Media Studies addresses the central role of media in today’s world, including in politics, culture, society, and the arts through three emphasis options: Digital Film Production, Multimedia Journalism, and Social Media. The program engages students in a wide range of media including motion pictures, television, radio, print, and digital media. Students study the history, evolution and the changing state of media, communication technologies, and techniques in media production, together with an understanding of the economic and social effects of media, including legal and ethical issues. Students are prepared for a wide range of careers, including those in motion pictures, journalism, TV and radio, online and social media, and media research. The Media Studies degree will offer three emphases: Digital Film Production (already offered), Multimedia Journalism (proposed), and Social Media (proposed). The degree focuses on new and traditional media forms including multimedia journalism (with broadcast, print, and internet elements), digital motion picture production, social media (including content production as well as critique), media theory, and analysis/critique of the role of digital media technology in our culture.
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Mass Communication Core Requirements:
- COMM 1050 Intro to Communication Theory
- COMM 1130 Writing for Mediated Audiences
- COMM 1500 Intro to Mediated Communication OR
- COMM 2010 Media and Society
- COMM 2110 Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 2500 Digital Revolution and Society
- COMM 3060 Communication Theory
- COMM 3510 Ethics in Communication
- COMM 3560 Visual Communication
- COMM 4260 Media Law
- COMM 4900R Internship (3 credits)
- COMM 4450 Communication Research
- COMM 4980 Senior Seminar (Capstone)
Total Upper Division Core Requirements: 37 credits
Mass Communication Emphasis Requirements:
Audio Production Courses: (Select at least one):
- COMM 1560 Audio Production
- COMM 4790 Audio for Digital Motion Pictures
New Media Courses (select at least one):
- COMM 2460 Introduction to New Media Production
- COMM 3480 New Social Media
- COMM 3530 Digital Photo Journalism
- COMM 4330 New Media Applications
- TV/Film Production Courses (select at least one):COMM 1380/85 Introduction to TV Production and Lab
- COMM 2660 Introduction to Digital Motion Picture Production
- COMM 4380/85 Advanted TV Production and Lab
Other Mass Communication Electives:
- COMM 1610 News Writing and Reporting
- COMM 3580 Public Relations
- COMM 3590 Media Management and Sales
- COMM 3600 Converged Journalism
- COMM 3610 News Copy Editing
- COMM 4490 Communication and Contemporary Public Issues
- COMM 4580 Public Relations Case Studies
- COMM 4640 Feature Writing
- COMM 4680 Advanced Reporting
Total emphasis Requirements: 15 credits
Electives:
COMM 1001 Communication First Year Experience (for incoming freshmen)
Total Required Credits for Degree: 120
You will need 120 total college credits. Specific electives are not required. Work with your advisor to select any elective courses you desire in Communication or any other discipline. Take no more lower-division electives than necessary. Always give preference to upper-division electives where possible. Be sure to take note of any prerequisites (see PDF version of degree requirements) and Graduation Requirements.