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Media Communication Focus in Film, Television, and Video Production

Bachelor of Arts

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» Program Overview

LTU equips students with critical film and media knowledge plus practical, market-ready media production skills for a well-rounded education.

Our dynamic “media ecosystem” is a global phenomenon that demands talented, versatile professionals who can blend technological sophistication, creative storytelling, and marketing savvy to meet the exciting challenges of an industry that is expanding and evolving in unpredictable ways.

The greatest demand in media and communication fields today is for cross-trained individuals who can move with confidence and agility across all areas. After graduation, LTU students are prepared for a variety of careers in the studio, on location, and in the digital world.

LTU offers a well-rounded education by providing students with a background in critical film and media studies as well as market-ready media production skills. Through hands-on experience, students achieve technical expertise in all aspects of media content creation.

 

Why LTU?
  • Students are cross-trained to work in various media communication careers, including film and television production and post-production, journalism, broadcasting, sports media, and digital marketing.
  • Hands-on classes allow students to create media content using industry-standard production equipment and software.
  • All our faculty are experienced professionals in areas of media production, including film, television, radio, advertising, digital marketing, corporate communication, and sports broadcasting.
Careers

Graduates with a degree in Media Communication have many career options, including television, radio, sports media, film production, advertising, and digital marketing.

Find work in these fields:

  • Film, Video, Radio, and Audio Production
  • On-Camera Broadcasting
  • Entertainment Production and Management
  • Broadcast Journalism: News, Sports, and Weather
  • Editing and Motion Graphics
  • Advertising and Digital Marketing

 

Flowcharts/Summary Sheets

Media Communications Focus in Film, Television, and Video Production

HSSC Core Curriculum Course Sequences

 

Unique Courses

MCO2223: Film Genres

A survey of the “genre film” from Hollywood to indie cinema. Students study the following genres within their cultural and historical contexts: Western, film noir, crime, melodrama, the “woman’s film,” musical, comedy, sci-fi, fantasy, thriller, and horror.

MCO1013: Audio for TV and Video Production

This course is an exploration of digital tools (digital recorders, microphones, mixers, and related processing equipment/software) to produce an array of audio tracks for live and pre-produced video production projects. This course utilizes state-of-the-art audio software tools.

MCO3613: Advanced Broadcast Production

Students work in teams to provide technical support in-studio and remote production of in-house broadcast journalism projects. They will experience all aspects of live and remote productions as well as gain expertise and use of studio equipment.

MCO3643: Talent and Performance for TV and Radio

Students receive instruction and practice for performing on camera or on the radio. Students gain expertise to read copy for scripts for news stories, voiceovers, announcements, and commercials. Instruction will help students develop voice quality and pronunciation, articulation, facial expression, body language, as well as appearance, poise, and demeanor. This class is perfect for those who desire to work on air as an Anchor, Reporter, Sports Anchor, Weathercaster, Talk Show Host, Interviewer, and Disc Jockey.

 

Student Stories
Jason Ross Jr., BSMC

Jason is a Play-by-Play Broadcaster for Big Ten Network, ESPN, NFL Network, Chicago Blackhawks, Chicago Sky, and FS1. He is the first-ever Black Play-By-Play Broadcaster in the Black Hawks franchise. At 23 years old, Jason and Genna Rose are the youngest broadcasters in NHL history. Jason hosted for Sports Illustrated, and State Champs! Network.

 

 

 

 

Genna Rose, BSMC ’20

Genna is a Content Host for the Chicago Black Hawks and a Ringside Reporter for NBC Sports in Chicago. Genna previously worked as a Publisher and Host for Sports Illustrated producing content for and hosting The Tigers Baseball Report and The SI All Lions show. Prior, Genna was an Associate Producer for State Champs! Network.

 

 

 

 

Dillon Morello, BSMC ’21

Dillon is an On-Camera Sports Anchor/Reporter for the ABC affiliate WDIO-TV in Duluth. In addition to his on-camera work, Dillon shoots, writes, and edits his sports segments for the station. As a hockey player and broadcast enthusiast, Dillon honed his skills in the Media Communication program and announced sports for State Champs! Network.

