Communication Arts Major - Video Production Emphasis, B.A./B.S.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science

The Communication Arts degree prepares students for today’s diverse and evolving business, professional, and academic fields. This major consists of five emphases: Journalism, Public Relations, Radio Production, Speech Communication and Video Production. Each emphasis will enhance students’ critical thinking, communication and field-specific technology skills. Graduates will: 1.) understand the functionality of both communication and media within society and 2.) develop knowledge and skills necessary to function as a productive member in the field.

A student may not major in more than one emphasis in Communication Arts. Students majoring in Speech Communication or Public Relations may not minor in Speech Communication.

Requirements:

Video Production Emphasis: 21-24 credit hours

• MCC 243 - Writing for Media
• MCC 343 - Media in Society
• MCC 373 - Convergence Media Theory and Practice
• MPR 273 - Video Editing Theory & Practice
• MPR 313 - Video Production II
• MPR 403 - Broadcast Practicum
• MPR 48V - Media Production Internship

Required Collateral Courses: 12 credit hours

• Four of the following six courses: 12 credit hours

• ART 113 - Two-Dimensional Design
• ART 133 - Three-Dimensional Design
• GRA 253 - Computer Graphics
• GRA 363 - Digital Media
• DRM 223 - Dramatic Structure and Analysis
• DRM 443 - Directing I

Recommended

• MPH 113 - Introduction to Photography
• MPR 253 - Introduction to Sound