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Media Production

Introductory Courses (1000 level)

Area Coordinator:
Prof. Paul Wilson

Associated Full-Time Faculty:
Prof. Nasser Chour
Dr. Gordon Coonfield
Prof. Hezekiah Lewis
Prof. Seth Mulliken
Dr. John O'Leary

Students must complete the 4 required introductory courses:

  • COM 1000 - Surv of Communication Studies
  • COM 1100 - Public Speaking
  • COM 1200 - Intro to COM Research
  • COM 1300 - Film Analysis *
    * Students are encouraged to take this course to satisfy the Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement.

Theory Courses (2000 level)

The following theory course is required for this specialization:

  • COM 2340 - Theories of Visual Com & Cultu

Students must choose one (1) additional theory class from the following:

Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)

Students must complete the following class:

Students must choose one (1) Production class from the following:

  • COM 3302 - Advanced Film & Video Prod
  • COM 3304 - Documentary Theory & Practice

Students must choose one (1) Production class from the following:

Students must choose one (1) Media Studies course from the following:

Students must choose any other (1) complementary 3000 level course.

Advanced Research Course (4000 level)

Students must take either:

  • COM 4001 - Qualitative Research in COM
  • COM 4002 - Quantitative Research in COM

Capstone Course (5000 level)

Students must complete the Capstone Course:

Internship Requirement

Students must complete a Production Internship for this specialization. The Internship must be approved by the Specialization Expert.