FILM, VIDEO & MEDIA STUDIES (FVM) MAJOR -- 36 hours (application form)
Non-teaching Major
1. Pre-Communication Requirements …………………………………………………………… 12 hours
COM 1700: Interpersonal Communication I ............................................................................ 3
COM 2000: Introduction to Communication Theory ................................................................. 3
COM 2400: Introduction to Media and Telecommunications ..................................................... 3
COM 2410: Film Communication ............................................................................................. 3
2. Film, Video & Media Studies Core Requirements ……………………………………………… 9 hours
A. Select one course from area A, one course from area B, and one course from area C
** COM 3050: Special Topics in Communication ......................................................................... 3
COM 3070: Freedom of Expression ....................................................................................... 3
COM 3410: Film Modes and Genres ....................................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2410
COM 3420: The International Film Industry ............................................................................ 3
Prerequisite: “C” or better in 2410
COM 3430: American Film History ........................................................................................ 3
Prerequisite: “C” or better in 2410 ...........................................................................
COM 4430: Media Theory and Social Change ......................................................................... 3
COM 4440: Mass Communication, News and Public Affairs .................................................... 3
COM 4450: Media Criticism .................................................................................................. 3
COM 4550: International Telecommunications Policy .............................................................. 3
COM 5510: Methods of Media Analysis ................................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing & “C” or better in COM 2410 or COM 2560
B. Select one course from area A, one course from area B, and one course from Area C
COM 2570: Introduction to Audio Production .......................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410 or 2560
COM 3550: Introduction to Digital Video Production ............................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410 or 2560
COM 3560: Film Production ................................................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410
COM 3570: Introduction to TV Studio Production .................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410 or 2560 ..................................
COM 4570: Advanced Video Production ................................................................................ 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000, 2410 or 2560, & COM 3550 or 3570
COM 5550: Multi-Media Production ....................................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: Declared FVMJ major
IMAG 2570: Computer Graphics ............................................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in IMAG 1570, IMAG 2510
IMAG 4570: Advanced Multimedia ......................................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in IMAG 2570
C. Select one course from area A, one course from area B, and one course from Area C. Completing a course in Area C meets your baccalaureate writing requirement for graduation ……………………………...…….3 hours
* COM 3580: TV and Film Scripting ......................................................................................... 3
* COM 3590: Broadcast Journalism .......................................................................................... 3
* COM 4410: Documentary in Film and Television ..................................................................... 3
Prerequisite: “C” or better in 2410
3. Film, Video, & Media Studies Electives ……………………………………………………………… 9 hours
Three courses from the following list are required. Courses listed under 2A and 2B above may also be taken as Film, Video & Media Studies electives, but not double-counted as core requirements and electives.
COM 2560: Electronic Media Operations ............................................................................... 3
COM 3540: Web Design Basics ............................................................................................. 3
** COM 3980: Independent Study .............................................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: Admitted to a major, junior or senior standing
COM 4770: Communication Ethics ......................................................................................... 3
** COM 4990: Internship ........................................................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: Declared major and 2570 or 3550 or 3560 or 3570
AFS 3400: African and African American Cinema ................................................................ 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENG 1050, AFS 2000 or COM 2410 or ENG 2100
ANTH 3010: Anthropology through Film ................................................................................... 3
ARAB 2750: Life and Culture of the Arabs .............................................................................. 3
ENG 2100: Film Interpretation ............................................................................................... 3
ENG 3680: Playwriting ......................................................................................................... 4
Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENG 2660 or permission from the school
ENG 4100: Special Topics (in Film Studies) ............................................................................ 4
Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENG 1100
FREN 5100: Studies in French and Francophone Culture .......................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, 3170, 3220 or 3230, plus one French course at
+ the 3000, 4000 or 5000 level
FREN 5600: Advanced Readings in French ............................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, 3170, 3250, or permission of instructor
GER 5600: Studies in German Literature ............................................................................... 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, 3170, 3250 or permission of instruction.
HIST 3150: Popular Art & Architecture in America ................................................................ 3
IMAG 1500: Introduction to Imaging ........................................................................................ 3
IMAG 1570: Imaging Systems ................................................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in IMAG 1500
IMAG 2510: Multimedia Publication and Design ........................................................................ 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 1160 or 1180
PSCI 3110: American Politics and the Media ......................................................................... 4
SPAN 5100: Hispanic Culture ................................................................................................. 3
Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, and 3170; 3220, 3230, or 3240, plus one additional
course at 3000-level or above
SPAN 5600: Studies in Spanish Literature ................................................................................ 3
Prerequisites: SPAN 3160, SPAN 3170, and SPAN 3250
4. Communication Electives …………………………………………………………………………….. 6 hours
• Two classes (or six hours) of electives in Communication, three of which may be selected from any courses offered by the school and three hours selected from upper-level (3000 or higher) courses in the school.
• Courses outside the school may be used with prior written permission of the School of Communication faculty advisor.
• All course prerequisites must be met to enroll in upper-level courses.
• A course and its prerequisite cannot be taken at the same time .
• Grade requirement: A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses to be applied toward the major. The School prohibits students from taking a class more than twice for credit.
• Baccalaureate-level Writing Requirement must be met by taking one of the courses marked with an asterisk (*).
• ** Requires approval. Up to six hours of COM 4990 and 3980 may be used as electives in the major.
• Students may take up to 6 hours of both COM 3050 and Com 4800 provided the topics are different .
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