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Video and film have great power to entertain, inform, or influence. Technology has now made it possible for essentially any industry or organization to harness this power to connect with their audiences, customer, constituents, or students. MTSU’s B.S. in Video and Film Production degree considers all of these aspects, reinforces them with a foundation of media theory and a 4-year degree to produce graduates who are able to successfully enter the marketplace and advance through long-term careers. The program boasts a well-developed and flexible curriculum that enables students to focus on their strengths. Inspiring and experienced faculty deliver exciting classes inside and outside the classrooms and labs. An impressive array of facilities offers students boundless hands-on experience.

This program is approved for the Academic Common Market.


What We're Doing

Students and Reba McEntire, Cody Johnson

MTSU students help produce music video for Reba McEntire, Cody Johnson

With Tennessee Miller Coliseum as the backdrop, MTSU alumni and students from the College of Media and Entertainment helped produce a music video for country star Reba McEntire and rising artist Cody Johnson. The video for “Dear Rodeo” was shot in the fall of 2020 and debuted a few months later. “Our students were involved in almost every aspect of this production, taking the stuff they’re learning in the classroom and applying it to a big name like Reba McEntire,” said MTSU digital marketing assistant, Kobe Hermann, who served as the video shoot’s field producer. Jo Litzenberger, who is studying video and film production, added the experience exposed him to professional camera gear and equipment, and gave him the chance to see professionals in their element first-hand. “This is something that looks great on a resume. I really credit the university for everything that I’ve achieved…. Not only did I get an education, but I met all the people who will help me further that education and also help me put it to use.”

Invaluable partnership with VER opens doors for MTSU grads

Invaluable partnership with VER opens doors for MTSU grads

Learning by doing has proven value, but Video and Film Production takes the concept to an extreme level, thanks to VER, the world’s largest provider of video equipment for live events. “We started that partnership in 2014,” says Mike Forbes, assistant director for technical systems for Media Arts. “Some of our students went there to work, and, while VER was certainly willing to train them, I heard from some friends there that they prefer more experience. When I explained that equipment limited training, the response was ‘We can take care of that.’ And they sent a huge box truck of LED equipment for us to use!” Thus MTSU students train on state-of-the-art equipment that is inventoried and updated each summer. “It’s a win-win! Our students learn the equipment and technology; consequently, various companies hire our students—not just VER [although more than 16 MTSU students have joined the prestigious company]. No other university that I’m aware of has such a partnership,” says Forbes. The first year’s equipment was valued at about half a million dollars; currently students are working with equipment worth about $2.5 million. Students use the equipment to create video walls and special effects for three to four large events each semester—some on campus in Tucker Theatre or Murphy Center—such as awards shows, dance programs, and concerts—Ludacris in 2017. “I’m most excited about the collaboration among different departments,” says Forbes, citing an end-of-the-semester show featuring bands brought in by Recording Industry, who does the audio; Theatre and Dance, lighting; and Media Arts, video. He’s proud too of the successes students achieve, sharing a story of FaceTiming during his Monday morning class with a grad wrapping up from a Super Bowl half-time show the night before.


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Careers in video and film production are even more diverse than the endless credits of a Hollywood blockbuster film. While most traditional jobs in the industry remain, industry changes have opened exciting new possibilities. Video is everywhere now – including in your pocket. There is more serious video and film production being done than ever before. Essentially every organization now values and relies on video and film production - and they need skilled, talented, professional help.

Examples of career possibilities include

  • 3D projection mapping specialist
  • Boom camera operator
  • Cinematographer/camera operator
  • Director
  • Documentary filmmaker
  • Filmmaker
  • Freelance video and film producer
  • Gaffer
  • Instructional video writer/designer/producer
  • Music video director
  • On-air promotions writer/producer
  • Production company owner
  • Screenwriter
  • Staff video producer
  • Steadicam operator
  • Technical director
  • Television series creator
  • TV commercial writer, producer
  • TV sports production management/crew
  • Video and film editor
  • Video and film producer
  • Video engineer
  • Video wall specialist
  • Web series producer

Employers of MTSU alumni include

  • ABC
  • CBS
  • CMT
  • Disney
  • DVL Public Relations and Advertising
  • DWP Live
  • ESPN
  • Gemini Production Group
  • National Public Television
  • NBC
  • TNDV
  • WKRN-TV
  • WSMV-TV
  • WTVF-TV
  • WZTV-TV

Students may choose from five Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in the Department of Media Arts.

For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS tab above. 

Students may minor in any program that is not under the same degree as their major. Animation majors are required to have an Art minor. 

Master of Science (M.S.) degree is available in Media and Communication.

 

Video and Film Production, B.S.  

Video and Film Production, B.S.

Media Arts 
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The Video and Film Production program offers a combination of filmmaking, video production, and live production. Students are able to specialize in these aspects by their choices of required course options. The program builds upon a blend of theoretical and hands-on approaches to media production.

The Video and Film Production program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences whenever possible. Facilities include an equipment checkout system for students with a variety of cameras and on-location production equipment; a 40-foot mobile television production lab that averages about 40 live productions per semester; video editing facilities; two production studios including a 3,000 square foot TV/film studio; a Foley lab; large-scale LED wall facilities; and 360-degree virtual reality facilities.

The program also offers substantial cocurricular opportunities for its students. This includes several organizations focused on making films, a student run television station where students produce the programming and manage the station, and a unique varsity team for live television production whose work is frequently distributed nationwide. These opportunities are available to students from their first semester onward.

Video and Film Production students are able to build upon their unique talents and interests by combining this major with related minors such as Animation, Audio Production, Interactive Media, Film Studies, Writing, and others.

NOTE: Students must complete all major course requirements with a grade of C (2.00) or better.

Admission to Candidacy

To be admitted to candidacy in the Video and Film Production program, the student must meet the following requirements:

  1. 45 hours completed before applying for candidacy
  2. Passing grade for EMC 1010 
  3. Grade of B- (2.67) or better in each of the following:

VFP 1080 

VFP 2020 

VFP 2130 or VFP 2131 (NOTE: VFP 1080 is a prerequisite for VFP 2130.)

EMC 2120 

  1. Grade of C (2.00) or better in each of the following:

EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020 

ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 

Math course satisfying General Education requirements.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Video and Film Production, B.S., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements

General Education41 hours
Major Requirements54 hours*
     College Core   9 hours
     VFP Requirements  33 hours
     Guided Electives  12 hours
Minor15-18 hours
Electives7-10 hours
TOTAL120 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.

General Education (41 hours)

General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following course required by the program meets General Education requirements:

Major Requirements (54 hours)

College Core (9 hours)

 

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
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    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
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    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

(may be counted in General Education)

 

  • VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
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    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

Video and Film Production Requirements (33 hours)

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • EMC 2120 - Sight, Sound, and Motion

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Media Arts majors only; others, permission of instructor. Production elements and technology of the electronic media industry. Creative conceptualizations; elements of composition, the production process included. Basic visual and aural technology demonstrated.

