Media & Communication - MINOR

The minor in Media & Communication offers students a robust set of courses designed to prepare them for tomorrow’s ever-changing media work. Students receive a well-rounded survey of media theories by studying with program faculty. The minor provides an opportunity to develop a rich acquaintance with production tools and technologies as well as hone one’s skills in writing, research and analysis. Topics reflect the historical and contemporary interests of the field across all major media, from photographs and motion pictures to music and news.

Media & Communication

Minor

MCOM1005Introduction to Media & Communication3
MCOM1150Introduction to Media Production3
MCOM2010Media Industries3
Principles: Choose one of the following electives: *3
Media Identities
Critical Perspectives on New Media
Radio, Records and Popular Music
History of Photography
Hip-Hop Culture
Latinx Music Culture
Global Media
Media & Popular Culture
Practices: Choose one of the following electives: *3
Influencer Marketing
Media Buying and Planning
Sports Writing
Food Media Presentation Skills
Narrative Filmmaking
Documentary Filmmaking
Cinematic Lighting Studio
Social and Digital Media Marketing
Total Credits15.0
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Students are responsible for meeting prerequisites.

If a minor course is listed as a major course in a student’s major program, the student must choose additional courses from an elective list to complete the minor. Please see the Minors, Specializations and Certificates page for additional information.