Media Production Major

(45 credits)

The Media Production Major is an interdisciplinary degree that integrates courses from the Departments of Theater, Communication, Art and Design, and Student Media. It focuses on developing practical skills in the various aspects of media production, including broadcast (radio and television), film, performing arts, live performance, audiovisual work, multimedia design, venue management, video gaming, as well as preparation for other careers involving video, audio, and media production technology.

Degree Map

Core Courses (15 credits)

MPRO 101 - Introduction to Media Production 3 Credits
ARTS 105 - Design Fundamentals: Time 3 Credits
THTR 191 - Introduction to Play Analysis 3 Credits
COMM 230 - Live Video Production 3 Credits
COMM 290 - Introduction to Media Writing 3 Credits

Electives (24 credits)

Please select 24 credits from the following list of courses. Students should meet with program advisors to help select appropriate courses. Students in this major will be granted overrides for art course electives that have a prerequisite.

ARTD 220 - Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits
ARTD 322 - Layout Design 3 Credits
ARTD 420 - Web Page Design 3 Credits
ARTD 421 - Advanced Layout Design 3 Credits
ARTD 422 - Mobile Application Design 3 Credits
ARTD 423 - Advanced Applications in Graphic Design 3 Credits
ARTS 101 - Perceptual Drawing 3 Credits
ARTS 102 - Design Fundamentals: Surface 3 Credits
ARTS 104 - Design Fundamentals: Space 3 Credits
ARTS 337 - Digital Photography 3 Credits
ARTS 350 - Digital Art I 3 Credits
ARTS 351 - Intermediate Digital Art 3 Credits
ARTS 451 - Advanced Digital Art 3 Credits
ENG 313 - New Media Writing 3 Credits
COMM 220 - Print-Based Media Production 3 Credits
COMM 230 - Live Video Production 3 Credits
COMM 270 - Photojournalism 3 Credits
COMM 281 - Visual Communication 3 Credits
COMM 287 - Media Performance 3 Credits
COMM 320 - Time-Based Media Production 3 Credits
COMM 343 - Narrative Film and Video Production 3 Credits
COMM 420 - Interactive Media Production 3 Credits
COMM 435 - Digital Storytelling 3 Credits
COMM 457 - Multimedia Production IV 3 Credits
THTR 102 - Introduction to Theater Production 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
THTR 224 - Systems and Networking for Entertainment and Design 3 Credits
THTR 274 - Theater Technology 3 Credits
THTR 275 - Introduction to Design 3 Credits
THTR 332 - Advanced Video Production 3 Credits
THTR 334 - Advanced Narrative Film and Video Production 3 Credits
THTR 340 - Arts Administration 3 Credits
THTR 374 - Costume Construction 3 Credits
THTR 377 - CADD for Entertainment Design and Technology 3 Credits
THTR 379 - Stage Management 3 Credits
THTR 435 - Lighting for Video and Camera 3 Credits
THTR 436 - Audio Production for Stage and Media 3 Credits
THTR 441 - Marketing the Arts 3 Credits
THTR 470 - Scene Painting 3 Credits
THTR 473 - Costume Design 3 Credits
THTR 475 - Lighting Design 3 Credits
THTR 477 - Scenic Design 3 Credits
THTR 481 - Sound and Projection Design 3 Credits

Applied Experience Requirement (6 credits)

Select 6 credits in the following applied experience courses.

ARTP 495 - Art Internship 3-6 Credits
COMM 200 - Multimedia Practicum 1 Credits
COMM 300 - Advanced Multimedia Practicum 1 Credits
COMM 464 - Individual Project in Communication 3 Credits
COMM 492 - Professional Internship in Communication 3-6 Credits
MPRO 495 - Applied Media Production Experience 3-6 Credits
THTR 494 - Internship in Theater 3 Credits

Degree Map

This major requires a 2.0 GPA

Fall 1st Year

COMM 290 - Introduction to Media Writing 3 Credits
ENG 101 - Freshman Writing I 3 Credits
MPRO 101 - Introduction to Media Production 3 Credits
THTR 191 - Introduction to Play Analysis 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Laboratory Science | 4 credits

16 credits

Spring 1st Year

ARTS 105 - Design Fundamentals: Time 3 Credits
COMM 230 - Live Video Production 3 Credits
ENG 105 - Freshman Writing II 3 Credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Quantitative Literacy or Calculus | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Communication | 3 credits

15 credits

Fall 2nd Year

Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Social and Behavioral Science | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Fine and Performing Arts | 3 credits
Major Elective | 3 credits
Major Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 credits

Spring 2nd Year

Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Literary Studies | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Ethics and Social Responsibility | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : History | 3 credits
Major Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 credits

Fall 3rd Year

Undergraduate Core Curriculum : Junior Composition | 3 credits
Undergraduate Core Curriculum : GPCD | 3 credits
Major Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Applied Experience Elective | 1 credit

16 credits

Spring 3rd Year

Major Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Applied Experience Elective | 1 credit

13 credits

Fall 4th Year

Undergraduate Core Curriculum : UDIE | 3 credits
Major Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 credits

Spring 4th Year

MPRO 495 - Applied Media Production Experience 3-6 Credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits
Elective | 3 credits

15 credits