Courses

Foundation (required)

Introduction to Media Studies  50:920:342 (3)

An introduction to the technological and cultural developments of mass media. Books, radio, television, film, and the internet will be analyzed critically and historically. Focuses on the relationship between technology and media development, and the impact and influence mass media has on society and the economy.

Core Courses (9 credits required)

Art in the Age of Mechanized and Electronic Media  50:082:380 (3)

American Film History: 1940 to Present  50:512:390 (3)

History of Television  50:512:388 (3)

Introduction to Journalism  50:570:300 (3)

Principles of Marketing  52:630:201 (3)

Advertising and Promotion Management  52:630:353 (3)

Communication  50:920:341 (3)

Cyberspace and Society  50:920:425 (3)

Mass Media and Popular Culture  50:920:442 (3)

Advanced Studies: (6 credits required)

Digital Photography I  50:080:264 (3)

Introduction to Film and Video  50:080:281 (3)

History of Film  50:354:300 (3)

Literature and Film  50:354:310 (3)

World Cinema  50:354:320 (3)

Special Topics in Film  50:354:391,392,393,394 (3,3,3,3)

Screenwriting  50:354:395 (3)

Studies in Film Genres  50:354:396,397,398,399 (3,3,3,3)

French Film in Translation I,II  50:420:305,306 (3,3)

German Cinema in English Translation I,II  50:470:271,272 (3,3)

American Film History: 1890 to 1940  50:512:389 (3)

News Reporting and Writing  50:570:301,302 (3,3)

Review Writing  50:570:336 (3)

Special Topics in Media Studies  50:657:280 (3)

Independent Study in Media Studies  50:657:290,291 (3,3)

Special Topics in Media Studies I  50:657:380 (3)

Special Topics in Media Studies II  50:657:381 (3)

Media Studies Seminar  50:657:390 (3)

Students may also propose appropriate courses from departments throughout the university for approval to the program director or adviser.