» Curriculum

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

College Composition
College Composition develops students’ acquisition of the fundamental principles of academic writing. This course focuses on the development of writing thesis statements and main arguments, topic sentences, transitional words and phrases, supporting paragraphs, use of evidence, essay organization, and research skills. Extensive writing and research practice is required.

COM1103

3

Intro to Video Production
Students will receive hands-on training with cameras and learn basic principles of lighting and audio techniques used in video production.

MCO2003

3

Introductory Psychology
Prerequisite: None. Introduction to the study of motives at work in human behavior; understanding of perception, reasoning, memory, consciousness, intelligence, psychopathology, and individual differences. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit

PSY1213

3

Media, Comm. and Society
Electronic mass media and their functions: legal, economic, psychological aspects the media broadcasting and production are discussed. A survey of race, gender, and multicultural issues with regard to the media are also addressed. Special focus on the ethics of media communications professionals in problem solving. Required for all Media Communications majors.

MCO1003

3

General Elective

GENxxx3

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Geometry in Art
A rigorous look into symmetry, tiling, perspective and surfaces using tools from Euclidean Geometry and other mathematical principles to further the understanding of limits, areas under curves, slopes and tangent lines. Topics covered include Fibonacci numbers, the Golden Ratio, Platonic and Archimedean solids, rigid motions, rosette, frieze and wallpapers groups and their commonalities in Art, Engineering and Computer Science.

MCS1254

4

Audio for TV and Video Production
This course is an exploration of digital tools (digital recorders, microphones, mixers, and related processing equipment/software) to produce an array of audio tracks for live and pre-produced video production projects. This course utilizes state of the art audio software tools.

MCO1013

3

Intro to Film Studies
An exploration of film history, technology, and theory. Class will cover such topics as narrative, mise-en-scene, editing, cinematography, sound and music, basic film theory approaches, and genre.

MCO2213

3

Speech
Principles of individual and group speaking, with emphasis on structure, content, and delivery of ideas and arguments. This course may be taken concurrently with COM1103 English Composition.

COM2113

3

Engaging Ancient Texts
A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to critically engage texts of the ancient global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM1213

3

Total Credits:

16

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Intro. to Broadcast Studio
Introduction to broadcast studio equipment (level 1). Basic understanding and application of the function and operation of studio equipment. Students work in teams to provide technical support in-studio and remote production of in-house broadcast projects.

MCO2563

3

Writing for Electronic and Print Media

Fundamentals of writing cross-media: a review and understanding created of community institutions and news resources and how to access and present information from these community resources. Scenario-based problem solving is used. Credibility of sources and corroboration of news content also addressed. The following course can be taken concurrently with this course: MCO 1003.

MCO2543

3

Camera for Broadcast
Functioning and control of remote video and studio camera units: Students will receive an initial five weeks of lecture-based instruction on use of camera; second segment involves students capturing field footage and working with instructor in workshop setting; final segment of course addresses in-studio camera operation and practice.

MCO3203

3

Engaging Modern Texts

A historical survey that develops students’ abilities to engage texts of the modern global world, placing an emphasis on the way these texts reflect their context and human experience. Readings may draw from philosophy, history, literature, visual art, photography, film, digital media, and more. Class activities include reading of primary sources, seminar discussion, and writing in various genres. May be taken concurrently with COM 1103.

HUM1223

3

Adobe for Media
This course explores industry standard graphic applications using the Adobe Creative Suite. Students will gain an understanding of graphic design fundamentals through demonstrations and hands-on assignments to expand their digital graphics skill set.

MCO3623

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Video Editing
Discuss the theory of editing as well as hands-on experience using state-of-the-art editing software. Introduction to the terms and common practices of video editing. Projects include editing a variety of video program formats. In addition, students will learn to edit audio, create text, use video filters and output finished projects.

