Media Arts Major
Students majoring in Media Arts have the choice of three concentrations: Film & Television, Journalism, and Performing Arts.
Media Arts majors concentrating in Film & Television are required to take courses relevant to their area of study with a particular emphasis on the moving image, while those concentrating in Journalism will take courses focusing on written and multimedia journalism. Students with a concentration in Performing Arts have the ability to supplement courses in Communication and Media with courses in Dance, Music, and Theatre Arts.
These academic paths, however, are meant to be enriching rather than confining. The Department of Media & Performing Arts understands that our field engages with a constantly changing media landscape and we are committed to giving our students ample room within the major to choose their own path.
The Media Arts Major requires the completion of 51 credits as follows:
Required Courses for MA Major
| CM 101 | Introduction to Media Culture | 3 |
| CM 102 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
| CM 301 | Advanced Seminar in Communication | 3 |
| CM 397 | Senior Project I | 3 |
| CM 398 | Senior Project II | 3 |
Required Courses for Film & Television Concentration
| CM 121 | History of Film I | 3 |
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| CM 122 | History of Film II | 3 |
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| CM 123 | History of Film III | 3 |
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| CM 124 | History of Broadcasting | 3 |
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| CM 201 | Introduction to Film Studies | 3 |
| CM 212 | Media Literacy | 3 |
| CM 221 | Digital Film & Video Production I | 3 |
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| CM 351 | Women in Film & Television | 3 |
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| CM 353 | National Cinemas | 3 |
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| CM 354 | Film & Television Genres | 3 |
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| CM 355 | Film & Television Directors | 3 |
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| CM 131 | Italian Media: Film to Food | 3 |
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| CM 132 | Irish Media: Movies to Music | 3 |
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| CM 133 | Europe in Film | 3 |
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| CM 135 | Irish Cinema | 3 |
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| CM 276 | Digital Editing | 3 |
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| CM 280 | Immersive Media Production | 3 |
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| CM 321 | Advanced Topics in Film & TV Production | 3 |
Required Courses for Journalism Concentration
| CM 124 | History of Broadcasting | 3 |
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| CM 125 | History of Journalism | 3 |
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| CM 211 | News Writing & Reporting I | 3 |
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| CM 171 | Broadcast News Production I | 3 |
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| CM 222 | Television Studio Production I | 3 |
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| CM 212 | Media Literacy | 3 |
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| CM 254 | Media & Democracy | 3 |
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| CM 131 | Italian Media: Film to Food | 3 |
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| CM 132 | Irish Media: Movies to Music | 3 |
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| CM 133 | Europe in Film | 3 |
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| CM 135 | Irish Cinema | 3 |
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| CM 229 | Photojournalism | 3 |
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| CM 271 | TV News Production I | 3 |
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| CM 311 | News Writing & Reporting II | 3 |
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| CM 322 | TV Studio Production II | 3 |
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| CM 331 | Topics in Journalism Production | 3 |
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| CM 371 | TV News Magazine II | 3 |
Required Courses for Performing Arts Concentration
| DA 100 | Introduction to Dance History | 3 |
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| THR 101 | Introduction to Theatre | 3 |
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| MU 125 | Music in the Performing Arts | 3 |
One Performing Arts Elective (3 credits)
Three Performing Arts courses (1 credit each for a total of 3 credits)