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

    Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2130 - Single Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2130 - Single Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

    Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

    Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II  3 credit hours  
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    VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 2131; or permission of instructor.

    Focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the television studio director. Emphasis on actual production and directing of video material. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 3150 - Single Cam II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3150 - Single Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 2130 with minimum grade of C

    Techniques of video field production. On-location shooting of features and mini-documentaries; editing techniques, coverage, lighting, sound, and graphics. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

 

  • VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone  3 credit hours  
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    VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Candidacy in Video and Film, senior status, VFP 3150, at least one advanced production course, and permission of instructor.

    Students create a filmmaking project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

  • VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film candidacy, senior status, and permission of instructor

    Students create a live television project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

Advanced Production Requirements (6 hours)

Choose at least 6 credit hours

  • VFP 4150 - Advanced Multi-camera Production - Studio

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3140 with C or better or permission of instructor.

    Preparation, development, and production of scripted and unscripted studio-based, television program types. Covers principles, aesthetics, and techniques of producing, directing, and of various creative and technical positions.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week  

  • VFP 4940 - Advanced Seminar-Filmmaking

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3150 

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Sports, music, drama, and editing are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated with different topics. Can be repeated for 9 credit hours with different topics.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4941 - Advanced Multi-camera Video Production

    1 to 4 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and VFP 3140 or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of live television productions such as sports, musical performances, special events, or news. Topics will vary by section offering. Can be repeated for up to 13 credit hours with each section offering varying composition of projects.

    Lecture/lab plus a varying number of project hours outside of scheduled class time.

Guided Electives (12 hours)

  • EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 3140 or VFP 3150; admission to candidacy; or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other Media Arts courses. Topics offered include filmed production, live television production, technical production experience, visual effects, animation techniques, augmented reality, virtual reality, and games. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for 6 credit hours with different topics.

    Can include up to a 3-hour lab per week.

  • EMC 3090 - Media Technology Seminar

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduces various aspects of the technology of media-its production, distribution, and consumption. Topics may vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

    Three hour lecture/lab plus a varying number of production projects outside of regularly scheduled class time.

  • EMC 3580 - Media Practicum  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 3580 - Media Practicum

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior standing; permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in an on-campus mass communication setting within the College of Media and Entertainment. A minimum of 75 hours of work will be required for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for practicum and internship courses cannot exceed 6 credits.

  • EMC 3750 - Film and TV Producing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Candidacy in Media Arts majors.

    Without a producer, there is no film, no television program, no product. Producers make it happen, and in this course students learn what it takes to create, pitch, finance, and manage a physical production. Hands-on featuring the latest techniques and processes of today's industry.

  • EMC 4000 - Media Internship  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 4000 - Media Internship

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; senior standing; permission of sequence internship coordinator or instructor.

    Practical experience for advanced students in a professional setting. A minimum of 75 hours of work per credit hour plus other assignments is required. Note: Total university credit for internship and practicum courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail. Can be repeated with different employer for one to three credits with permission of instructor.

  • EMC 4800 - Seminar in Media Issues

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination and critical evaluation of issues relevant to the operation and functions of mass media including their relationships to each other and to government, advertisers, consumers, and other "publics." Can repeat for 6 hours with different topic.

  • EMC 4820 - Race, Gender, and Class in Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Critical examination of diversity in mass communication with particular emphasis on media representations of race, gender, and class. Also examines audience interpretations of media texts.

  • EMC 4850 - Ethics and Mass Communication

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Examines ethical concerns of media practitioners, illuminated by study of selected current ethical issues and an overview of the cultural and philosophical bases of a socially responsive mass media.  

  • EMC 4900 - Independent Study in Media Arts

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and permission of department. Provides opportunities for individually designed problems, work experiences, or research projects related to the development of professional competencies in a major field of study. Requires approval of instructor.

  • Any 3000- or 4000-level VFP course 3 credit hours

Minor (15-18 hours)

Electives (7-10 hours)

Curriculum: Video and Film Production

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman Fall

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing  3 credit hours  
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    ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing

    3 credit hours

    The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
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    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    OR(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:OR 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
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    RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

 

  • Mathematics 3 credit hours
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  3 credit hours

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Freshman Spring

  • EMC 2120 - Sight, Sound, and Motion

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Media Arts majors only; others, permission of instructor. Production elements and technology of the electronic media industry. Creative conceptualizations; elements of composition, the production process included. Basic visual and aural technology demonstrated.

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing  3 credit hours  
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    ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

  • COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication  3 credit hours  
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    COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

    3 credit hours

    Introduces principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Fall

  • Minor 3 credit hours

 

  • ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture  3 credit hours  
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    ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.

  • ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature  3 credit hours  
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    ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.

  • HUM 2610 - World Literatures  3 credit hours  
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    HUM 2610 - World Literatures

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.

  • VFP 2130 - Single Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2130 - Single Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

    Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Spring

  • VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

  • VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

    Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Junior Fall

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • Guided elective 3 credit hours
  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Natural Science 4 credit hours

Subtotal: 14 Hours

Junior Spring

  • VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II  3 credit hours  
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    VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 2131; or permission of instructor.

    Focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the television studio director. Emphasis on actual production and directing of video material. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 3150 - Single Cam II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3150 - Single Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 2130 with minimum grade of C

    Techniques of video field production. On-location shooting of features and mini-documentaries; editing techniques, coverage, lighting, sound, and graphics. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
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    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

  • Guided elective 3 credit hours
  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Natural Science 4 credit hours

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Senior Fall

  • VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone  3 credit hours  
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    VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Candidacy in Video and Film, senior status, VFP 3150, at least one advanced production course, and permission of instructor.

    Students create a filmmaking project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

  • VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film candidacy, senior status, and permission of instructor

    Students create a live television project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

 

  • Advanced video/film production requirement 3 credit hours
  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours
  • Elective (internship recommended) 4 credit hours

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Senior Spring

  • EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

    Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

  • Advanced video/film production requirement 3 credit hours
  • Minor/Elective 3 credit hours
  • Electives 6 credit hours

Subtotal: 13 Hours

Video and Film Production, Filmmaking Concentration, B.S. 

Video and Film Production, Filmmaking Concentration, B.S.

Media Arts 
615-898-5628
Allie Sultan, program coordinator
Allie.Sultan@mtsu.edu

The Filmmaking concentration in the Video and Film Production program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the art, craft, and business of filmmaking. No longer the exclusive domain of Hollywood studios, every modern organization needs filmmakers who have the skills to influence, inform, inspire, or entertain. MTSU Film students learn the art of cinematic storytelling and how to apply those skills to any genre. Finished products include an almost infinite variety of forms and uses including theatrical films, documentaries, television, music videos, commercials, web content, and instructional films. There's something for everyone in Filmmaking. Whether it's a leading or supporting position, MTSU's film students are able to experience a variety of roles and customize their curriculum to find their personal fit.

