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BS-MDST-MPSTDigital Media - Media Production, B.SEffective Catalog2024-2025
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Catalog Program TitleMedia Studies - Media Production, B.S.Digital Media - Media Production, B.S.
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Banner Program TitleBS-Media Studies, Media ProdBS-Digital Media, Media Pro
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Program Learning OutcomesBS Media Studies Program Learning OutcomesBS Digital Media Program Learning Outcomes
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Degree Requirements
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Program DescriptionProgram Description
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The Media Studies Degree Program addresses the vast and ubiquitous forms of mediated communication that are available to all in today’s world, including in politics, culture, society, and the arts. The program engages students in a wide range of media including television, streaming video, radio and podcasting, print and digital publications, and social media. Students study the history, evolution and the changing state of media technologies and techniques in media production, together with an understanding of the economic and social effects of media, including legal and ethical issues. Students are prepared for a wide range of careers, including those in journalism, TV and radio, video production, social media, publication design, podcasting, content marketing, public relations, and media research. The purpose of the program is ultimately to train students to be effective storytellers in each of these media forms and provide a foundation grounded in theoretical, legal, and ethical perspectives, and build on that foundation with the production skills necessary to be successful contributors to society and to gain meaningful employment.The Digital Media Degree Program addresses the vast and ubiquitous forms of mediated communication that are available to all in today’s world, including in politics, culture, society, and the arts. The program engages students in a wide range of media including television, streaming video, radio and podcasting, print and digital publications, and social media. Students study the history, evolution and the changing state of media technologies and techniques in media production, together with an understanding of the economic and social effects of media, including legal and ethical issues. Students are prepared for a wide range of careers, including those in journalism, TV and radio, video production, social media, publication design, podcasting, content marketing, public relations, and media research. The purpose of the program is ultimately to train students to be effective storytellers in each of these media forms and provide a foundation grounded in theoretical, legal, and ethical perspectives, and build on that foundation with the production skills necessary to be successful contributors to society and to gain meaningful employment.
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Media Studies Core RequirementsDIGITAL Media Core Requirements
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Course ListCourse List
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MDIA 1130Introduction to Media Writing3MDIA 1130Introduction to Media Writing3
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MDIA 1380Introduction to Video Production2MDIA 1380Introduction to Video Production2
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MDIA 1385Introduction to Video Production Lab1MDIA 1385Introduction to Video Production Lab1
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MDIA 1500Introduction to Media Tools3MDIA 1500Introduction to Media Tools3
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MDIA 1560Introduction to Audio Production3MDIA 1560Introduction to Audio Production3
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MDIA 2010Media and Pop Culture (SS, GC)3MDIA 2010Media and Pop Culture (SS, GC)3
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MDIA 3060Media Analysis and Critique3MDIA 3060Media Analysis and Critique3
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MDIA 3410Gender, Race and Class in Media3MDIA 3410Gender, Race and Class in Media3
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MDIA 3450Social Media Campaigns3MDIA 3450Social Media Campaigns3
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MDIA 3550Intermediate Media Tools3MDIA 3550Intermediate Media Tools3
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MDIA 4360Media Ethics and Law3MDIA 4360Media Ethics and Law3
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MDIA 4900RMedia Studies Internship3MDIA 4900RMedia Studies Internship3
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MDIA 4980Media Studies Capstone3MDIA 4980Media Studies Capstone3
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Media Production Emphasis Requirements Media Production Emphasis Requirements 
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Course ListCourse List
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MDIA 3750Advanced Streaming Production2MDIA 3750Advanced Streaming Production2
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MDIA 3755Advanced Streaming Production Lab1MDIA 3755Advanced Streaming Production Lab1
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MDIA 4550Advanced Media Tools3MDIA 4550Advanced Media Tools3
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Complete six (6) credits from the following, at least two (2) different practicum:Complete six (6) credits from the following, at least two (2) different practicum:
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MDIA 2370RLive Media Practicum I3MDIA 2370RLive Media Practicum I3
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or MDIA 3370RLive Media Practicum IIor MDIA 3370RLive Media Practicum II
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or MDIA 2210RJournalism Practicum Ior MDIA 2210RJournalism Practicum I
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or MDIA 2380RRadio Practicum Ior MDIA 2380RRadio Practicum I
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or MDIA 2390RVideo Practicum Ior MDIA 2390RVideo Practicum I
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or MDIA 3210RJournalism Practicum IIor MDIA 3210RJournalism Practicum II
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or MDIA 3380RRadio Practicum IIor MDIA 3380RRadio Practicum II
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or MDIA 3390RVideo Practicum IIor MDIA 3390RVideo Practicum II
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Complete six (6) credits from the following:Complete six (6) credits from the following:
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MDIA 2630Script Writing and Planning3MDIA 2630Script Writing and Planning3
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MDIA 3480Social Media Production3MDIA 3480Social Media Production3
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MDIA 4790Advanced Audio Production3MDIA 4790Advanced Audio Production3
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Media Studies Elective RequirementsDigital Media Elective Requirements
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Course ListCourse List
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Complete six (6) credits from any upper-division (3000 or 4000-level) MDIA course.6Complete six (6) credits from any upper-division (3000 or 4000-level) MDIA course.6
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Justification for change or additional comments:Changed program name to be more representative of the program and in line with the university's polytechnic mission.
