B.S. Mass Communications Program Map
Film & Video Production Track
Students learn the art of cinematic storytelling, image design, and sound editing along with advanced post-production techniques and strategies. Students gain hands-on experience with workshops, seminars, and collaborative projects that lead to the distribution of their work via various traditional and digital outlets.
Stats
60
Core Credit Hours
45
Major Credit Hours
15
Elective Credit Hours
- Plan Your Degree
- Crush Your Course
- Find Your Place
- Broaden Your Perspectives
- Connect Off-Campus
- Take Care of Yourself
- Pave Your Path
Plan Your Degree
Disclaimer: This program map is intended ONLY as a guide for students to plan their course of study. It does NOT replace any information in the Undergraduate Catalog, which is the official guide for completing degree requirements.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C1: ENGL 1101
English Composition I |
3 |
|
I2: XIDS 2002
(Recommended) First-Year Seminar |
2 |
|
S1: HIST 1111 OR 1112
US History |
3 |
| A1: Humanities | 3 |
| T1: Science + Lab | 4 |
Milestone:
- Complete ENGL 1101; required to earn a C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
C2: ENGL 1102
English Composition II |
3 |
|
M: MATH 1401, 1001, OR 1111
Elementary Statistics, Quantitative Skills & Reasoning, or College Algebra |
3 |
|
F: COMM 1110
Public Speaking |
3 |
|
P1: HIST 2111 OR 2112
US History |
3 |
| T2: Non-Lab Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete ENGL 1102; Required to earn C or higher.
- Complete COMM 1110; Required to earn C or higher.
- Complete 30 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
F: COMM 1154
Introduction to Mass Communications |
3 |
|
F: Foreign Language
Foreign Language 1000-to-2000 level |
3 |
|
A2: Humanities
Any Option Except COMM 1154 |
3 |
|
I1: Oral Communication
Any Option Except COMM 1110 |
3 |
| T3: STEM Course | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete first foreign language requirement.
- Complete COMM 1154; Required to earn C or higher.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
P2: POLS 1101
American Government |
3 |
|
F: Foreign Language
Foreign Language 1000-to-2000 level |
3 |
|
F: COMM 2254
Media Ethics |
3 |
|
COMM 2256
Film Form and Aesthetics |
3 |
| F: Humanities or Social Science | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete second foreign language requirement.
- Complete COMM 2254; Required to earn C or higher.
- Complete 60 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 3305
Short-Form Screenwriting & Analysis |
3 |
|
COMM 3353
Fundamentals of Film & Video Production |
3 |
|
COMM 3356
Film and Culture |
3 |
|
Elective
Must select COMM 3000-4000 level courses or courses from approved list |
3 |
| Minor | 3 |
Milestones:
- Complete COMM 3305.
- Complete COMM 3353.
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, OR 4409
Sound Design, Cinematography, Editing, Producing, OR Directing (2 of these are required to graduate) |
3/6 |
|
Elective
Must select COMM 3000-4000 level courses or courses from approved list |
3 |
| Minor | 3 |
| S: Social Science | 3 |
Milestone:
- Complete 90 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4484
Mass Communications Research Methods |
3 |
|
COMM 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, OR 4409
Sound Design, Cinematography, Editing, Producing, OR Directing (2 of these are required to graduate) |
0/3 |
|
Electives
Must select COMM 3000-4000 level courses or courses from approved list |
3/6 |
| Minor | 6 |
Milestone:
- Complete 2 of the following 3 classes by the end of this semester: COMM 4405, COMM 4406, COMM 4407, COMM 4408, And COMM 4409
| Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
|
COMM 4454
Media Law |
3 |
|
COMM 4425, 4426, OR 4452
Documentary Production Practices, Fiction Film Production, or Advanced Film & Video Production |
3 |
|
Electives
Must select COMM 3000-4000 level course(s) OR course(s) from approved list; Complete 6 credit hours if minor requires 15 credit hours, complete 3 credit hours if minor requires 18 credit hours. |
3/6 |
|
Minor
Complete 6 credit hours if minor requires 15 credit hours, complete 9 credit hours if minor requires 18 credit hours |
6/9 |
Milestones:
- Complete a maximum of 12 credit hours of COMM 3000-4000 level courses to apply toward 18-21 credit hours of major electives.