Facilities include a large stock of professional-quality field production gear available for student check out, post production labs and suites, foley and audio facilities, and a large sound stage. There are also internship opportunities, a semester abroad program, and a summer term in Los Angeles. The program builds on a solid foundation of film theory and history, while providing practical, hands-on learning opportunities from day one to graduation. The Filmmaking capstone challenges seniors to produce culminating projects that demonstrate not only their skills and knowledge, but also showcase the type of work they wish to pursue after graduation. It's the perfect opportunity to create a powerful portfolio piece to launch a career.

MTSU's Filmmaking program offers substantial cocurricular opportunities as well. This includes several student organizations that create film and television and a student-run TV station where students produce the programming and manage the station. These are available to students from their first semester onward, offering unique opportunities to connect and flourish.

Filmmaking is a good fit for students who like to work with media to tell stories. It is also good for those who like to collaborate in teams of experts. Primary career paths include screenwriting, cinematography, editing/postproduction, directing, and producing; however, there are many others. Filmmaking has specialized applications in virtually every industry.

NOTE: Students must complete all major course requirements with a grade of C (2.00) or better.

Admission to Candidacy

To be admitted to candidacy in the Video and Film Production program, the student must meet the following requirements:

  1. 45 hours completed before applying for candidacy
  2. Passing grade for EMC 1010 
  3. Grade of B- (2.67) or better in each of the following:

PHOT 1050 

VFP 1080 

VFP 2020 

VFP 2121 

VFP 2130 (NOTE: VFP 1080 is a prerequisite for VFP 2130.)

VFP 2990 

  1. Grade of C (2.00) or better in each of the following:

EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020 

ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 

Math course satisfying General Education requirements.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Video and Film Production, Filmmaking Concentration, B.S., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements

General Education41 hours
Major Requirements60 hours*
     College Core   9 hours
     VFP Requirements  39 hours
     Guided Electives  12 hours
Minor15-18 hours
Electives1-4 hours
TOTAL120 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.

General Education (41 hours)

General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following course required by the program meets General Education requirements:

Major Requirements (60 hours)

College Core (9 hours)

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
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    RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
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    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

(may be counted in General Education)

 

  • VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
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    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

Video and Film Production, Filmmaking Concentration Requirements (39 hours)

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

    Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

  • PHOT 1050 - Basic Digital Photography

    3 credit hours

    Introduces simple and multiple image photography, principles, methods, theory, and practice for both Photography majors and non-Photography majors. Explores digital camera anatomy, operating, and handling while discussing proper in-camera exposure, metering, focusing, shutter speeds, apertures, depth of field, and camera accessories. Basic principles of lighting, design, and image composition discussed. Digital darkroom techniques and image manipulation using tools such as Photoshop included. Emphasis placed on  cameras with manual controls. Students required to own a digital camera with manual controls. Must have working knowledge of the Macintosh computer system.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

    Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

  • VFP 2130 - Single Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2130 - Single Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

    Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • VFP 2990 - Film and TV Sound  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2990 - Film and TV Sound

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production major status; B- (2.67) or better in VFP 1080.

    Focuses on the creation of a production's soundtrack-dialogue/vocals, music, and sound effects-and the impact these elements have on the visual image. Through a combination of lectures, screenings, and hands-on projects, students will learn the fundamentals of acoustics and digital audio, proper audio recording techniques for field and studio recording, sound design and editing, and sound mixing.

  • VFP 3020 - Screenwriting I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3020 - Screenwriting I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020; VFP 2020; Media Arts major

    Techniques of creating and writing for film and video production in both the studio and field environment. Integrates writing for visual impact and audio/integration of sound and examines formatting needs of varying non-fiction and fiction story platforms for screen-based media.

  • VFP 3150 - Single Cam II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3150 - Single Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 2130 with minimum grade of C

    Techniques of video field production. On-location shooting of features and mini-documentaries; editing techniques, coverage, lighting, sound, and graphics. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

  • VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Candidacy in Video and Film, senior status, VFP 3150, at least one advanced production course, and permission of instructor.

    Students create a filmmaking project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

Filmmaking Directions (3 hours)

  • EMC 3750 - Film and TV Producing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Candidacy in Media Arts majors.

    Without a producer, there is no film, no television program, no product. Producers make it happen, and in this course students learn what it takes to create, pitch, finance, and manage a physical production. Hands-on featuring the latest techniques and processes of today's industry.

  • VFP 3080 - Post Production II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP 1080.

    Methods of editing for narrative and non-narrative forms of media along with theory. Hands-on exercises in class with exploration of color correction, motion, filters, text and audio editing for video and digital film.

  • VFP 3320 - Visual Effects  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3320 - Visual Effects

    3 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 with minimum grade of C (2.0) and admission to candidacy.

    (Same as ANIM 3320.) History, techniques, and applications of compositing in the areas of film, video, and multimedia production. Broad survey of process and techniques involved with creating composites. Techniques and aesthetics incorporated into traditional methods of compositing for contrast and comparison. Frequent review and discussion of current work from industry will occur in the form of media presentations.

    Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 3555 - Cinematography  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3555 - Cinematography

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP 3150; admission to candidacy.

    Explores cinematography and lighting aesthetics, theory, and practice. Working in the studio and on-location, students develop the skills required to capture the moving image. Screenings, exercises, and hands-on projects utilized to demonstrate various approaches to cinematography. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 3745 - Aerial Cinematography I

    3 credit hours

    (Same as AERO 3745.) Team-taught course gives students the knowledge and skills to fly and maneuver multirotor, remote-piloted aircraft with a specific emphasis on aerial cinematography and filmmaking applications. Students will construct and gain experience on a small drone before transitioning to other, prosumer-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Dual focus on UAS operations, regulations, legal and ethical issues, alongside fundamental aspects specific to aerial filmmaking. Flight operations training and filming will be conducted both on and off-campus. Uses a web-enhanced lecture and lab instructional methodology.

  • VFP 4020 - Screenwriting II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 4020 - Screenwriting II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major;  VFP 3020 with C or better; permission of department for non-majors.

    Techniques of creating and writing for film and video production in both the studio and location environment. Scriptwriting guidelines, character development, plot design, and creation of storylines for contemporary screen-based media with emphasis on television genre programs or film scripts. Writing of original scripts conforming to the genre with emphasis on longer form teleplays and film scripts.