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BS-MDSTDigital Media, B.S Effective Catalog2024-2025
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Catalog Program TitleMedia Studies, B.S.Digital Media, B.S.
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Banner Program TitleBS - Media StudiesBS - Digital Media
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Program Learning OutcomesBS Media Studies Program Learning OutcomesBS Digital Media Program Learning Outcomes
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Degree Requirements
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Program DescriptionProgram Description
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The Media Studies Degree Program addresses the vast and ubiquitous forms of mediated communication that are available to all in today’s world, including in politics, culture, society, and the arts. The hands-on program engages students in a wide range of media, including television, streaming video, radio and podcasting, print and digital publications, and social media. Students study the history, evolution and the changing state of media technologies and techniques in media production, together with an understanding of the economic and social effects of media, including legal and ethical issues. Students are prepared for a wide range of careers, including those in journalism, TV and radio, video production, social media, publication design, podcasting, content marketing, public relations, and media research. The purpose of the program is ultimately to train students to be effective storytellers in each of these media forms and provide a foundation grounded in theoretical, legal, and ethical perspectives, and build on that foundation with the production skills necessary to be successful contributors to society and to gain meaningful employment. The Digital Media Degree Program addresses the vast and ubiquitous forms of mediated communication that are available to all in today’s world, including in politics, culture, society, and the arts. The hands-on program engages students in a wide range of media, including television, streaming video, radio and podcasting, print and digital publications, and social media. Students study the history, evolution and the changing state of media technologies and techniques in media production, together with an understanding of the economic and social effects of media, including legal and ethical issues. Students are prepared for a wide range of careers, including those in journalism, TV and radio, video production, social media, publication design, podcasting, content marketing, public relations, and media research. The purpose of the program is ultimately to train students to be effective storytellers in each of these media forms and provide a foundation grounded in theoretical, legal, and ethical perspectives, and build on that foundation with the production skills necessary to be successful contributors to society and to gain meaningful employment. 
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Program CurriculumProgram Curriculum
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Media Studies Core Requirements DIGITAL Media Core Requirements 
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Course ListCourse List
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MDIA 1130Introduction to Media Writing3MDIA 1130Introduction to Media Writing3
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MDIA 1380Introduction to Video Production2MDIA 1380Introduction to Video Production2
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MDIA 1385Introduction to Video Production Lab1MDIA 1385Introduction to Video Production Lab1
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MDIA 1500Introduction to Media Tools3MDIA 1500Introduction to Media Tools3
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MDIA 1560Introduction to Audio Production3MDIA 1560Introduction to Audio Production3
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MDIA 2010Media and Pop Culture (SS, GC)3MDIA 2010Media and Pop Culture (SS, GC)3
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MDIA 3060Media Analysis and Critique3MDIA 3060Media Analysis and Critique3
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MDIA 3410Gender, Race and Class in Media3MDIA 3410Gender, Race and Class in Media3
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MDIA 3450Social Media Campaigns3MDIA 3450Social Media Campaigns3
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MDIA 3550Intermediate Media Tools3MDIA 3550Intermediate Media Tools3
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MDIA 4360Media Ethics and Law3MDIA 4360Media Ethics and Law3
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MDIA 4900RMedia Studies Internship3MDIA 4900RMedia Studies Internship3
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MDIA 4980Media Studies Capstone3MDIA 4980Media Studies Capstone3
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Media Studies General Emphasis RequirementsDIGITAL Media General Emphasis Requirements
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Course ListCourse List
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MDIA 2210RJournalism Practicum I1-3MDIA 2210RJournalism Practicum I1-3
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or MDIA 2340RPublic Relations Practicum Ior MDIA 2340RPublic Relations Practicum I
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or MDIA 2370RLive Media Practicum Ior MDIA 2370RLive Media Practicum I
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or MDIA 2380RRadio Practicum Ior MDIA 2380RRadio Practicum I
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or MDIA 2390RVideo Practicum Ior MDIA 2390RVideo Practicum I
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or MDIA 3210RJournalism Practicum IIor MDIA 3210RJournalism Practicum II