Media Communication in A Digital World
A lot goes into what you see on television, hear on radio, or stream on your devices. A minor in media communications gives you expansive study of film, television, and online media production, including journalism, broadcasting, post-production, and digital marketing. Hone your on-camera, behind-the-scenes, writing, and presentation skills for careers in television, radio, and media production.
Course Name
Course #
Credits
Students will receive hands-on training with cameras and learn basic principles of lighting and audio techniques used in video production.
MCO2003
3
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
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
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.
MCO3303
3
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
MCO Elective
MCO xxx3
3
Total Credits:
18