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The BFA in Mass Media
Mass Media offers four emphases: |
As with all other degree plans at VSU, the BFA in Mass Media begins with 42-44 semester hours of the standard VSU Junior College Core Curriculum (Areas A-E). To that base the department adds 18 semester hours of Junior College course work related to the major(Area F). A minimum grade of "C" is required for all Area F courses in the department.
Area F—Courses related to the major (18 hours) |
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Human Communication |
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Voice and Diction |
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Introduction to Mass Media |
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Introduction to Electronic Media Production |
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Introduction to Broadcast Writing |
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Computer Mediated Communication |
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Each emphasis area is grounded in the history, theory,and methods of its discipline to prepare students for either graduate or professional careers. People learn by doing, and here they are provided the practical experience and opportunities to develop talent, skills, and knowledge.
To the 60 hour junior college curriculum, the Senior College Curriculum adds another 60 semester hours to the degree plan. All students working toward the BFA in Mass Media are required to take the "Senior Core" of courses.
The Senior Core in Mass Media (36 hours) |
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Media Ethics |
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Diversity in Media |
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Broadcasting and Culture |
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Media Criticism |
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International Media |
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Media Law |
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Senior Seminar |
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and 17 hours of Guided Electives |
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An additional 24 semester hours round out the Senior College Curriculum. Each student must complete One of the following Three Emphases.
Audio Emphasis (24 hours) |
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Broadcast Performance and Announcing |
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Radio Studio Production |
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Audio Production I |
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The Music Industry |
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Audio Theory and Design |
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Audio Production II |
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Audio Workshop (3 times) |
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Video Emphasis (24 hours) |
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Television Studio Production I |
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Electronic Field Production I |
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Television Studio Production II |
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Electronic Field Production II |
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Digital Media Production |
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Video Workshop (3 times) |
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International Documentary Production Emphasis (24 hours) |
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Electronic Field Production I |
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Electronic Field Production II |
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Digital Media Production |
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International Documentary Production Workshop (2 times) |
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Three hours from among the following: |
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ANTH 3040 Cultural Anthropology |
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Six hours of a foreign language (see "Foreign Language Requirement" in the Catalog for details). |
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Broadcast Journalism Emphasis (24 hours) |
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Broadcast Performance and Announcing |
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Television Studio Production I |
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Electronic Field Production I |
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Broadcast News Writing |
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JOUR 3510 |
News Writing |
JOUR 3520 |
Essential Reporting Skills |
Video Workshop (3 times) |
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