  • VFP 4040 - Motion Graphics II

    3 credit hours

    (Same as ANIM 4040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor

    Aesthetics, advanced principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

 

  • ANIM 2040 - Motion Graphics I  3 to 4 credit hours  
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    ANIM 2040 - Motion Graphics I

    3 to 4 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 1090 or VCOM 2950 with minimum grade of C (2.0) or permission of instructor. Animation majors only; others - permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I  3 to 4 credit hours  

    VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I

    3 to 4 credit hours

    (Same as ANIM 2040.) Prerequisite: PHOT 1050 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Six-hour studio course

Advanced Production (3 hours)

  • VFP 4940 - Advanced Seminar-Filmmaking

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3150 

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Sports, music, drama, and editing are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated with different topics. Can be repeated for 9 credit hours with different topics.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4942 - Web Series Production

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy in Video and Film Production; C or better in VFP 3150; and permission of instructor.

    Explores the proliferation of online video content and distribution platforms for entertainment, commercial, and educational markets. Topics include writing, producing, content strategy, targeting core audiences, crowdfunding, monetization, and various distribution methods. Students work within a collaborative and production-oriented workshop setting to create and promote a multi-episode web series. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4944 - Reel World: Client-Based Production

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Candidacy in Video and Film Production; permission of instructor.

    Gives students the experience of creating media for clients, solving their communication needs, and working with their brands. This real-world experience includes meeting with actual clients, understanding their needs and then conceiving, developing, pitching, and producing works to meet their needs. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4945 - Moviemaking  3 credit hours  

    VFP 4945 - Moviemaking

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to Video and Film Production candidacy; VFP 3150 with C or better.

    Focuses on film production, direction, and crew positions while producing several short film projects. Each student required to produce or direct a short film AND crew another student's project or crew three short films being produced and directed by classmates. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4947 - Documentary Filmmaking

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to Video and Film Production candidacy; VFP 3150 with C or better; permission of instructor.

    Practical and theoretical exploration of the various styles of documentary filmmaking. Screenings and analysis of short- and long-form documentary films guide students in the production of an original, portfolio-quality film project. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4949 - Producing the Narrative Film

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to Video and Film Production candidacy; VFP 3140 or VFP 3150

    The producer is the key organizer for any media production and project success is largely dependent upon the producer's performance and management of the crew, budget, schedule, and logistics of the production and post-production. Provides hands-on experience with the details of the producer's role while making a short film. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

Guided Electives (12 hours)

  • EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 3140 or VFP 3150; admission to candidacy; or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other Media Arts courses. Topics offered include filmed production, live television production, technical production experience, visual effects, animation techniques, augmented reality, virtual reality, and games. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for 6 credit hours with different topics.

    Can include up to a 3-hour lab per week.

  • EMC 3090 - Media Technology Seminar

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduces various aspects of the technology of media-its production, distribution, and consumption. Topics may vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

    Three hour lecture/lab plus a varying number of production projects outside of regularly scheduled class time.

  • EMC 3580 - Media Practicum  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 3580 - Media Practicum

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior standing; permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in an on-campus mass communication setting within the College of Media and Entertainment. A minimum of 75 hours of work will be required for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for practicum and internship courses cannot exceed 6 credits.

  • EMC 4000 - Media Internship  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 4000 - Media Internship

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; senior standing; permission of sequence internship coordinator or instructor.

    Practical experience for advanced students in a professional setting. A minimum of 75 hours of work per credit hour plus other assignments is required. Note: Total university credit for internship and practicum courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail. Can be repeated with different employer for one to three credits with permission of instructor.

  • EMC 4800 - Seminar in Media Issues

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination and critical evaluation of issues relevant to the operation and functions of mass media including their relationships to each other and to government, advertisers, consumers, and other "publics." Can repeat for 6 hours with different topic.

  • EMC 4820 - Race, Gender, and Class in Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Critical examination of diversity in mass communication with particular emphasis on media representations of race, gender, and class. Also examines audience interpretations of media texts.

  • EMC 4850 - Ethics and Mass Communication

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Examines ethical concerns of media practitioners, illuminated by study of selected current ethical issues and an overview of the cultural and philosophical bases of a socially responsive mass media.  

  • EMC 4900 - Independent Study in Media Arts

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and permission of department. Provides opportunities for individually designed problems, work experiences, or research projects related to the development of professional competencies in a major field of study. Requires approval of instructor.

  • Any 3000- or 4000-level VFP course 3 credit hours

Minor (15-18 hours)

Electives (1-4 hours)

Curriculum: Video and Film Production, Filmmaking

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman Fall

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing

    3 credit hours

    The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

  • Mathematics 3 credit hours
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours

 

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci)(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci)(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci)(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Freshman Spring

  • COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

    3 credit hours

    Introduces principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025

  • ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

    Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Fall

  • PHOT 1050 - Basic Digital Photography

    3 credit hours

    Introduces simple and multiple image photography, principles, methods, theory, and practice for both Photography majors and non-Photography majors. Explores digital camera anatomy, operating, and handling while discussing proper in-camera exposure, metering, focusing, shutter speeds, apertures, depth of field, and camera accessories. Basic principles of lighting, design, and image composition discussed. Digital darkroom techniques and image manipulation using tools such as Photoshop included. Emphasis placed on  cameras with manual controls. Students required to own a digital camera with manual controls. Must have working knowledge of the Macintosh computer system.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2130 - Single Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2130 - Single Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

    Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

 

  • ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR  dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR 
    (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.

  • ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR  dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR 
    (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.

  • HUM 2610 - World Literatures  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA)(Hum/FA)  dotslash:(Hum/FA) title:(Hum/FA) 
    (Hum/FA) 

    HUM 2610 - World Literatures

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.

 

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
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    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
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    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Spring

  • VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

  • VFP 2990 - Film and TV Sound  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2990 - Film and TV Sound

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production major status; B- (2.67) or better in VFP 1080.

    Focuses on the creation of a production's soundtrack-dialogue/vocals, music, and sound effects-and the impact these elements have on the visual image. Through a combination of lectures, screenings, and hands-on projects, students will learn the fundamentals of acoustics and digital audio, proper audio recording techniques for field and studio recording, sound design and editing, and sound mixing.

  • VFP 3020 - Screenwriting I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3020 - Screenwriting I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020; VFP 2020; Media Arts major

    Techniques of creating and writing for film and video production in both the studio and field environment. Integrates writing for visual impact and audio/integration of sound and examines formatting needs of varying non-fiction and fiction story platforms for screen-based media.

  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours

 

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Junior Fall

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • Guided elective 3 credit hours
  • Minor 6 credit hours

Subtotal: 13 Hours

Junior Spring

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

 

  • VFP 3150 - Single Cam II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3150 - Single Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 2130 with minimum grade of C

    Techniques of video field production. On-location shooting of features and mini-documentaries; editing techniques, coverage, lighting, sound, and graphics. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

  • Minor 6 credit hours
  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Senior Fall

  • Filmmaking Directions course 3 credit hours
  • Guided electives 6 credit hours
  • Electives 4 credit hours
  • Minor 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Senior Spring

  • Advanced Production course 3 credit hours
  • Minor/elective 3 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours
  • EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

    Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

  • VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Candidacy in Video and Film, senior status, VFP 3150, at least one advanced production course, and permission of instructor.

