Concentration in Media Science (Bachelor of Arts in Media)

Students on Summer 2022, Fall 2022, or Spring 2023 requirements MDAC05

Media Science courses develop skills and competencies necessary for creating and distributing more effective media messages. This makes the concentration (and the specialization in Media Research in particular) useful for those interested in careers including message production, developing and distributing persuasive media (e.g., advertising and public relations), message testing and audience research, media management, marketing, consulting, sales and others. The concentration is also well-suited to those students interested in pursuing graduate work in media research. Students completing the Media Science will be well-positioned to work in a number of media and non-media related fields.

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Requirements

The major requires at least 36 credit hours (12 in the Media Core and 24 in the Concentration), including the requirements listed below.

Media School Core.
1. Introduction to Media. One (1) course:
  - MSCH-C 101 Media
  MSCH-C 101 Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the role media play in our lives-at work, at school, among family members, friends, and lovers-and analyzes pressing issues in media and society today, such as privacy, globalization, and convergence.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
2. Managing Media. One (1) course:
  - MSCH-C 207 Introduction to Media Industry and Management
  MSCH-C 207 Introduction to Media Industry and Management
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introductory analysis, using a case-study method, of how media industries such as broadcasting, cable, and telephone are structured, funded, and regulated; how media organizations create and market programs and products, and how they manage their operations.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 207 or TEL-T 207.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
3. Thinking Media. One (1) course:
  - MSCH-C 213 Introduction to Media Psychology
  MSCH-C 213 Introduction to Media Psychology
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the construction of social meaning associated with mediated messages as well as the range of uses of and consequences of exposure to mediated messages in individual groups, organizations, and society.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
4. Making Media. One (1) course:
  - MSCH-C 220 Game Technology
  - MSCH-C 221 Writing for Electronic Media
  - MSCH-C 223 Introduction to Design and Production
  - MSCH-C 250
  MSCH-C 220 Game Technology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides a survey of current technologies for creating games. These tools are also appropriate for projects in virtual and augmented reality and interactive journalism. Students acquire competency in several game engines demonstrated by the creation of several digital game prototypes using recently released tools.
  
  MSCH-C 221 Writing for Electronic Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Style, form, and preparation of written materials for electronic media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 221 or TEL-T 211.
  MSCH-C 223 Introduction to Design and Production
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides a conceptual framework for writing, designing, and evaluating a variety of media products. This is not a hands-on production course but does offer an overview of the production process. Topics include scriptwriting, production design, visualization, composition, editing styles, and others. This course is a prerequisite for advanced-level courses in the design/production area.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 223 or TEL-T 206.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
Concentration.
1. Media Science Courses. Five (5) courses:
  - MSCH-C 255 Introduction to Media Audience Measurement
  - MSCH-S 312 Politics and the Media
  - MSCH-S 315 Media Processes and Effects
  - MSCH-S 317 Children and Media
  - MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
  - MSCH-S 351 Methods in Media Psychology
  - MSCH-S 410 Sex in the Media
  - MSCH-S 451 Topical Seminar in Media Psychology (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
  - MSCH-S 452 Communicating Climate Change
  - MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
  MSCH-C 255 Introduction to Media Audience Measurement
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides an introduction to many of the ways audience behavior is measured and analyzed by media industry professionals and scholars. Covers skill such as basic measurement and questionnaire design principles, reaction time/response latency, continuous response measurement, and peripheral biometrics (heart rate, skin conductance, eye tracking, etc.).
  MSCH-S 312 Politics and the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the relationship between media and modern politics. Topics will vary.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 312 or TEL-T 312.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 315 Media Processes and Effects
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examination of the effects of the mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors, relying on empirical social science research; emphasis on the effects on individuals, although study will include groups, organizations, and social norms.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 315 or TEL-T 314.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 317 Children and Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Acquaints students with the popular and research literatures on children and media, including television and computers. Students will be expected to identify recurring themes and topics related to children and media and to evaluate their significance in understanding the role of media in children's lives.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  The behavior, descriptors, and measurement of telecommunications audiences. Sample survey, focus groups, and other research methods used by the telecommunications industry.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 348 or TEL-T 348.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 351 Methods in Media Psychology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores concepts such as attention, emotion, attitude, and memory as they apply to humans processing media messages. Introduces tools commonly employed in media psychology research such as biometric measures (heart rate, skin conductance, eye tracking, etc.), secondary task reaction time, and continuous response measurement. Provides opportunity to develop and implement a research study.
  MSCH-S 410 Sex in the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the role and portrayal of sex and sexuality in media and examines in detail the potential social and psychological effects of exposure to sexual content in the media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 410 or TEL-T 410.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 451 Topical Seminar in Media Psychology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Exploration of social problems and research issues related to media psychology. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-S 452 Communicating Climate Change
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides an overview of public opinion on climate change, introduces different theoretical perspectives on the barriers to public engagement with the topic, and examines the effectiveness of different methods of climate change communication designed to foster public engagement.
  
  MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101
  Description
  Basic media theories as well as cognitive, emotional, and social psychology, with a focus on how these theories can be applied to the design of media messages. Special attention given to interactive and immersive mediated environments.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 471 or TEL-T 471.
2. 300–499 Level Electives. Two (2) additional courses:
  - MSCH-A 300 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  - MSCH-A 301 Media and Consumer Behavior
  - MSCH-A 305 Strategic Content Development
  - MSCH-A 315 Advertising and Consumer Culture
  - MSCH-A 347 Persuasive Messaging in Media
  - MSCH-A 360 Media Advertising Topics
  - MSCH-B 330 Sports Media Literacy
  - MSCH-B 331 Managing Sports Media
  - MSCH-B 332 Sports Writing and Reporting
  - MSCH-B 333 Sportscasting
  - MSCH-B 334 Social Media in Sports
  - MSCH-B 340 Sports Video Storytelling
  - MSCH-B 341 Multimedia Sports Content
  - MSCH-B 350 Esports Journalism
  - MSCH-B 360 Sports Media Topics
  - MSCH-C 310 Introduction to Statistics in Media Research
  - MSCH-C 320 Social Media Tactics
  - MSCH-C 360 Media School Bootcamp
  - MSCH-C 370 Comedic News
  - MSCH-D 301 Media Technologies and Culture II
  - MSCH-D 302 Games, Culture, and Society
  - MSCH-D 331 Social Media Cultures
  - MSCH-D 332 Media Technology and Difference
  - MSCH-D 337 Digital Media
  - MSCH-F 306 Writing Media Criticism
  - MSCH-F 309 Images of War and Peace in Public Culture
  - MSCH-F 311 History of Media and Culture
  - MSCH-F 326 Authorship in the Media
  - MSCH-F 336 Using Popular Culture
  - MSCH-F 370 Women Directors
  - MSCH-F 375 Race, Gender, and Representation
  - MSCH-F 377 Cinemas of the Black Diaspora
  - MSCH-F 380 Hollywood I: The First Fifty Years, 1895-1945
  - MSCH-F 381 Hollywood II: 1945 to the Present
  - MSCH-F 382 American Independent Cinema
  - MSCH-F 383 Sound and Cinema
  - MSCH-F 391 Media Audiences
  - MSCH-F 392 Media Genres
  - MSCH-F 395 Horror Cinema
  - MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas
  - MSCH-G 300 Game Production I
  - MSCH-G 310 Game Design I
  - MSCH-G 320 Game Art and Sound
  - MSCH-G 340 Animation for Digital Media
  - MSCH-G 350 Game Analytics
  - MSCH-G 360 Game Experience Design
  - MSCH-G 366 Narrative Design
  - MSCH-G 372 Board Game Design
  - MSCH-G 390 Topics in Game Design and Development
  - MSCH-H 300 Honors Media Law in the Digital Age
  - MSCH-H 310 Honors Media Topics
  - MSCH-H 399 Readings for Honors
  - MSCH-J 300 Communications Law
  - MSCH-J 301 Story Lab III
  - MSCH-J 303 Online Journalism
  - MSCH-J 315 Feature Writing
  - MSCH-J 326 Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Media
  - MSCH-J 331 Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  - MSCH-J 341 News Reporting
  - MSCH-J 342 Magazine Reporting
  - MSCH-J 343 Broadcast News
  - MSCH-J 344 Photojournalism Reporting
  - MSCH-J 351 News Editing
  - MSCH-J 352 Magazine Editing
  - MSCH-J 353 Advanced Broadcast News
  - MSCH-J 354 Photojournalism Editing
  - MSCH-J 360 Journalism Specialties
  - MSCH-J 362 Journalism Multimedia Storytelling
  - MSCH-J 363 Web and Mobile Design
  - MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design I
  - MSCH-J 385 Television News Reporting and Producing
  - MSCH-L 317 Media Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  - MSCH-L 322 Media Policymaking
  - MSCH-M 310 Disruptors: Internet Industries
  - MSCH-M 322 Internet Ecosystems
  - MSCH-M 326 Network Design
  - MSCH-M 329 Cable/Broadband Communications
  - MSCH-M 330 Production Management
  - MSCH-M 332 Media Law for Producers
  - MSCH-M 343 Media Sales Management
  - MSCH-M 344 Programming Strategies
  - MSCH-P 331 Scriptwriting
  - MSCH-P 335 Production as Criticism
  - MSCH-P 344 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  - MSCH-P 351 Advanced Video Field and Post Production
  - MSCH-P 352 Editing for Cinema
  - MSCH-P 353 Production Audio
  - MSCH-P 354 Program Graphics and Animation
  - MSCH-P 356 Multi-Camera TV Studio Production II
  - MSCH-P 360 Motion Picture Production
  - MSCH-P 361 Intermediate Motion Picture Production
  - MSCH-P 362 Cinematography
  - MSCH-P 369 Sound Design
  - MSCH-R 348 Public Relations Planning and Research
  - MSCH-R 349 Public Relations Writing
  - MSCH-R 350 PR Strategies for Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Communication
  - MSCH-R 360 Public Relations Topics
  - MSCH-S 312 Politics and the Media
  - MSCH-S 315 Media Processes and Effects
  - MSCH-S 317 Children and Media
  - MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
  - MSCH-S 351 Methods in Media Psychology
  - MSCH-T 311 History of Electronic Media
  - MSCH-T 314 Comparative Media Systems
  - MSCH-V 334 Current Topics in Media
  - MSCH-X 360 The Media School in Los Angeles
  - MSCH-X 370 Community and Media
  - MSCH-X 374 WIUX Internship
  - MSCH-X 375 IUSTV Internship
  - MSCH-X 376 IDS Internship
  - MSCH-X 377 NSJC Internship
  - MSCH-A 435 Advertising Issues and Research
  - MSCH-A 441 Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Planning
  - MSCH-A 442 Brand Strategy and Media Management
  - MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop
  - MSCH-A 451 Advertising Portfolio Workshop 2
  - MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Team
  - MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMC
  - MSCH-A 490 Content Factory
  - MSCH-B 430 Sports Media Laboratory
  - MSCH-B 432 Advanced Sports Writing
  - MSCH-B 445 Sports and Television
  - MSCH-D 413 Global Screen Cultures
  - MSCH-D 435 Advanced Projects in Web Design
  - MSCH-F 415 Contemporary Filmmakers
  - MSCH-F 420 Topics in Media History
  - MSCH-F 445 Media, Culture, and Politics
  - MSCH-G 400 Game Production II
  - MSCH-G 410 Game Design II: Systems
  - MSCH-G 420 Game Character Art
  - MSCH-G 421 Sound for Games and Playable Media I
  - MSCH-G 424 Concept Art for Digital Media
  - MSCH-G 430 Game Environment Art
  - MSCH-G 434 Technical Game Art and Visual Effects
  - MSCH-G 438 Procedural Media
  - MSCH-G 440 Game Aesthetics
  - MSCH-G 444 Viewing History Through Games
  - MSCH-G 450 Game Workshop I: Prototype
  - MSCH-G 460 Game Workshop II: Development
  - MSCH-G 470 Game Workshop III: Publish
  - MSCH-G 480 Virtual Worlds Design
  - MSCH-G 488 Artificial Intelligence for Games
  - MSCH-H 410 Honors Media as Social Institutions
  - MSCH-H 420 Foreign Study for Honors Students
  - MSCH-H 451 Media Scholar Capstone
  - MSCH-H 462 Honors Capstone Seminar for Ernie Pyle Scholars
  - MSCH-H 463 Honors Capstone Seminar for Media Scholars
  - MSCH-H 497 Senior Honors Thesis
  - MSCH-H 498 Independent Study for Honors
  - MSCH-J 400 Converged Newsroom
  - MSCH-J 401 Depth Reporting and Editing
  - MSCH-J 402 Depth Photojournalism
  - MSCH-J 403 Laboratory/Field Experience
  - MSCH-J 404 Depth Multimedia
  - MSCH-J 407 Current Issues in Media Law
  - MSCH-J 408 Investigative Reporting
  - MSCH-J 409 Media Management
  - MSCH-J 410 The Media as Ethical and Social Institutions
  - MSCH-J 413 Covering Murder and Mayhem
  - MSCH-J 414 Narrative Journalism
  - MSCH-J 415 Literary Journalism
  - MSCH-J 416 Story Mechanics
  - MSCH-J 423 Public Opinion
  - MSCH-J 425 Supervision of Student Media
  - MSCH-J 426 Reporting on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle
  - MSCH-J 431 Advanced Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  - MSCH-J 444 Advanced Photojournalism
  - MSCH-J 448 Global Journalism: Issues and Research
  - MSCH-J 450 History of Journalism
  - MSCH-J 453 Methods of Teaching Journalism
  - MSCH-J 460 Topics Colloquium
  - MSCH-J 462 History of Twentieth-Century Photography
  - MSCH-J 464 Infographics
  - MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II
  - MSCH-J 470 Broadcast Media Analysis
  - MSCH-J 481 Creating an Indiana Magazine
  - MSCH-J 493 Journalism: Off-Campus Registration
  - MSCH-J 496 Foreign Study in Journalism
  - MSCH-L 424 Media and the Constitution
  - MSCH-L 425 Media Regulation
  - MSCH-M 411 Media Industries and Cultural Production
  - MSCH-M 413 Global Media Issues
  - MSCH-M 421 Media Economics
  - MSCH-M 422 Business Applications in Telecommunications
  - MSCH-M 446 Media Management
  - MSCH-M 448 Advanced Media Metrics & Measurement
  - MSCH-M 453 Media Industry Topics
  - MSCH-P 416 Program Analysis and Criticism
  - MSCH-P 422 Color Correction & Finishing
  - MSCH-P 430 Writer's Room
  - MSCH-P 431 Feature Film Screenwriting
  - MSCH-P 432 TV Series Writing
  - MSCH-P 434 Advanced Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  - MSCH-P 435 Advanced Documentary Workshop
  - MSCH-P 436 Advanced Production Workshop
  - MSCH-P 438 Experiments with the Film Camera
  - MSCH-P 440 Directing the Cinematic Story
  - MSCH-P 441 Directing Actors for Cinema
  - MSCH-P 452 Topics in Design and Production
  - MSCH-P 453 Postproduction
  - MSCH-P 455 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media
  - MSCH-P 460 Advanced Motion Picture Production
  - MSCH-P 461 BFA Cinema Thesis: Production
  - MSCH-P 462 BFA Cinema Thesis: Postproduction
  - MSCH-P 467 Short Film
  - MSCH-P 468 Advanced Collaborative Workshop: Double Exposure
  - MSCH-P 470 LA Production
  - MSCH-R 429 Public Relations Campaigns
  - MSCH-R 431 Public Relations for Nonprofits
  - MSCH-R 440 Public Relations Career Success
  - MSCH-R 450 Public Relations Management
  - MSCH-R 455 Social Media Communication Strategies
  - MSCH-R 480 Bateman Competition
  - MSCH-S 410 Sex in the Media
  - MSCH-S 414 Public Communication Campaigns
  - MSCH-S 445 Sports and Television
  - MSCH-S 451 Topical Seminar in Media Psychology
  - MSCH-S 452 Communicating Climate Change
  - MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
  - MSCH-T 410 Media Theory
  - MSCH-T 427 International Media Networks
  - MSCH-T 480 Current Issues in Media
  - MSCH-V 401 Senior Seminar in Media
  - MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media
  - MSCH-V 490 Capstone Seminar in Media
  - MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
  - MSCH-X 473 Undergraduate Full-Time Media Internship
  - MSCH-X 474 Journalism Internship
  - MSCH-X 476 WTIU Production Workshop
  - MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media
  - MSCH-X 490 Projects in Media
  - MSCH-X 498 Research in Media
  MSCH-A 300 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101; and MSCH-C 207
  Description
  Examines principles of media advertising and applications across platforms and audiences. Analyzes the advertising industry structures and processes, including the roles of agencies, creative teams, station representatives, and buyers. Topics include the social and individual effects of advertising, ethical issues in advertising, and considerations for advertising in a global marketplace.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-A 300, MSCH-A 320, MSCH-A 337, or TEL-T 340.
  
  MSCH-A 301 Media and Consumer Behavior
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or better in MSCH-C 209
  Description
  Introduces ways media producers and advertisers conceptualize and measure audiences. Examines strategies and criteria used to evaluate media as advertising delivery vehicles. Covers skills needed to utilize market research and match media with products, services, and behavioral campaign goals.
  
  MSCH-A 305 Strategic Content Development
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226; and in MSCH-A 251; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introduces the strategic skills needed to develop and execute creative marketing campaigns. Provides practice in integrated communication strategies, concepts, copy writing, and design for print, broadcast, direct, mobile, digital, and social media campaigns.
  MSCH-A 315 Advertising and Consumer Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Critical examination of advertising's role in modern societies. Focuses on marketing and consumption as central activities in shaping personal identity and social relations.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-A 347 Persuasive Messaging in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Theory and practice of designing, implementing, and evaluating persuasive materials and messaging campaigns for consumer-focused media. Emphasis on current strategies and techniques employed throughout all media with a concentration on broadcasting.
  
  MSCH-A 360 Media Advertising Topics
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Focuses on emerging trends in media advertising, including related social and political issues, content creation and production, and unique trends and events.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated up to 4 times for credit for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-B 330 Sports Media Literacy
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introduces key concepts, historical elements, and future considerations within the areas of sports and media, emphasizing how these two fields interact. Geared toward preparation for careers in sports journalism and sports media.
  
  MSCH-B 331 Managing Sports Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 218, MSCH-C 227, or MSCH-B 330
  Description
  Overview of the sports media industry including processes of content distribution, finance, and technology. Provides historical background of the business of media. Students learn about the symbiotic financial relationship between sports and the media, including team- and league-based media that compete with traditional media.
  
  MSCH-B 332 Sports Writing and Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 225, MSCH-H 225, or MSCH-C 251
  Description
  Develops the research, writing, and reporting skills necessary to effectively cover teams, leagues, athletes, and other parts of the sports industry. Provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience writing and researching sports stories.
  
  MSCH-B 333 Sportscasting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 226, MSCH-C 250, MSCH-H 225, or MSCH-J 343
  Description
  Introduces the art and technique of sportscasting. Develops skills in proper breathing, script writing and delivery, extemporaneous on-camera discussion, reporting, anchoring, producing, and filming packages.
  
  MSCH-B 334 Social Media in Sports
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-B 330
  Description
  Introduces the theory and practice of social media usage within sports media. Builds skills in content creation and management on the major social networks and explores the implications of audience demographics and communication theory for social media engagement.
  
  MSCH-B 340 Sports Video Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 226, MSCH-C 250, MSCH-H 225, or MSCH-J 343
  Description
  Introduces the skills needed to produce video packages used in sports journalism, including how to find, set up, film, write, and edit a story. Explores techniques used to tell a story with a visual narrative.
  
  MSCH-B 341 Multimedia Sports Content
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Project-based course that focuses on the creation and production of sports media content in multiple media formats. Emphasizes the development of expertise across written content, audio content, and video content, and the integration of social media as a platform for the publication of that content.
  
  MSCH-B 350 Esports Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or better in MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 251, or MSCH-B 332
  Description
  Introduces key concepts, historical elements, and future considerations within the areas of sports and media, emphasizing how these two fields interact. Geared toward preparation for careers in sports journalism and sports media.
  
  MSCH-B 360 Sports Media Topics
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Focuses on emerging trends in sports media, including related social and political issues, content creation and production, and special event coverage.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit up to 4 times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-C 310 Introduction to Statistics in Media Research
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines statistical analysis as related to research in media and communication. Areas of content focus include audience analysis and methods and models used in media research. Designed primarily for students intending to pursue media careers, either as practitioners or as researchers.
  
