Film, Video, and Media Studies Foundations (9 hours):

• COM 1000 - Communication and Community Engagement Credits: 3 hours
• COM 2400 - Introduction to Media and Telecommunications Credits: 3 hours
• COM 2410 - Film Communication Credits: 3 hours

Film, Video, and Media Studies Core Requirements (9 hours):

• COM 2550 - Introduction to Digital Video Production Credits: 3 hours
• COM 2560 - Digital Media: Planning and Operations Credits: 3 hours
• COM 3400 - Global Media Literacy Credits: 3 hours

• OR

• COM 3070 - Freedom of Expression Credits: 3 hours

• OR

• COM 4430 - Media and Social Change Credits: 3 hours

Film, Video, and Media Studies Concentration (12 hours):

Select two courses from each area below. Baccalaureate-level writing requirement must be met by taking one of the courses denoted as satisfying that requirement.

Communication/Journalism Electives (6 hours)

A minimum of six hours of electives in Communication and/or Journalism, three of which shall be selected from upper-level (3000 or higher) courses in the School of Communication, and three from any level.

Additional Program Information

• 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 COM 3410, COM 3430, COM 3580, COM 4410, COM 4450, or COM 4480.
• Students may take up to six hours of COM 3050/COM 4800 provided the topics are different.
• Up to six hours of COM 3890/4990 may be used as electives in major.
• Courses outside the school may be used with written prior approval of the School of Communication faculty advisor.