    Students create a filmmaking project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

Subtotal: 13 Hours

Video and Film Production, Live Production Concentration, B.S. 

Video and Film Production, Live Production Concentration, B.S.

Media Arts 
615-898-5862
Robert Gordon, program coordinator
Robert.Gordon@mtsu.edu

The Live Production concentration in Video and Film Production provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful in the live television production industry. Live production is the process of broadcasting, recording, or projecting a live event or performance with multiple video cameras. Finished products include an almost infinite variety of forms such as television coverage of live sports, awards shows, recorded multi-camera productions such as music concerts/festivals, dance theater, game shows, cooking shows, talk shows, and Image MAGnification (IMAG) projection of live presentations or performances at venue-based events such as concerts and other large events. Live production also covers media design, rigging, and technology aspects of the concert touring industry.

This program is a good fit for students who like to collaborate in teams of experts in the media production industry. Primary career paths include creative, technical, and managerial positions. The industry is fast-paced, deadline-oriented, constantly changing, and somewhat glamorous.

The program has 30 years of experience with live sports production. In a typical semester, this program produces over two dozen live sports broadcasts with all student crews--many of which are aired nationwide on ESPN and other channels. Twice in the last six years, students in the program have been recognized for the best student-produced sports broadcast in the nation by a sports industry trade association. This program also produces a variety of in-studio and on-location music concerts, dance, and theatrical events and other live, special-events. Productions with Grammy-winning music artists, The Nashville Symphony, and Bonnaroo are regular class projects.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning experiences whenever possible. Facilities include a 40-foot mobile television production lab; two production studios including a 3,000 square foot TV studio; an equipment checkout system for students with a variety of on-location production equipment; video editing facilities; a Foley lab; and 360-degree virtual reality facilities. The program is one of the only college programs in the world where students learn to do hands-on work with large-scale LED video walls.

The Live Production program offers substantial cocurricular opportunities for its students.This includes a student-staffed production company that produces, manages, and crews live television broadcasts; and a student-run television station where students produce the programming and manage the station. These opportunities are available to students from their first semester onward.

Live Production students are able to build upon their unique talents and interests by combining this major with related minors such as Animation, Audio Production, Interactive Media, Media Management, and others.

NOTE: Students must complete all major course requirements with a grade of C (2.00) or better.

Admission to Candidacy

To be admitted to candidacy in the Video and Film Production, Live Production program, the student must meet the following requirements:

  1. 45 hours completed before applying for candidacy
  2. Passing grade for EMC 1010 
  3. Grade of B- (2.67) or better in each of the following:

VFP 1080 

VFP 2020 

VFP 2130 or VFP 2131 (NOTE: VFP 1080 is a prerequisite for VFP 2130.)

VFP 2121

  1. Grade of C (2.00) or better in each of the following:

EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020 

ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 

Math course satisfying General Education requirements.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Video and Film Production, Live Production Concentration, B.S., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements

General Education41 hours
Major Requirements57 hours*
     College Core   9 hours
     VFP Requirements  36 hours
     Guided Electives  12 hours
Minor15-18 hours
Electives4-7 hours
TOTAL120 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.

General Education (41 hours)

General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following course required by the program meets General Education requirements:

Major Requirements (57 hours)

College Core (9 hours)

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

(may be counted in General Education)

 

  • VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

Video and Film Production, Live Production Concentration (36 hours)

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • EMC 3090 - Media Technology Seminar

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduces various aspects of the technology of media-its production, distribution, and consumption. Topics may vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

    Three hour lecture/lab plus a varying number of production projects outside of regularly scheduled class time.

  • EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

    Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

    Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

  • VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

    Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • VFP 3060 - Television Program Genres

    3 credit hours

    Presents the history, development, and current form of various American television programming genres. Each semester will offer a different genre. Can be taken up to four times.

  • VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 2131; or permission of instructor.

    Focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the television studio director. Emphasis on actual production and directing of video material. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

 

At least 9 credit hours from:

  • VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts Candidacy; EMC 3090 or VFP 3045 with grade of C (2.0) or better; permission may be granted by instructor to other majors

    Designed to give students a detailed understanding of the field of video display technology for live events and media productions. Focuses on how to design, install, rig and operate large scale video displays and projection systems for an entertainment environment. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to use in real-world environments.

  • VFP 4150 - Advanced Multi-camera Production - Studio

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3140 with C or better or permission of instructor.

    Preparation, development, and production of scripted and unscripted studio-based, television program types. Covers principles, aesthetics, and techniques of producing, directing, and of various creative and technical positions.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week  

  • VFP 4941 - Advanced Multi-camera Video Production

    1 to 4 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and VFP 3140 or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of live television productions such as sports, musical performances, special events, or news. Topics will vary by section offering. Can be repeated for up to 13 credit hours with each section offering varying composition of projects.

    Lecture/lab plus a varying number of project hours outside of scheduled class time.

  • VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film candidacy, senior status, and permission of instructor

    Students create a live television project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

Guided Electives (12 hours)

  • EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 3140 or VFP 3150; admission to candidacy; or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other Media Arts courses. Topics offered include filmed production, live television production, technical production experience, visual effects, animation techniques, augmented reality, virtual reality, and games. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for 6 credit hours with different topics.

    Can include up to a 3-hour lab per week.

  • EMC 3580 - Media Practicum  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 3580 - Media Practicum

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior standing; permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in an on-campus mass communication setting within the College of Media and Entertainment. A minimum of 75 hours of work will be required for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for practicum and internship courses cannot exceed 6 credits.

  • EMC 4000 - Media Internship  1 to 3 credit hours  

    EMC 4000 - Media Internship

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; senior standing; permission of sequence internship coordinator or instructor.

    Practical experience for advanced students in a professional setting. A minimum of 75 hours of work per credit hour plus other assignments is required. Note: Total university credit for internship and practicum courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail. Can be repeated with different employer for one to three credits with permission of instructor.

  • EMC 4800 - Seminar in Media Issues

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination and critical evaluation of issues relevant to the operation and functions of mass media including their relationships to each other and to government, advertisers, consumers, and other "publics." Can repeat for 6 hours with different topic.

  • EMC 4820 - Race, Gender, and Class in Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Critical examination of diversity in mass communication with particular emphasis on media representations of race, gender, and class. Also examines audience interpretations of media texts.

  • EMC 4850 - Ethics and Mass Communication

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing.

    Examines ethical concerns of media practitioners, illuminated by study of selected current ethical issues and an overview of the cultural and philosophical bases of a socially responsive mass media.  

