Chapter 1 The Essence of Criticism
Chapter 2 Critical Functions
Chapter 3 Criticism and the Communication Process
Chapter 4 Knowledge Processing
Chapter 5 Tonal and Talent Ingredients
Chapter 6 Stage-Molding Ingredients
Chapter 7 Business Gratifications
Chapter 8 Audience Gratifications
Chapter 9 Depiction Analysis
Chapter 10 Structural Analysis
Chapter 11 Probing Ethics and Values
Chapter 12 Aesthetics and Art
Chapter 13 The Logic of Aesthetic Form
Chapter 14 Reality Programming
Chapter 15 Composite Criticism
Appendix A Specimen Scripts
Appendix B Suggested Exercises
Biography
Peter B. Orlik is director and professor in Central Michigan University’s School of Broadcast and Cinematic Arts. His industry experience includes work as copywriter, radio announcer/music director, and television promotions executive. He was the 2001 recipient of the Broadcast Education Association’s Distinguished Education Service Award and a 2003 inductee into the Michigan Broadcasting Hall of Fame.
