Mass Communication: Concentration in Film and Visual Media

Mass Communication Major Requirements:

The Mass Communication major requires 41 hours in MCOM and VMP courses, distributed as follows:

I. Required core courses for the major—22 hours:

6 hours selected from:

II. Required courses outside major—none

III. Other departmental requirements:

Completion of the concentration requirements listed below.

IV. Competencies:

Competence in the major is demonstrated through successful completion of academic and professional projects and activities. Competence is required in at least one of these areas: (1) journalism, (2) film and visual media, or (3) commercial media. Specific requirements and procedures for documenting competence in the major should be obtained from the department chair, and will include successful completion of comprehensive examinations, preparation of a portfolio of completed work, and a co-curricular transcript. Computer competency is demonstrated through successful completion of MCOM 201 . Oral competency is demonstrated through successful completion of MCOM 421 , MCOM 497 , or VMP 493 , depending on chosen concentration.

Concentration in Film and Visual Media—19 hours:

VMP 493 - Field Work in Media Production (3)

4 hours from:

12 hours from:

MCOM 451 - Professional Internship (3) (if not used as part of core requirements)
MCOM 483 - Film Criticism (3)
VMP 331 - Broadcast Journalism (3)
VMP 359 - Photojournalism (3)
VMP 385 - Introduction to Screenwriting (3)
VMP 437 - Directing Media Productions (3)