Critical evaluation of mass media messages and content with special attention on media's aesthetic properties and economic, political and societal effects. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: MCA 210 with a C or better or signed Cinema Studies minor or graduate standing.

Techniques, formatting styles and aesthetic strategies for writing and analyzing feature-length cinematic narrative screenplays, emphasizing characterization, plot and structure. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 56 completed credit hours; or graduate standing.

Regulation of the electronic media. Examination of legal and administrative materials and cases. Prerequisites: MCA 210 with a C or better and junior standing or above; or signed Cinema Arts major; or graduate standing.

Tools and techniques of promotion for electronic media. Emphasis on media needs, community relations and problems unique to the electronic media promoter. Prerequisite: Pre/Co-requisite MCA 311; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.

This class is designed to help students understand the work of a media entrepreneur and the basics of starting and running a business. Prerequisite: 56 credit hours completed; or graduate standing.

Overview of the sports broadcasting industry. Emphasis on tools and techniques of live sporting event production and reporting. Prerequisites: MCA 210, MCA 317 each with C or better; or graduate standing in Media Arts.

Discusses the role of media leadership. Topics include skills needed to lead companies through the production, distribution, marketing, and monetization of media content. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing. standing.

Study and intensive practice in complex media performance situations. Special emphasis on realistic laboratory experience designed to explore the professional requirements of media-industry talent. Prerequisite: MCA 317 with a C or better; or graduate standing.

Techniques of news gathering, reporting, and interviewing for news media programming. Prerequisites: MCA 318 with a C or better; or graduate standing.

Current topics for each semester listed in Course Search and Registration. Repeatable up to 9 hours when content does not duplicate previous special topic studies. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.

Advanced theory and practice in the production of short form narrative video, with emphasis on the aesthetic aspects of lighting, direction and editing. Prerequisites: MCA 223, MCA 440 each with a grade of C or better; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.

Advanced recording, editing, sweetening, synchronizing and mixing of audio for video/film applications. Prerequisites: MCA 223, MCA 421 both with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.

A collaborative experiential approach to writing and constructing original television programming for a variety of platforms. Utilizes an industry-standard studio to create dynamic live productions. Prerequisite: MCA 318WI, or JRN 417WI, or graduate standing. Recommended: MCA 223.

In-depth examination of selected film genres, themes and trends. Repeatable up to 9 hours when content previously studied is not duplicated. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.

History of the non-fiction film, with emphasis on narrative, aesthetic and rhetorical dimensions, as well as production, distribution and consumption conditions. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing in Media and Cinematic Arts.

Directed work experience at participating media venues. May count 3 hours maximum toward a Media Arts major or minor. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Prerequisites: Prior written approval of Internship Coordinator; limited to juniors or above; open only to signed Media Arts or Cinema Arts majors or minors.

Lecture and intensive hands-on theory, design and production of video and interactive programs specifically for and within institutional/corporate settings. Prerequisites: MCA 223, MCA 440 with a minimum grade of C in each; limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.

Lecture and intensive hands-on theory, design and production of multimedia/interactive digital video, with emphasis on advanced post- production technologies and techniques. Prerequisites: MCA 223, MCA 440 with a grade of C or better; or graduate standing.

Analysis of post-broadcast and emerging media practices. Emphasis on streaming and social media production routines and their political and social outcomes. Prerequisites: MCA 332; or graduate standing.

Exploration of marketing and distributing media content from podcasts to films to videos. Learn about rights, residuals, copyrights, and strategies to reach an audience. Prerequisites: 56 completed credit hours; or graduate standing. Recommended: MCA 265QR.

Exploration of the music recording industry, music copyrights and music industry business and marketing strategies to reach consumers. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: Limited to juniors or above; or graduate standing.

Advanced recording, mixing and mastering techniques of contemporary music for multimedia distribution. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites: MCA 421 with a grade of B or better; or graduate standing.

Preparation and performance in radio broadcast practices, emphasizing daily operations and radio management principles. Summer Session I only. Laboratory hours arranged with instructor. Prerequisites: Minimum 2.25 GPA, MCA 222 or MCA 317; or graduate standing.

Learn how the legal and economic policies that impact the structure, functions, and prospects of American electronic media systems are created and managed. Prerequisite: MCA 510 and 56 completed credit hours; or graduate standing.

Survey and application of major film theories. Prerequisites: MCA 101 and 56 completed credit hours; or graduate standing.

Introduction to graduate-level academic writing and research design as they relate to media. Prerequisites: Admission to the Media Arts graduate program.

Examination of qualitative research methods applied to the study of mass communication. Recommended: MCA 601.

Examination of quantitative methods applied to the study of mass communication. Topics include study design, statistical analysis and reporting, and writing for the social sciences. Recommended: MCA 601.

Examination of current issues and controversies in media to construct arguments, investigate impact, and facilitate original research. Prerequisite: MCA 600. Recommended: MCA 601; and MCA 603 or MCA 604.

A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements. Prerequisite: Graduate standing in Media and Cinematic Arts.

Consideration of subjects not listed in the regular department offerings. Repeatable when content does not duplicate previous special topics studies. Maximum credit, nine hours. Prerequisite: One course in MCA numbered 500 and above.

Intensive, specialized study under guidance of a faculty member or faculty committee. Prerequisites: Completion of appropriate contract proposal and permission of advisor or instructor.

Advanced research for Plan B project. No more than nine credits may be earned in MCA 729 and MCA 730 combined. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: MCA 600; permission of Plan B committee members based on satisfactory completion of research prospectus.

Thesis Research. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: MCA 600; permission of Graduate Advisor.