Multimedia Studies Major, B.S.

Major Guide

47-60 hours

Required:

COMM 100 - Freshman Seminar in Communication

141 - Introduction to Journalism

171 - Fundamentals of Broadcasting/Begin Announcing

175 - Non-linear Editing

221 - Mass Media and Society

240 - Scriptwriting for Multimedia

300 - Service Learning

305 - Professional Communication

342 - Persuasion & Media Influence

391 - Communication Ethics

410 - Media Management

450 - Senior Seminar

457 - Communication Theory

466 - Internship (3 hours)

and completion of one of these concentrations:

A: Film Studies Concentration* - 16 hours for participation in the Los Angeles Film Studies Program and the following courses:

COMM 260 - Film Studies

290 - Basic Video Production

380 - Documentary Production

plus required supporting course:

ART 172 - Introduction to Photography

*Note: a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 is required for admission to the Film Studies concentration. Acceptance into the Los Angeles Film Studies Program is not guaranteed, but is determined by program directors. COMM 466 is satisfied by completion of the Film Studies Program.

B. Radio Broadcasting Concentration

COMM 102 - Performance Studies

273 - Beginning Audio Production

374 - News and Interviewing for Audio Media

375 - Radio Programming/Advanced Announcing

Required Supporting Courses:

BSNS 253 - Principles of Marketing