  MSCH-C 320 Social Media Tactics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to better understand social media, how they are utilized across fields such as advertising, journalism, media management and public relations, and what tactical and strategic considerations are necessary to most effectively use social networking tools in commercial and non-profit communication.
  
  MSCH-C 360 Media School Bootcamp
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Professionally-oriented media courses taught by media professionals. Topics include hands-on media training, media planning, media analysis and criticism, and media career preparation. Featured instructors include professionals from fields as diverse as television and film production, advertising, public relations, journalism, sports media, game design, and film criticism.
  
  MSCH-C 370 Comedic News
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Drawing from a wide range of scholarship, the course will probe various facets of entertaining media, explore how political entertainment representations can contribute to constructing our political realities, and grapple with the question of whether the overlap of entertainment, politics, and news promotes healthy political discourse.
  
  MSCH-D 301 Media Technologies and Culture II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 215, MSCH-C 247, or MSCH-C 249
  Description
  Critically examines media technologies and their design, production, consumption and regulation. Explores historical and contemporary media technologies to make sense of their impact on politics, power, and meaning.
  
  MSCH-D 302 Games, Culture, and Society
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 215, MSCH-C 247, or MSCH-C 249; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Interrogates digital and analog game play as a rich cultural practice and as a means of identity formation, performance, and representation as well as the role game design plays in structuring social and political relations.
  
  MSCH-D 331 Social Media Cultures
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101; or consent of instructor
  Description
  None
  Repeatability
  Social media technologies are an integral part of social life. This course helps students develop a vocabulary for understanding social media critically and analytically. Content includes a history of social media technologies, examinations of how people construct identities and relationships on social media, and how misinformation affects online experiences.
  
  MSCH-D 332 Media Technology and Difference
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101; or consent of instructor
  Description
  From algorithmic biases to gendered work cultures in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, issues of race, gender, sexuality, ability, and class come with media technologies\' design, production, and use. This course explores a wide array of technological politics in concert with some of today\'s most pressing issues.
  
  MSCH-D 337 Digital Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 101 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Develops frameworks for understanding new media technologies in social contexts. Compares computing, networked digital media, and social media to prior eras of technological change, focusing on interactions among technological, industrial, regulatory, social, and cultural forces.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  MSCH-F 306 Writing Media Criticism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Study of the main schools and methods of media criticism; emphasis on developing the analytical and critical skills necessary for writing film, television, and/or other types of media criticism.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 306 or MSCH-F 306.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 309 Images of War and Peace in Public Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the cultural contestation of images of war and peace with a focus on the materiality of political images in a variety of verbal, visual, and acoustic media across a range of cultural forms such as film, literature, art, public memorials, and political texts.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated when the focus is on a different country or region for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 311 or MSCH-F 309.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 311 History of Media and Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Historical development of media forms, institutions, and technology, from the origins of writing to digital media. Attention to characteristics of media, changes in media's role as a cultural force, transformations to media institutions, and the role of media in the development of public discourse. Considers continuity and change over time.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 326 Authorship in the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Topic varies: in-depth analysis of directors, producers, or creative individuals in the media, viewed as 'authors.'
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 326 and MSCH-F 326.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 336 Using Popular Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Critical exploration of the form, content, and uses of popular culture in everyday life.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 336 and MSCH-F 336.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 370 Women Directors
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Focuses on women directors in cinema, from the silent era to the present day. Explores the presence of women directors in American and European cinema, the connection to feminist theory in cinema, and the challenges confronting women who wish to direct films.
  MSCH-F 375 Race, Gender, and Representation
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Construction of race and gender identities across a range of media. Emphasis on the power of sound/image representations to shape and contest ideas about race and gender. Topic varies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 412, JOUR-J 375, or MSCH-F 375.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 377 Cinemas of the Black Diaspora
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines filmmaking in the black diaspora as a formally innovative visual and narrative art form in world cinema. Studies select films for their political and cultural significance and shared themes. Topics include colonialism and postcoloniality; race, gender and sexuality; migration and exile; modernity; and the dislocating processes of globalization.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  
  Fall 2023CASE DUScourse
  MSCH-F 380 Hollywood I: The First Fifty Years, 1895-1945
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Presents a survey of the first fifty years of American cinema, from the premiere of moving pictures through the introduction of feature films, the star system, and movie theaters. Includes the rise of Hollywood as industry, mythmaker, and purveyor of stories about glamour, gender, race, social class, romance, fear and pleasure.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 381 Hollywood II: 1945 to the Present
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Presents a critical survey of Hollywood cinema, from 1945 to the present, from the dual perspective of film history and cultural history. Focuses on stardom and performance, popular representations of race, class, gender and sexuality, technological change, genre theory, marketing and promotion, and the globalization of Hollywood.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 382 American Independent Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores the history, context, and development of American independent cinema from the 1960s to the present day. Introduces key films and directors from the period, aesthetic characteristics and influences, as well as social and institutional contexts that led to the creation of this form of filmmaking and cinema.
  
  MSCH-F 383 Sound and Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores the role of sound in cinematic production and exhibition from the early days of live musical accompaniment of silent films through to recent innovations in sound design. Covers the skills needed to analyze, discuss, and write about how sound gives meaning and feeling to the cinematic image.
  MSCH-F 391 Media Audiences
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Studies audiences in the context of film, television, new media, and other media forms. Topic varies, but may include a focus on theories of spectatorship, historical reception studies, ethnographic and/or empirical audience studies, global or transnational audiences, Internet communities, performance theory, fan cultures, and subcultures.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 391 and MSCH-F 391.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 392 Media Genres
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topic varies. Analysis of typical genres, such as westerns, situation comedies, documentaries, etc. Problems of generic description or definition: themes, conventions, iconography peculiar to given genres.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 392 and MSCH-F 392.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 395 Horror Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines horror in cinema as a cultural and cinematic form, and attempts to draw some conclusions about its \"politics\"-sexual, ethnic, familial, economic etc. Focuses on social changes in sexual mores. gender roles, family structure, political and economic events, and the increasing role of technology in our lives.
  MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Historical survey of major national cinemas. Subject varies. Topics include Brazilian cinema, British cinema, Chinese cinema, French National cinema, German film culture, Indian cinema, and Italian cinema.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 398 and MSCH-F 398.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-G 300 Game Production I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 220 or INFO-I 210
  Description
  Students will learn how to make digital game prototypes gaining hands-on experience while working in teams and using game engines such as Unity and Unreal. Students will develop sound teamwork practices such as appropriate and timely communication, version control, and leadership; employ production methods such as agile and waterfall; and develop essential playtesting methods.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 300 or TEL-T 361.
  
  MSCH-G 310 Game Design I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 210
  Description
  Examines the structural and formal elements of games. Explores the theory of game design through deconstruction of tabletop games. Students will create, present, and analyze games in numerous contexts.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 310 or TEL-T 367.
  
  MSCH-G 320 Game Art and Sound
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  A general introduction to concepts, techniques, and tools for creating audio, visual, and narrative assets used in computer games and digitally mediated environments, including sound editing and synthesis, frame-based and procedural animation, and non-linear story writing. Students will create original sounds, write and edit computer code, and author multiform narratives while studying their roles in emerging and complex systems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 320 or TEL-T 284.
  
  MSCH-G 340 Animation for Digital Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers rigging, 3D animation, 2D animation, motion capture, and best practices for animating for specific platforms like film, games, and commercial uses.
  
  MSCH-G 350 Game Analytics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers working with detailed game data, including formulating questions, specifying statistics, extracting data, isolating variables of interest, analyzing those variables, and visualizing the results. Students will work with industry standard tools, methods, and real-world data.
  
  MSCH-G 360 Game Experience Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Design game interfaces, integrating them into a game engine. Gain strong visual design skills (typography, color schemes, iconography), learning how to apply them. Finish the course with several portfolio pieces. Beyond game design, the course may be of interest to designers in web and software development.
  
  MSCH-G 366 Narrative Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 210; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on story and narrative design of video games. Explores interactive storytelling, terms and tools to critique and understand game narratives more deeply, and practice in the implementation and execution of story ideas within the world of video games.
  
  MSCH-G 372 Board Game Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores the design of conflict systems for games. Students will learn fundamental theories of conflict design (e.g. game theory) and advanced design tools (e.g. spreadsheets). Theories and tools will be applied to popular video and board games.
  
  MSCH-G 390 Topics in Game Design and Development
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 8 credit hours in MSCH-G 390 and MSCH-G 290.
  MSCH-H 300 Honors Media Law in the Digital Age
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or better in MSCH-C101 and MSCH-C250; Must be a current MSCH honors student
  Description
  History and philosophy of laws pertaining to media, including free press, free speech, right of privacy, copyright, government regulation, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic media system.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-H 310 Honors Media Topics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Must be a current Ernie Pyle Scholar (EPS), Media Scholar (MS), Media School Academic Honors Scholar, or Hutton Honors College student
  Description
  Covers a variety of topics from various media disciplines, including advertising, game design, journalism, law and public policy, media criticism, media production, and public relations. Develops advanced understanding of media topics and how media systems connect with culture, politics, and society. Evaluates and critically analyzes the underlying assumptions of media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-H 399 Readings for Honors
  
  Credits
  1–6 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; and consent of the Media School Honors Director
  Description
  Honors readings course directed by an approved member of the Media School faculty. This course may be used as Honors credit for students within any of the Media School honors programs.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  MSCH-J 300 Communications Law
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores history and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Covers censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and laws affecting the Internet and social media. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications systems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-H 300 or MSCH-J 300.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 301 Story Lab III
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or better in MSCH-C 203 and MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Intended for journalists, content creators, and content managers as they further develop their skills in story conception and design, fluency in verbal and written flair, and information gathering. Provides a bridge from Story Lab II to mastery-level courses in journalism and media.
  
  MSCH-J 303 Online Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores non-linear methods of storytelling and how Web-based tools can enhance journalism written and online work. In addition to building existing skills, students use photography and embedded audio to create story packages for an online magazine.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 303 or MSCH-J 303.
  
  MSCH-J 315 Feature Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251 or MSCH-C 225; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Emphasis placed on developing story ideas, identifying sources, organizing materials, planning, and outlining a story. Also covers techniques for capturing the reader's interest.
  
  MSCH-J 326 Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the world of media related to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle (FBL). Focuses on cultural influence, media history, sustainability, and the future of FBL. Includes analysis of bodies of knowledge associated with past and present expressions of human behaviors, beliefs, and experiences related to FBL.
  
  MSCH-J 331 Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 226 or MSCH-C 250; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores podcasting and audio storytelling as mediums of expression and content, through both listening and production. Provides practice in technical skills for audio storytelling and the application of those skills to the processes of finding stories, interviewing guests, and writing scripts.
  
  MSCH-J 341 News Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers techniques of gathering, analyzing, and writing news and features for print and online publication. Provides practice in interviewing, observation, and use of documentary references that include computer information retrieval and analysis skills.
  
  MSCH-J 342 Magazine Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers techniques of gathering, analyzing, and writing material for specialized and general circulation magazines. Provides practice in interviewing, observation, and use of documentary references that include computer information retrieval and analysis skills.
  
  MSCH-J 343 Broadcast News
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251
  Description
  Basic television newsgathering skills, including generation of strong visual story ideas, shooting and editing with digital equipment and application of broadcast news ethics. Practice in telling stories effectively using video, natural sound, interviews and words. Emphasizes enterprise reporting, interviewing techniques and writing for broadcast.
  
  MSCH-J 344 Photojournalism Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251
  Notes
  Must have own camera
  Description
  Intermediate photojournalism course focused on advanced camera operation, visual storytelling, and photo editing in a digital media environment. Produce, edit, publish, and critique assignments: portraits, news, features, sports, and multimedia photo essays. Readings and discussions address ethics, law, history, and professional practice.
  
  MSCH-J 351 News Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Workshop in fundamentals of editing daily news for both print and online formats. Emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, editorial balance, grammar, style, language fluency, leadership skills, legal concerns and ethics in the newsroom. Practice in editing copy, writing headlines and cutlines, designing print and online pages, working with multimedia features and making sound, ethical decisions on deadline.
  
  MSCH-J 352 Magazine Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Workshop in fundamentals of editing specialized and general interest publications, individual and team functions are stressed. Attention is given to editorial voice and judgment fairness, accuracy, and language usage. Practice in writing headlines and titles, layout, design, and use of computer editing.
  
  MSCH-J 353 Advanced Broadcast News
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced, accelerated emphasis on enterprising and executing broadcast stories of local and regional relevance. Report, shoot and edit news packages for use in weekly news broadcasts. News judgment, fairness, accuracy and technical skills are emphasized. Introduction to news producing and to creating social media relative to broadcast news.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 353, JOUR-J 384, or MSCH-J 353.
  
  MSCH-J 354 Photojournalism Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-J 344; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Workshop in the principles of combining visual and verbal material with emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, editorial balance, and language usage. Practice in cropping, layout, design, writing headlines and captions, and computer editing technology.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 354 or MSCH-J 354.
  
  MSCH-J 360 Journalism Specialties
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 360 and MSCH-J 360.
  
  MSCH-J 362 Journalism Multimedia Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Provides hands-on experiences in reporting, editing and presenting stories through images, sound, and spoken word. Goes beyond the basics skills to work with advanced cameras and software. Explores the use of emerging technologies for delivering truth to audiences of various types of media.
  
  MSCH-J 363 Web and Mobile Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- in MSCH-C 250, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of websites and mobile platforms. Students learn design standards and how to apply them in the design of messages using multiple media. Course progresses from introductory work on web design to a culminating project employing responsive design.
  
  MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226
  Description
  Instruction in page design, illustration and web design informed by design theory emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem solving, and ethical practice. Uses Adobe programs, HTML, CSS, and other coding to produce original media projects for mass and targeted audiences.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-J 365 or MSCH-J 463.
  
  MSCH-J 385 Television News Reporting and Producing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-J 353
  Description
  Advanced writing, reporting and editing techniques. Producing television news stories and programs in field and studio environments with emphasis on conventional and innovative broadcast story forms. Practice in presentation skills and social media as applied to broadcast news stories with local and regional significance. Students produce a weekly news broadcast.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 385 or MSCH-J 385.
  MSCH-L 317 Media Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213
  Description
  An analysis of the media environment, including organizational structure, corporate responsibility, and the role of the individual in the media environment. Formulation of ethical principles to guide media policy and practice.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-L 317 or TEL-T 316.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-L 322 Media Policymaking
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Overview of basic U.S. law and government. Specific analysis of who makes U.S. media policy, how it is done, and its effects. Course includes a case study of recent policymaking that varies each semester.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 310 Disruptors: Internet Industries
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101
  Description
  What is the cultural mindset of technology entrepreneurs? How and why did the rise of Silicon Valley occur? This course considers the economic, social, financial, and legal forces present in the disruption industry, and how entrepreneurs leverage digital technologies and change the rules of how societies think and interact.
  MSCH-M 322 Internet Ecosystems
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers the evolution of media network technology, policy economics, and industries from the 1870s to the present. Explores basic telecommunication transmission and switching, general operational concepts, and societal and cultural effects of telephony and the internet in the United States.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 326 Network Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Basic concepts for developing an effective network system. The interaction between network technologies and human behavior.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 326 or TEL-T 326.
  MSCH-M 329 Cable/Broadband Communications
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Technology, programming, economics, marketing, and regulation of cable television and other multichannel, broadband media delivery systems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 329 or TEL-T 329.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 330 Production Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 228 OR MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the organizational, economic/ business, and legal aspects of production management of commercial and noncommercial projects, including television and news media.
  
  MSCH-M 332 Media Law for Producers
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  In the complex new media age people who create and distribute content constantly intersect with an equally complex legal environment. This course explores legal issues such as contracts and permissions; intellectual property and service-marks; privacy and fraud; slander and libel; and employment and unions.
  
  MSCH-M 343 Media Sales Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Techniques and skills used in selling advertising for television, radio, cable, and the Internet: researching prospective clients, knowledge and application of marketing models, developing an effective media mix to achieve market goals, preparing written and oral sales presentations.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 343 or TEL-T 343.
  
  MSCH-M 344 Programming Strategies
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Broadcast, cable, and satellite program evaluation, selection, and scheduling. Decision-making strategies in commercial television and radio at the network and local levels, commercial cable networks and systems, noncommercial outlets, and program syndication.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 344 or TEL-T 344.
  
  MSCH-P 331 Scriptwriting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-C 223, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introductory course covering formal elements of Hollywood-style narrative screenwriting, focusing on screenplay format, stages of story development, story structure, character arcs, plotting, conflict, theme, point-of-view, dialogue, subtext, and scene description. Analyzes distinctions between literary writing and screenwriting.
  MSCH-P 335 Production as Criticism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  By modeling the techniques of historically significant films, provides both conceptual and hands-on experience for researching, writing, and producing different genres of cinematic media. Emphasizes conceptual processes from script to the completed film.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-P 344 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the variety of documentary film practice. Examines fundamental issues, styles, and techniques (realism, voice, ethics, observation, interview, re-enactment, etc.) through hands-on exercises, screenings, discussions, lectures, and the production of a short form documentary
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-P 344 or MSCH-P 433.
  
  MSCH-P 351 Advanced Video Field and Post Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 228, or consent of instructor
  Notes
  Lab fee required
  Description
  Teaches advanced technical skills and creative principles to produce content for broadcast, commercial, informational, and artistic television. Topics covered include technology, production design, content and structure, composition, lighting, portraiture, audio, editing, color correction, and television broadcast delivery requirements. Opportunities to create projects for external clients may be available through the Office of Service Learning.
  
  MSCH-P 352 Editing for Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 or MSCH-C 250, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Analyze and assemble dramatic scenes under a variety of conditions and narrative strategies. Examine editing theories, techniques and procedures, issues of continuity, effects, movement and sound as they relate to the fundamentals of cinematic montage and visual storytelling. Explore a variety of topics and experiences designed to broaden understanding of the art of cinematic storytelling and montage.
  
  MSCH-P 353 Production Audio
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223, MSCH-C 228, MSCH-C 229, or MSCH-G 320
  Description
  Practice a broad range of audio recording and mixing exercises in preparation for advanced courses in film, video, and documentary production. Hands-on activities introduce the most commonly encountered types of audio equipment and their proper use.
  
  MSCH-P 354 Program Graphics and Animation
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223, MSCH-C250, or MSCH-G 320, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers technical skills and creative principles required to produce graphics and animation for television and digital filmmaking applications. Reinforces skills acquisition through hands-on activites and projects using industry-standard software.
  
  MSCH-P 356 Multi-Camera TV Studio Production II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 228, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced, hands-on course in TV studio production. Builds on existing proficiency within the TV studio environment through directing shows, developing content, and operating gear in a multi-camera TV studio. Provides instruction and practice in high-level communication skills required to produce multi-camera studio projects.
  
  MSCH-P 360 Motion Picture Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229
  Description
  A hands-on introduction to the technical and aesthetic basics of making 16mm silent films, including the skills needed to design, direct, light, shoot, and edit this type of production
  
  MSCH-P 361 Intermediate Motion Picture Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- of higher in MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the ecology of the department-based work environment of a professional motion picture set. Provides practice in the various film crew roles, including producer, director, cinematographer, gaffer, script supervisor, production designer, assistant director, sound recordist, boom operator, data wrangler/editor, grip, and unit production manager.
  
  MSCH-P 362 Cinematography
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229
  Description
  Introduction to the professional practices of cinematic film production. The various stages of production are explored in lectures, lab exercises, and discussions as each student directs, and edits a short film and participates as a crew member in the other students\' productions.
  
  MSCH-P 369 Sound Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and one of MSCH-C 228, MSCH-C 229 or MSCH-G 320, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introduces sound design for film and television with a focus on the role of the Sound Effects Editor. Explores the ways sound is used to enhance visual language, provide narrative cues, create a sense of space and place, focus audience attention, provide compositional structure, and create psychological ambience.
  
  MSCH-R 348 Public Relations Planning and Research
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 208, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Theories and principles relevant to public relations research and strategic planning, including development of goals and objectives, client relationships, budgets, and research methods.
  
  MSCH-R 349 Public Relations Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 208; and C- or higher in one of MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 250, MSCH-H 225, ENG-W 231, ENG-W 240, ENG-W 270, or BUS-C 204
  Description
  Develops the professional writing skills expected of beginning public relations practitioners, including different approaches to a variety of audiences and media. Focuses on the basics of good writing as well as the art of writing. Provides practice in AP style. Imparts skills needed to work effectively with real-world clients.
  
  MSCH-R 350 PR Strategies for Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Communication
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 208
  Description
  Public relations strategies grounded in research and aligned with brand mission and image are integral to the practice of strategic communication management. This course provides training in the knowledge and skills required to develop effective strategies in brand communication within the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle media space.
  
