Media & Communication: Media Creation Production Emphasis, B.S. (Minor Required)

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The Media and Communication major is for students who are interested in pursuing careers and further education in such areas as radio and television broadcasting, multimedia journalism, public relations, corporate communications, audio reproduction, film-making, and online media creation. The strengths of Ferrum College’s Media and Communication major is the amount of one-on-one instruction students receive from their professors, and our focus on strong writing and message design skills.

Media & Communication Requirements

Degree Specific Requirements: 12 Credits

COM 201 - Public Speaking 3 Credit(s).
ENG 106 - Introduction to News Writing and Reporting 3 Credit(s).
MTH 107 - Introduction to Finite Mathematics 3 Credit(s).
PSY 201 - General Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Media & Communication Requirements: 21 Credits

COM 101 - Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Credit(s).
COM 133 - Media Scriptwriting Fundementals 3 Credit(s).
COM 223 - Basic Audio Recording 3 Credit(s).
COM 235 - Fundamental of TV and Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 369 - Mass Media and Behavior 3 Credit(s).
ENG 310 - Media Law and Ethics 3 Credit(s).
Choose 1 of the following:
COM 483 - Senior Synthesis Seminar 3 Credit(s).
COM 499 - Internship 3 Credit(s).

Media Creation Production Emphasis Requirements: 15 Credits

COM 111 - Podcasting Basics 3 Credit(s).
COM 335 - Advanced Video Production 3 Credit(s).
COM 433 - Advanced Media Scriptwriting 3 Credit(s).
Choose one of the following two courses:
COM 323 - Stage Audio 3 Credit(s).
COM 359 - Documentary Photography 3 Credit(s).
Choose one additional 300 or 400 level Elective. Credits / Units: 3 Credits

Media & Communication Electives

COM 171 - Introduction to Multiculturalism in the Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 200 - Strategies for Public Relations and Social Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 211 - Radio Broadcasting Methods 3 Credit(s).
COM 215 - Multimedia Storytelling 3 Credit(s).
COM 271 - On-line Media 3 Credit(s).
COM 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Radio Performance Practicum/Seminar 1 Credit(s).
COM 236, 237 to 436, 437 - Video Production Practicum 1 Credit(s).
ENG 131, 132 to 431, 432 - Journalism Practicum 2 Credit(s).
ENG 141, 142 to 441, 442 - Creative Arts Practicum 1 Credit(s).