  • EMC 4900 - Independent Study in Media Arts

    1 to 3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and permission of department. Provides opportunities for individually designed problems, work experiences, or research projects related to the development of professional competencies in a major field of study. Requires approval of instructor.

  • Any VFP 3000- or 4000-level elective 3 credit hours

Minor (15-18 hours)

Electives (4-7 hours)

Curriculum: Video and Film Production, Live Production

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman Fall

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing

    3 credit hours

    The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

  • Mathematics 3 credit hours
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours

 

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci)(Soc/Beh Sci)  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) title:(Soc/Beh Sci) 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) 

    RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Freshman Spring

  • COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

    3 credit hours

    Introduces principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025

  • ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

    Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Fall

  • VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

    Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • Minor 3 credit hours

 

  • ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA)(Hum/FA) OR  dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) 
    (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.

  • ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA)(Hum/FA) OR  dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) 
    (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.

  • HUM 2610 - World Literatures  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA)(Hum/FA)  dotslash:(Hum/FA) title:(Hum/FA) 
    (Hum/FA) 

    HUM 2610 - World Literatures

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.

 

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Spring

  • VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours

 

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Junior Fall

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • EMC 3090 - Media Technology Seminar

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduces various aspects of the technology of media-its production, distribution, and consumption. Topics may vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

    Three hour lecture/lab plus a varying number of production projects outside of regularly scheduled class time.

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 13 Hours

Junior Spring

  • VFP 3060 - Television Program Genres

    3 credit hours

    Presents the history, development, and current form of various American television programming genres. Each semester will offer a different genre. Can be taken up to four times.

  • VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 2131; or permission of instructor.

    Focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the television studio director. Emphasis on actual production and directing of video material. Laboratory required.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours

 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Senior Fall

  • Minor 3 credit hours
  • Electives 3 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours

 

At least 6 credit hours from:

  • VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts Candidacy; EMC 3090 or VFP 3045 with grade of C (2.0) or better; permission may be granted by instructor to other majors

    Designed to give students a detailed understanding of the field of video display technology for live events and media productions. Focuses on how to design, install, rig and operate large scale video displays and projection systems for an entertainment environment. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to use in real-world environments.

  • VFP 4150 - Advanced Multi-camera Production - Studio

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3140 with C or better or permission of instructor.

    Preparation, development, and production of scripted and unscripted studio-based, television program types. Covers principles, aesthetics, and techniques of producing, directing, and of various creative and technical positions.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week  

  • VFP 4941 - Advanced Multi-camera Video Production

    1 to 4 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and VFP 3140 or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of live television productions such as sports, musical performances, special events, or news. Topics will vary by section offering. Can be repeated for up to 13 credit hours with each section offering varying composition of projects.

    Lecture/lab plus a varying number of project hours outside of scheduled class time.

  • VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film candidacy, senior status, and permission of instructor

    Students create a live television project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Senior Spring

  • EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

    Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

  • Minor/elective 3 credit hours
  • Elective 4 credit hours
  • Guided elective 3 credit hours

 

  • VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts Candidacy; EMC 3090 or VFP 3045 with grade of C (2.0) or better; permission may be granted by instructor to other majors

    Designed to give students a detailed understanding of the field of video display technology for live events and media productions. Focuses on how to design, install, rig and operate large scale video displays and projection systems for an entertainment environment. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to use in real-world environments.

  • VFP 4150 - Advanced Multi-camera Production - Studio  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 4150 - Advanced Multi-camera Production - Studio

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3140 with C or better or permission of instructor.

    Preparation, development, and production of scripted and unscripted studio-based, television program types. Covers principles, aesthetics, and techniques of producing, directing, and of various creative and technical positions.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week  

  • VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film candidacy, senior status, and permission of instructor

    Students create a live television project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

  • VFP 4941 - Advanced Multi-camera Video Production  1 to 4 credit hours  
    (3 credit hours required)(3 credit hours required)  dotslash:(3 credit hours required) title:(3 credit hours required) 
    (3 credit hours required) 

    VFP 4941 - Advanced Multi-camera Video Production

    1 to 4 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and VFP 3140 or permission of instructor.

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of live television productions such as sports, musical performances, special events, or news. Topics will vary by section offering. Can be repeated for up to 13 credit hours with each section offering varying composition of projects.

    Lecture/lab plus a varying number of project hours outside of scheduled class time.

Subtotal: 14 Hours

Video and Film Production, Motion Design Concentration, B.S. 

Video and Film Production, Motion Design Concentration, B.S.

Media Arts 
615-898-5118
Richard Lewis, program coordinator
Richard.Lewis@mtsu.edu

Motion Design fuses the technical skills, artistic aesthetics, and creativity of animation, graphic design, and video/film production to create
compelling and moving visual imagery that can entertain, educate, inform, influence, or inspire. This kind of work can be seen anywhere that
production design really matters.

Motion Design students build extensive knowledge working with cutting-edge tools for an ever expanding field, encompassing title and credit
sequences for films and television, informational graphics for news and social media, animations for music videos and live events, animated
advertisements, motion branding, VR/AR/MR/XR visual experiences, and much more. Hands-on opportunities begin the first year with
foundational art and postproduction techniques and progress through a sequence of classes learning not only about the creation of
cinematic moving art but how to operate motion design pieces in a variety of production environments including our 40-foot mobile television
production lab and state of the art XR stage.

Admission to Candidacy

To be admitted to candidacy in the Video and Film Production, Motion Design program, the student must meet the following requirements:

  1. 45 hours completed before applying for candidacy
  2. Passing grade for EMC 1010 
  3. Grade of B- (2.67) or better in each of the following:

ART 1610 

ART 1650 

ART 2310 

ART 2325 

VFP 1080 

ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 

  1. Grade of C (2.00) or better in each of the following:

EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020 

ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 

Math course satisfying General Education requirements.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Video and Film Production, Motion Design Concentration, B.S., Academic Map 

Degree Requirements

General Education41 hours
Major Requirements60 hours*
     College Core  9 hours
     Department Core  2 hours
     Motion Design Concentration  49 hours
Interactive/Illustration Minor18 hours
Electives1-4 hours
TOTAL120 hours

*This program requires courses that can also fulfill requirements of the General Education curriculum. If program requirements are also used to fulfill General Education requirements, the number of elective hours will increase.  

General Education

General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.

The following course required by the program meets General Education requirements:

Major Requirements (60 hours)

College Core (9 hours)

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

 

  • IAM 3060 - Writing for Interactive Experiences

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 with C or better. Introduces fundamental principles of writing for interactive experience for specific audiences. Encourages students to explore content development; looks at creation of meaning in interactive media while providing skills in content development.

