Requirements
The specialization requires at least 9 credit hours, including the requirements listed below.
- Foundations. Two (2) courses:
- MSCH-J 360 Journalism Topics (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-J 460 Advanced Journalism Topics (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-P 350 Media Production Topics (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- 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 369 Sound Design
- MSCH-P 422 Color Correction & Finishing
- MSCH-P 436 Advanced Production Workshop (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
- MSCH-P 453 Postproduction
- MSCH-P 454
- MSCH-P 455 Topics in Music Scoring for Visual Media (approved topics only; see academic advisor)
MSCH-J 360 Journalism Topics
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- None
- Description
- Focuses on emerging trends in journalism. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated with a different topic for a maximum of 6 enrollments and 18 credit hours in JOUR-J 360 and MSCH-J 360.
MSCH-J 460 Advanced Journalism Topics
- Credits
- 1–4 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- At least junior standing; or consent of instructor
- Description
- Advanced seminar in journalism. Topics vary.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for credit up to 4 times.
MSCH-P 350 Media Production Topics
- 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- Elective. One (1) course:
- Additional course from the Foundations list.
- Three (3) credit hours from the following:
- MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
- MSCH-X 474
- MSCH-X 476 WTIU/WFIU Production Workshop
MSCH-X 472 Media Internship
- Credits
- 1–6 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
- Work in a media industry internship with structured assignments connecting professional experience to academic and career goals. Earn credit based on a minimum of 45 work hours per credit, up to six credit hours toward any Media School undergraduate degree. Students complete a critical analysis paper and receive supervisor evaluation.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in MSCH-X 472 and MSCH-I 382.
- Grading
- S/F grading.
MSCH-X 476 WTIU/WFIU Production Workshop
- Credits
- 1–3 credit hours
- Prerequisites
- Consent of instructor
- Description
- With close supervision by WTIU and WFIU Producers, students will train and serve in production crew roles for a variety of multi-camera studio-based programs. Opportunity to develop a portfolio of work within the genres of news, performance, and demonstration for WTIU and WFIU broadcast, streaming, and on-demand platforms.
- Repeatability
- May be repeated for a maximum of 2 enrollments and 6 credit hours.
- Grading
- S/F grading.
- Specialization GPA, Hours, and Minimum Grade Requirements.
- Except for the GPA requirement, a grade of C- or higher is required for a course to count toward a requirement in the specialization.
- A GPA of at least 2.000 for all courses taken in the specialization—including those where a grade lower than C- is earned—is required.
- Exceptions to specialization requirements may be made with the approval of the department's Director of Undergraduate Studies, subject to final approval by the College of Arts and Sciences.