techniques | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC339 | Research of Mass Media | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC306 | Conversation & Techniques of Interview | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
Spring |
RTC305 | Techniques of Tv Production II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC308 | Applications of Assembling | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC312 | Radio & Tv Announcing | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC332 | Theories of Mass Media | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC321 | Scenario | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
STJ002 | Internship | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Year 4 |
Fall |
RTC407 | Music Programs of Radio & Tv | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC410 | History of Turkish Cinema | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
Spring |
RTC408 | Media Ethics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC425 | Film, Criticism, Analysis | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC427 | Tv Studio Management | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:7 |
RTC428 | Documentary Film | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
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About Program
Girne American University Radio, Television and Cinema Department is a four year academic program, providing education, research and practice opportunities in the field of communications. Goal of the Radio, Television and Cinema department is to produce liberal and creative thinking young communicators who are responsive to social problems and who can express their thoughts and act in line with the principles of professional ethics and social responsibility.
As an interdisciplinary program, Radio, Television and Cinema department aims to equip students with a strong foundation in sociology, history, philosophy, politics and arts. Consequently, the program curriculum aims at harvesting both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, establishing the right balance between theory and practice. In this context the program includes practical courses in addition to theoretical courses. In accordance with ‘learning by producing’ principle, students attending the practical courses will be equipped with technical know-how and have the opportunity to both practice with and produce radio and television programs, short films and documentaries on GAU Radio and GAU TV which operate as part of the GAU university. Our graduates are well equipped to work in radio and television production and broadcasting fields and also in the field of cinema.
Upon completion of their four year undergraduate studies, our students are able to actively find jobs in addition to opportunities for post graduate studies.
Career Opportunities
In accordance with ‘learning by producing’ principle, students attending the practical courses will be equipped with technical know-how and have the opportunity to both practice with and produce radio and television programs, short films and documentaries on GAU Radio and GAU TV which operate as part of the GAU university.
Our graduates are well equipped to work in radio and television production and broadcasting fields and also in the field of cinema.Upon completion of their four year undergraduate studies, our students are able to actively find jobs in addition to opportunities for post graduate studies.
The field of communications is vast and so involves contact with a myriad of different aspects of society, such as advertising, broadcasting, journalism, public relations and social media: Media designers, film and photojournalism, magazine and publication editors, investor specialists, copy writers, media planners, media buyers, creative directors, radio TV broadcasting managers, news writers, news managers, reporters, editors, newscasters, script writers, news researchers, technical writers, employee communication specialists, publicity managers, advertising managers, fundraisers, public opinion researchers, media analysts, program coordinators, public relations managers, legislative assistants, communication academicians and many others.
Student Opinions
Departmental Courses
Year 1 |
Fall |
RTC101 | Introduction to Communications | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
COMP103 | Introduction to Computer & Information Systems I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
PSYC100 | Introduction to Behavioural Science I: Psychology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
RTC103 | Basic Concept of Rd-Tv | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
EGL101 | Development of Reading Skills | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
NH001 | National History | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Spring |
RTC102 | History of Communications | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
COMP104 | Information Systems and Computers II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
SOCY100 | Introduction to Behavioural Science II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
RTC112 | News Report Writing | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:8 |
EGL102 | Development of Writing Skills | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
NH002 | National History 2 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Year 2 |
Fall |
RTC201 | Radio and Tv Programming I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC214 | History of World Cinema | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
PRE201 | Introduction to Political Science | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
PRE203 | Communication Sociology | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC211 | Introduction to Economics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
TURK001 | Turkish 1 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Spring |
RTC235 | Diction and Debate | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC202 | Radio & Tv Programming II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
PRE210 | Advertising Design | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:4 |
RTC203 | Camera Application | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
PRE206 | Media Law | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
TURK002 | Turkish 2 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
STJ001 | Internship 1 | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Year 3 |
Fall |
RTC304 | Techniques of Tv Production I | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC307 | Radio & Tv Newswriting | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC338 | Visual Advertising Techniques | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC339 | Research of Mass Media | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC306 | Conversation & Techniques of Interview | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
Spring |
RTC305 | Techniques of Tv Production II | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC308 | Applications of Assembling | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC312 | Radio & Tv Announcing | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC332 | Theories of Mass Media | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC321 | Scenario | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
STJ002 | Internship | CR:(0,0)0 | ECTS:2 |
Year 4 |
Fall |
RTC407 | Music Programs of Radio & Tv | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC410 | History of Turkish Cinema | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
Spring |
RTC408 | Media Ethics | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:5 |
RTC425 | Film, Criticism, Analysis | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
RTC427 | Tv Studio Management | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:7 |
RTC428 | Documentary Film | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |
FREEELE | Elective | CR:(3,0)3 | ECTS:6 |