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This course employs a chronological approach to examine the history and evolution of electronic media in the United States. By exploring a variety of mediums, such as radio, television, film, newspapers, magazines, and more, students will learn about media’s roles at different periods of U.S. history and how historical factors have shaped and influenced these roles. A large focus will be on the shift from the broadcast to the narrowcast model and what this means for the media industry today.

This course focuses on the principles of media aesthetics including light, color, space, time, motion, and sound, and how they are and can be used to optimize media production. Students will work both individually and in groups to apply what they learn about media aesthetics to create a series of projects involving photography, audio and video production, interactive media, and more. At the end of the course, students will construct a digital portfolio to display, promote, and reflect upon their work.

Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.