| What are the job possibilities in telecommunications?
Our Telecom grads find jobs in all areas of electronic communications.
Career possibilities lie in front of and behind the camera, in radio
and television and in all related industries, including advertising,
promotions, public relations, telephony, and the Internet.
Are there professional broadcast facilities on campus?
Yes! From our Radio-Television building public television station
WTIU and radio station
WFIU broadcast
daily. Also on campus, there is an entirely student run radio station,
WIUX.
When can I get my hands on equipment?
Most Telecom classes in the production track are hands-on workshops.
Production coursework involves the use of a professionally equipped
TV studio, pro field gear, tape and digital editors, tape and digital
sound systems, and advanced multi-media computer software. Check
out the Telecom production tools page.
The Telecom curriculum only requires two prerequisites for intermediate
and advanced production courses: T101, Living in the Information
Age, and T206, Introduction to Design and Production.
Also, throughout your college career you are encouraged to volunteer
to crew for professional studio and field productions here on campus.
Do you have non-linear editing?
Yes! At the advanced level, the department has 4 Apple G5
workstations and 16 Apple Imac G5s with Final Cut Pro HD. There are also
16 iMacs with Final Cut Express and seven audio workstations containing ProTools.
Check out the Telecom production tools
page.
When can I take my first Telecom class?
Immediately upon admission.
What about Telecom student organizations?
We have local chapters of national organizations such as the International
Television Association. We also have a department Telecom student
organization, TeleSAC. Check out our Telecom Activities and Associations
on the "Telecom People" page.
What about internships?
We place students all over the country and even internationally
at networks, ad agencies and all kinds of telecommunications companies.
The credited internships are highly recommended for juniors and seniors.
What about studying new media, like the internet?
New media are such a pervasive part of electronic communication,
you will encounter information the internet and other new media
from your first course onward.
The IU campus is an ideal place to study emerging technologies.
It is recognized as a leader in equipping and supporting computer
infrastructure.
Ample computer labs are scattered across campus for student access.
Moreover, the Department of Telecommunications is housed in a newly
renovated building which boasts digital wiring designed to support
technological interfaces of the 21st century.
In 1997 Telecom launched an advance degree program in new media
design. The MIME program
is a national model.
How do I become a major?
It depends. University Division Students need to go to UDIV records
office to declare the Telecom major. All other students need to
schedule an appointment with the advising office. For an appointment,
email Lynda Haywood-Smith, lyhaywoo@indiana.edu.
Is a minor required?
No.
Do you have a brief description of classes?
You can link here to an overview of Telecom's undergrad curriculum.
What about the Telecom teachers?
You can link here to personal pages of the Telecom teaching faculty.
How do I find out if classes are full?
Link here to the Schedule of Classes: IUB Schedule of Classes
How can I check to see degree requirements?
Link here to the Registrar: Office of the Registrar
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