Television & Video Production (B.A.)

From concept to completed content, this major teaches the theory and practices of producing televisual, video, and filmic content in narrative, persuasive, and reality-based forms. Students hone their visual, audio, and written communication skills in a variety of media courses and practical experiences in developing, shooting, editing, promoting, and performing, in television and video content. From cinematic productions to live broadcasts, this major provides a comprehensive practical overview of all production elements in a wide variety of television, film, and video genres and formats.

Total semester hours required for the degree: 120 semester hours

Semester hours required for the Television & Video Production major: 51 semester hours

Required Coursework: 39 hours

CMN 1500 - Television & Video Development. Credits: 1
DGT 2123 - Introduction to Digital Photography. Credits: 3
THA 2244 - Acting I. Credits: 3
CMN 23751 - Practical Experience I. Credits: 1
(or CMN 23752, or CMN 23753, or CMN 23754)
(1 credit with approved campus shooting/editing organization)
CMN 2500 - Production I. Credits: 3
CMN 2520 - Introduction to Mass Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 2550 - Audio Production & Voice Work I. Credits: 3
CMN 3030 - Promotional Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 3050 - Production II. Credits: 3
CMN 3530 - Film Communication. Credits: 4
CMN 3540 - Production III. Credits: 3
CMN 42751 - Internship I. Credits: 1 to 12
(or CMN 42752, or CMN 42753, or CMN 42754)
or
CMN 43751 - Practicum I. Credits: 1 to 3
(or CMN 43752)
(3 hours with WEIU-TV or approved organization)
CMN 4540 - Production IV. Credits: 3
CMN 4770 - Television Criticism. Credits: 3

Electives: 12 hours (6 + 6)

In addition to taking the required classes above, students will take a minimum of 6 hours from one of the Areas of Specialization (Narrative & Creative, Documentary & News, or Commercial & Advertising). These areas provide theory about and practical experiences in the three main types of television, video, and film. Students will also select 6 hours from the largely interdisciplinary electives list in the Skills & Interests section. This section allows for additional theoretical and technical development in a chosen area of production from performing on-air or on-screen to learning about the latest digital media technologies.

Areas of Specialization: 6 hours

Skills & Interests: 6 hours

Note: Courses taken for an Area of Specialization or for a Senior Seminar cannot be double counted.

DGT 1363 - Introduction to Graphics Technology. Credits: 3
DGT 3343 - Transmedia. Credits: 3
DGT 4123 - Advanced Digital Photography. Credits: 3
DGT 4333 - Trends in Digital Media. Credits: 3
DGT 4353 - Digital Media Production Management. Credits: 3
AFR 3300 - African Cinema. Credits: 3
ART 2910 - Introduction to Graphic Design. Credits: 3
ART 3912 - Interactive/Motion Graphics I. Credits: 3
ART 3922 - Interactive/Motion Graphics II. Credits: 3
ART 4912 - Interactive/Motion Graphics III. Credits: 3
DGT 3303 - Introduction to 2D Gaming and Animation. Credits: 3
DGT 3313 - 3D Modeling for Digital Media. Credits: 3
DGT 4753 - Digital Video. Credits: 3
CMN 2920 - Introduction to Public Relations. Credits: 3
CMN 3075 - Television Studio Production. Credits: 3
CMN 3100 - Persuasion. Credits: 3
CMN 3270 - Communication and Popular Culture. Credits: 3
CMN 3300 - Interviewing. Credits: 3
CMN 3520 - Audio Production & Voice Work II. Credits: 3
CMN 3560 - International Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 3570A - Topics in Media History I. Credits: 3
(or CMN 3570B, or CMN 3570D)
CMN 3610 - Broadcast News. Credits: 3
CMN 3620 - Advanced Broadcast News. Credits: 3
CMN 3930 - Message Strategies & Influence. Credits: 3
CMN 3940 - Advertising: Theory and Practice. Credits: 3
CMN 4420 - Mass Media Advertising-Sales. Credits: 3
CMN 4450 - Electronic Media Profession. Credits: 3
CMN 4500A - Topics in Media Production I. Credits: 3
(or CMN 4500B, or CMN 4500D, or CMN 4500E)
CMN 4750 - Contemporary Approaches to Mass Communication. Credits: 3
CMN 4755(CMN 4525) - Television Genres: Production & Development. Credits: 3
CMN 4775 - Documentary Filmmaking. Credits: 3
CMN 4780 - Communication and Culture. Credits: 3
CMN 4820 - Political Communication. Credits: 3
EIU 4104G - World Film: Language and Culture in Film. Credits: 3
EIU 4170G - History on Film. Credits: 3
EIU 4174G - Documentary Film and Society. Credits: 3
EIU 4192G - Film and Contemporary Society, Honors. Credits: 4
ENG 2000 - Introduction to Creative Writing. Credits: 3
ENG 4904 - Studies in Film. Credits: 3
FILM 2759G - History of Cinema. Credits: 3
THA 2005 - Stage Makeup. Credits: 3
THA 2211 - Stagecraft. Credits: 3
THA 2258 - Script Analysis. Credits: 3
THA 3257 - Digital Theatrical Design. Credits: 3
THA 3343 - Creative Collaboration: Devised Theatre in Performance. Credits: 3
THA 3344 - Scene & Character Study. Credits: 3
THA 3445 - Directing. Credits: 3
THA 3350 - Stage Management. Credits: 3
THA 3754G - Theatre and Film. Credits: 3

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Television & Video Production (B.A.)

Required Coursework: 39 hours

Electives: 12 hours (6 + 6)

Areas of Specialization: 6 hours

Narrative & Creative

Documentary & News

Commercial & Advertising

Skills & Interests: 6 hours