  MSCH-R 360 Public Relations Topics
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course that focuses on emerging items in public relations and strategic communication, including related social and political issues, content creation and production, and unique trends and events.
  Repeatability
  Students can take for a total of 3 times and earn up to 9 credit hours
  MSCH-S 312 Politics and the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the relationship between media and modern politics. Topics will vary.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 312 or TEL-T 312.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 315 Media Processes and Effects
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examination of the effects of the mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors, relying on empirical social science research; emphasis on the effects on individuals, although study will include groups, organizations, and social norms.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 315 or TEL-T 314.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 317 Children and Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Acquaints students with the popular and research literatures on children and media, including television and computers. Students will be expected to identify recurring themes and topics related to children and media and to evaluate their significance in understanding the role of media in children's lives.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  The behavior, descriptors, and measurement of telecommunications audiences. Sample survey, focus groups, and other research methods used by the telecommunications industry.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 348 or TEL-T 348.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 351 Methods in Media Psychology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores concepts such as attention, emotion, attitude, and memory as they apply to humans processing media messages. Introduces tools commonly employed in media psychology research such as biometric measures (heart rate, skin conductance, eye tracking, etc.), secondary task reaction time, and continuous response measurement. Provides opportunity to develop and implement a research study.
  
  MSCH-T 311 History of Electronic Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Discussion of how today's electronic media was shaped by past inventions, business innovations and regulatory decisions. Traces the development of mass communication from the telegraph to the telephone, radio, and television to the arrival of digital communication technologies.
  MSCH-T 314 Comparative Media Systems
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  A comparative study of the ways in which various countries deal with fundamental questions of media organization, control, financial support, program philosophy, and social responsibility.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-T 314 or TEL-T 313.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-V 334 Current Topics in Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Analysis of selected problems in media studies. Topics vary each semester.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-X 360 The Media School in Los Angeles
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Must be accepted into the Media School's Semester in Los Angeles program
  Description
  Focuses on topics relevant to the Media School's Semester in Los Angeles program. Explores various aspects of the entertainment and media industries under the instruction of industry professionals.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 15 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-X 370 Community and Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  A service-learning seminar that offers students hands-on experience working with community-based media production. Topics range from film festival programming to community broadcasting. Students learn to develop concept, communication and operational strategies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 385, MSCH-P 384, and MSCH-X 370.
  
  MSCH-X 374 WIUX Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by WIUX supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with WIUX Student Radio.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 375 IUSTV Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by IUSTV supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with IUSTV.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 376 IDS Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by IDS supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with the Indiana Daily Student.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 377 NSJC Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by NSJC supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with the National Sports Journalism Center.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-A 435 Advertising Issues and Research
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 209; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Critical analysis and research course that seeks to evaluate methods and approaches in advertising as they relate to consumer culture, global ethics, and human nature. Explores scenarios and circumstances present in the ever-changing advertising world and focuses on how and why advertising decisions are made.
  
  MSCH-A 441 Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Planning
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 301
  Description
  Provides a detailed examination of the development, execution, and assessment of advertising campaigns. Offers insights into the planning process and an extended opportunity to integrate and apply the principles acquired.
  
  MSCH-A 442 Brand Strategy and Media Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 301, and either MSCH-C 226 or MSCH-C 250 or BUS-C 204, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Covers branding and brand equity concepts relevant to management of media advertising. Concepts are applied to analyses of case studies of brand creation, development, and extinction in media advertising.
  
  MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 301 and MSCH-A 305; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Hands-on workshop focused on the creation of advertising and marketing communication content and campaigns to be showcased on a professional advertising portfolio website.
  
  MSCH-A 451 Advertising Portfolio Workshop 2
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 450 or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced workshop concentrating on cross-channel brand storytelling. Campaign projects emphasize techniques for content creation found in contemporary industry IMC advertising. Focuses on adding depth, breadth and sophistication to individual portfolios. Portfolios will be evaluated by industry professionals.
  
  MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Team
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor
  Description
  As a team, students create and deliver a fully integrated marketing communication campaign for a national client chosen by the American Advertising Federation for its annual National Student Advertising Competition.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMC
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Clinical experience that models the professional practices and service offerings of world-class integrated marketing communication media agencies. Implement public relations/advertising services for real clients through service learning. Professional skills, proficiencies, and best practices through hands-on learning.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 488, MSCH-A 488, and MSCH-J 488.
  
  MSCH-A 490 Content Factory
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Description
  Hands-on course working directly with advertising clients on projects and campaigns in advertising. Ideal for Media Advertising students interested in honing their skill sets in relation to media advertising content creation and/or brand management.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit up to 2 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-B 430 Sports Media Laboratory
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 227 or MSCH-B 330; and MSCH-B 332, MSCH-B 333, MSCH-B 334, MSCH-B 340, or MSCH-B 350; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Simulates a working sports media newsroom. Focuses on the production of professional-caliber sports media content and building skills in senior-level editing, management, and decision-making that are needed in the process of creating, promoting, and disseminating such content.
  
  MSCH-B 432 Advanced Sports Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-B 332, MSCH-J 301, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores advanced techniques in sports writing, including research skills, longform approaches to writing, character profiles, and multi-part stories. Requires the production of multiple major stories and submission for publication to sports media outlets.
  MSCH-B 445 Sports and Television
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 203, MSCH-C 207, MSCH-C 208, MSCH-C 209, or MSCH-B 330
  Description
  Seminar exploring issues in televised sports in support of and in conflict with other cultural icons in society, business, and education. Includes writing on the ways sports, as program content, influences the television industry and on the ways television influences college and professional sports.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-B 445 or MSCH-S 445
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-D 413 Global Screen Cultures
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers electronic media\'s role in altering perceptions of time, space, locality, and identity. Explores changing economic, political, and cultural relations in the global media environment. Topics vary and may include global media events, trans-border information flows, cultural differences in media forms and practices.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-D 435 Advanced Projects in Web Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 or MSCH-G 320; or consent of instructor
  Notes
  Lab fee required
  Description
  Project-based class focused on implementing the skills learned in the introductory classes and applying them to real-world problems. Design, implement, and test a significant Web site for a real client either individually or in groups.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-D 435 or TEL-T 433.
  
  MSCH-F 415 Contemporary Filmmakers
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines contemporary film authorship in collaboration with the IU Cinema. Students attend lectures by visiting filmmakers and attend screenings of their films and discuss film criticism and review.
  MSCH-F 420 Topics in Media History
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Media historiography, topics in national media history, national and international movements and trends. Topic varies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 420 and MSCH-F 420.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 445 Media, Culture, and Politics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the role of media in the political process. Topic varies and may include censorship and free speech, social movements, politics of representation.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 445 or MSCH-F 445.
  
  MSCH-G 400 Game Production II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 300 and MSCH-G 320
  Description
  Student development teams learn advanced techniques for conceiving and producing games. Course uses state-of-the-art game engines and industry production methods such as agile and waterfall with practice in overcoming obstacles such as bugs, poor communication, absent leadership. Prototypes will be tested and analyzed in statistical form.
  
  MSCH-G 410 Game Design II: Systems
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 310
  Description
  This course will develop the student's ability to design game systems. Readings will be taken from systems design theory, social sciences, and engineering. Students will create systems in different software packages.
  
  MSCH-G 420 Game Character Art
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 320; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers 3D modeling and character development for games. Introduces the tools and techniques to create clean base meshes for game engines. Uses UV layouts to create characters, props, vehicles, weapons, and static mesh environments. Includes peer critiques, as well as discussions about project deadlines, tools and techniques, methodologies, and results.
  
  MSCH-G 421 Sound for Games and Playable Media I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-G 320; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the theoretical, creative, and technical issues surrounding audio and interaction in games and virtual worlds, virtual reality, augmented reality, art installations, and smartphone applications. Provides the skills needed to construct sound environments that are relevant to visual media and responsive to interactions that happen within a variety of mediated environments.
  
  MSCH-G 424 Concept Art for Digital Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers techiques for creating effective concept art for games and other digital media.
  
  MSCH-G 430 Game Environment Art
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 320; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced 3D seminar. Topics vary and may include 3D modeling for games and interactive storytelling, 3D modeling for film and television, 3D modeling for the Web, 3D modeling and machinima, programming and scripting for dynamic effects in 3D environments, motion capture and 3D.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 430 or TEL-T 464.
  
  MSCH-G 434 Technical Game Art and Visual Effects
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers the technical aspects of creating art for games and other digital media, as well as specific techiques for creating visual effects.
  
  MSCH-G 438 Procedural Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Addresses the emerging area of procedural art generation and introduces tools used to create visual artifacts for computer games and other digital media.
  
  MSCH-G 440 Game Aesthetics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Build simple digital and tabletop games that explore different philosophical and artistic approaches to game creation. Gain the ability to choose appropriate styles to convey a particular message within a game.
  
  MSCH-G 444 Viewing History Through Games
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores important elements of human history through the prism of video games. Examines historical events as they have been portrayed through the medium of games as well as how aspects of history can be overemphasized or obscured by game portrayals. Covers historical events from a variety of time periods.
  
  MSCH-G 450 Game Workshop I: Prototype
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C or higher in MSCH-G 400 and MSCH-G 410
  Description
  Development and implementation of game design project under direction of faculty supervisor.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 450 or TEL-T 460.
  
  MSCH-G 460 Game Workshop II: Development
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 450
  Description
  Teams formed in MSCH-G 450 continue to work on their projects, focusing on the rapid iterative production cycles, working toward a fixed deadline. Impacts on players and culture assessed through testing and critique. Students will be required to submit their prototype to outside competition, such as a juried independent games festival.
  
  MSCH-G 470 Game Workshop III: Publish
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 460
  Description
  Development and implementation of a game design project under the direction of a faculty supervisor.
  
  MSCH-G 480 Virtual Worlds Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 300 and MSCH-G 310
  Description
  Provides an intensive introduction to the design and technical development of virtual worlds and massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Topics include designing for persistence in a virtual world, world simulation, long-term player goals, and social interactivity.
  
  MSCH-G 488 Artificial Intelligence for Games
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 300
  Description
  Covers fundamental artificial intelligence techniques for creating effective opponents and non-player characters in games, including world representation, navigation, decision-making, planning, and social interactions, and other advanced topics.
  MSCH-H 410 Honors Media as Social Institutions
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-H 300 or MSCH-J 300; must be a current MSCH honors student
  Description
  Examines functions and impact of mass media in society with primary focus on the United States. Discusses values of media organizations and professional and ethical values of journalists. Includes critical analysis of the relationship between media and society and the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on media operation.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-H 410, MSCH-J 410, JOUR-H 410 or JOUR-J 410
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-H 420 Foreign Study for Honors Students
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Must be an Ernie Pyle Scholar, Media Scholar, Academic Honor student, or Hutton Honors College student; and honors program approval to enroll in summer honors program
  Description
  Places students in media internships and work-study opportunities in London and the surrounding area as part of their capstone honors program. Supervised by faculty mentors.
  
  MSCH-H 451 Media Scholar Capstone
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Senior standing; and must be an Ernie Pyle Scholar or Media Scholar
  Description
  Topical seminar in which students complete an honors capstone project focused on a topic they selected in consultation with their faculty mentor.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in MSCH-H 451 and TEL-S 451.
  
  MSCH-H 462 Honors Capstone Seminar for Ernie Pyle Scholars
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Ernie Pyle Scholar and senior standing
  Description
  Topical seminar dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-H 463 Honors Capstone Seminar for Media Scholars
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Media Scholar and senior standing
  Description
  Topical seminar dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  
  MSCH-H 497 Senior Honors Thesis
  
  Credits
  3–6 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Senior standing
  Description
  Original research project, culminating in honors thesis to be written under direction of faculty.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 499, CMCL-S 499, and MSCH-H 497.
  
  MSCH-H 498 Independent Study for Honors
  
  Credits
  1–12 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of honors director
  Description
  Opportunity for Media Honors students to engage in independent readings, research, and experimentation on relevant issues in media and communications; work with faculty member on individual basis.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in MSCH-H 498 and TEL-T 499.
  
  MSCH-J 400 Converged Newsroom
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-J 301
  Description
  Provides experience in a multi-faceted news environment where skills and expertise acquired in previous courses are put to use in the production of quality journalism that is delivered to an audience. Includes news reporting and analysis, evaluation of social media metrics, and interaction with the audience.
  
  MSCH-J 401 Depth Reporting and Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or better in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Study and practice in using depth reporting techniques including immersion and investigative reporting in collaboration with photographers and multimedia specialists. Students learn to pitch, shape and focus story ideas that forge words and pictures into multimedia presentations. Class will plan, report and edit news stories in depth.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 401 and MSCH-J 401.
  
  MSCH-J 402 Depth Photojournalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Study and practice in using techniques of photojournalism reporting and editing in collaboration with writers and multimedia specialists. Students learn to pitch, shape and focus story ideas that forge words and pictures into multimedia presentations. Class will plan, report, and edit news stories in depth.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-J 403 Laboratory/Field Experience
  
  Credits
  0–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Corequisites
  MSCH-J 425 and MSCH-J 453
  Description
  Laboratory or field experiences for prospective journalism teachers at the middle school or high school level.
  Repeatability
  May be completed twice for credit in JOUR-J 403 and MSCH-J 403.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-J 404 Depth Multimedia
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 250, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Study and practice in using techniques of multimedia reporting in collaboration with writers and photographers. Students learn to pitch, shape and focus story ideas that forge words and pictures into multimedia presentations. Class will plan, report and edit news stories in depth.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  MSCH-J 407 Current Issues in Media Law
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-H 300, or MSCH-J 300; and at least junior standing
  Description
  Study of law relating to media content and production. Advanced examination of the rights of journalists in the American legal system and their role in an evolving media environment. Research using primary legal materials.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 407 or MSCH-J 407.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 408 Investigative Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examines the heritage, tools and techniques of investigative reporting. Part seminar and part practicum, includes critical contemplation of philosophical, ethical, and legal issues; intensive work with public records; an introduction to data journalism; and practical experience producing a collaborative investigative project.
  
  MSCH-J 409 Media Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Research seminar that examines techniques and processes used in managing media organizations. Through discussions, case analysis, and group projects, the course explores organizational missions and social responsibilities, market analysis techniques, personnel management issues, and budgeting.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 409 or MSCH-J 409.
  MSCH-J 410 The Media as Ethical and Social Institutions
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251 and MSCH-J 300 and junior or senior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examines functions and influences of news and public relations professionals in a networked society with primary focus on the United States. Analyzes professional and ethical values of journalists and public relations practicioners working in a digital, participatory media environment. Critical analysis of the relationship of media institutions and society, and the effects of political, economic, and cultural factors on media professionalism.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 410 or MSCH-J 410.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-J 413 Covering Murder and Mayhem
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Teaches the skills needed to cover police and courthouse beats and to report on floods and other natural catastrophes, including professionalism at crime scenes and in courtrooms, accurate reporting under tight deadlines, and the ability to track down multiple sources of information and understand the content gathered.
  
  MSCH-J 414 Narrative Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor.
  Description
  Advanced journalism course focused on the conceptualization, creation, and execution of multiple major stories. Fosters development of professional reporting approaches to enterprise stories and profiles and requires adherence to strict deadlines while effectively developing story ideas, avoiding errors, and creating work ready for professional publication.
  
  MSCH-J 415 Literary Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  A study of literary forms and techniques used in journalism. Topics to be considered include formal considerations such as voice and structure, reporting methods and ethical issues. Students will supplement reading with writing experimental pieces of their own.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 415 or MSCH-J 415.
  
  MSCH-J 416 Story Mechanics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Newsroom-style journalism course that focuses on the production of a unique, large-scale enterprise story intended for publication, while also honing the habits, instincts, and confidence journalists need for developing story ideas. Emphasizes the cooperative revision process involved in producing work for professional publications.
  
  MSCH-J 423 Public Opinion
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Behavioral study of nature, operation, molding, and influence of public opinion, with practice in its measurement and evaluation. Discussion of major political, social, economic, and cultural problems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 423 or MSCH-J 423.
  
  MSCH-J 425 Supervision of Student Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Corequisites
  MSCH-J 403
  Description
  Lectures and discussion on designing, producing, financing and managing print, electronic and digital media, such as yearbooks, newspapers, magazines, broadcast and websites.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 425 or MSCH-J 425.
  
  MSCH-J 426 Reporting on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-J 326 or MSCH-J 353, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Focuses on covering fashion trends, fashion designers, and key issues related to fashion. Covers theoretical concepts related to multimedia storytelling, visual communication, business reporting, audience effects, social media analysis, and public relations and applies these concepts through hands-on experiences in multimedia reporting.
  
  MSCH-J 431 Advanced Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-J 331 or consent of instructor
  Description
  Imparts an understanding of how audio production and editing work in a professional setting. Hones the technical skills required for production. Focuses on improving work quality, developing the speed and efficiency required in professional settings, and learning the critical listening skills needed to edit individually and in collaboration.
  
  MSCH-J 444 Advanced Photojournalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-J 344
  Description
  Advanced techniques of reporting and interpreting news with photography practice in news, sports, features, photographic essays, color photography, electronic imaging, and studio illustration.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 444 or MSCH-J 444.
  MSCH-J 448 Global Journalism: Issues and Research
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Structure and function of international communication systems and barrier to flow of information among nations. Emphasis on gathering and disseminating information around the world. Study of the major newspapers of the world, international news agencies, and international broadcasting and satellite networks.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 448 or MSCH-J 448.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 450 History of Journalism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  American social-intellectual history integrated with the story of news media development, emphasizing the historical relationship of the mass media to American social, economic, and cultural patterns and developments. Origin, growth, shortcomings, and achievements of media. Impact of society on the media and vice versa.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 450 or MSCH-J 450.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 453 Methods of Teaching Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  EDUC-M 300, EDUC-P 312, EDUC-P 313, and EDUC-W 200
  Corequisites
  MSCH-J 403
  Description
  Future journalism teachers examine methods, techniques, content, and materials applicable to teaching journalism and designing courses at the middle school or high school level.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 453 or MSCH-J 453.
  
  MSCH-J 460 Topics Colloquium
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Topical seminar in journalism dealing with changing subjects and materials from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit up to 4 times.
  
  MSCH-J 462 History of Twentieth-Century Photography
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing
  Description
  Surveys twentieth-century photography as a medium of art and communication. Considers portraiture, landscape, still life, the nude, conceptual photography, the social documentary tradition, the magazine picture story, fashion, advertising and war photography. Examines the impact of postmodern theories on photographic practice and the understanding of photography.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 462 or MSCH-J 462.
  
  MSCH-J 464 Infographics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-J 365, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Analysis of quantitative data and creation of visual informational graphics for media audiences. Introduction to interactive data visualization through scripting and online tools. Creation of chart packages, data maps and explanatory diagrams for publication to mass and targeted audiences.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 464 or MSCH-J 464.
  
  MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-J 365, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Continues from Graphic Design I, incorporating advanced digital graphic design skills and creative problem solving for a series of media projects using illustration, logo design, creative typography and layout in a variety of media formats including print and interactive design for mobile devices.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 465 or MSCH-J 465.
  MSCH-J 470 Broadcast Media Analysis
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Seminar on problems of communicating news through aural and visual channels. Application of communications theory to broadcast news and public affairs presentations. Study of effects of format, verbal content, nonverbal content, and presenter on communication process.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 470 or MSCH-J 470.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 481 Creating an Indiana Magazine
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Description
  Students in this course produce 812: The Magazine for Southern Indiana. They study the magazine's editorial philosophy and its target audience and voice; develop an editorial line-up; report and write the stories; shoot the photos and video; write the headlines; edit the copy; design the pages; and produce the magazine in print, online and as iPad editions (with the help of the MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II class).
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 481 or MSCH-J 481.
  
  MSCH-J 493 Journalism: Off-Campus Registration
  
  Credits
  0–0 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of director of undergraduate studies
  Description
  This non-credit course is for journalism students studying off campus temporarily as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree program.
  
