Media Production, a three year program

The Media Production option in the comprehensive Mass Media program focuses on broadcast production, in either the television television or radio mediums, and multimedia. Students will learn all aspects of production for their chosen medium including; history, producing, writing, television or radio studio production, sound mixing, video editing, interactivity, and web site design. As a comprehensive degree program the Media Production option does not require a minor.

The below schedule is only one example of a three (3) year plan for a student in the Media Production program. It is possible to complete the program in three years by taking six credit hours for three summer sessions. This example plan should not be used as a strict guide to completion of the program. Please see your advisor early in your first semester to discuss possible variations of your own degree plan. Effective academic advisement is a partnership, with advisees sharing in the responsibility.

First Semester (Fall)

• MED 120 - Mass Media and Society [fulfills one Gen. Ed - Culture and Society] (3)
• MED 274 - Introduction to Film (3)
• IDS 110 - Intro to University Life (1)
• CIS/CSC 101 - Computers for Learning (2-3)
• COM 115 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3)
• PED 100 - Fitness for Living (2)
• ENG 110 - Writing I (3)

Total hours = 17-18

Second Semester (Spring)

• MED 204 - Media Theory (3)
• JRN 270 - Intro to Journalism (3)
• Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
• Gen. Ed. - Natural World [with lab] (4)
• HST 121/122 or PLS 101 [Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs] (3)
• General Elective (2)
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Total hours = 18

Third Semester (Summer)

• MTH 130 [or higher] (3)
• General Elective (3)

Total hours = 6

Fourth Semester (Fall)

• MED 365 - Media Design and Production (3)
• MED 381 - Broadcast Writing (3)
• General Elective [125 hr graduation requirement] (8)
• Gen. Ed. - Natural World (4)

Total hours = 18

Fifth Semester (Spring)

• MED 325 - Broadcast History (3)
• MED 382 - Radio Production (3)
• -OR-
• MED 383 - Television Production (3)
• MED Electives [with advisor approval in major] (6)
• Gen. Ed. - Writing II (3)
• General Electives [125 hr graduation requirement] (3)

Total hours = 18

Sixth Semester (Summer)

• HST 121/122 or PLS 101 [Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs] (3)
• Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)

Total hours = 6

Seventh Semester (Fall)

• MED 454 - Media Analysis and Criticism (3)
• MED Electives [with advisor approval in major electives] (6)
• General Electives (9)

Total hours = 18

Eighth Semester (Spring)

• JRN 407 - Media Law (3)
• MED 581 - Media Ethics (3)
• MED Electives [with advisor approval in major] (6)
• General Electives [125 hr graduation requirement] (6)

Total hours = 18

Ninth Semester (Summer)

• Gen. Ed. - Culture and Society (3)
• Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)

Total hours = 6

Depending on the credit load carried by students each semester, students may need to take up to one additional credit hour of intercession classes at the 300+ level in order to reach the 125 hours required to graduate.

Students must earn a 3.0 or better GPA in MED 120, 204 and 365; and have a 2.25 combined GPA in order to be admitted to the major.

Periodicity of many classes is important, with many scheduled as F (fall) or S (spring) only classes.  Check catalog.

Students need a minimum of 40 hours of coursework at a 300+ course level in order to graduate.

Students will choose nine (9) hours of major electives with advisor approval from: MED 290, 382/383, 390, 490, 492, 583, 595, and JRN 284. Students will also choose 9 hours of additional electives with advisor approval.

Summer suggestions may be substituted for a variety of general education requirments listed in the fall and spring semesters.

All statements in this document concerning requirements, prerequisites, conditions or other matters are for informational purposes and are subject to change.