 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

Department Core (2 hours)

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

Video and Film Production, Motion Design Concentration (49 hours)

  • ART 1640 - Drawing II  3 credit hours  

    ART 1640 - Drawing II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620 with a minimum grade of C. A continuation of ART 1620 with specific emphasis placed on drawing processes and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050

  • ART 2310 - Graphic Design Technologies

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620 with grades of C (2.0) or higher or permission of instructor. Procedures involved in the production of graphic design materials by means of computer. Basics of word processing, drawing, and page layout programs for graphic design. Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

    Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

  • VFP 3045 - Live Production Graphics

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 or VFP 2040 with C or better. Practical experience in industry standard character generator and virtual set pipelines, and the aesthetics, principles, and processes of creating and running real-time graphic elements for a variety of live venues such as broadcast TV, concerts, arenas, and stage productions.

  • VFP 3080 - Post Production II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP 1080.

    Methods of editing for narrative and non-narrative forms of media along with theory. Hands-on exercises in class with exploration of color correction, motion, filters, text and audio editing for video and digital film.

  • VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts Candidacy; EMC 3090 or VFP 3045 with grade of C (2.0) or better; permission may be granted by instructor to other majors

    Designed to give students a detailed understanding of the field of video display technology for live events and media productions. Focuses on how to design, install, rig and operate large scale video displays and projection systems for an entertainment environment. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to use in real-world environments.

  • VFP 4985 - Motion Design Capstone

    4 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; admission to Motion Design candidacy; ANIM 4040 or VFP 4040; permission of instructor. Corequisite: ANIM 4405. Students create a motion design project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce portfolio-quality projects demonstrating competence in the student's career path.

  • ANIM 4405 - Professional Practices in Animation

    2 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ANIM 4310 with C or better; corequisite: ANIM 4400.

    Focuses on preparing Animation majors for the real world job market. Students create marketing materials to help sell themselves to prospective employers. Additional lectures and discussions on soft skills, career planning, and job hunting also included.

 

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • VFP 3610 - Theory and History of Motion Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Upper-division status recommended but not required. Examines the history, theory, and practice of motion design. 

 

  • ANIM 2040 - Motion Graphics I  3 to 4 credit hours  
    (4 credit hours required)(4 credit hours required) OR  dotslash:(4 credit hours required) OR title:(4 credit hours required) 
    (4 credit hours required) OR 

    ANIM 2040 - Motion Graphics I

    3 to 4 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 1090 or VCOM 2950 with minimum grade of C (2.0) or permission of instructor. Animation majors only; others - permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I  3 to 4 credit hours  
    (4 credit hours required)(4 credit hours required)  dotslash:(4 credit hours required) title:(4 credit hours required) 
    (4 credit hours required) 

    VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I

    3 to 4 credit hours

    (Same as ANIM 2040.) Prerequisite: PHOT 1050 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Six-hour studio course

 

  • VFP 2130 - Single Cam I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 2130 - Single Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

    Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

    Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

 

  • ANIM 3320 - Visual Effects  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ANIM 3320 - Visual Effects

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ANIM 2040 with minimum grade of C (2.0) or better and admission to candidacy.

    (Same as VFP 3320.) History, techniques, and applications of compositing in the areas of film, video, and multimedia production. Broad survey of process and techniques involved with creating composites. Techniques and aesthetics incorporated into traditional methods of compositing for contrast and comparison. Frequent review and discussion of current work from industry will occur in the form of media presentations.

    Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 3320 - Visual Effects  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3320 - Visual Effects

    3 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 with minimum grade of C (2.0) and admission to candidacy.

    (Same as ANIM 3320.) History, techniques, and applications of compositing in the areas of film, video, and multimedia production. Broad survey of process and techniques involved with creating composites. Techniques and aesthetics incorporated into traditional methods of compositing for contrast and comparison. Frequent review and discussion of current work from industry will occur in the form of media presentations.

    Six-hour studio course.

 

  • ANIM 4040 - Motion Graphics II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ANIM 4040 - Motion Graphics II

    3 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 4040.) Prerequisites: ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 and ANIM 3320/VFP 3320 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, advanced principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4040 - Motion Graphics II

    3 credit hours

    (Same as ANIM 4040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor

    Aesthetics, advanced principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

 

  • ILLU 4280 - Digital Illustration  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ILLU 4280 - Digital Illustration

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, and ART 1640 with C or better or permission of instructor. Vector software and the conceptualization, technical skills, and professional practices of digital illustration. Six-hour studio course.

  • IXD 4410 - Typography in Motion

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ART 2325 with C or better or permission of instructor. Students will gain an advanced understanding of the graphic design process in time-based media. Emphasizes formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of kinetic typography through individual projects created with industry specific software applications. Six-hour studio course.

 

Upper Division Elective (3 hours)

  • IXD 3400 - Interface Design  3 credit hours  

    IXD 3400 - Interface Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1650 and IXD 3930 with a C or better or ART 2310 with C or better or permission of instructor. Advanced view of graphic design process in interface design. Emphasizes formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of interface design through individual projects created with industry specific software applications. Six-hour studio course.

  • IXD 3930 - Introduction to Interaction Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, and ART 1650 with C or better or ART 2310 with C or better or may be taken concurrently with ART 2310 or ART 2325, or permission of instructor. Introduction to interaction design for digital media and digital products for graphic designers. Prototyping of digital visual design leading to the creation of web-based interaction will be introduced and practiced. Six-hour studio course.

  • ART 4890 - Design History  3 credit hours  

    ART 4890 - Design History

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of the instructor. Surveys the history of two-dimensional design in Europe and North America, focusing mainly on the role of visual culture in modern society and on the influence of fine art, architecture, advertising, and the professionalism of the field on modern and contemporary design.

  • VFP 4940 - Advanced Seminar-Filmmaking

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3150 

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Sports, music, drama, and editing are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated with different topics. Can be repeated for 9 credit hours with different topics.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • ANIM 4910 - Advanced Seminar - Animation

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; permission of department only. Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of animation and digital imaging materials. Integration of theory and skills from other ANIM courses. Advanced compositing techniques, particle generation, and advanced modeling techniques probable topics. Can be repeated with different topics; topics will vary by semester offering.

    Six-hour studio course

Interactive/Illustration Major (18 hours)

Electives (1-4 credits)

Curriculum: Video and Film Production, Motion Design

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman Fall

  • ART 1610 - Two-Dimensional Design

    3 credit hours

    The principles and techniques of design and their application to two-dimensional art forms. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1340

  • ART 1620 - Drawing I  3 credit hours  

    ART 1620 - Drawing I

    3 credit hours

    Develops observational drawing skills and a formal drawing vocabulary; introduces various drawing materials. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1045

  • EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

  • ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing

    3 credit hours

    The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

 

  • EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR(Soc/Beh Sci) OR  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR title:(Soc/Beh Sci) OR 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) OR 

    RIM 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/JOUR 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

  • JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment  3 credit hours  
    (Soc/Beh Sci)(Soc/Beh Sci)  dotslash:(Soc/Beh Sci) title:(Soc/Beh Sci) 
    (Soc/Beh Sci) 

    JOUR 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

Subtotal: 13 Hours

Freshman Spring

  • ART 1640 - Drawing II  3 credit hours  

    ART 1640 - Drawing II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620 with a minimum grade of C. A continuation of ART 1620 with specific emphasis placed on drawing processes and expression. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1050

  • ART 1650 - Foundations of Digital Art and Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ART 1610 with C or better. Introduces the fundamental language and technology of digital media in visual art and design. 