  MSCH-J 496 Foreign Study in Journalism
  
  Credits
  3–8 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of the Department of Journalism and director of undergraduate studies
  Description
  Planning of research project during year preceding summer abroad. Time spent in research abroad must amount to at least one week for each credit hour granted. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following foreign study.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 496 or MSCH-J 496.
  MSCH-L 424 Media and the Constitution
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Surveys the constitutional foundations of telecommunications law and policy in the United States. Primary focus on the philosophies informing the freedom of speech and press traditions, the First Amendment and how it applies to electronic media, and government regulations purporting to promote First Amendment values.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-L 425 Media Regulation
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Regulation of broadcasting, cable, and common carriage. Examination of the telecommunications regulation system. Regulation of entry into telecommunications (licensing and franchising), renewal of licenses and franchises, and government control of business and economic relations among participants in the field.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-L 425 or TEL-T 425.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 411 Media Industries and Cultural Production
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the social, economic, and cultural forces that influence the creation of programs and genres in the media industries. Topic varies, but may explore the role of networks, advertisers, studios, and independent producers.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 411 or MSCH-M 411.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 413 Global Media Issues
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced study of media from a global perspective focusing on particulars, trends, or issues. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 413 or TEL-T 413.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 421 Media Economics
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Analysis of market structure and behavior of firms and organizations in broadcasting, cable television, motion picture distribution, print media, common carrier, and other communications industries. Policy and strategy applications.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 421 or TEL-T 421.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 422 Business Applications in Telecommunications
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Topical seminar on social and business applications of telecommunications. Exploration of the potential for delivering public and business services via the telecommunications network.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-M 422 and TEL-T 422.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 446 Media Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Study of the skill, processes, and attitudes required for effective management and leadership at all levels in telecommunications operations.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 446 or TEL-T 446.
  
  MSCH-M 448 Advanced Media Metrics & Measurement
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 and MSCH-C 207
  Description
  Covers advanced formative and evaluative research techniques including biometrics, eye-tracking and dynamic self-report response. Examines theoretical underpinnings and challenges of measuring audience exposure to media messages in a fragmented media environment.
  
  MSCH-M 453 Media Industry Topics
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 and MSCH-C 207, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Exploration of management or strategic problems and issues in telecommunications. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-M 453 and TEL-T 453.
  MSCH-P 416 Program Analysis and Criticism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Fosters the development of individual critical ideas about television programs from different genres using a variety of analytic techniques.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-P 422 Color Correction & Finishing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 351 or MSCH-P 352; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the techniques, tools, and skills required to prepare an edited program for final distribution, including color-correction, stylization, video scopes, and dialogue normalization.
  
  MSCH-P 430 Writer's Room
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A C- or better in MSCH-P 331, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced screen writing class where students develop an original 30 minute dramatic web series under the supervision of a Media School instructor and that will be produced on a Media School sound stage by production students.
  
  MSCH-P 431 Feature Film Screenwriting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- of higher in MSCH-P 331; or consent of the instructor
  Description
  Builds on the foundations of MSCH-P 331, by focusing on the creation of original, feature-length Hollywood style narrative screenplays. Workshops delve deeper into genre conventions, story structure, character development, plotting, conflict, theme, point of view, dialogue, and sub text.
  
  MSCH-P 432 TV Series Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 331; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Builds on the foundations of MSCH-P 331, by focusing on the development process and writing of a long form narrative series, including the creation of a series bible, an outline for the first season, and a written and revised pilot episode for an original series.
  
  MSCH-P 434 Advanced Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223; and MSCH-C228 or MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the development and production of a larger scale documentary, including research, story development, writing, filming, and editing.
  
  MSCH-P 435 Advanced Documentary Workshop
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-P 335 or MSCH-P 344 or MSCH-P 360; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on collaborative production of a substantial documentary. Employs advanced, specialized procedures, theories, and skills involved in professional production, including research, investigative techniques, production design, cinematography, sound, post-production, writing, and rights clearance.
  
  MSCH-P 436 Advanced Production Workshop
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH P-344 or MSCH-P 360 or MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  A capstone course for the Film, Television, and Digital Production concentration focused on planning, directing, and producing programs or program segments that may air on WTIU, Indiana University\'s public television station.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for up to nine credit hours.
  
  MSCH-P 438 Experiments with the Film Camera
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-P 360; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores techniques and concepts of experimental filmmaking, building on the foundation of other production classes. Activities employ skills in basic cinematography and visual storytelling, as well as in the fundamentals of digital editing.
  
  MSCH-P 440 Directing the Cinematic Story
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the functions involved in directing narrative film through scholarly analysis and hands-on practice. Focuses on scripted storytelling with the goal of developing the unique style, tone, and voice of each visual storyteller.
  
  MSCH-P 441 Directing Actors for Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the functions involved in directing actors for narrative film through scholarly analysis and hands-on practice. Focuses on cinematic storytelling to build proficiency in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and character/actor development for film and scripted television.
  
  MSCH-P 452 Topics in Design and Production
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Exploration of design or production problems and issues in telecommunications. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 30 credit hours
  
  MSCH-P 453 Postproduction
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-P 351, MSCH-P 352, MSCH-P 353, MSCH-P 354, MSCH-P 369, or MSCH-P 422; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Hands-on course that focuses on Large Format (4K or higher) video data workflow creation, administration, and delivery following industry standard practices. Builds skills in identifying workflow issues and resolving them. Explores a variety of topics related to video postproduction, including sound design, color correction, final delivery, and more.
  
  MSCH-P 455 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor and demonstrated background in MIDI and composition; and at least junior standing
  Description
  Specialized techniques course developing students' skills in music scoring for visual media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 18 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-P 460 Advanced Motion Picture Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers advanced procedures, theories, and techniques for large-scale motion picture production. Main topics include cinematography, lighting, and cinematic digital video editing with a variety of single-cam and dual system recording techniques. Uses HD cameras and jam sync technology and highlights industry-level postproduction workflow.
  
  MSCH-P 461 BFA Cinema Thesis: Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Admission to the BFA in Cinematic Arts
  Description
  First semester of two-semester BFA Thesis sequence. Begins with the vetting of scripts and project proposals, along with consultation on pre-production efforts, then moves into thesis film production, including all production documentation/reports, proper workflow organization, and preparation for postproduction.
  
  MSCH-P 462 BFA Cinema Thesis: Postproduction
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 461
  Description
  Second semester of two-semester BFA Thesis sequence. Facilitates postproduction work on thesis film projects. Begins with editing, sound/audio work, and pick-ups to lock the project, then moves into color correction and industry-standard DCP creation. Culminates with a public exhibition of all thesis projects.
  
  MSCH-P 467 Short Film
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229; and two 300-level production (MSCH-P) courses; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on scripted storytelling and provides opportunities to hone individual style as a filmmaker through the production of short films using industry-standard technologies, interaction with local short film producers, and critical analysis of short form cinematic pieces.
  
  MSCH-P 468 Advanced Collaborative Workshop: Double Exposure
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Film and music students collaborate in the production of a short film to be screened, with live musical accompaniment, at the IU Cinema. Covers all stages of production, with special emphasis on collaboration between music and sound teams, as well as preparation of a media artifact for public exhibition.
  
  MSCH-P 470 LA Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Admission to Semester in LA program
  Description
  The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema including producing, directing, editing, cinematography and sound. Students produce a video project in collaboration with classmates while studying in greater Los Angeles.
  
  MSCH-R 429 Public Relations Campaigns
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-R 348 and MSCH-R 349
  Description
  Covers development and execution of a public relations campaign for a non-profit organization as well as public relations theory and in-depth care study analysis. Provides training and practice in developing and pitching a proposal to meet a client\'s business objectives. Includes media relations and crisis communications training.
  
  MSCH-R 431 Public Relations for Nonprofits
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-R 348, or consent of instructor
  Description
  This seminar focuses on how a non-profit organization creates images and how it shapes its programs and goals to gain public support. Assignments and readings are designed to foster a practical understanding of promotional techniques and campaigns using journalistic and other media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 431 or MSCH-R 431.
  
  MSCH-R 440 Public Relations Career Success
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 208, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Serves as a complement to PR skills courses (e.g. PR writing, PR campaigns, PR research) by preparing students for work in the professional world of public relations. Focus is on the development of personal mission statements; branding and positioning; resumes, cover letters and social media profiles; soft skills refinement; professionalism and more.
  
  MSCH-R 450 Public Relations Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-R 348 or MSCH-R 349, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the strategic, financial, and leadership skills necessary to become a manager and leader in the public relations industry. Examines the functions of public relations management, and application of these functions in a variety of industry roles and job settings.
  
  MSCH-R 455 Social Media Communication Strategies
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-C 208
  Description
  Examines how social media can be used as an effective component of an organization\'s communication management strategy and when it can potentially hamper effectiveness. Covers the use of monitoring and measurement research tools and metrics to evaluate the effects of communication campaigns on organizational outcomes.
  
  MSCH-R 480 Bateman Competition
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 208 and consent of instructor
  Description
  The Bateman Competition is the premiere national competition for public relations students, sponsored by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Requires development, implementation, and evaluation of a real campaign for a national client. Work is evaluated by a panel of PR professionals.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  MSCH-S 410 Sex in the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the role and portrayal of sex and sexuality in media and examines in detail the potential social and psychological effects of exposure to sexual content in the media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 410 or TEL-T 410.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 414 Public Communication Campaigns
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Theoretical backgrounds of media campaigns; analyses of persuasion strategies, campaign goals, communication media, audiences, and campaign effectiveness. Case studies of campaigns for social action; original analysis of specific campaigns.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 414 or TEL-T 414.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 445 Sports and Television
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Seminar exploring issues in televised sports in support of and in conflict with other cultural icons in society, business, and education. Includes writing on the ways sports, as program content, influences the television industry and on the ways television influences college and professional sports.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 445 or TEL-T 445.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 451 Topical Seminar in Media Psychology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Exploration of social problems and research issues related to media psychology. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-S 452 Communicating Climate Change
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides an overview of public opinion on climate change, introduces different theoretical perspectives on the barriers to public engagement with the topic, and examines the effectiveness of different methods of climate change communication designed to foster public engagement.
  
  MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101
  Description
  Basic media theories as well as cognitive, emotional, and social psychology, with a focus on how these theories can be applied to the design of media messages. Special attention given to interactive and immersive mediated environments.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 471 or TEL-T 471.
  
  MSCH-T 410 Media Theory
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Survey of writings, concepts, and movements in media theory.
  MSCH-T 427 International Media Networks
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101
  Description
  A comparative study of the development of broadband networks in different parts of the world. The interaction between national telecommunications policies and international arrangements, institutions, and structures.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-T 480 Current Issues in Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Discussion of current issues in media. Specific issues discussed vary from semester to semester, but course will typically treat multiple issues affecting different parts of the media field.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-V 401 Senior Seminar in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Senior standing; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Study of problems and issues in rhetoric and communication.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 401 and MSCH-V 401.
  
  MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Seminar exploring new developments and advanced research in media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-V 490 Capstone Seminar in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101
  Description
  Students synthesize previous coursework in media, culminating in a substantive project that directs their learning to some particular problem of mediation, publics, or cultures. Final project may include research essays, short films, Web sites, or public presentations or performances. Specific topics vary.
  Repeatability
  With consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, may be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 490 and MSCH-V 490.
  
  MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; at least 12 credit hours completed in the school; and application for internship credit approved by the school
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Faculty-supervised work in a media field related to student's academic interests. Credits based on at least 45 work hours per credit hour with a maximum of 6 credit hours applied toward the B.A. in Media or the B.S. in Game Design. Student must write a critical analysis paper and be evaluated by a workplace supervisor.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 382, MSCH-I 382, MSCH-I 497, MSCH-X 472, or TEL-T 497.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 473 Undergraduate Full-Time Media Internship
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Application for internship credit approved by the school
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Work commitment: 40 hrs/week for a minimum of 9 weeks in a 15-week term. Supervised professional experience. Off-campus, professionally supervised course taught online. The course involves fieldwork (the internship itself), assignments, development of a student portfolio, and supervisor evaluations. Full-time status for Registrar, not always for Financial Aid.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 491, MSCH-I 491, or MSCH-X 473.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 474 Journalism Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Approval for a College Career Internship
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a journalism or media-related role with a professional media organization.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 476 WTIU Production Workshop
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Description
  With close supervision by WTIU station or production management, student is responsible for pre-production planning, production coordination and execution, postproduction, critical and audience evaluation of programs for broadcast. Develop professional working relationships and portfolio.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  Application for internship credit approved by the school
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Topical course integrating classroom and field experience. Includes 10-day field experience during or after term offered. Field experience will change based on topic.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 418, MSCH-J 418, and MSCH-X 478.
  
  MSCH-X 490 Projects in Media
  
  Credits
  1–6 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by director of undergraduate studies, instructor, and facilities and technology director (when relevant)
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Opportunity for individual and group projects in media production and journalism; work with faculty member on individual or group basis.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 475, MSCH-X 490, and TEL-T 498.
  
  MSCH-X 498 Research in Media
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by director of undergraduate studies and instructor
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Opportunity for independent readings, research, and experimentation on relevant issues in media and communications; work with faculty member on individual basis.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 499, MSCH-J 499, and MSCH-X 498.
3. Free Elective. One (1) additional course:
  - MSCH-A 251 Creative Content Creation in Advertising
  - MSCH-A 300 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  - MSCH-A 301 Media and Consumer Behavior
  - MSCH-A 305 Strategic Content Development
  - MSCH-A 315 Advertising and Consumer Culture
  - MSCH-A 347 Persuasive Messaging in Media
  - MSCH-A 360 Media Advertising Topics
  - MSCH-A 435 Advertising Issues and Research
  - MSCH-A 441 Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Planning
  - MSCH-A 442 Brand Strategy and Media Management
  - MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop
  - MSCH-A 451 Advertising Portfolio Workshop 2
  - MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Team
  - MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMC
  - MSCH-A 490 Content Factory
  - MSCH-B 330 Sports Media Literacy
  - MSCH-B 331 Managing Sports Media
  - MSCH-B 332 Sports Writing and Reporting
  - MSCH-B 333 Sportscasting
  - MSCH-B 334 Social Media in Sports
  - MSCH-B 340 Sports Video Storytelling
  - MSCH-B 341 Multimedia Sports Content
  - MSCH-B 350 Esports Journalism
  - MSCH-B 360 Sports Media Topics
  - MSCH-B 430 Sports Media Laboratory
  - MSCH-B 432 Advanced Sports Writing
  - MSCH-B 445 Sports and Television
  - MSCH-C 101 Media
  - MSCH-C 150 Media School College and Career Preparation
  - MSCH-C 160 The Media Village
  - MSCH-C 200 The Videogame Industry: Systems and Management
  - MSCH-C 201 Hot Topics in Media
  - MSCH-C 203 Foundations of Journalism
  - MSCH-C 204 Behind the Prize
  - MSCH-C 206 Media Reporting in a Global World
  - MSCH-C 207 Introduction to Media Industry and Management
  - MSCH-C 208 Principles of Public Relations
  - MSCH-C 209 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  - MSCH-C 210 Introduction to Games
  - MSCH-C 211 Screening Gender and Sexuality
  - MSCH-C 212 Screening Race and Ethnicity
  - MSCH-C 213 Introduction to Media Psychology
  - MSCH-C 214 Race, Prejudice, and the Media
  - MSCH-C 215 History of Videogames
  - MSCH-C 216 Social Scientific Perspectives of Gender and Media
  - MSCH-C 217 Image Cultures
  - MSCH-C 218 Sports, Media and Society
  - MSCH-C 219 Media in the Global Context
  - MSCH-C 220 Game Technology
  - MSCH-C 221 Writing for Electronic Media
  - MSCH-C 223 Introduction to Design and Production
  - MSCH-C 225 Reporting, Writing, and Editing I
  - MSCH-C 226 Visual Communication
  - MSCH-C 227 Introduction to Sports Media
  - MSCH-C 228 Multi-Camera TV Studio Production I
  - MSCH-C 229 Introduction to Single-Camera Production
  - MSCH-C 231 Creating an Online Media Portfolio
  - MSCH-C 232 Media, Fashion and Politics
  - MSCH-C 241 Watching Film
  - MSCH-C 247 Screen Cultures
  - MSCH-C 249 Media Technologies and Culture
  - MSCH-C 251 Story Lab II
  - MSCH-C 255 Introduction to Media Audience Measurement
  - MSCH-C 260 Media Boot Camp
  - MSCH-C 270 Media Skills Workshop
  - MSCH-C 310 Introduction to Statistics in Media Research
  - MSCH-C 320 Social Media Tactics
  - MSCH-C 360 Media School Bootcamp
  - MSCH-C 370 Comedic News
  - MSCH-D 301 Media Technologies and Culture II
  - MSCH-D 302 Games, Culture, and Society
  - MSCH-D 331 Social Media Cultures
  - MSCH-D 332 Media Technology and Difference
  - MSCH-D 337 Digital Media
  - MSCH-D 413 Global Screen Cultures
  - MSCH-D 435 Advanced Projects in Web Design
  - MSCH-F 204 Topics in Media, Culture, and Society
  - MSCH-F 306 Writing Media Criticism
  - MSCH-F 309 Images of War and Peace in Public Culture
  - MSCH-F 311 History of Media and Culture
  - MSCH-F 326 Authorship in the Media
  - MSCH-F 336 Using Popular Culture
  - MSCH-F 370 Women Directors
  - MSCH-F 375 Race, Gender, and Representation
  - MSCH-F 377 Cinemas of the Black Diaspora
  - MSCH-F 380 Hollywood I: The First Fifty Years, 1895-1945
  - MSCH-F 381 Hollywood II: 1945 to the Present
  - MSCH-F 382 American Independent Cinema
  - MSCH-F 383 Sound and Cinema
  - MSCH-F 391 Media Audiences
  - MSCH-F 392 Media Genres
  - MSCH-F 395 Horror Cinema
  - MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas
  - MSCH-F 415 Contemporary Filmmakers
  - MSCH-F 420 Topics in Media History
  - MSCH-F 445 Media, Culture, and Politics
  - MSCH-G 300 Game Production I
  - MSCH-G 310 Game Design I
  - MSCH-G 320 Game Art and Sound
  - MSCH-G 340 Animation for Digital Media
  - MSCH-G 350 Game Analytics
  - MSCH-G 360 Game Experience Design
  - MSCH-G 366 Narrative Design
  - MSCH-G 372 Board Game Design
  - MSCH-G 390 Topics in Game Design and Development
  - MSCH-G 400 Game Production II
  - MSCH-G 410 Game Design II: Systems
  - MSCH-G 420 Game Character Art
  - MSCH-G 421 Sound for Games and Playable Media I
  - MSCH-G 424 Concept Art for Digital Media
  - MSCH-G 430 Game Environment Art
  - MSCH-G 434 Technical Game Art and Visual Effects
  - MSCH-G 438 Procedural Media
  - MSCH-G 440 Game Aesthetics
  - MSCH-G 444 Viewing History Through Games
  - MSCH-G 450 Game Workshop I: Prototype
  - MSCH-G 460 Game Workshop II: Development
  - MSCH-G 470 Game Workshop III: Publish
  - MSCH-G 480 Virtual Worlds Design
  - MSCH-G 488 Artificial Intelligence for Games
  - MSCH-H 110 Ernie Pyle Scholar Honors Freshman Seminar
  - MSCH-H 111 Media Honors Freshman Seminar
  - MSCH-H 225 Ernie Pyle Scholars Reporting, Writing, and Editing
  - MSCH-H 300 Honors Media Law in the Digital Age
  - MSCH-H 310 Honors Media Topics
  - MSCH-H 399 Readings for Honors
  - MSCH-H 410 Honors Media as Social Institutions
  - MSCH-H 420 Foreign Study for Honors Students
  - MSCH-H 451 Media Scholar Capstone
  - MSCH-H 462 Honors Capstone Seminar for Ernie Pyle Scholars
  - MSCH-H 463 Honors Capstone Seminar for Media Scholars
  - MSCH-H 497 Senior Honors Thesis
  - MSCH-H 498 Independent Study for Honors
  - MSCH-J 155 Research Techniques for Journalists
  - MSCH-J 170 Wordsmithing
  - MSCH-J 261 Studies in Journalism
  - MSCH-J 300 Communications Law
  - MSCH-J 301 Story Lab III
  - MSCH-J 303 Online Journalism
  - MSCH-J 315 Feature Writing
  - MSCH-J 326 Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Media
  - MSCH-J 331 Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  - MSCH-J 341 News Reporting
  - MSCH-J 342 Magazine Reporting
  - MSCH-J 343 Broadcast News
  - MSCH-J 344 Photojournalism Reporting
  - MSCH-J 351 News Editing
  - MSCH-J 352 Magazine Editing
  - MSCH-J 353 Advanced Broadcast News
  - MSCH-J 354 Photojournalism Editing
  - MSCH-J 360 Journalism Specialties
  - MSCH-J 362 Journalism Multimedia Storytelling
  - MSCH-J 363 Web and Mobile Design
  - MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design I
  - MSCH-J 385 Television News Reporting and Producing
  - MSCH-J 400 Converged Newsroom
  - MSCH-J 401 Depth Reporting and Editing
  - MSCH-J 402 Depth Photojournalism
  - MSCH-J 403 Laboratory/Field Experience
  - MSCH-J 404 Depth Multimedia
  - MSCH-J 407 Current Issues in Media Law
  - MSCH-J 408 Investigative Reporting
  - MSCH-J 409 Media Management
  - MSCH-J 410 The Media as Ethical and Social Institutions
  - MSCH-J 413 Covering Murder and Mayhem
  - MSCH-J 414 Narrative Journalism
  - MSCH-J 415 Literary Journalism
  - MSCH-J 416 Story Mechanics
  - MSCH-J 423 Public Opinion
  - MSCH-J 425 Supervision of Student Media
  - MSCH-J 426 Reporting on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle
  - MSCH-J 431 Advanced Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  - MSCH-J 444 Advanced Photojournalism
  - MSCH-J 448 Global Journalism: Issues and Research
  - MSCH-J 450 History of Journalism
  - MSCH-J 453 Methods of Teaching Journalism
  - MSCH-J 460 Topics Colloquium
  - MSCH-J 462 History of Twentieth-Century Photography
  - MSCH-J 464 Infographics
  - MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II
  - MSCH-J 470 Broadcast Media Analysis
  - MSCH-J 481 Creating an Indiana Magazine
  - MSCH-J 493 Journalism: Off-Campus Registration
  - MSCH-J 496 Foreign Study in Journalism
  - MSCH-L 317 Media Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  - MSCH-L 322 Media Policymaking
  - MSCH-L 424 Media and the Constitution
  - MSCH-L 425 Media Regulation
  - MSCH-M 310 Disruptors: Internet Industries
  - MSCH-M 322 Internet Ecosystems
  - MSCH-M 326 Network Design
  - MSCH-M 329 Cable/Broadband Communications
  - MSCH-M 330 Production Management
  - MSCH-M 332 Media Law for Producers
  - MSCH-M 343 Media Sales Management
  - MSCH-M 344 Programming Strategies
  - MSCH-M 411 Media Industries and Cultural Production
  - MSCH-M 413 Global Media Issues
  - MSCH-M 421 Media Economics
  - MSCH-M 422 Business Applications in Telecommunications
  - MSCH-M 446 Media Management
  - MSCH-M 448 Advanced Media Metrics & Measurement
  - MSCH-M 453 Media Industry Topics
  - MSCH-P 331 Scriptwriting
  - MSCH-P 335 Production as Criticism
  - MSCH-P 344 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  - MSCH-P 351 Advanced Video Field and Post Production
  - MSCH-P 352 Editing for Cinema
  - MSCH-P 353 Production Audio
  - MSCH-P 354 Program Graphics and Animation
  - MSCH-P 356 Multi-Camera TV Studio Production II
  - MSCH-P 360 Motion Picture Production
  - MSCH-P 361 Intermediate Motion Picture Production
  - MSCH-P 362 Cinematography
  - MSCH-P 369 Sound Design
  - MSCH-P 416 Program Analysis and Criticism
  - MSCH-P 422 Color Correction & Finishing
  - MSCH-P 430 Writer's Room
  - MSCH-P 431 Feature Film Screenwriting
  - MSCH-P 432 TV Series Writing
  - MSCH-P 434 Advanced Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  - MSCH-P 435 Advanced Documentary Workshop
  - MSCH-P 436 Advanced Production Workshop
  - MSCH-P 438 Experiments with the Film Camera
  - MSCH-P 440 Directing the Cinematic Story
  - MSCH-P 441 Directing Actors for Cinema
  - MSCH-P 452 Topics in Design and Production
  - MSCH-P 453 Postproduction
  - MSCH-P 455 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media
  - MSCH-P 460 Advanced Motion Picture Production
  - MSCH-P 461 BFA Cinema Thesis: Production
  - MSCH-P 462 BFA Cinema Thesis: Postproduction
  - MSCH-P 467 Short Film
  - MSCH-P 468 Advanced Collaborative Workshop: Double Exposure
  - MSCH-P 470 LA Production
  - MSCH-R 348 Public Relations Planning and Research
  - MSCH-R 349 Public Relations Writing
  - MSCH-R 350 PR Strategies for Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Communication
  - MSCH-R 360 Public Relations Topics
  - MSCH-R 429 Public Relations Campaigns
  - MSCH-R 431 Public Relations for Nonprofits
  - MSCH-R 440 Public Relations Career Success
  - MSCH-R 450 Public Relations Management
  - MSCH-R 455 Social Media Communication Strategies
  - MSCH-R 480 Bateman Competition
  - MSCH-S 312 Politics and the Media
  - MSCH-S 315 Media Processes and Effects
  - MSCH-S 317 Children and Media
  - MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
  - MSCH-S 351 Methods in Media Psychology
  - MSCH-S 410 Sex in the Media
  - MSCH-S 414 Public Communication Campaigns
  - MSCH-S 445 Sports and Television
  - MSCH-S 451 Topical Seminar in Media Psychology
  - MSCH-S 452 Communicating Climate Change
  - MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
  - MSCH-T 311 History of Electronic Media
  - MSCH-T 314 Comparative Media Systems
  - MSCH-T 410 Media Theory
  - MSCH-T 427 International Media Networks
  - MSCH-T 480 Current Issues in Media
  - MSCH-V 195 Topical Seminar in Telecommunications
  - MSCH-V 334 Current Topics in Media
  - MSCH-V 401 Senior Seminar in Media
  - MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media
  - MSCH-V 490 Capstone Seminar in Media
  - MSCH-X 360 The Media School in Los Angeles
  - MSCH-X 370 Community and Media
  - MSCH-X 374 WIUX Internship
  - MSCH-X 375 IUSTV Internship
  - MSCH-X 376 IDS Internship
  - MSCH-X 377 NSJC Internship
  - MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
  - MSCH-X 473 Undergraduate Full-Time Media Internship
  - MSCH-X 474 Journalism Internship
  - MSCH-X 476 WTIU Production Workshop
  - MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media
  - MSCH-X 490 Projects in Media
  - MSCH-X 498 Research in Media
  MSCH-A 251 Creative Content Creation in Advertising
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 250 or BUS-C 204
  Description
  Introduces and provides practice in the skill-set necessary to interpret a creative brief for the purpose of developing and implementing an advertising campaign across multiple media channels. Explores the structure and interdependence of the multidisciplinary creative teams that make such campaigns successful.
  
