Media Study Minor

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Course Requirements

One Basic Production course (4 credits)

DMS 103SEM - Basic Video Credits: 4
DMS 105SEM - Basic Documentary Credits: 4
DMS 121SEM - Basic Digital Arts Credits: 4

One Interpretation course (4 credits)

DMS 107LEC - Film & Media History 1 Credits: 4
DMS 108LEC - Film & Media History II Credits: 4
DMS 259SEM - Introduction to Media Analysis Credits: 4

Four Media Study Electives (16 credits)

Four Media Study elective courses; all 16 credits must be at the 300/400 level. (See AAR for list of course options)

Total Credits Required for Minor: 24

Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA of 2.000.
Minimum grade of C- in any course applied to the minor.

Learning Outcomes

Identify, recall and reproduce elements of media technology and theory: being able to operate the technology, such as cameras, sound equipment and use of computers and software for robotics, gaming and programming
Comprehend, explain and interpret media theory and use of media technology
Apply, produce and demonstrate use of media technology and theory: to be able to use the knowledge gained to apply media theory and to produce media objects skillfully
Deconstruct, analyze and compare media objects and theory: to breakdown media objects for analysis, and to create comparisons using media theory
Critique, evaluate and appraise media objects and theory
Incorporate media technology and theory into critiques and appraisals. Be able to take the knowledge one step further than simply knowing and applying it
Create, design and compile media object using technology. Revise, compose and generate content: demonstrate the highest levels of creativity