The minor in Media Studies focuses on the production, interpretation, and analysis of media and culture. It includes options in photography, film, video, installation, performance art, and emerging media, along with courses on the history and critical study of media, technology, and communication. The minor combines theory and practice, helping students explore how work across media interacts with society and culture.
At least 9 credits must be upper division (300-400 level).
Specific Requirements (choose 1) | 3 credits | |
| AH 237 | Media Studies: Culture, Technologies, + Communication | 3 credits |
| AH 366 | Research in Media: Applied Methods | 3 credits |
| AHHC 323 | Histories of Photography, Film, and Video | 3 credits |
Electives (choose 4) | 12 credits | |
| AH 237 | Media Studies: Culture, Technologies, + Communication | 3 credits |
| AH 366 | Research in Media: Applied Methods | 3 credits |
| AHHC 323 | Histories of Photography, Film, and Video | 3 credits |
| ANIM 231 | Acting and Directing | 3 credits |
| HC 220 | Film Studies: Genre | 3 credits |
| PHV 201 | Digital Photo Imaging I for Non-Majors | 3 credits |
| PHV 270 | The Fine Art of Silver Print | 3 credits |
| PHV 292-392-492 | Fundamentals of Studio Lighting | 3 credits |
| PHV 295 | Photo I | 3 credits |
| PHV 296 | Photo II: Digital Imaging | 3 credits |
| PHV 297 | Video I | 3 credits |
| PHV 341-441 | Documentary Video | 3 credits |
| PHV 397 | Video II | 3 credits |
| SEM 206-306-406 | Media Installation | 3 credits |
| SEM 223 | Coding as Art | 3 credits |
| SEM 255-355-455 | Performance Art | 3 credits |
| SEM 316 | Experiments in Electronic Arts | 3 credits |
| SEM 318 | Sonic Arts | 3 credits |
| SS 235 | Interactive Media and Society | 3 credits |
| VAT 327 | Hybrid Approaches | 3 credits |
| WR 318 | Screenwriting | 3 credits |
| WRHC 210 | Writing about Film | 3 credits |