Digital Media Production Courses
Required Courses for the Major
COMM 1050
Introduction to Communication
This course provides an introduction to core concepts of Communication and a survey of the main subfields, methodologies, topics and trends in contemporary communication.
COMM 1240
Introduction to Journalism
Provides an overview of American journalism socially, politically, and historically from the Colonial era through the current digital age with an emphasis on research, basic journalistic writing/reporting, ethics, and law.
COMM 2255
Writing For Media
Theory and practice in various forms of writing for print journalism, electronic journalism, and public relations.
COMM 2810
Organizational Communication
An introduction to the theory and practices associated with management and communication of information within organizations and businesses.
DMP 1501
Intro to Digital Media Product
Covers the basic skills of content production. Theory of camera use, editing and storytelling will be covered. Use of editing software will be introduced and used.
DMP 1502
Principles of Audio Production
Covers the basics of digital audio production. Content includes recording, multi-track audio mixing/mastering, and sound design.
DMP 2501
Digital Media Production II
This course is geared to teach advanced single-cam production theory and techniques. Students will be able to enhance their knowledge and skills in composition, lighting, production, and post-production techniques while working in groups to complete video projects. Prerequisite: DMP 1501.
DMP 2601
Multi-Cam Production: Studio
Covers the basic skills and techniques in studio-based and live-to-tape television production. Students acquire creative and technical skills and learn how to work as a production team. Prerequisite: DMP 1501.
DMP 3501
Feature & Interstitial Product
This course offers students a chance to use their videography skills to produce promotional material, ins and outs, and bumpers to be used in DMP 3601 Multi-cam Production - Live. Prerequisite: DMP 2501.
DMP 3601
Multi-Cam Production- Live
Covers the skills and techniques in live television production involving remote, “at home,” and control room event productions. This course will be highly experiential using live events going on within the campus as the subject matter to incorporate learning from prerequisites: DMP 2501, DMP 2601.
DMP 3611
Production Leadership
Study and experiential learning of the responsibilities and skills needed in lead production roles including but not limited to: Executive Producer, Coordinating Producer, Producer, Director.
ENT 2501
Intro to Entrepreneurship
A study in the foundations of entrepreneurship that can be applied to an individual venture, partnership, small business, or (as in intrapreneurship) a large organization. This course will develop the key elements around creating a business including idea generation, market analysis, business plan development, financing, learning and building an organization.
Choose ONE of the following:
MGT 4403
Experiential Learning
Same as CIS 4403. A reality-based, outside-of-the-classroom experience, under the supervision of a faculty member. This experience may include practicum, service learning, study abroad, computer simulation, or other similar approved experience. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
COMM 4401
Internship in Communication
A supervised application of theory to practice in a functional area relating to communication arts. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
DMP 4650
Documentary Storytelling
This course offers students a chance to conceive, write, and produce hard hitting and insightful documentary projects. Students will learn the documentary form and theory and then apply those skills to produce an informative and well-produced short production. Prerequisites: DMP 1501 and DMP 2501.
6 additional hours selected from:
DMP 2502
Live Audio Engineering
Application of elaborate audio acquisition and editing techniques for broadcasting, Internet and cinema applications, including an introduction to surround sound. Pre-requisite: COMM 1502.
DMP 3510
Media Technology
A study of emerging technology in digital productions. Examines digital design, user experience and quality of service in cross platform emerging media. Issue and topics like engineering, transmission, archiving and other internal operational tools will be covered. Prerequisite: DMP 1501.
DMP 4611
Advanced Production Leadership
Who runs the show? How do you get creative agents to come together around your vision for the show? How do you influence people who don’t report to you formally and/or directly? This course will show you how. Prerequisite: DMP 3611.