  MSCH-A 300 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101; and MSCH-C 207
  Description
  Examines principles of media advertising and applications across platforms and audiences. Analyzes the advertising industry structures and processes, including the roles of agencies, creative teams, station representatives, and buyers. Topics include the social and individual effects of advertising, ethical issues in advertising, and considerations for advertising in a global marketplace.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-A 300, MSCH-A 320, MSCH-A 337, or TEL-T 340.
  
  MSCH-A 301 Media and Consumer Behavior
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or better in MSCH-C 209
  Description
  Introduces ways media producers and advertisers conceptualize and measure audiences. Examines strategies and criteria used to evaluate media as advertising delivery vehicles. Covers skills needed to utilize market research and match media with products, services, and behavioral campaign goals.
  
  MSCH-A 305 Strategic Content Development
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226; and in MSCH-A 251; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introduces the strategic skills needed to develop and execute creative marketing campaigns. Provides practice in integrated communication strategies, concepts, copy writing, and design for print, broadcast, direct, mobile, digital, and social media campaigns.
  MSCH-A 315 Advertising and Consumer Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Critical examination of advertising's role in modern societies. Focuses on marketing and consumption as central activities in shaping personal identity and social relations.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-A 347 Persuasive Messaging in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Theory and practice of designing, implementing, and evaluating persuasive materials and messaging campaigns for consumer-focused media. Emphasis on current strategies and techniques employed throughout all media with a concentration on broadcasting.
  
  MSCH-A 360 Media Advertising Topics
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Focuses on emerging trends in media advertising, including related social and political issues, content creation and production, and unique trends and events.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated up to 4 times for credit for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-A 435 Advertising Issues and Research
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 209; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Critical analysis and research course that seeks to evaluate methods and approaches in advertising as they relate to consumer culture, global ethics, and human nature. Explores scenarios and circumstances present in the ever-changing advertising world and focuses on how and why advertising decisions are made.
  
  MSCH-A 441 Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign Planning
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 301
  Description
  Provides a detailed examination of the development, execution, and assessment of advertising campaigns. Offers insights into the planning process and an extended opportunity to integrate and apply the principles acquired.
  
  MSCH-A 442 Brand Strategy and Media Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 301, and either MSCH-C 226 or MSCH-C 250 or BUS-C 204, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Covers branding and brand equity concepts relevant to management of media advertising. Concepts are applied to analyses of case studies of brand creation, development, and extinction in media advertising.
  
  MSCH-A 450 Advertising Portfolio Workshop
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 301 and MSCH-A 305; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Hands-on workshop focused on the creation of advertising and marketing communication content and campaigns to be showcased on a professional advertising portfolio website.
  
  MSCH-A 451 Advertising Portfolio Workshop 2
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-A 450 or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced workshop concentrating on cross-channel brand storytelling. Campaign projects emphasize techniques for content creation found in contemporary industry IMC advertising. Focuses on adding depth, breadth and sophistication to individual portfolios. Portfolios will be evaluated by industry professionals.
  
  MSCH-A 480 NSAC Competition Team
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Junior or senior standing, and consent of instructor
  Description
  As a team, students create and deliver a fully integrated marketing communication campaign for a national client chosen by the American Advertising Federation for its annual National Student Advertising Competition.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-A 488 Agency 7 IMC
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Clinical experience that models the professional practices and service offerings of world-class integrated marketing communication media agencies. Implement public relations/advertising services for real clients through service learning. Professional skills, proficiencies, and best practices through hands-on learning.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 488, MSCH-A 488, and MSCH-J 488.
  
  MSCH-A 490 Content Factory
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Description
  Hands-on course working directly with advertising clients on projects and campaigns in advertising. Ideal for Media Advertising students interested in honing their skill sets in relation to media advertising content creation and/or brand management.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit up to 2 times for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-B 330 Sports Media Literacy
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introduces key concepts, historical elements, and future considerations within the areas of sports and media, emphasizing how these two fields interact. Geared toward preparation for careers in sports journalism and sports media.
  
  MSCH-B 331 Managing Sports Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 218, MSCH-C 227, or MSCH-B 330
  Description
  Overview of the sports media industry including processes of content distribution, finance, and technology. Provides historical background of the business of media. Students learn about the symbiotic financial relationship between sports and the media, including team- and league-based media that compete with traditional media.
  
  MSCH-B 332 Sports Writing and Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 225, MSCH-H 225, or MSCH-C 251
  Description
  Develops the research, writing, and reporting skills necessary to effectively cover teams, leagues, athletes, and other parts of the sports industry. Provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience writing and researching sports stories.
  
  MSCH-B 333 Sportscasting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 226, MSCH-C 250, MSCH-H 225, or MSCH-J 343
  Description
  Introduces the art and technique of sportscasting. Develops skills in proper breathing, script writing and delivery, extemporaneous on-camera discussion, reporting, anchoring, producing, and filming packages.
  
  MSCH-B 334 Social Media in Sports
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-B 330
  Description
  Introduces the theory and practice of social media usage within sports media. Builds skills in content creation and management on the major social networks and explores the implications of audience demographics and communication theory for social media engagement.
  
  MSCH-B 340 Sports Video Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 226, MSCH-C 250, MSCH-H 225, or MSCH-J 343
  Description
  Introduces the skills needed to produce video packages used in sports journalism, including how to find, set up, film, write, and edit a story. Explores techniques used to tell a story with a visual narrative.
  
  MSCH-B 341 Multimedia Sports Content
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Project-based course that focuses on the creation and production of sports media content in multiple media formats. Emphasizes the development of expertise across written content, audio content, and video content, and the integration of social media as a platform for the publication of that content.
  
  MSCH-B 350 Esports Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or better in MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 251, or MSCH-B 332
  Description
  Introduces key concepts, historical elements, and future considerations within the areas of sports and media, emphasizing how these two fields interact. Geared toward preparation for careers in sports journalism and sports media.
  
  MSCH-B 360 Sports Media Topics
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Focuses on emerging trends in sports media, including related social and political issues, content creation and production, and special event coverage.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit up to 4 times for a maximum of 8 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-B 430 Sports Media Laboratory
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 227 or MSCH-B 330; and MSCH-B 332, MSCH-B 333, MSCH-B 334, MSCH-B 340, or MSCH-B 350; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Simulates a working sports media newsroom. Focuses on the production of professional-caliber sports media content and building skills in senior-level editing, management, and decision-making that are needed in the process of creating, promoting, and disseminating such content.
  
  MSCH-B 432 Advanced Sports Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-B 332, MSCH-J 301, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores advanced techniques in sports writing, including research skills, longform approaches to writing, character profiles, and multi-part stories. Requires the production of multiple major stories and submission for publication to sports media outlets.
  MSCH-B 445 Sports and Television
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 203, MSCH-C 207, MSCH-C 208, MSCH-C 209, or MSCH-B 330
  Description
  Seminar exploring issues in televised sports in support of and in conflict with other cultural icons in society, business, and education. Includes writing on the ways sports, as program content, influences the television industry and on the ways television influences college and professional sports.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-B 445 or MSCH-S 445
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 101 Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the role media play in our lives-at work, at school, among family members, friends, and lovers-and analyzes pressing issues in media and society today, such as privacy, globalization, and convergence.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 150 Media School College and Career Preparation
  
  Credits
  1
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides information on how to succeed in the Media School and prepare for careers in the media industry. Explores ways to connect academic experiences with internship and job opportunities. Highlights the array of media careers and presents insights on industry expectations for interviewing, portfolios, and resumes.
  
  MSCH-C 160 The Media Village
  
  Credits
  1
  Prerequisites
  Residence in the Media Living-Learning Center
  Description
  Brings together students in the LLC with shared academic and professional interests for events, speakers, reading and discussions about media and journalism in the twenty-first century. Will establish a unique model of individual learning, College of One, based on the value of experiences beyond the classroom.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 160, MSCH-C 160, or MSCH-J 160.
  MSCH-C 200 The Videogame Industry: Systems and Management
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines what games are and how they are made. Topics include the games industry: its creative dimensions and economic structures; its history and future; the organization of game development teams; the methods and tools used in game production. Students will gain a deeper and more detailed appreciation for this rapidly evolving, fascinating, and sometimes baffling industry.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 200 or TEL-T 260.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 201 Hot Topics in Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores current topics at the intersection of media and the political, social, and cultural landscape. Guided each semester by a different Media School faculty member, students engage with issues from the headlines and gain skills to help navigate the contemporary communication ecosystem.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated up to 3 times for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-C 203 Foundations of Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  A robust introduction to the field of journalism and the underlying principles of journalism. Explores the role of journalists and media in American society, the influences of news and entertainment media on audiences, and the role of journalism in modern media environments.
  
  MSCH-C 204 Behind the Prize
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Pulitzer-winning reporters and other award-winning journalists visit the class to share behind-the-scene details of their projects, their ethical choices and the doubts and challenges they faced along the way. The class explores how journalistic prizes are selected and how they shape the future, not just of journalism, but of democracy.
  
  MSCH-C 206 Media Reporting in a Global World
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  The goal of the course is for students to understand and articulate the issues in global journalism and the role of the media as a participant in shaping societies.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 206 or MSCH-C 206.
  MSCH-C 207 Introduction to Media Industry and Management
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introductory analysis, using a case-study method, of how media industries such as broadcasting, cable, and telephone are structured, funded, and regulated; how media organizations create and market programs and products, and how they manage their operations.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 207 or TEL-T 207.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 208 Principles of Public Relations
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introduction to public relations. Examines theory and practice of public relations, how public relations operates in organizations, and its impact on stakeholders and society. Topics include approaches to persuasion, media relations, crisis communication, reputation management, and ethics.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 321, MSCH-C 208, or MSCH-R 321.
  
  MSCH-C 209 Introduction to Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communication
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines principles of media advertising and applications across platforms and audiences. Analyzes the advertising industry structures and processes, including the roles of agencies, creative teams, station representatives, and buyers. Topics include the social and individual effects of advertising, ethical issues in advertising, and considerations for advertising in a global marketplace.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH, C 209, MSCH-A 300, MSCH-A 320, MSCH-A 337.
  
  MSCH-C 210 Introduction to Games
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introduces the idea of games systems by breaking down games into their different components to build a deep game literacy. Students will learn how to learn a new game quickly; teach complex games to others; recognize and excel at the many different games played in everyday life. Where most courses have readings, this course has "gamings," required games for students to play and learn.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 210 or TEL-T 366.
  MSCH-C 211 Screening Gender and Sexuality
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Critically examines how gender and sexuality are mediated through screen and audio-visual media (including film, video, television, radio, internet) and their cultural contexts. Using humanities approaches, topics might focus on popular media production; various genres, movements, and media cycles; specific cultural and historical contexts; impacts of technological change. Screenings may be required.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 203 or MSCH-C 211.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 212 Screening Race and Ethnicity
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Critically examines how race and/or ethnicity are mediated through screen and audio-visual media (including film, video, television, radio, internet) and their cultural contexts.Â Using humanities approaches, topics might focus on representations and debates within mainstream, art, or alternative media.Â May address histories of race, racism, and racial justice.Â Screenings may be required.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 201 or MSCH-C 212.
  Fall 2023CASE DUScourse
  
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 213 Introduction to Media Psychology
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the construction of social meaning associated with mediated messages as well as the range of uses of and consequences of exposure to mediated messages in individual groups, organizations, and society.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 214 Race, Prejudice, and the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  This course addresses the psychology of racial prejudice and stereotyping and uses this social-scientific framework to examine the impact of media portrayals. We will focus on how race influences our media consumption decisions and how exposure to certain media messages (in entertainment, news, music, video games) could change racial stereotypes.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 214 or TEL-T 191.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 215 History of Videogames
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers the origin and development of the videogame. Topics include the location and platforms for gaming (arcades, home game consoles, personal computers); social and cultural impacts (stereotypes, gender roles, media effects, violence, regulation and intellectual property); new gaming trends (mobile and social gaming, free-to-play, and cloud gaming).
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 215 or TEL-T 160.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 216 Social Scientific Perspectives of Gender and Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the representation of women in the media and analyzes women's creative work as media producers from a social scientific perspective. The course will include lecture and discussion of areas of critical debate: visual representation across media platforms, women's employment in media industries; women as an audience/consumer group.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 216 or TEL-T 192.
  Fall 2023CASE DUScourse
  
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 217 Image Cultures
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Offers an interdisciplinary and historical context for understanding contemporary western 'image culture' by addressing the notion of the 'image' in a wide range of its theoretical, critical, and practical contexts, uses, and history. Examines the claim that our culture is more imagistic than others historically, asking how the roles of images have changed over time in relation to other modes of signification.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 217 or CMCL-C 208.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-C 218 Sports, Media and Society
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examination of the social and financial relationships between sports organizations, media and society. Study of the social implications of sports media content in light of economic connections between sports media and college and professional sports teams, including how television contracts influence media coverage and how organization-based media influence audience perceptions.
  MSCH-C 219 Media in the Global Context
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Surveys media industries, products, and publics outside the United States context (e.g., Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America). Analyzes regional media in relation to local/global historical, economic, and social processes. Screenings may be required.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 219 or CMCL-C 202.
  Fall 2023CASE GCCcourse
  
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 220 Game Technology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides a survey of current technologies for creating games. These tools are also appropriate for projects in virtual and augmented reality and interactive journalism. Students acquire competency in several game engines demonstrated by the creation of several digital game prototypes using recently released tools.
  
  MSCH-C 221 Writing for Electronic Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Style, form, and preparation of written materials for electronic media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 221 or TEL-T 211.
  MSCH-C 223 Introduction to Design and Production
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides a conceptual framework for writing, designing, and evaluating a variety of media products. This is not a hands-on production course but does offer an overview of the production process. Topics include scriptwriting, production design, visualization, composition, editing styles, and others. This course is a prerequisite for advanced-level courses in the design/production area.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 223 or TEL-T 206.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-C 225 Reporting, Writing, and Editing I
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Completion of the English Composition requirement
  Description
  Working seminar stressing the creation of journalistic stories for diverse audiences. Provides instruction and practice in developing story ideas, gathering information, combining visual and verbal messages, and writing and editing news.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 225 or MSCH-H 225.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-C 226 Visual Communication
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Theories of visual communication including human perception, psychology of color, and principles of design. Application of those theories to photography, video, and computer graphic design in news communication.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 210 or MSCH-C 226.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-C 227 Introduction to Sports Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Completion of the English composition requirement
  Description
  Hands-on experience creating sports media content relevant to production, sportscasting, sports writing, sport social media, and organizational messaging. Focuses on the dichotomy between independent and organization-controlled media and between news and sports reporting and commentary. Preparation for journalism and public relations jobs in sport.
  
