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Digital Film Production, a four year program

The Digital Film Production option in the comprehensive Mass Media program focuses on traditional film style production using digital video equipment. Students will learn all aspects of production including; film history, producing, screenwriting, field audio and video production, post production sound mixing, and video editing. As a comprehensive degree program the Digital Film Production option does not require a minor.

The below schedule is only one example of a four year plan for a student in the Digital Film Production program. 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)
  • ENG 110 - Writing I (3)

Total hours = 15-16

Second Semester (Spring)

  • MED 204 - Media Theory (3)
  • MTH 130 [or higher] (3)
  • PED 100 - Fitness for Living (2)
  • Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Natural World [with lab] (4)

Total hours = 15

Third Semester (Fall)

  • MED 365 - Media Design and Production (3)
  • JRN 270 - Intro to Journalism (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)
  • HST 121/122 or PLS 101 [Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs] (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Natural World (4)

Total hours = 16

Fourth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 374 or 375 History of Film I or II (3)
  • MED 461 - Sound Editing and Mixing (3)
  • - OR -
  • MED 465 - Cinematography and Editing (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Writing II (3)
  • HST 121/122 or PLS 101 [Gen. Ed. - Public Affairs] (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Self-Understanding (3)

Total hours = 15

Fifth Semester (Fall)

  • MED 325 - Broadcast History (3)
  • MED 461 - Sound Editing and Mixing (3)
  • - OR -
  • MED 465 - Cinematography and Editing (3)
  • MED 565 - Screenwriting (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Culture and Society (3)
  • General Elective [125 hr graduation requirement] (3)

Total hours = 15

Sixth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 454 - Media Analysis and Criticism (3)
  • MED 561 - Sound Design (3)
  • - OR -
  • MED 562 - Electronic Field Production (3)
  • MED Elective [with advisor approval in major] (3)
  • General Elective (6)

Total hours = 15

Seventh Semester (Fall)

  • JRN 407 - Media Law (3)
  • MED Elective [with advisor approval in major] (3)
  • General Electives (12)

Total hours = 18

Eighth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 581 - Issues in Media Ethics (3)
  • MED Elective (3)
  • General Electives (9-10)

Total hours = 15-16

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 major electives with advisor approval from: MED 300, 374/375, 492, 495, 561/562, 570, and 597.

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