Introduction to video and audio production and post-production techniques. Experience is gained using cameras, audio and video equipment, as well as appropriate editing software.

Students learn to write in the proper script style for a variety of film, radio and television formats. Writing workshop approach.

Students receive a thorough grounding in the financial processes and economies in the industry to better understand the basic business and operational framework of film and television. Topics covered range from project development and product distribution to forward funding future projects.

An exploration of the art and craft involved in the process of cinematic image creation. Emphasis is placed on hands-on application of lighting, lens choices and camera movement.

Explores the creative and technical aspects of sound for film and television. Students practice aspects of sound effects recording and creation, dialogue and effects editing, and final mixing.

A project-based course covering the applications and process of design as they relate to motion media, along with methods for creating motion graphics and animation in 2d and 3d environments.

Students spend time in and out of the classroom developing intermediate editing skills, utilizing techniques that will advance their knowledge and professionalize their editing abilities.

Pre-production preparation for film and television directors, including working with performers, casting, script analysis and visualization.

Learn the skills - from pre-production through marketing and distribution - that it takes to produce a short fiction film. Students take an existing script and work through all of the stages to make that script ready for production.

Analysis and practice in the development of media for the corporate world. In the context of real-world projects, students learn about budgets, schedules, contracts, audience and objectives.

Planning and development of programs for various media platforms. Development of materials and techniques related to pre-production of programs. Standing; DGMD 2205 and DGMD 2335; or cons. of instr.

Explores the role of culture, economics, politics and technology in determining the nature of television content in different countries, how television programming travels around the globe and the geopolitical impact of US media in other parts of the globe.

Students explore aesthetics through a variety of film and television texts. Emphasis on developing a critical eye as both a media viewer and producer.

MU Radio or MUTV staff members can receive 1-3 credit hours depending on number of hours worked. S/U grade assessment.

Observation, participation, and experience in a radio, television, cable, or corporate setting. Augmented with selected readings, papers or conferences with adviser. 0 credit will be SNC/UNC grade assessment; 1-3 credit(s) will be S/U grade assessment.

Advanced video, audio and post production techniques as applied to professional level work. Emphasis on development of a portfolio and career preparation. Must have taken at least two Intermediate production courses.

Students create documentary digital media projects that employ non-fiction story structure and advanced techniques of shooting and editing, including hand-held and stationary camera, audio and microphone techniques and field lighting. Learn documentary theory and history, and also master project research, development, production and editing techniques. By developing individual voice and storytelling techniques, students create original, meaningful non-fiction works.

Create a short film, executing each step of production (pre-production to post-production). Professional film crew roles are stressed. Rotate through many of the technical positions of a small production team (camera operator, sound recordist, gaffer, DIT, editor, etc). Emphasis on skills mastery and portfolio development.; or cons. of instr.

Development and writing of scripts for short films and television. Emphasis on development of writing portfolio and career preparation. Writing workshop approach.; or cons. of instr.

Focuses on contemporary problems in media law and policy. Emphasis is placed on the Internet, mobile and social media, broadcasting, broadband and emerging technologies and on the most current legal and policy controversies and debates affecting those media. Students debate and seek to resolve law and policy problems while also studying and critiquing policymaking processes.

Historical, cultural and commercial growth of American radio and television, with special emphasis on programming, from pre-network origins to the present. Covers key genres, persons, issues, trends and developments.

An overview and historical exploration of the documentary genre. Traces the history of documentary from its origin with the advent of film to current times, examining major trends in documentary.; or cons. of instr.

Stimulating serious thought about television as a societal force. Examines the major critical approaches that have historically been applied to television programming. Studies major television scholars whose work appears in academic publications and the mass media.

Examines digital campaigns that focus on political or social action issues. Goal is to develop more informed consumers and critics of political and social action communication campaigns. Exposure to relevant theories, methods and ideas, and application of that knowledge to current campaign activity. Explores how campaigns have changed over time, campaign planning, how attitudes are influenced, opinions are created and behaviors are triggered and campaign design and evaluation.

Various topics in digital media to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Includes screenings and/or other activities. Lecture/lab format.

Special subjects of seminar to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Variable topics. Does not count for senior capstone

Various topics in digital media to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Includes screening and/or other activities.

Faculty-supervised, independent study/research of a specific area or topic in digital media.

The application of rigorous methodology in developing and writing a thesis under the direction of an adviser.

Students create documentary digital media projects that employ non-fiction story structure and advanced techniques of shooting and editing, including hand-held and stationary camera, audio and microphone techniques and field lighting. Learn documentary theory and history, and also master project research, development, production and editing techniques. By developing individual voice and storytelling techniques, students create original, meaningful non-fiction works.

Development and writing of scripts for short films and television. Emphasis on development of writing portfolio and career preparation. Writing workshop approach.

Analysis of the community with a view to the problems and opportunities for the broadcast media on the political, public, administrative, financial and commercial, labor, social welfare, and educational affairs of the community.

Focuses on contemporary problems in media law and policy. Emphasis is placed on the Internet, mobile and social media, broadcasting, broadband and emerging technologies and on the most current legal and policy controversies and debates affecting those media. Students debate and seek to resolve law and policy problems while also studying and critiquing policymaking processes.

Historical, cultural and commercial growth of American radio and television, with special emphasis on programming, from pre-network origins to the present. Covers key genres, persons, issues, trends and developments.

Stimulating serious thought about television as a societal force. Examines the major critical approaches that have historically been applied to television programming. Studies major television scholars whose work appears in academic publications and the mass media.

Various topics in digital media to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Includes screenings and/or other activities. Lecture/lab format.