Media Arts Major
Students majoring in Media Arts have the choice of two concentrations: Film, Television, and Media (FTM) or Journalism. Media Arts majors concentrating in FTM are required to take courses relevant to their area of study with a particular emphasis on the moving image, while those concentrating in Journalism will take courses focusing on written and multimedia journalism. These academic paths, however, are meant to be enriching rather than confining. The Department of Communication and Media Studies understands that our field engages with a constantly changing media landscape and we are committed to giving our students ample room within the major to choose their own path.
The MA major requires the completion of 48 credits as follows:
Required Courses for All Majors
| CM 101 | Introduction to Media Culture | 3 |
| CM 102 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| CM 301 | Senior Seminar in Communication | 3 |
| CM 397/398 | Senior Project I and II | 3 CR each |
Required Courses for Film, Television, and Media Concentration
Required Courses for Journalism Concentration
| CM 124 | History of Broadcasting | 3 |
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| CM 125 | History of Journalism | 3 |
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| CM 126 | History of Advertising & Public Relations | 3 |
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| CM 211 | News Writing & Reporting I | 3 |
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| CM 226 | Magazine Production I | 3 |
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| CM 229 | Photojournalism | 3 |
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| CM 271 | TV News Magazine Production | 3 |
In addition, eight CMS electives (24 credits) are required of all Media Arts majors.
Three of these must be in media production courses and three must be in media history or theory. The two additional electives may be in history and theory or production.
Production (Choose Three)
| CM 221/321 | Digital Film & Video Production I and II | 3 CR each |
| CM 222/322 | Television Studio Production I and II | 3 CR each |
| CM 223/323 | Digital Photography I and II | 3 CR each |
| CM 224 | Democratic Technologies | 3 |
| CM 225 | Multimedia Field Production | 1-3 |
| CM 226 | Magazine Production I | 3 |
| CM 326 | Magazine Production II | 3 |
| CM 227 | Advertising & Public Relations: Practical Applications | 3 |
| CM 228 | Radio Production: Journalism/Podcasting | 3 |
| CM 229 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| CM 241 | Comics & Animation | 3 |
| CM 271 | TV News Magazine Production | 3 |
| CM 272/372 | Sports Broadcasting I and II | 3 CR each |
| CM 273 | Television & New Media Journalism | 3 |
| CM 275 | DVD Authoring | 3 |
| CM 276 | Digital Editing | 3 |
| CM 277 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| CM 278 | Multimedia Outreach | 3 |
| CM 300 | Special Topics in Multimedia Production | 3 |
| CM 311 | News Writing & Reporting II | 3 |
| CM 325 | Visual Effects & Motion Graphics | 3 |
| CM 396 | Internship | 1-6 |
History and Theory (Choose Three)
| CM 121 | History of Film I | 3 |
| CM 122 | History of Film II | 3 |
| CM 123 | History of Film III | 3 |
| CM 124 | History of Broadcasting | 3 |
| CM 125 | History of Journalism | 3 |
| CM 126 | History of Advertising & Public Relations | 3 |
| CM 212 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| CM 251 | Studies in Self-Help Books | 3 |
| CM 253 | Digital Culture | 3 |
| CM 254 | Media & Democracy | 3 |
| CM 255 | History of Documentary Still Photography | 3 |
| CM 256 | Magazines & Body Image | 3 |
| CM 257 | Women & Advertising | 3 |
| CM 299 | Special Topics in Communication & Media Studies | 3 |
| CM 351 | Women in Film & Television | 3 |
| CM 352 | Documentary Film/Television | 3 |
| CM 353 | National Cinemas | 3 |
| CM 354 | Film & Television Genres | 3 |
| CM 355 | Film & Television Directors | 3 |
Elec.
Two additional courses in History and Theory or Production
A Media Studies advisor may prescribe and approve alternatives.