DES1213

3

SSC Elective

SSCXX3

3

Technical and Prof. Communication
Training in a systematic method for producing effective technical communication, written reports, letters, and memos as well as oral presentations. Lecture 3 hours. 3 hours credit

COM2103

3

General Elective

GENxxx3

3

Natural Sciences Elective 1

BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSC xxx3

3

Natural Sciences Lab Elective

BIO/CHM/PHY xxx1

1

Total Credits:

16

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Social Media
A reading, research and writing intensive course in which students will create and maintain a carefully crafted blog throughout the semester with a strong civic component. Students will also research and analyze wikis, viral media, podcasts, virtual communities, and other communication platforms.

MCO3633

3

Film Studies Elective

MCOxxx3

3

LLT Elective

LLT2xx3

3

 General Elective

GENxxx3

3

Natural Sciences Elective 2

BIO/CHM/GLG/
PHY/PSC xxx3

3

Total Credits:

15

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Advanced Broadcast Production
Students work in teams to provide technical support in-studio and remote production of in-house broadcast journalism projects. They will experience all aspects of live and remote productions as well as gain expertise and use of studio equipment.

MCO3613

3

Media Communication Internship
Students will explore their skills in media by working with local companies. Industry mentors will help students see where their contributions can fit into the local media landscape.

MCO3913

3

Advanced Writing for Media
Television scripts will be analyzed and critiqued from the initial proposal treatment through final draft by both instructors and peers. Peer editing and review. Writing commercials, public service announcements, video and web marketing pieces, and other persuasive script content addressed. Case studies and scenario-based exercises and assignments as well as persuasive script editing will be used. Peer editing and review.

MCO3713

3

Sophomore/Junior Elective

MCO2/3xx3

3

Junior/Senior Elective

LLT3/4xx3

3

Total Credits:

15

Fall Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Pathways Capstone Lab
Pathways 4001 is the capstone course for CoAS majors’ Pathways Program. The course meets for 4 half-day Saturday sessions fall term. The course’s work requirements are satisfied throughout students’ final year under the supervision of the Pathways Program Director. Requirements include: a) mentoring first-year CoAS majors in the Pathways 1001 course, b) participation in an extra- or co- curricular activity related to major research field, c) incorporation of leadership / ethics issues in senior thesis / capstone project.

COM4001

1

MCO/COM Junior/Senior Elective

MCO/COM 3/4xx3

3

MCO Junior/Senior Elective

MCO3/4xx3

3

SSC/PSY Junior/Senior Elective

SSC/PSY3/4xx3

3

MCO Junior/Senior Elective

MCO3/4xx3

3

General Elective

GENxxx3

3

Total Credits:

16

Spring Semester

Course Name

Course #

Credits

Senior Production Practicum
Students will use this practicum to create and finalize an industry-ready digital portfolio. Students will work with an advisor to analyze and create necessary content.

MCO4933

3

Media Studies Junior/Senior Elective

MCO3/4xx3

3

MCO Junior/Senior Electives

MCO3/4xx3

3

General Elective

GENxxx3

3

Total Credits:

12

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Use Your Cell Phone as a Document Camera in Zoom

  • What you will need to have and do
  • Download the mobile Zoom app (either App Store or Google Play)
  • Have your phone plugged in
  • Set up video stand phone holder

From Computer

Log in and start your Zoom session with participants

From Phone

  • Start the Zoom session on your phone app (suggest setting your phone to “Do not disturb” since your phone screen will be seen in Zoom)
  • Type in the Meeting ID and Join
  • Do not use phone audio option to avoid feedback
  • Select “share content” and “screen” to share your cell phone’s screen in your Zoom session
  • Select “start broadcast” from Zoom app. The home screen of your cell phone is now being shared with your participants.

To use your cell phone as a makeshift document camera

  • Open (swipe to switch apps) and select the camera app on your phone
  • Start in photo mode and aim the camera at whatever materials you would like to share
  • This is where you will have to position what you want to share to get the best view – but you will see ‘how you are doing’ in the main Zoom session.