  MSCH-C 228 Multi-Camera TV Studio Production I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 223 with a grade of C- or higher
  Description
  A hands-on course focusing on multi-camera television studio production. Introduces technical aspects of the video signal and builds skills in the proficient operation of the cameras, audio board, lighting console, video switcher, character generator, and other studio equipment. Labs focus on developing these and other skills and producing multi-camera TV productions.
  
  MSCH-C 229 Introduction to Single-Camera Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Outlines the basic procedures, techniques, and theories for the production of a video. Main focal points and concentrations include cinematography, lighting, and editing of digital video using single-cam and dual system audio/video recording techniques. Uses DSLR and cinema camera technology and incorporates an HD workflow.
  
  MSCH-C 231 Creating an Online Media Portfolio
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introduces the conceptual and practical aspects of building professional online portfolios using popular content management systems, such as WordPress, to showcase media work. Covers various aspects of the design process, including plugins, site security, visual templates, website configuration, and databases.
  
  MSCH-C 232 Media, Fashion and Politics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  It is through media that fashion reflects culture, social movements, and trends. This course explores the relationship between media, fashion, and politics and applies media effects and visual communication theory to the examination of key moments where fashion and politics have merged.
  
  MSCH-C 241 Watching Film
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Introduction to the power, pleasure, politics, and possibilities of cinema. Opportunity to develop film literacy through a better understanding of how film is and has been constructed and experienced. Provides critical techniques for analyzing and appreciating the many forms film has taken.
  
  MSCH-C 247 Screen Cultures
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Draws on theories of screen-based spectatorship and the spatial, material, and performative aspects of screens to present a historically-grounded comparative analysis of the relationship between screen technologies and cultural screen practices. Focuses on public and urban screens, mobile screens, touch screens, and interactive screen-based installations.
  
  MSCH-C 249 Media Technologies and Culture
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores how our understandings and experiences of culture and everyday life are transformed as media technology re-design, re-shape, re-administer, and re-organize our daily routines, habitats, habits, identities, and modes of communication.
  
  MSCH-C 251 Story Lab II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 250
  Description
  Intensive, hands-on course focuses on journalistic techniques for storytelling in a digital environment. Topics include audio and visual collection and editing, broadcast-style writing and voicing, interviewing, newswriting, reporting and verification techniques, social media and story development, principles of data, ethics and law in newsgathering and strategic communications contexts.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-C 251, MSCH-C 225, or MSCH-H 225.
  
  MSCH-C 255 Introduction to Media Audience Measurement
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides an introduction to many of the ways audience behavior is measured and analyzed by media industry professionals and scholars. Covers skill such as basic measurement and questionnaire design principles, reaction time/response latency, continuous response measurement, and peripheral biometrics (heart rate, skin conductance, eye tracking, etc.).
  
  MSCH-C 260 Media Boot Camp
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Industry-focused course that covers in-depth information about key areas of the media enterprise. Boot camp courses are taught by media professionals in an intensive format, with emphasis placed on skill development and media knowledge expansion.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-C 270 Media Skills Workshop
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Media skills workshops that cover topics including media software training, camera presence training, media production workflow training, and other forms of skill development in digital and traditional media environments, particularly for those needing to develop technical skills in media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-C 310 Introduction to Statistics in Media Research
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines statistical analysis as related to research in media and communication. Areas of content focus include audience analysis and methods and models used in media research. Designed primarily for students intending to pursue media careers, either as practitioners or as researchers.
  
  MSCH-C 320 Social Media Tactics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed to better understand social media, how they are utilized across fields such as advertising, journalism, media management and public relations, and what tactical and strategic considerations are necessary to most effectively use social networking tools in commercial and non-profit communication.
  
  MSCH-C 360 Media School Bootcamp
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Professionally-oriented media courses taught by media professionals. Topics include hands-on media training, media planning, media analysis and criticism, and media career preparation. Featured instructors include professionals from fields as diverse as television and film production, advertising, public relations, journalism, sports media, game design, and film criticism.
  
  MSCH-C 370 Comedic News
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Drawing from a wide range of scholarship, the course will probe various facets of entertaining media, explore how political entertainment representations can contribute to constructing our political realities, and grapple with the question of whether the overlap of entertainment, politics, and news promotes healthy political discourse.
  
  MSCH-D 301 Media Technologies and Culture II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 215, MSCH-C 247, or MSCH-C 249
  Description
  Critically examines media technologies and their design, production, consumption and regulation. Explores historical and contemporary media technologies to make sense of their impact on politics, power, and meaning.
  
  MSCH-D 302 Games, Culture, and Society
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 215, MSCH-C 247, or MSCH-C 249; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Interrogates digital and analog game play as a rich cultural practice and as a means of identity formation, performance, and representation as well as the role game design plays in structuring social and political relations.
  
  MSCH-D 331 Social Media Cultures
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101; or consent of instructor
  Description
  None
  Repeatability
  Social media technologies are an integral part of social life. This course helps students develop a vocabulary for understanding social media critically and analytically. Content includes a history of social media technologies, examinations of how people construct identities and relationships on social media, and how misinformation affects online experiences.
  
  MSCH-D 332 Media Technology and Difference
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101; or consent of instructor
  Description
  From algorithmic biases to gendered work cultures in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, issues of race, gender, sexuality, ability, and class come with media technologies\' design, production, and use. This course explores a wide array of technological politics in concert with some of today\'s most pressing issues.
  
  MSCH-D 337 Digital Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 101 with a grade of C- or higher; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Develops frameworks for understanding new media technologies in social contexts. Compares computing, networked digital media, and social media to prior eras of technological change, focusing on interactions among technological, industrial, regulatory, social, and cultural forces.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  MSCH-D 413 Global Screen Cultures
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers electronic media\'s role in altering perceptions of time, space, locality, and identity. Explores changing economic, political, and cultural relations in the global media environment. Topics vary and may include global media events, trans-border information flows, cultural differences in media forms and practices.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-D 435 Advanced Projects in Web Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 or MSCH-G 320; or consent of instructor
  Notes
  Lab fee required
  Description
  Project-based class focused on implementing the skills learned in the introductory classes and applying them to real-world problems. Design, implement, and test a significant Web site for a real client either individually or in groups.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-D 435 or TEL-T 433.
  MSCH-F 204 Topics in Media, Culture, and Society
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Relationship between communication media and a range of social institutions, practices, and beliefs. Course may focus on a particular medium and/or period (e.g., television and family, film and the Cold War, censorship and the media). Topic varies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 204 and MSCH-F 204.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 306 Writing Media Criticism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Study of the main schools and methods of media criticism; emphasis on developing the analytical and critical skills necessary for writing film, television, and/or other types of media criticism.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 306 or MSCH-F 306.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 309 Images of War and Peace in Public Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the cultural contestation of images of war and peace with a focus on the materiality of political images in a variety of verbal, visual, and acoustic media across a range of cultural forms such as film, literature, art, public memorials, and political texts.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated when the focus is on a different country or region for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 311 or MSCH-F 309.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 311 History of Media and Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Historical development of media forms, institutions, and technology, from the origins of writing to digital media. Attention to characteristics of media, changes in media's role as a cultural force, transformations to media institutions, and the role of media in the development of public discourse. Considers continuity and change over time.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 326 Authorship in the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Topic varies: in-depth analysis of directors, producers, or creative individuals in the media, viewed as 'authors.'
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 326 and MSCH-F 326.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 336 Using Popular Culture
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Critical exploration of the form, content, and uses of popular culture in everyday life.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 336 and MSCH-F 336.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 370 Women Directors
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Focuses on women directors in cinema, from the silent era to the present day. Explores the presence of women directors in American and European cinema, the connection to feminist theory in cinema, and the challenges confronting women who wish to direct films.
  MSCH-F 375 Race, Gender, and Representation
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Construction of race and gender identities across a range of media. Emphasis on the power of sound/image representations to shape and contest ideas about race and gender. Topic varies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 412, JOUR-J 375, or MSCH-F 375.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 377 Cinemas of the Black Diaspora
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines filmmaking in the black diaspora as a formally innovative visual and narrative art form in world cinema. Studies select films for their political and cultural significance and shared themes. Topics include colonialism and postcoloniality; race, gender and sexuality; migration and exile; modernity; and the dislocating processes of globalization.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  
  Fall 2023CASE DUScourse
  MSCH-F 380 Hollywood I: The First Fifty Years, 1895-1945
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Presents a survey of the first fifty years of American cinema, from the premiere of moving pictures through the introduction of feature films, the star system, and movie theaters. Includes the rise of Hollywood as industry, mythmaker, and purveyor of stories about glamour, gender, race, social class, romance, fear and pleasure.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 381 Hollywood II: 1945 to the Present
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Presents a critical survey of Hollywood cinema, from 1945 to the present, from the dual perspective of film history and cultural history. Focuses on stardom and performance, popular representations of race, class, gender and sexuality, technological change, genre theory, marketing and promotion, and the globalization of Hollywood.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 382 American Independent Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores the history, context, and development of American independent cinema from the 1960s to the present day. Introduces key films and directors from the period, aesthetic characteristics and influences, as well as social and institutional contexts that led to the creation of this form of filmmaking and cinema.
  
  MSCH-F 383 Sound and Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores the role of sound in cinematic production and exhibition from the early days of live musical accompaniment of silent films through to recent innovations in sound design. Covers the skills needed to analyze, discuss, and write about how sound gives meaning and feeling to the cinematic image.
  MSCH-F 391 Media Audiences
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Studies audiences in the context of film, television, new media, and other media forms. Topic varies, but may include a focus on theories of spectatorship, historical reception studies, ethnographic and/or empirical audience studies, global or transnational audiences, Internet communities, performance theory, fan cultures, and subcultures.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 391 and MSCH-F 391.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 392 Media Genres
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topic varies. Analysis of typical genres, such as westerns, situation comedies, documentaries, etc. Problems of generic description or definition: themes, conventions, iconography peculiar to given genres.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 392 and MSCH-F 392.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 395 Horror Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines horror in cinema as a cultural and cinematic form, and attempts to draw some conclusions about its \"politics\"-sexual, ethnic, familial, economic etc. Focuses on social changes in sexual mores. gender roles, family structure, political and economic events, and the increasing role of technology in our lives.
  MSCH-F 398 National and Transnational Cinemas
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Historical survey of major national cinemas. Subject varies. Topics include Brazilian cinema, British cinema, Chinese cinema, French National cinema, German film culture, Indian cinema, and Italian cinema.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 398 and MSCH-F 398.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-F 415 Contemporary Filmmakers
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines contemporary film authorship in collaboration with the IU Cinema. Students attend lectures by visiting filmmakers and attend screenings of their films and discuss film criticism and review.
  MSCH-F 420 Topics in Media History
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Media historiography, topics in national media history, national and international movements and trends. Topic varies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 420 and MSCH-F 420.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-F 445 Media, Culture, and Politics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the role of media in the political process. Topic varies and may include censorship and free speech, social movements, politics of representation.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 445 or MSCH-F 445.
  
  MSCH-G 300 Game Production I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 220 or INFO-I 210
  Description
  Students will learn how to make digital game prototypes gaining hands-on experience while working in teams and using game engines such as Unity and Unreal. Students will develop sound teamwork practices such as appropriate and timely communication, version control, and leadership; employ production methods such as agile and waterfall; and develop essential playtesting methods.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 300 or TEL-T 361.
  
  MSCH-G 310 Game Design I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 210
  Description
  Examines the structural and formal elements of games. Explores the theory of game design through deconstruction of tabletop games. Students will create, present, and analyze games in numerous contexts.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 310 or TEL-T 367.
  
  MSCH-G 320 Game Art and Sound
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  A general introduction to concepts, techniques, and tools for creating audio, visual, and narrative assets used in computer games and digitally mediated environments, including sound editing and synthesis, frame-based and procedural animation, and non-linear story writing. Students will create original sounds, write and edit computer code, and author multiform narratives while studying their roles in emerging and complex systems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 320 or TEL-T 284.
  
  MSCH-G 340 Animation for Digital Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers rigging, 3D animation, 2D animation, motion capture, and best practices for animating for specific platforms like film, games, and commercial uses.
  
  MSCH-G 350 Game Analytics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers working with detailed game data, including formulating questions, specifying statistics, extracting data, isolating variables of interest, analyzing those variables, and visualizing the results. Students will work with industry standard tools, methods, and real-world data.
  
  MSCH-G 360 Game Experience Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Design game interfaces, integrating them into a game engine. Gain strong visual design skills (typography, color schemes, iconography), learning how to apply them. Finish the course with several portfolio pieces. Beyond game design, the course may be of interest to designers in web and software development.
  
  MSCH-G 366 Narrative Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 210; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on story and narrative design of video games. Explores interactive storytelling, terms and tools to critique and understand game narratives more deeply, and practice in the implementation and execution of story ideas within the world of video games.
  
  MSCH-G 372 Board Game Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores the design of conflict systems for games. Students will learn fundamental theories of conflict design (e.g. game theory) and advanced design tools (e.g. spreadsheets). Theories and tools will be applied to popular video and board games.
  
  MSCH-G 390 Topics in Game Design and Development
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 8 credit hours in MSCH-G 390 and MSCH-G 290.
  
  MSCH-G 400 Game Production II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 300 and MSCH-G 320
  Description
  Student development teams learn advanced techniques for conceiving and producing games. Course uses state-of-the-art game engines and industry production methods such as agile and waterfall with practice in overcoming obstacles such as bugs, poor communication, absent leadership. Prototypes will be tested and analyzed in statistical form.
  
  MSCH-G 410 Game Design II: Systems
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 310
  Description
  This course will develop the student's ability to design game systems. Readings will be taken from systems design theory, social sciences, and engineering. Students will create systems in different software packages.
  
  MSCH-G 420 Game Character Art
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 320; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers 3D modeling and character development for games. Introduces the tools and techniques to create clean base meshes for game engines. Uses UV layouts to create characters, props, vehicles, weapons, and static mesh environments. Includes peer critiques, as well as discussions about project deadlines, tools and techniques, methodologies, and results.
  
  MSCH-G 421 Sound for Games and Playable Media I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-G 320; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the theoretical, creative, and technical issues surrounding audio and interaction in games and virtual worlds, virtual reality, augmented reality, art installations, and smartphone applications. Provides the skills needed to construct sound environments that are relevant to visual media and responsive to interactions that happen within a variety of mediated environments.
  
  MSCH-G 424 Concept Art for Digital Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers techiques for creating effective concept art for games and other digital media.
  
  MSCH-G 430 Game Environment Art
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 320; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced 3D seminar. Topics vary and may include 3D modeling for games and interactive storytelling, 3D modeling for film and television, 3D modeling for the Web, 3D modeling and machinima, programming and scripting for dynamic effects in 3D environments, motion capture and 3D.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 430 or TEL-T 464.
  
  MSCH-G 434 Technical Game Art and Visual Effects
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Covers the technical aspects of creating art for games and other digital media, as well as specific techiques for creating visual effects.
  
  MSCH-G 438 Procedural Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Addresses the emerging area of procedural art generation and introduces tools used to create visual artifacts for computer games and other digital media.
  
  MSCH-G 440 Game Aesthetics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Build simple digital and tabletop games that explore different philosophical and artistic approaches to game creation. Gain the ability to choose appropriate styles to convey a particular message within a game.
  
  MSCH-G 444 Viewing History Through Games
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Explores important elements of human history through the prism of video games. Examines historical events as they have been portrayed through the medium of games as well as how aspects of history can be overemphasized or obscured by game portrayals. Covers historical events from a variety of time periods.
  
  MSCH-G 450 Game Workshop I: Prototype
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C or higher in MSCH-G 400 and MSCH-G 410
  Description
  Development and implementation of game design project under direction of faculty supervisor.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-G 450 or TEL-T 460.
  
  MSCH-G 460 Game Workshop II: Development
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 450
  Description
  Teams formed in MSCH-G 450 continue to work on their projects, focusing on the rapid iterative production cycles, working toward a fixed deadline. Impacts on players and culture assessed through testing and critique. Students will be required to submit their prototype to outside competition, such as a juried independent games festival.
  
  MSCH-G 470 Game Workshop III: Publish
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 460
  Description
  Development and implementation of a game design project under the direction of a faculty supervisor.
  
  MSCH-G 480 Virtual Worlds Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 300 and MSCH-G 310
  Description
  Provides an intensive introduction to the design and technical development of virtual worlds and massively multiplayer online games (MMOs). Topics include designing for persistence in a virtual world, world simulation, long-term player goals, and social interactivity.
  
  MSCH-G 488 Artificial Intelligence for Games
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-G 300
  Description
  Covers fundamental artificial intelligence techniques for creating effective opponents and non-player characters in games, including world representation, navigation, decision-making, planning, and social interactions, and other advanced topics.
  
  MSCH-H 110 Ernie Pyle Scholar Honors Freshman Seminar
  
  Credits
  1
  Prerequisites
  Must be an Ernie Pyle Scholar
  Description
  Topical seminar for first-year Ernie Pyle Scholars that connects them with their faculty mentor. Explores critical issues in the U.S. media environment and introduces important ideas in the fields of journalism and strategic communication. Focuses on critical thinking, evaluating evidence, and how to strengthen media content.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-H 111 Media Honors Freshman Seminar
  
  Credits
  1
  Prerequisites
  Admission as a Media Scholar within the Media School.Must be accepted as a Media Scholar within the Media School and enrolled as a freshman. Student will be automatically enrolled in course
  Description
  Topical seminar for first-year Ernie Pyle Scholars that connects them with their faculty mentor. Explores critical issues in the U.S. media environment and introduces important ideas in the fields of advertising, cinema studies, production, and sports media. Focuses on critical thinking, evaluating evidence, and how to strengthen media content.
  MSCH-H 225 Ernie Pyle Scholars Reporting, Writing, and Editing
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Ernie Pyle Scholar; and completion of the English Composition requirement
  Description
  Working seminar stressing the creation of journalistic stories for diverse audiences. Provides instruction and practice in developing story ideas, gathering information, combining visual and verbal messages, and writing and editing news.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-H 200, JOUR-J 200, MSCH-C 225, or MSCH-H 225.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-H 300 Honors Media Law in the Digital Age
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or better in MSCH-C101 and MSCH-C250; Must be a current MSCH honors student
  Description
  History and philosophy of laws pertaining to media, including free press, free speech, right of privacy, copyright, government regulation, and business law affecting media operations. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic media system.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-H 310 Honors Media Topics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Must be a current Ernie Pyle Scholar (EPS), Media Scholar (MS), Media School Academic Honors Scholar, or Hutton Honors College student
  Description
  Covers a variety of topics from various media disciplines, including advertising, game design, journalism, law and public policy, media criticism, media production, and public relations. Develops advanced understanding of media topics and how media systems connect with culture, politics, and society. Evaluates and critically analyzes the underlying assumptions of media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-H 399 Readings for Honors
  
  Credits
  1–6 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; and consent of the Media School Honors Director
  Description
  Honors readings course directed by an approved member of the Media School faculty. This course may be used as Honors credit for students within any of the Media School honors programs.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  MSCH-H 410 Honors Media as Social Institutions
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-H 300 or MSCH-J 300; must be a current MSCH honors student
  Description
  Examines functions and impact of mass media in society with primary focus on the United States. Discusses values of media organizations and professional and ethical values of journalists. Includes critical analysis of the relationship between media and society and the effect of political, economic, and cultural factors on media operation.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-H 410, MSCH-J 410, JOUR-H 410 or JOUR-J 410
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-H 420 Foreign Study for Honors Students
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Must be an Ernie Pyle Scholar, Media Scholar, Academic Honor student, or Hutton Honors College student; and honors program approval to enroll in summer honors program
  Description
  Places students in media internships and work-study opportunities in London and the surrounding area as part of their capstone honors program. Supervised by faculty mentors.
  
  MSCH-H 451 Media Scholar Capstone
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Senior standing; and must be an Ernie Pyle Scholar or Media Scholar
  Description
  Topical seminar in which students complete an honors capstone project focused on a topic they selected in consultation with their faculty mentor.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 9 credit hours in MSCH-H 451 and TEL-S 451.
  
  MSCH-H 462 Honors Capstone Seminar for Ernie Pyle Scholars
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Ernie Pyle Scholar and senior standing
  Description
  Topical seminar dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-H 463 Honors Capstone Seminar for Media Scholars
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Media Scholar and senior standing
  Description
  Topical seminar dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  
  MSCH-H 497 Senior Honors Thesis
  
  Credits
  3–6 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Senior standing
  Description
  Original research project, culminating in honors thesis to be written under direction of faculty.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 499, CMCL-S 499, and MSCH-H 497.
  
