Media Studies Concentration
Coordinator: Professor John F. Schott
A concentration in Media Studies invites students to explore important ways modern media—film, photography, video and television—connect with and affect established disciplines. The concentration encourages study of the long-established literature—film nexus, and it also encourages students of art, history, government, sociology, music and psychology to consider media-related aspects of their major discipline.
Requirements for the Concentration:
A student must complete two core courses, four supporting courses, and the senior seminar.
Core Courses (two required):
MEDA 110: Introduction to Media Studies
MEDA 114: Film History and Criticism
Supporting Courses include the following (the list will vary from year to year):
Group I: at least two courses (12 credits) required in courses dealing with history and criticism of the media
Group II: at least one course (6 credits) required
ARTS 140: Photography I
ARTS 142: Color Photo
ARTS 240: Photography II (Not offered in 2001-2002.)
MEDA 112: Screenwriting (Not offered in 2001-2002.)
MEDA 220: Nonfiction Video Production:
MEDA 221: Fiction Video Production
THEA 246: Writing for Theater
Senior Seminar: required
MEDA 395: Media Theory and Analysis