Media Production Minor

(18-19 credits)

The Minor in Media Production is open to all majors and is designed for students who have an interest in focused interdisciplinary coursework in production work for television, broadcast, film, and live performance, but who choose to major in another discipline. Students who complete the Media Production Minor will be prepared to pursue careers in a variety of production areas in television, film, live events, theater, and related industries, introducing the student to the fundamentals of these disciplines.

Core Courses (9 credits)

THTR 191 - Introduction to Play Analysis 3 Credits
THTR 231 - Editing for Visual Storytelling 3 Credits
Please select ONE of the following courses
COMM 230 - Live Video Production 3 Credits
COMM 343 - Narrative Film and Video Production 3 Credits

Electives (9 - 10 credits)

Choose 9-10 credits from the following courses

THTR 274 - Theater Technology 3 Credits
THTR 334 - Advanced Narrative Film and Video Production 3 Credits
THTR 332 - Advanced Video Production 3 Credits
THTR 435 - Lighting for Video and Camera 3 Credits
COMM 220 - Print-Based Media Production 3 Credits
COMM 230 - Live Video Production 3 Credits
(If not taken as part of the core)
COMM 281 - Visual Communication 3 Credits
COMM 320 - Time-Based Media Production 3 Credits
COMM 343 - Narrative Film and Video Production 3 Credits
(If not taken as part of the core)
COMM 420 - Interactive Media Production 3 Credits *
COMM 435 - Digital Storytelling 3 Credits
THTR 177 - Scenic Stagecraft 1 Credits
and
THTR 177L - Scenic Stagecraft Lab 1 Credits
THTR 178 - Introduction to Costume and Makeup 1 Credits
and
THTR 178L - Introduction to Costume and Makeup Lab 1 Credits
Note: Courses with an * after them have prerequisites in their department not satisfied by the core courses in this minor. Check the catalog or with the department for more information.