M.A. Mass Communications
- Student-Designed Emphasis
- Video Production Emphasis
M.A. in Mass Communications (Student-Designed
Emphasis)
The Master of Art in MassCommunications (Student-Designed Emphasis) is
a traditional research-oriented graduate program in the Department of
Mass Communications and Journalism Studies. It is a 48-hour, two year
degree program. In this program, a student develops a research topic based
on his or her own particular interests in mass communications, using the
appropriate methodological tools studied within the first year of course
work. After completing 24 hours in the program, a student develops a thesis
proposal for the research project. Once a student’s thesis committee
has approved the proposal, the student then concentrates on researching
and writing the thesis during the second year of graduate study. To successfully
complete this program, a student must defend the thesis before his or
her graduate thesis committee.
Requirements
- MCOM 4160 Mass Communication Theory (4)
- MCOM 4250 Seminar in Critical Studies of Film, Television, and Popular Culture (4)
- MCOM 4300 Issues in Freedom of Expression (4)
- MCOM 4550 Effects and Consequences of the Mass Media (4)
- MCOM 4560 Quantitative Research Methods (4) or
- MCOM 4260 Qualitative Research Methods (4)
Thesis (1-8 hrs., variable depending on program plan worked out between
student and thesis advisor)
Electives (20-28), maximum of 12 credit hours outside the Department
of Mass Communications. Must be 3000 level or above. May not be taken in the Women's College or University College.
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M.A. in Mass Communications (Video Production
Emphasis)
The Master of Arts in Mass Communications (Video Production Emphasis)
is a 48-hour, two year program for graduate students who want to explore
the world of video production and/or screenwriting. Individuals do not
have to have a background in video production to successfully apply for
this program. During the first year, students in this program will gain
both an understanding of the field of mass communications studies and
the basic technical and aesthetic skills in video production and writing.
After completing 24 hours of the program, a student will develop a thesis
project proposal which will guide him or her either through the process
of researching, shooting and editing a video production or the process
of researching and writing a screenplay or teleplays. The project proposal
must be approved by the student’s thesis project committee. Once
a student’s thesis committee has approved the project proposal, the
student then concentrates on researching , producing or writing the thesis
project during the second year of graduate study. To successfully complete
this program, a student must defend the thesis project before his or her
graduate thesis committee.
Requirements
- MCOM 4160 Mass Communication Theory (4)
- MCOM 4222 Experimental Video Theory and Production (4)
- MCOM 4250 Seminar in Critical Studies of Film, Television and Popular Culture (4)
- MCOM 4260 Qualitative Research Methods (4)
- MCOM 4300 Issues in Freedom of Expression (4)
- MCOM 4450 Scriptwriting
- MCOM 4470 Introduction to Field Production and Editing (4)
Plus at least one of the following two course sequences:
Documentary:
- MCOM 4912 Producing the Documentary (4)
- MCOM 4221 Documentary Theory and Production (4)
Narrative:
- MCOM 4460 Producing the Narrative (4)
- MCOM 4220 Narrative Production (4)
Thesis (1-8 hrs., variable depending on program plan worked out between
student and thesis advisor)
Electives (4-8 hours), maximum of 8 credit hours outside the Department of Mass Communications. Must be 3000 level or above. May not be taken in the Women's College of University College.
- Course
Descriptions [Scroll to the MCOM caption]
- Course
Schedule [Select the appropriate quarter -- not semester
-- under social sciences menu.]
Request Information
Admissions/Financial Aid
NOTE: These requirements are for general reference
only and should not be used for advising. Contact Graduate Director Renee Botta, 303/871-7918, or a faculty advisor for advising questions.
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