FVM Classes

This is the list of classes requred for the Film, Video, and Media Studies Major

1. Pre-Communication Requirements  …………………………………………………………… 12 hours

COM 1700: Interpersonal Communication I  ............................................................................ 3

COM 2000: Introduction to Communication Theory  ................................................................. 3

COM 2400: Introduction to Media and Telecommunications  ..................................................... 3

COM 2410: Film Communication .............................................................................................  3

2. Film, Video & Media Studies Core Requirements ……………………………………………… 9 hours

A. Select one course from area A, one course from area B, and one course from area C

** COM 3050: Special Topics in Communication .........................................................................  3

COM 3070: Freedom of Expression  ....................................................................................... 3

COM 3410: Film Modes and Genres ....................................................................................... 3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2410

COM 3420: The International Film Industry ............................................................................  3

Prerequisite: “C” or better in 2410

COM 3430: American Film History ........................................................................................  3

Prerequisite: “C” or better in 2410 ...........................................................................

COM 4430: Media Theory and Social Change ......................................................................... 3

COM 4440: Mass Communication, News and Public Affairs .................................................... 3

COM 4450: Media Criticism .................................................................................................. 3

COM 4550: International Telecommunications Policy .............................................................. 3

COM 5510: Methods of Media Analysis .................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing & “C” or better in COM 2410 or COM 2560

B. Select one course from area A, one course from area B, and one course from Area C

COM 2570: Introduction to Audio Production ..........................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410 or 2560

COM 3550: Introduction to Digital Video Production ...............................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410 or 2560

COM 3560: Film Production ...................................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410

COM 3570: Introduction to TV Studio Production ....................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000 & COM 2410 or 2560 ..................................

COM 4570: Advanced Video Production ................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in COM 2000, 2410 or 2560, & COM 3550 or 3570

COM 5550: Multi-Media Production .......................................................................................  3

Prerequisites:  Declared FVMJ major

IMAG 2570: Computer Graphics .............................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in IMAG 1570, IMAG 2510

IMAG 4570: Advanced Multimedia .........................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in IMAG 2570

C. Select one course from area A, one course from area B, and one course from Area C. Completing a course in Area C meets your baccalaureate writing requirement for graduation ……………………………...…….3 hours

* COM 3580: TV and Film Scripting .........................................................................................  3

* COM 3590: Broadcast Journalism ..........................................................................................  3

* COM 4410: Documentary in Film and Television .....................................................................  3

Prerequisite: “C” or better in 2410

3. Film, Video, & Media Studies Electives ……………………………………………………………… 9 hours

Three courses from the following list are required. Courses listed under 2A and 2B above may also be taken as Film, Video & Media Studies electives, but not double-counted as core requirements and electives.

COM 2560: Electronic Media Operations  ............................................................................... 3

COM 3540: Web Design Basics ............................................................................................. 3

** COM 3980: Independent Study ..............................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: Admitted to a major, junior or senior standing

COM 4770: Communication Ethics .........................................................................................  3

** COM 4990: Internship ........................................................................................................... 3

Prerequisites:  Declared major and 2570 or 3550 or 3560 or 3570

AFS 3400: African and African American Cinema ................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in ENG 1050, AFS 2000 or COM 2410 or ENG 2100

ANTH 3010: Anthropology through Film ...................................................................................  3

ARAB 2750: Life and Culture of the Arabs ..............................................................................  3 

ENG 2100: Film Interpretation ...............................................................................................  3

ENG 3680: Playwriting .........................................................................................................  4

Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENG 2660 or permission from the school

ENG 4100: Special Topics (in Film Studies) ............................................................................  4

Prerequisite: “C” or better in ENG 1100

FREN 5100: Studies in French and Francophone Culture ..........................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, 3170, 3220 or 3230, plus one French course at

+ the 3000, 4000 or 5000 level

FREN 5600: Advanced Readings in French .............................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, 3170, 3250, or permission of instructor

GER 5600: Studies in German Literature ...............................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, 3170, 3250 or permission of instruction.

HIST 3150: Popular Art & Architecture in America ................................................................  3

IMAG 1500: Introduction to Imaging ........................................................................................  3

IMAG 1570: Imaging Systems .................................................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in IMAG 1500

IMAG 2510: Multimedia Publication and Design ........................................................................  3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in MATH 1160 or 1180

PSCI 3110: American Politics and the Media  ......................................................................... 4

SPAN 5100: Hispanic Culture ................................................................................................. 3

Prerequisites: “C” or better in 3160, and 3170; 3220, 3230, or 3240, plus one additional
course at 3000-level or above

SPAN 5600: Studies in Spanish Literature ................................................................................  3

Prerequisites:  SPAN 3160, SPAN 3170, and SPAN 3250 
 

4. Communication Electives  …………………………………………………………………………….. 6 hours

•  Two classes (or six hours) of electives in Communication, three of which may be selected from any courses offered by the school and three hours selected from upper-level (3000 or higher) courses in the school.

•  Courses outside the school may be used with prior written permission of the School of Communication faculty advisor. 

•  All course prerequisites must be met to enroll in upper-level courses.

•  A course and its prerequisite cannot be taken at the same time .

•  Grade requirement: A minimum grade of “C” is required in all courses to be applied toward the major. The School prohibits students from taking a class more than twice for credit.

•  Baccalaureate-level Writing Requirement must be met by taking one of the courses marked with an asterisk (*).

•  ** Requires approval. Up to six hours of COM 4990 and 3980 may be used as electives in the major.

•  Students may take up to 6 hours of both COM 3050 and Com 4800 provided the topics are different .

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