Introductory Courses (1000 level)
Students must complete the 4 required introductory courses:
- COM 1000 - Surv of Communication Studies
- COM 1100 - Public Speaking
- COM 1200 - Intro to COM Research
- COM 1300 - Film Analysis *
* Students are encouraged to take this course to satisfy the Fine Arts Core Curriculum requirement.
Theory Courses (2000 level)
The following theory course is required for this specialization:
- COM 2340 - Theories of Visual Com & Cultu
Students must choose one (1) additional theory class from the following:
- COM 2240 - Theories of Perform Studies
- COM 2280 - Theories of Persuasion
- COM 2300 - Theories of Mass Communication
- COM 2400 - Theories of Interpersonal Com
Advanced Topics Courses (3000 level)
Students must complete the following class:
- COM 3301 - Intro to Film & Video Prod
Students must choose two (2) Production classes from the following:
- COM 3302 - Advanced Film & Video Prod
- COM 3303 - Screenwriting
- COM 3304 - Documentary Theory & Practice
- COM 3305 - Radio Broadcasting
- COM 3306 - Audio Production
- COM 3307 - Multimedia Production
- COM 3308 - Digital Image Production
Students must choose one (1) Media Studies course from the following:
- COM 3340 - Film History
- COM 3341 - Gender and Film
- COM 3342 - International Cinema
- COM 3343 - Contemporary Cinema
- COM 3351 - Media & Society
- COM 3352 - Media & Technology
- COM 3353 - Media & Politics
- COM 3354 - Media Criticism
- COM 3355 - Media Effects
Students must choose any other (1) complementary 3000 level course in a third area.
Advanced Research Course (4000 level)
Students must take either:
- COM 4001 - Qualitative Research in COM
- COM 4002 - Quantitative Research in COM
Capstone Course (5000 level)
Students must complete the Capstone Course:
- COM 5050 - Senior Project
Internship Requirement
Students must complete a Production Internship for this specialization. The Internship must be approved by the Specialization Expert.
