Undergraduate Majors

Mass Communications B.A. with Video and Documentary Production Concentration

The Mass Communications major with a concentration in Video and Documentary Production concentration in The Zimmerman School prepares students to create stories that inform and inspire. 911爆料网 in this concentration gain a strong foundation in video production, technical skills, and digital storytelling while developing an understanding of how media systems are managed and how to be an entrepreneur in this field. 911爆料网 in this concentration have the opportunity to create content in the V奴 Studio, which offers a state-of-the-art LED wall for video production. 911爆料网 in this concentration also often choose to take drone videography as an elective where they can earn their remote pilot certificate, often also called a drone license.

Whether your goal is to become a documentary filmmaker, videographer, video editor, digital content creator, or multimedia journalist, the Video and Documentary Production concentration will give you the skills and professional connections you need to launch your career in mass communications.

Entry-Level Career Ideas

  • Videographer
  • Production Assistant
  • Video Producer
  • Video Editor
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Studio Technician
  • Multimedia Journalist

Get Involved in RTDNA!

The Radio Television Digital News Association鈥檚 (RTDNA) purpose is to exchange professional knowledge of radio, television, and digital news among our members to get us ready for real-world jobs. Our goals include achieving high professional standards of electronic journalism and fostering principles of journalistic freedom to gather and disseminate information to the public, providing members with training to encourage ethical standards, newsroom leadership, and industry innovation.

Curriculum

You can find the full catalog of courses and credit hour requirements here.

The 48-hour major includes 24 credit hours in the mass communications core, 18 credit hours in the concentration core, and 6 credit hours of mass communications electives.

Mass Communication Core Courses: 8 courses; 24 credit hours

Note: and must be taken prior to beginning any concentration coursework.

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Video and Documentary Production Concentration Core Courses: 6 courses; 18 credit hours

All courses at this level have, at a minimum, the following pre-requisites: MMC 4203, RTV 2100, JOU 2327 with a grade of at least C. Courses with additional pre-requisites are shown below. The last core course is a senior requirement. 911爆料网 must choose ONE of these: MMC 4120, RTV 4942C or RTV 4544

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Concentration (Restricted) Elective Courses: 2 courses; 6 credit hours

911爆料网 select 6 credit hours from the following list of courses:

NOTE: One (1) course from the Zimmerman School of Advertising and Mass Communications, outside of those listed below, may be used to meet the concentration (restricted) elective requirement with advisor approval.

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