- Complete 120 credit hours by end of term, including credit hours earned previous terms.
15 Fall Credit Hours + 15 Spring Credit Hours = 30 Credit Hours
Additional Information:
- For Mass Communications majors, 18-21 credit hours of COMM 3000-4000 level courses are required to apply toward major electives. Up to 6 credit hours of the 18-21 hours may be selected from the Approved Electives list, but this is not required. Majors may petition to apply alternative courses, including 1000-2000 level courses, as major electives that are relevant to their career aspirations by submitting requests and rationales to advisors. The Dean or Designee must approve all alternative courses.
- Additionally, students may take up to 6 hours of internship (COMM 4486) for credit in their degree program, and students may take up to 6 credit hours of 3000-4000 level practica courses in their degree program. However, students may not exceed a total of 9 credit hours of internship and practica combined.
Crush Your Course
First Year:
- Talk with your professors and advisors about your education and career goals.
- Attend the end of the semester student showcase.
Middle Years:
- Complete core IMPACTS classes.
- Meet with your faculty mentor at least once per semester.
- Attend the end of the semester student showcase.
- Volunteer at Check-out.
Last Year:
- Complete an internship.
- Screen your work at the end of semester student showcase.
- Submit your coursework for internal Excellence Awards
- Submit your work for national awards and film festivals.
Find Your Place
First Year:
- Join the Filmmaker Collective.
- Become a mentee in the Alumni Mentor Programs.
- Attend SCFM networking functions and alumni networking events.
Middle Years:
- Attend (or volunteer at) Media Day.
- Participate in at least one Filmmaker Collective activity per semester.
- Explore internship opportunities.
Last Year:
- Participate in Media Day.
- Create an event or production through the Filmmaker Collective.
- Attend a film-festival.
Broaden Your Perspectives
First Year:
- Check out the education abroad office.
Middle Years:
- Consider a study abroad program. Check out students’ stories of their experiences.
Last Year:
- Assess your cultural competency.
- Consider working abroad and research visa regulations.
- Explore practices of creating more inclusive careers.
Connect Off-Campus
First Year:
- Visit Wolves Vote to learn about the voting process and registration.
- Consider volunteering for a campaign or organization in your community.
Middle Years:
- Complete an internship in your field.
- Consider a summer or part-time job.
- Ask your department about networking opportunities with alumni.
Last Year:
- Ask for advice from professionals in your field of interest.
- Explore career shadowing opportunities.
Take Care of Yourself
First Year:
- Visit Health Services.
- Get fit! Visit URec to see all your options.
- Visit the Center for Economic Education and Financial Literacy.
Middle Years:
- Take a fitness class, climb the rock wall, or join an intramural team.
- Consider whether counseling is right for you: take a mental health screening.
Last Year:
- Explore a farmer’s market for fresh produce.
- Develop a post-graduation exercise plan.
- Explore your loan repayment options and complete your exit counseling.
Pave Your Path
First Year:
- Complete a self-assessment to see what careers and majors are right for you.
- Visit Career Services.
- Create your profile on Handshake.
- Consider applying for an on-campus job.
Middle Years:
- Draft your resume and attend a resume blitz.
- Learn about how to network on social media and update your Handshake profile.
- Draft your personal statement.
- Visit the graduate school to find out about graduate programs and admission requirements.
Last Year:
- Request references from professors and supervisors.
- Draft your resume cover letter and personal statement and revise it with career services.
- Attend business fairs and career fairs at UWG and across the state.
- Attend an interview workshop.
- Apply for graduate programs.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree can help you get work as the following:
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