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Media Production, a four 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 four year plan for a student in the Media 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 325 - Broadcast History (3)
  • MED 382 - Radio Production (3)
  • -OR-
  • MED 383 - Television Production (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 381 - Broadcast Writing (3)
  • MED Elective [with advisor approval in major electives] (3)
  • Gen. Ed. - Culture and Society (3)
  • General Elective [125 hr graduation requirement] (6)

Total hours = 15

Sixth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 454 - Media Analysis and Criticism (3)
  • MED Elective [with advisor approval in major] (6)
  • General Electives [125 hr graduation requirement] (6)

Total hours = 15

Seventh Semester (Fall)

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

Total hours = 15

Eighth Semester (Spring)

  • MED 581 - Media Ethics (3)
  • MED Elective [with advisor approval in major] (3)
  • General Electives [125 hr graduation requirement] (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 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.

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