  MSCH-H 498 Independent Study for Honors
  
  Credits
  1–12 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of honors director
  Description
  Opportunity for Media Honors students to engage in independent readings, research, and experimentation on relevant issues in media and communications; work with faculty member on individual basis.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours in MSCH-H 498 and TEL-T 499.
  
  MSCH-J 155 Research Techniques for Journalists
  
  Credits
  1
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  A nine-week online course emphasizing basic research techniques used by media writers to gather information for news releases, newspaper articles, magazine pieces, and other forms of journalistic-style writing. Skills covered include researching Internet and non-Internet sources.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 155 or MSCH-J 155.
  
  MSCH-J 170 Wordsmithing
  
  Credits
  2
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Workshop on the mechanics of journalistic writing and editing. The course builds on the basics, focuses on the practical and strengthens your confidence as a practitioner.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 170 or MSCH-J 170.
  
  MSCH-J 261 Studies in Journalism
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course dealing with changing subjects and material. Topics may change from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 261 and MSCH-J 261.
  MSCH-J 300 Communications Law
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores history and philosophy of laws pertaining to free press and free speech. Covers censorship, libel, contempt, obscenity, right of privacy, copyright, government regulations, and laws affecting the Internet and social media. Stresses responsibilities and freedoms in a democratic communications systems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-H 300 or MSCH-J 300.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 301 Story Lab III
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or better in MSCH-C 203 and MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Intended for journalists, content creators, and content managers as they further develop their skills in story conception and design, fluency in verbal and written flair, and information gathering. Provides a bridge from Story Lab II to mastery-level courses in journalism and media.
  
  MSCH-J 303 Online Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores non-linear methods of storytelling and how Web-based tools can enhance journalism written and online work. In addition to building existing skills, students use photography and embedded audio to create story packages for an online magazine.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 303 or MSCH-J 303.
  
  MSCH-J 315 Feature Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251 or MSCH-C 225; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Emphasis placed on developing story ideas, identifying sources, organizing materials, planning, and outlining a story. Also covers techniques for capturing the reader's interest.
  
  MSCH-J 326 Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the world of media related to fashion, beauty, and lifestyle (FBL). Focuses on cultural influence, media history, sustainability, and the future of FBL. Includes analysis of bodies of knowledge associated with past and present expressions of human behaviors, beliefs, and experiences related to FBL.
  
  MSCH-J 331 Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 226 or MSCH-C 250; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores podcasting and audio storytelling as mediums of expression and content, through both listening and production. Provides practice in technical skills for audio storytelling and the application of those skills to the processes of finding stories, interviewing guests, and writing scripts.
  
  MSCH-J 341 News Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers techniques of gathering, analyzing, and writing news and features for print and online publication. Provides practice in interviewing, observation, and use of documentary references that include computer information retrieval and analysis skills.
  
  MSCH-J 342 Magazine Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers techniques of gathering, analyzing, and writing material for specialized and general circulation magazines. Provides practice in interviewing, observation, and use of documentary references that include computer information retrieval and analysis skills.
  
  MSCH-J 343 Broadcast News
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251
  Description
  Basic television newsgathering skills, including generation of strong visual story ideas, shooting and editing with digital equipment and application of broadcast news ethics. Practice in telling stories effectively using video, natural sound, interviews and words. Emphasizes enterprise reporting, interviewing techniques and writing for broadcast.
  
  MSCH-J 344 Photojournalism Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251
  Notes
  Must have own camera
  Description
  Intermediate photojournalism course focused on advanced camera operation, visual storytelling, and photo editing in a digital media environment. Produce, edit, publish, and critique assignments: portraits, news, features, sports, and multimedia photo essays. Readings and discussions address ethics, law, history, and professional practice.
  
  MSCH-J 351 News Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 251; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Workshop in fundamentals of editing daily news for both print and online formats. Emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, editorial balance, grammar, style, language fluency, leadership skills, legal concerns and ethics in the newsroom. Practice in editing copy, writing headlines and cutlines, designing print and online pages, working with multimedia features and making sound, ethical decisions on deadline.
  
  MSCH-J 352 Magazine Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Workshop in fundamentals of editing specialized and general interest publications, individual and team functions are stressed. Attention is given to editorial voice and judgment fairness, accuracy, and language usage. Practice in writing headlines and titles, layout, design, and use of computer editing.
  
  MSCH-J 353 Advanced Broadcast News
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced, accelerated emphasis on enterprising and executing broadcast stories of local and regional relevance. Report, shoot and edit news packages for use in weekly news broadcasts. News judgment, fairness, accuracy and technical skills are emphasized. Introduction to news producing and to creating social media relative to broadcast news.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 353, JOUR-J 384, or MSCH-J 353.
  
  MSCH-J 354 Photojournalism Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-J 344; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Workshop in the principles of combining visual and verbal material with emphasis on news judgment, fairness, accuracy, editorial balance, and language usage. Practice in cropping, layout, design, writing headlines and captions, and computer editing technology.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 354 or MSCH-J 354.
  
  MSCH-J 360 Journalism Specialties
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course dealing with changing subjects and material from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 360 and MSCH-J 360.
  
  MSCH-J 362 Journalism Multimedia Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Provides hands-on experiences in reporting, editing and presenting stories through images, sound, and spoken word. Goes beyond the basics skills to work with advanced cameras and software. Explores the use of emerging technologies for delivering truth to audiences of various types of media.
  
  MSCH-J 363 Web and Mobile Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- in MSCH-C 250, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of websites and mobile platforms. Students learn design standards and how to apply them in the design of messages using multiple media. Course progresses from introductory work on web design to a culminating project employing responsive design.
  
  MSCH-J 365 Graphic Design I
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 250 or MSCH-C 226
  Description
  Instruction in page design, illustration and web design informed by design theory emphasizing critical thinking, creative problem solving, and ethical practice. Uses Adobe programs, HTML, CSS, and other coding to produce original media projects for mass and targeted audiences.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-J 365 or MSCH-J 463.
  
  MSCH-J 385 Television News Reporting and Producing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-J 353
  Description
  Advanced writing, reporting and editing techniques. Producing television news stories and programs in field and studio environments with emphasis on conventional and innovative broadcast story forms. Practice in presentation skills and social media as applied to broadcast news stories with local and regional significance. Students produce a weekly news broadcast.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 385 or MSCH-J 385.
  
  MSCH-J 400 Converged Newsroom
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-J 301
  Description
  Provides experience in a multi-faceted news environment where skills and expertise acquired in previous courses are put to use in the production of quality journalism that is delivered to an audience. Includes news reporting and analysis, evaluation of social media metrics, and interaction with the audience.
  
  MSCH-J 401 Depth Reporting and Editing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or better in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Study and practice in using depth reporting techniques including immersion and investigative reporting in collaboration with photographers and multimedia specialists. Students learn to pitch, shape and focus story ideas that forge words and pictures into multimedia presentations. Class will plan, report and edit news stories in depth.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 401 and MSCH-J 401.
  
  MSCH-J 402 Depth Photojournalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Study and practice in using techniques of photojournalism reporting and editing in collaboration with writers and multimedia specialists. Students learn to pitch, shape and focus story ideas that forge words and pictures into multimedia presentations. Class will plan, report, and edit news stories in depth.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-J 403 Laboratory/Field Experience
  
  Credits
  0–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Corequisites
  MSCH-J 425 and MSCH-J 453
  Description
  Laboratory or field experiences for prospective journalism teachers at the middle school or high school level.
  Repeatability
  May be completed twice for credit in JOUR-J 403 and MSCH-J 403.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-J 404 Depth Multimedia
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 250, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Study and practice in using techniques of multimedia reporting in collaboration with writers and photographers. Students learn to pitch, shape and focus story ideas that forge words and pictures into multimedia presentations. Class will plan, report and edit news stories in depth.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  MSCH-J 407 Current Issues in Media Law
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-H 300, or MSCH-J 300; and at least junior standing
  Description
  Study of law relating to media content and production. Advanced examination of the rights of journalists in the American legal system and their role in an evolving media environment. Research using primary legal materials.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 407 or MSCH-J 407.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 408 Investigative Reporting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examines the heritage, tools and techniques of investigative reporting. Part seminar and part practicum, includes critical contemplation of philosophical, ethical, and legal issues; intensive work with public records; an introduction to data journalism; and practical experience producing a collaborative investigative project.
  
  MSCH-J 409 Media Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Research seminar that examines techniques and processes used in managing media organizations. Through discussions, case analysis, and group projects, the course explores organizational missions and social responsibilities, market analysis techniques, personnel management issues, and budgeting.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 409 or MSCH-J 409.
  MSCH-J 410 The Media as Ethical and Social Institutions
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251 and MSCH-J 300 and junior or senior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examines functions and influences of news and public relations professionals in a networked society with primary focus on the United States. Analyzes professional and ethical values of journalists and public relations practicioners working in a digital, participatory media environment. Critical analysis of the relationship of media institutions and society, and the effects of political, economic, and cultural factors on media professionalism.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 410 or MSCH-J 410.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-J 413 Covering Murder and Mayhem
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Teaches the skills needed to cover police and courthouse beats and to report on floods and other natural catastrophes, including professionalism at crime scenes and in courtrooms, accurate reporting under tight deadlines, and the ability to track down multiple sources of information and understand the content gathered.
  
  MSCH-J 414 Narrative Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent of instructor.
  Description
  Advanced journalism course focused on the conceptualization, creation, and execution of multiple major stories. Fosters development of professional reporting approaches to enterprise stories and profiles and requires adherence to strict deadlines while effectively developing story ideas, avoiding errors, and creating work ready for professional publication.
  
  MSCH-J 415 Literary Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  A study of literary forms and techniques used in journalism. Topics to be considered include formal considerations such as voice and structure, reporting methods and ethical issues. Students will supplement reading with writing experimental pieces of their own.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 415 or MSCH-J 415.
  
  MSCH-J 416 Story Mechanics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 251, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Newsroom-style journalism course that focuses on the production of a unique, large-scale enterprise story intended for publication, while also honing the habits, instincts, and confidence journalists need for developing story ideas. Emphasizes the cooperative revision process involved in producing work for professional publications.
  
  MSCH-J 423 Public Opinion
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Behavioral study of nature, operation, molding, and influence of public opinion, with practice in its measurement and evaluation. Discussion of major political, social, economic, and cultural problems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 423 or MSCH-J 423.
  
  MSCH-J 425 Supervision of Student Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Corequisites
  MSCH-J 403
  Description
  Lectures and discussion on designing, producing, financing and managing print, electronic and digital media, such as yearbooks, newspapers, magazines, broadcast and websites.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 425 or MSCH-J 425.
  
  MSCH-J 426 Reporting on Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-J 326 or MSCH-J 353, or consent from instructor
  Description
  Focuses on covering fashion trends, fashion designers, and key issues related to fashion. Covers theoretical concepts related to multimedia storytelling, visual communication, business reporting, audience effects, social media analysis, and public relations and applies these concepts through hands-on experiences in multimedia reporting.
  
  MSCH-J 431 Advanced Podcasting and Audio Storytelling
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-J 331 or consent of instructor
  Description
  Imparts an understanding of how audio production and editing work in a professional setting. Hones the technical skills required for production. Focuses on improving work quality, developing the speed and efficiency required in professional settings, and learning the critical listening skills needed to edit individually and in collaboration.
  
  MSCH-J 444 Advanced Photojournalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-J 344
  Description
  Advanced techniques of reporting and interpreting news with photography practice in news, sports, features, photographic essays, color photography, electronic imaging, and studio illustration.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 444 or MSCH-J 444.
  MSCH-J 448 Global Journalism: Issues and Research
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Structure and function of international communication systems and barrier to flow of information among nations. Emphasis on gathering and disseminating information around the world. Study of the major newspapers of the world, international news agencies, and international broadcasting and satellite networks.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 448 or MSCH-J 448.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 450 History of Journalism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  American social-intellectual history integrated with the story of news media development, emphasizing the historical relationship of the mass media to American social, economic, and cultural patterns and developments. Origin, growth, shortcomings, and achievements of media. Impact of society on the media and vice versa.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 450 or MSCH-J 450.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 453 Methods of Teaching Journalism
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  EDUC-M 300, EDUC-P 312, EDUC-P 313, and EDUC-W 200
  Corequisites
  MSCH-J 403
  Description
  Future journalism teachers examine methods, techniques, content, and materials applicable to teaching journalism and designing courses at the middle school or high school level.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 453 or MSCH-J 453.
  
  MSCH-J 460 Topics Colloquium
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Topical seminar in journalism dealing with changing subjects and materials from term to term.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit up to 4 times.
  
  MSCH-J 462 History of Twentieth-Century Photography
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing
  Description
  Surveys twentieth-century photography as a medium of art and communication. Considers portraiture, landscape, still life, the nude, conceptual photography, the social documentary tradition, the magazine picture story, fashion, advertising and war photography. Examines the impact of postmodern theories on photographic practice and the understanding of photography.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 462 or MSCH-J 462.
  
  MSCH-J 464 Infographics
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-J 365, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Analysis of quantitative data and creation of visual informational graphics for media audiences. Introduction to interactive data visualization through scripting and online tools. Creation of chart packages, data maps and explanatory diagrams for publication to mass and targeted audiences.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 464 or MSCH-J 464.
  
  MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-J 365, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Continues from Graphic Design I, incorporating advanced digital graphic design skills and creative problem solving for a series of media projects using illustration, logo design, creative typography and layout in a variety of media formats including print and interactive design for mobile devices.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 465 or MSCH-J 465.
  MSCH-J 470 Broadcast Media Analysis
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Seminar on problems of communicating news through aural and visual channels. Application of communications theory to broadcast news and public affairs presentations. Study of effects of format, verbal content, nonverbal content, and presenter on communication process.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 470 or MSCH-J 470.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-J 481 Creating an Indiana Magazine
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Description
  Students in this course produce 812: The Magazine for Southern Indiana. They study the magazine's editorial philosophy and its target audience and voice; develop an editorial line-up; report and write the stories; shoot the photos and video; write the headlines; edit the copy; design the pages; and produce the magazine in print, online and as iPad editions (with the help of the MSCH-J 465 Graphic Design II class).
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 481 or MSCH-J 481.
  
  MSCH-J 493 Journalism: Off-Campus Registration
  
  Credits
  0–0 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of director of undergraduate studies
  Description
  This non-credit course is for journalism students studying off campus temporarily as part of the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree program.
  
  MSCH-J 496 Foreign Study in Journalism
  
  Credits
  3–8 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of the Department of Journalism and director of undergraduate studies
  Description
  Planning of research project during year preceding summer abroad. Time spent in research abroad must amount to at least one week for each credit hour granted. Research paper must be presented by end of semester following foreign study.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 496 or MSCH-J 496.
  MSCH-L 317 Media Ethics and Professional Responsibility
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213
  Description
  An analysis of the media environment, including organizational structure, corporate responsibility, and the role of the individual in the media environment. Formulation of ethical principles to guide media policy and practice.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-L 317 or TEL-T 316.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-L 322 Media Policymaking
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Overview of basic U.S. law and government. Specific analysis of who makes U.S. media policy, how it is done, and its effects. Course includes a case study of recent policymaking that varies each semester.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-L 424 Media and the Constitution
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Surveys the constitutional foundations of telecommunications law and policy in the United States. Primary focus on the philosophies informing the freedom of speech and press traditions, the First Amendment and how it applies to electronic media, and government regulations purporting to promote First Amendment values.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-L 425 Media Regulation
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Regulation of broadcasting, cable, and common carriage. Examination of the telecommunications regulation system. Regulation of entry into telecommunications (licensing and franchising), renewal of licenses and franchises, and government control of business and economic relations among participants in the field.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-L 425 or TEL-T 425.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 310 Disruptors: Internet Industries
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101
  Description
  What is the cultural mindset of technology entrepreneurs? How and why did the rise of Silicon Valley occur? This course considers the economic, social, financial, and legal forces present in the disruption industry, and how entrepreneurs leverage digital technologies and change the rules of how societies think and interact.
  MSCH-M 322 Internet Ecosystems
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers the evolution of media network technology, policy economics, and industries from the 1870s to the present. Explores basic telecommunication transmission and switching, general operational concepts, and societal and cultural effects of telephony and the internet in the United States.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 326 Network Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Basic concepts for developing an effective network system. The interaction between network technologies and human behavior.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 326 or TEL-T 326.
  MSCH-M 329 Cable/Broadband Communications
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Technology, programming, economics, marketing, and regulation of cable television and other multichannel, broadband media delivery systems.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 329 or TEL-T 329.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 330 Production Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 228 OR MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the organizational, economic/ business, and legal aspects of production management of commercial and noncommercial projects, including television and news media.
  
  MSCH-M 332 Media Law for Producers
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  In the complex new media age people who create and distribute content constantly intersect with an equally complex legal environment. This course explores legal issues such as contracts and permissions; intellectual property and service-marks; privacy and fraud; slander and libel; and employment and unions.
  
  MSCH-M 343 Media Sales Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Techniques and skills used in selling advertising for television, radio, cable, and the Internet: researching prospective clients, knowledge and application of marketing models, developing an effective media mix to achieve market goals, preparing written and oral sales presentations.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 343 or TEL-T 343.
  
  MSCH-M 344 Programming Strategies
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Broadcast, cable, and satellite program evaluation, selection, and scheduling. Decision-making strategies in commercial television and radio at the network and local levels, commercial cable networks and systems, noncommercial outlets, and program syndication.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 344 or TEL-T 344.
  MSCH-M 411 Media Industries and Cultural Production
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the social, economic, and cultural forces that influence the creation of programs and genres in the media industries. Topic varies, but may explore the role of networks, advertisers, studios, and independent producers.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of CMCL-C 411 or MSCH-M 411.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 413 Global Media Issues
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced study of media from a global perspective focusing on particulars, trends, or issues. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 413 or TEL-T 413.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 421 Media Economics
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Analysis of market structure and behavior of firms and organizations in broadcasting, cable television, motion picture distribution, print media, common carrier, and other communications industries. Policy and strategy applications.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 421 or TEL-T 421.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 422 Business Applications in Telecommunications
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Topical seminar on social and business applications of telecommunications. Exploration of the potential for delivering public and business services via the telecommunications network.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-M 422 and TEL-T 422.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-M 446 Media Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Study of the skill, processes, and attitudes required for effective management and leadership at all levels in telecommunications operations.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-M 446 or TEL-T 446.
  
  MSCH-M 448 Advanced Media Metrics & Measurement
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 and MSCH-C 207
  Description
  Covers advanced formative and evaluative research techniques including biometrics, eye-tracking and dynamic self-report response. Examines theoretical underpinnings and challenges of measuring audience exposure to media messages in a fragmented media environment.
  
  MSCH-M 453 Media Industry Topics
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 and MSCH-C 207, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Exploration of management or strategic problems and issues in telecommunications. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-M 453 and TEL-T 453.
  
  MSCH-P 331 Scriptwriting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-C 223, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introductory course covering formal elements of Hollywood-style narrative screenwriting, focusing on screenplay format, stages of story development, story structure, character arcs, plotting, conflict, theme, point-of-view, dialogue, subtext, and scene description. Analyzes distinctions between literary writing and screenwriting.
  MSCH-P 335 Production as Criticism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  By modeling the techniques of historically significant films, provides both conceptual and hands-on experience for researching, writing, and producing different genres of cinematic media. Emphasizes conceptual processes from script to the completed film.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-P 344 Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the variety of documentary film practice. Examines fundamental issues, styles, and techniques (realism, voice, ethics, observation, interview, re-enactment, etc.) through hands-on exercises, screenings, discussions, lectures, and the production of a short form documentary
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-P 344 or MSCH-P 433.
  
  MSCH-P 351 Advanced Video Field and Post Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 228, or consent of instructor
  Notes
  Lab fee required
  Description
  Teaches advanced technical skills and creative principles to produce content for broadcast, commercial, informational, and artistic television. Topics covered include technology, production design, content and structure, composition, lighting, portraiture, audio, editing, color correction, and television broadcast delivery requirements. Opportunities to create projects for external clients may be available through the Office of Service Learning.
  
  MSCH-P 352 Editing for Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 or MSCH-C 250, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Analyze and assemble dramatic scenes under a variety of conditions and narrative strategies. Examine editing theories, techniques and procedures, issues of continuity, effects, movement and sound as they relate to the fundamentals of cinematic montage and visual storytelling. Explore a variety of topics and experiences designed to broaden understanding of the art of cinematic storytelling and montage.
  
  MSCH-P 353 Production Audio
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223, MSCH-C 228, MSCH-C 229, or MSCH-G 320
  Description
  Practice a broad range of audio recording and mixing exercises in preparation for advanced courses in film, video, and documentary production. Hands-on activities introduce the most commonly encountered types of audio equipment and their proper use.
  
  MSCH-P 354 Program Graphics and Animation
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223, MSCH-C250, or MSCH-G 320, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers technical skills and creative principles required to produce graphics and animation for television and digital filmmaking applications. Reinforces skills acquisition through hands-on activites and projects using industry-standard software.
  
  MSCH-P 356 Multi-Camera TV Studio Production II
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 228, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced, hands-on course in TV studio production. Builds on existing proficiency within the TV studio environment through directing shows, developing content, and operating gear in a multi-camera TV studio. Provides instruction and practice in high-level communication skills required to produce multi-camera studio projects.
  
  MSCH-P 360 Motion Picture Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229
  Description
  A hands-on introduction to the technical and aesthetic basics of making 16mm silent films, including the skills needed to design, direct, light, shoot, and edit this type of production
  
  MSCH-P 361 Intermediate Motion Picture Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- of higher in MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the ecology of the department-based work environment of a professional motion picture set. Provides practice in the various film crew roles, including producer, director, cinematographer, gaffer, script supervisor, production designer, assistant director, sound recordist, boom operator, data wrangler/editor, grip, and unit production manager.
  
  MSCH-P 362 Cinematography
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229
  Description
  Introduction to the professional practices of cinematic film production. The various stages of production are explored in lectures, lab exercises, and discussions as each student directs, and edits a short film and participates as a crew member in the other students\' productions.
  
  MSCH-P 369 Sound Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and one of MSCH-C 228, MSCH-C 229 or MSCH-G 320, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Introduces sound design for film and television with a focus on the role of the Sound Effects Editor. Explores the ways sound is used to enhance visual language, provide narrative cues, create a sense of space and place, focus audience attention, provide compositional structure, and create psychological ambience.
  MSCH-P 416 Program Analysis and Criticism
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Fosters the development of individual critical ideas about television programs from different genres using a variety of analytic techniques.
  Fall 2023CASE AHcourse
  MSCH-P 422 Color Correction & Finishing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 351 or MSCH-P 352; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the techniques, tools, and skills required to prepare an edited program for final distribution, including color-correction, stylization, video scopes, and dialogue normalization.
  
  MSCH-P 430 Writer's Room
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A C- or better in MSCH-P 331, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Advanced screen writing class where students develop an original 30 minute dramatic web series under the supervision of a Media School instructor and that will be produced on a Media School sound stage by production students.
  
  MSCH-P 431 Feature Film Screenwriting
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- of higher in MSCH-P 331; or consent of the instructor
  Description
  Builds on the foundations of MSCH-P 331, by focusing on the creation of original, feature-length Hollywood style narrative screenplays. Workshops delve deeper into genre conventions, story structure, character development, plotting, conflict, theme, point of view, dialogue, and sub text.
  
  MSCH-P 432 TV Series Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 331; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Builds on the foundations of MSCH-P 331, by focusing on the development process and writing of a long form narrative series, including the creation of a series bible, an outline for the first season, and a written and revised pilot episode for an original series.
  
  MSCH-P 434 Advanced Documentary Filmmaking: Theory & Practice
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 223; and MSCH-C228 or MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the development and production of a larger scale documentary, including research, story development, writing, filming, and editing.
  
  MSCH-P 435 Advanced Documentary Workshop
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-P 335 or MSCH-P 344 or MSCH-P 360; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on collaborative production of a substantial documentary. Employs advanced, specialized procedures, theories, and skills involved in professional production, including research, investigative techniques, production design, cinematography, sound, post-production, writing, and rights clearance.
  
  MSCH-P 436 Advanced Production Workshop
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH P-344 or MSCH-P 360 or MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  A capstone course for the Film, Television, and Digital Production concentration focused on planning, directing, and producing programs or program segments that may air on WTIU, Indiana University\'s public television station.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for up to nine credit hours.
  
  MSCH-P 438 Experiments with the Film Camera
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-P 360; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores techniques and concepts of experimental filmmaking, building on the foundation of other production classes. Activities employ skills in basic cinematography and visual storytelling, as well as in the fundamentals of digital editing.
  
  MSCH-P 440 Directing the Cinematic Story
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the functions involved in directing narrative film through scholarly analysis and hands-on practice. Focuses on scripted storytelling with the goal of developing the unique style, tone, and voice of each visual storyteller.
  
  MSCH-P 441 Directing Actors for Cinema
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the functions involved in directing actors for narrative film through scholarly analysis and hands-on practice. Focuses on cinematic storytelling to build proficiency in communication, collaboration, problem solving, and character/actor development for film and scripted television.
  
  MSCH-P 452 Topics in Design and Production
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Exploration of design or production problems and issues in telecommunications. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 30 credit hours
  
  MSCH-P 453 Postproduction
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-P 351, MSCH-P 352, MSCH-P 353, MSCH-P 354, MSCH-P 369, or MSCH-P 422; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Hands-on course that focuses on Large Format (4K or higher) video data workflow creation, administration, and delivery following industry standard practices. Builds skills in identifying workflow issues and resolving them. Explores a variety of topics related to video postproduction, including sound design, color correction, final delivery, and more.
  
  MSCH-P 455 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor and demonstrated background in MIDI and composition; and at least junior standing
  Description
  Specialized techniques course developing students' skills in music scoring for visual media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 18 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-P 460 Advanced Motion Picture Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 361; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Covers advanced procedures, theories, and techniques for large-scale motion picture production. Main topics include cinematography, lighting, and cinematic digital video editing with a variety of single-cam and dual system recording techniques. Uses HD cameras and jam sync technology and highlights industry-level postproduction workflow.
  
  MSCH-P 461 BFA Cinema Thesis: Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Admission to the BFA in Cinematic Arts
  Description
  First semester of two-semester BFA Thesis sequence. Begins with the vetting of scripts and project proposals, along with consultation on pre-production efforts, then moves into thesis film production, including all production documentation/reports, proper workflow organization, and preparation for postproduction.
  
  MSCH-P 462 BFA Cinema Thesis: Postproduction
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-P 461
  Description
  Second semester of two-semester BFA Thesis sequence. Facilitates postproduction work on thesis film projects. Begins with editing, sound/audio work, and pick-ups to lock the project, then moves into color correction and industry-standard DCP creation. Culminates with a public exhibition of all thesis projects.
  
  MSCH-P 467 Short Film
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 229; and two 300-level production (MSCH-P) courses; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on scripted storytelling and provides opportunities to hone individual style as a filmmaker through the production of short films using industry-standard technologies, interaction with local short film producers, and critical analysis of short form cinematic pieces.
  
  MSCH-P 468 Advanced Collaborative Workshop: Double Exposure
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 223 and MSCH-C 229; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Film and music students collaborate in the production of a short film to be screened, with live musical accompaniment, at the IU Cinema. Covers all stages of production, with special emphasis on collaboration between music and sound teams, as well as preparation of a media artifact for public exhibition.
  
  MSCH-P 470 LA Production
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Admission to Semester in LA program
  Description
  The effective communication of ideas through the language of cinema including producing, directing, editing, cinematography and sound. Students produce a video project in collaboration with classmates while studying in greater Los Angeles.
  
  MSCH-R 348 Public Relations Planning and Research
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 208, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Theories and principles relevant to public relations research and strategic planning, including development of goals and objectives, client relationships, budgets, and research methods.
  
  MSCH-R 349 Public Relations Writing
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 208; and C- or higher in one of MSCH-C 225, MSCH-C 250, MSCH-H 225, ENG-W 231, ENG-W 240, ENG-W 270, or BUS-C 204
  Description
  Develops the professional writing skills expected of beginning public relations practitioners, including different approaches to a variety of audiences and media. Focuses on the basics of good writing as well as the art of writing. Provides practice in AP style. Imparts skills needed to work effectively with real-world clients.
  
  MSCH-R 350 PR Strategies for Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Communication
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  MSCH-C 208
  Description
  Public relations strategies grounded in research and aligned with brand mission and image are integral to the practice of strategic communication management. This course provides training in the knowledge and skills required to develop effective strategies in brand communication within the fashion, beauty, and lifestyle media space.
  
  MSCH-R 360 Public Relations Topics
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Topical course that focuses on emerging items in public relations and strategic communication, including related social and political issues, content creation and production, and unique trends and events.
  Repeatability
  Students can take for a total of 3 times and earn up to 9 credit hours
  
  MSCH-R 429 Public Relations Campaigns
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-R 348 and MSCH-R 349
  Description
  Covers development and execution of a public relations campaign for a non-profit organization as well as public relations theory and in-depth care study analysis. Provides training and practice in developing and pitching a proposal to meet a client\'s business objectives. Includes media relations and crisis communications training.
  
  MSCH-R 431 Public Relations for Nonprofits
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-R 348, or consent of instructor
  Description
  This seminar focuses on how a non-profit organization creates images and how it shapes its programs and goals to gain public support. Assignments and readings are designed to foster a practical understanding of promotional techniques and campaigns using journalistic and other media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 431 or MSCH-R 431.
  
  MSCH-R 440 Public Relations Career Success
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 208, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Serves as a complement to PR skills courses (e.g. PR writing, PR campaigns, PR research) by preparing students for work in the professional world of public relations. Focus is on the development of personal mission statements; branding and positioning; resumes, cover letters and social media profiles; soft skills refinement; professionalism and more.
  
  MSCH-R 450 Public Relations Management
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-R 348 or MSCH-R 349, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Focuses on the strategic, financial, and leadership skills necessary to become a manager and leader in the public relations industry. Examines the functions of public relations management, and application of these functions in a variety of industry roles and job settings.
  
  MSCH-R 455 Social Media Communication Strategies
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-C 208
  Description
  Examines how social media can be used as an effective component of an organization\'s communication management strategy and when it can potentially hamper effectiveness. Covers the use of monitoring and measurement research tools and metrics to evaluate the effects of communication campaigns on organizational outcomes.
  
  MSCH-R 480 Bateman Competition
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 208 and consent of instructor
  Description
  The Bateman Competition is the premiere national competition for public relations students, sponsored by the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Requires development, implementation, and evaluation of a real campaign for a national client. Work is evaluated by a panel of PR professionals.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  MSCH-S 312 Politics and the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Examines the relationship between media and modern politics. Topics will vary.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 312 or TEL-T 312.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 315 Media Processes and Effects
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Examination of the effects of the mass media on human cognitions, attitudes, and behaviors, relying on empirical social science research; emphasis on the effects on individuals, although study will include groups, organizations, and social norms.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 315 or TEL-T 314.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 317 Children and Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Acquaints students with the popular and research literatures on children and media, including television and computers. Students will be expected to identify recurring themes and topics related to children and media and to evaluate their significance in understanding the role of media in children's lives.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 348 Audience Analysis
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  The behavior, descriptors, and measurement of telecommunications audiences. Sample survey, focus groups, and other research methods used by the telecommunications industry.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 348 or TEL-T 348.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 351 Methods in Media Psychology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores concepts such as attention, emotion, attitude, and memory as they apply to humans processing media messages. Introduces tools commonly employed in media psychology research such as biometric measures (heart rate, skin conductance, eye tracking, etc.), secondary task reaction time, and continuous response measurement. Provides opportunity to develop and implement a research study.
  MSCH-S 410 Sex in the Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Explores the role and portrayal of sex and sexuality in media and examines in detail the potential social and psychological effects of exposure to sexual content in the media.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 410 or TEL-T 410.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 414 Public Communication Campaigns
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Theoretical backgrounds of media campaigns; analyses of persuasion strategies, campaign goals, communication media, audiences, and campaign effectiveness. Case studies of campaigns for social action; original analysis of specific campaigns.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 414 or TEL-T 414.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 445 Sports and Television
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207; or consent of instructor
  Description
  Seminar exploring issues in televised sports in support of and in conflict with other cultural icons in society, business, and education. Includes writing on the ways sports, as program content, influences the television industry and on the ways television influences college and professional sports.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 445 or TEL-T 445.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-S 451 Topical Seminar in Media Psychology
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Exploration of social problems and research issues related to media psychology. Topics vary.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-S 452 Communicating Climate Change
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Provides an overview of public opinion on climate change, introduces different theoretical perspectives on the barriers to public engagement with the topic, and examines the effectiveness of different methods of climate change communication designed to foster public engagement.
  
  MSCH-S 471 Applying Theory to Media Design
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101
  Description
  Basic media theories as well as cognitive, emotional, and social psychology, with a focus on how these theories can be applied to the design of media messages. Special attention given to interactive and immersive mediated environments.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-S 471 or TEL-T 471.
  
  MSCH-T 311 History of Electronic Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Discussion of how today's electronic media was shaped by past inventions, business innovations and regulatory decisions. Traces the development of mass communication from the telegraph to the telephone, radio, and television to the arrival of digital communication technologies.
  MSCH-T 314 Comparative Media Systems
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 207 or MSCH-C 213; or consent of instructor
  Description
  A comparative study of the ways in which various countries deal with fundamental questions of media organization, control, financial support, program philosophy, and social responsibility.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-T 314 or TEL-T 313.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-T 410 Media Theory
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  C- or higher in MSCH-C 101, or consent of instructor
  Description
  Survey of writings, concepts, and movements in media theory.
  MSCH-T 427 International Media Networks
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101
  Description
  A comparative study of the development of broadband networks in different parts of the world. The interaction between national telecommunications policies and international arrangements, institutions, and structures.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-T 480 Current Issues in Media
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Discussion of current issues in media. Specific issues discussed vary from semester to semester, but course will typically treat multiple issues affecting different parts of the media field.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-V 195 Topical Seminar in Telecommunications
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Exploration of problems and issues of telecommunications in contemporary society. Topics vary. May not be repeated for credit.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of MSCH-V 195 or TEL-T 195.
  Fall 2023CASE SHcourse
  MSCH-V 334 Current Topics in Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Analysis of selected problems in media studies. Topics vary each semester.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-V 401 Senior Seminar in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Senior standing; and consent of instructor
  Description
  Study of problems and issues in rhetoric and communication.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 401 and MSCH-V 401.
  
  MSCH-V 470 Issues in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  Seminar exploring new developments and advanced research in media.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 9 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-V 490 Capstone Seminar in Media
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  A grade of C- or higher in MSCH-C 101 or MSCH-H 101
  Description
  Students synthesize previous coursework in media, culminating in a substantive project that directs their learning to some particular problem of mediation, publics, or cultures. Final project may include research essays, short films, Web sites, or public presentations or performances. Specific topics vary.
  Repeatability
  With consent of the Director of Undergraduate Studies, may be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 490 and MSCH-V 490.
  
  MSCH-X 360 The Media School in Los Angeles
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Must be accepted into the Media School's Semester in Los Angeles program
  Description
  Focuses on topics relevant to the Media School's Semester in Los Angeles program. Explores various aspects of the entertainment and media industries under the instruction of industry professionals.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 15 credit hours.
  
  MSCH-X 370 Community and Media
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  None
  Description
  A service-learning seminar that offers students hands-on experience working with community-based media production. Topics range from film festival programming to community broadcasting. Students learn to develop concept, communication and operational strategies.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 385, MSCH-P 384, and MSCH-X 370.
  
  MSCH-X 374 WIUX Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by WIUX supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with WIUX Student Radio.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 375 IUSTV Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by IUSTV supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with IUSTV.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 376 IDS Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by IDS supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with the Indiana Daily Student.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 377 NSJC Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by NSJC supervisor and Media School
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a media-related role with the National Sports Journalism Center.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 374, MSCH-X 375, MSCH-X 376, and MSCH-X 377.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  At least junior standing; at least 12 credit hours completed in the school; and application for internship credit approved by the school
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Faculty-supervised work in a media field related to student's academic interests. Credits based on at least 45 work hours per credit hour with a maximum of 6 credit hours applied toward the B.A. in Media or the B.S. in Game Design. Student must write a critical analysis paper and be evaluated by a workplace supervisor.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in CMCL-C 382, MSCH-I 382, MSCH-I 497, MSCH-X 472, or TEL-T 497.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 473 Undergraduate Full-Time Media Internship
  
  Credits
  3
  Prerequisites
  Application for internship credit approved by the school
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Work commitment: 40 hrs/week for a minimum of 9 weeks in a 15-week term. Supervised professional experience. Off-campus, professionally supervised course taught online. The course involves fieldwork (the internship itself), assignments, development of a student portfolio, and supervisor evaluations. Full-time status for Registrar, not always for Financial Aid.
  Repeatability
  Credit given for only one of JOUR-J 491, MSCH-I 491, or MSCH-X 473.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 474 Journalism Internship
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Approval for a College Career Internship
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Supervised internship working in a journalism or media-related role with a professional media organization.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 476 WTIU Production Workshop
  
  Credits
  1–3 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Consent of instructor
  Description
  With close supervision by WTIU station or production management, student is responsible for pre-production planning, production coordination and execution, postproduction, critical and audience evaluation of programs for broadcast. Develop professional working relationships and portfolio.
  Grading
  S/F grading.
  
  MSCH-X 478 Field Experience in Media
  
  Credits
  4
  Prerequisites
  Application for internship credit approved by the school
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Topical course integrating classroom and field experience. Includes 10-day field experience during or after term offered. Field experience will change based on topic.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for credit with different topics in JOUR-J 418, MSCH-J 418, and MSCH-X 478.
  
  MSCH-X 490 Projects in Media
  
  Credits
  1–6 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by director of undergraduate studies, instructor, and facilities and technology director (when relevant)
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Opportunity for individual and group projects in media production and journalism; work with faculty member on individual or group basis.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 475, MSCH-X 490, and TEL-T 498.
  
  MSCH-X 498 Research in Media
  
  Credits
  1–4 credit hours
  Prerequisites
  Application approved by director of undergraduate studies and instructor
  Notes
  Application is available on the Media School website
  Description
  Opportunity for independent readings, research, and experimentation on relevant issues in media and communications; work with faculty member on individual basis.
  Repeatability
  May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in JOUR-J 499, MSCH-J 499, and MSCH-X 498.
4. Additional Requirements.
  - At least nine (9) credit hours in the concentration must be at the 300–499 level.
  - Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the concentration.
  - A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the concentration—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
Major GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
1. Major GPA. A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the major—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
2. Major Minimum Grade. Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the major.
3. Major Upper Division Credit Hours. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed at the 300–499 level.
4. Major Residency. At least 18 credit hours in the major must be completed in courses taken through the Indiana University Bloomington campus or an IU-administered or IU co-sponsored Overseas Study program.
5. College Breadth. At least 58 credit hours must be completed in courses from College of Arts and Sciences disciplines outside of the major area.

Major Area Courses

Unless otherwise noted below, the following courses are considered in the academic program and will count toward academic program requirements as appropriate:

Any course at the 100-499 level with the MSCH prefix--as well as any other subject areas that are deemed functionally equivalent
Any course contained on the course lists for the academic program requirements--as well as any other courses that are deemed functionally equivalent--except for those listed only under Addenda Requirements
Any course directed to a non-Addenda requirement through an approved exception
Any course, consistent with the policies herein, that is part of a concentration, track, and/or specialization being pursued as part of this academic program

The above courses cannot be applied toward the College Breadth requirement in the major.

Exclusions

The following courses cannot be applied toward major requirements or the College Breadth requirement:

No common exclusions

This program of study cannot be combined with the following:

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism (JOURBAJ)
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematic Arts (CINEARTBFA)
Bachelor of Science in Game Design (GAMEDSGNBS)
Certificate in New Media and Interactive Storytelling (NMISTACRT1)
Minor in Black Cinema and Media Studies (BLKCNMDMIN)
Minor in Cinema and Media Studies (CNMDASTMIN)
Minor in Fashion Media (FAMEDIAMIN)
Minor in Film Production (FILMPRDMIN)
Minor in Game Design (GAMEDSNMIN)
Minor in Global Media (GLVMDIAMIN)
Minor in Media and Creative Advertising (MDCRADMIN)
Minor in Media and Diversity (MDIADIVMIN)
Minor in Media Law and Ethics (MDLWETMIN)
Minor in Media Persuasion (MDIAPRSMIN)
Minor in Media, Sex and Gender (MDGNDRMIN)
Minor in Public Relations (PBLCRELMIN)
Minor in Sports Media (SPORTMDMIN)
[Discontinued credential name unavailable] (NMISTACRT)

Exceptions to and substitutions for major requirements may be made with the approval of the unit's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.