  • VFP 1080 - Post-Production I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 1080 - Post-Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major

    Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

  • VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

    Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

  • ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required to meet degree requirements.

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Sophomore Fall

  • ART 2310 - Graphic Design Technologies

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610 and ART 1620 with grades of C (2.0) or higher or permission of instructor. Procedures involved in the production of graphic design materials by means of computer. Basics of word processing, drawing, and page layout programs for graphic design. Six-hour studio course.

  • IAM 3060 - Writing for Interactive Experiences

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020 with C or better. Introduces fundamental principles of writing for interactive experience for specific audiences. Encourages students to explore content development; looks at creation of meaning in interactive media while providing skills in content development.

  • Mathematics 3 credit hours

 

  • ANIM 2040 - Motion Graphics I  3 to 4 credit hours  
    OR(4 credit hours required) OR  dotslash:(4 credit hours required) OR title:OR 
    (4 credit hours required) OR 

    ANIM 2040 - Motion Graphics I

    3 to 4 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 1090 or VCOM 2950 with minimum grade of C (2.0) or permission of instructor. Animation majors only; others - permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I  3 to 4 credit hours  
    (4 credit hours required)(4 credit hours required)  dotslash:(4 credit hours required) title:(4 credit hours required) 
    (4 credit hours required) 

    VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I

    3 to 4 credit hours

    (Same as ANIM 2040.) Prerequisite: PHOT 1050 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Six-hour studio course

 

  • VFP 2130 - Single Cam I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 2130 - Single Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

    Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I  3 credit hours  

    VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

    Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Sophomore Spring

  • ART 1630 - Three-Dimensional Design

    3 credit hours

    Emphasis on elements of design as they operate in the three-dimensional environment. Six-hour studio course. TBR Common Course: ART 1350

  • ART 2325 - Typographic Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1620 and ART 1650 or ART 2310 with grades of C (2.0) or better. An introduction to typography including the history, usage, and anatomy of letterforms. Projects focus on creative problem-solving using type as image as well as a means of communication. Projects range from word interpretation to page layout using industry-standard applications. Six -hour studio course.

  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours

 

  • ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR  dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR 
    (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.

  • ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA) OR(Hum/FA) OR  dotslash:(Hum/FA) OR title:(Hum/FA) OR 
    (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.

  • HUM 2610 - World Literatures  3 credit hours  
    (Hum/FA)(Hum/FA)  dotslash:(Hum/FA) title:(Hum/FA) 
    (Hum/FA) 

    HUM 2610 - World Literatures

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.

 

  • ANIM 3320 - Visual Effects  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ANIM 3320 - Visual Effects

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ANIM 2040 with minimum grade of C (2.0) or better and admission to candidacy.

    (Same as VFP 3320.) History, techniques, and applications of compositing in the areas of film, video, and multimedia production. Broad survey of process and techniques involved with creating composites. Techniques and aesthetics incorporated into traditional methods of compositing for contrast and comparison. Frequent review and discussion of current work from industry will occur in the form of media presentations.

    Six-hour studio course.

  • VFP 3320 - Visual Effects  3 credit hours  

    VFP 3320 - Visual Effects

    3 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 with minimum grade of C (2.0) and admission to candidacy.

    (Same as ANIM 3320.) History, techniques, and applications of compositing in the areas of film, video, and multimedia production. Broad survey of process and techniques involved with creating composites. Techniques and aesthetics incorporated into traditional methods of compositing for contrast and comparison. Frequent review and discussion of current work from industry will occur in the form of media presentations.

    Six-hour studio course.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Junior Fall

  • COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication  3 credit hours  
    (Comm)(Comm)  dotslash:(Comm) title:(Comm) 
    (Comm) 

    COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

    3 credit hours

    Introduces principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025

  • EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

    Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

  • VFP 3045 - Live Production Graphics

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 or VFP 2040 with C or better. Practical experience in industry standard character generator and virtual set pipelines, and the aesthetics, principles, and processes of creating and running real-time graphic elements for a variety of live venues such as broadcast TV, concerts, arenas, and stage productions.

  • VFP 3080 - Post Production II

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP 1080.

    Methods of editing for narrative and non-narrative forms of media along with theory. Hands-on exercises in class with exploration of color correction, motion, filters, text and audio editing for video and digital film.

 

  • VFP 2410 - History of American Television  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 2410 - History of American Television

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

    Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

  • VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: VFP major.

    The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

  • VFP 3610 - Theory and History of Motion Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Upper-division status recommended but not required. Examines the history, theory, and practice of motion design. 

 

  • ILLU 4280 - Digital Illustration  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ILLU 4280 - Digital Illustration

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, and ART 1640 with C or better or permission of instructor. Vector software and the conceptualization, technical skills, and professional practices of digital illustration. Six-hour studio course.

  • IXD 4410 - Typography in Motion

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ART 2325 with C or better or permission of instructor. Students will gain an advanced understanding of the graphic design process in time-based media. Emphasizes formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of kinetic typography through individual projects created with industry specific software applications. Six-hour studio course.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Junior Spring

  • VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Media Arts Candidacy; EMC 3090 or VFP 3045 with grade of C (2.0) or better; permission may be granted by instructor to other majors

    Designed to give students a detailed understanding of the field of video display technology for live events and media productions. Focuses on how to design, install, rig and operate large scale video displays and projection systems for an entertainment environment. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to use in real-world environments.

  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours

 

  • EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

  • JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law  3 credit hours  

    JOUR 4250 - Mass Media Law

    3 credit hours

    (Same as EMC 4250.) Prerequisites: JOUR 1020 and JOUR 2710; junior standing. Examination of legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focus on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable TV, and the Internet.

 

  • IXD 3400 - Interface Design  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    IXD 3400 - Interface Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1650 and IXD 3930 with a C or better or ART 2310 with C or better or permission of instructor. Advanced view of graphic design process in interface design. Emphasizes formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of interface design through individual projects created with industry specific software applications. Six-hour studio course.

  • IXD 3930 - Introduction to Interaction Design  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    IXD 3930 - Introduction to Interaction Design

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, and ART 1650 with C or better or ART 2310 with C or better or may be taken concurrently with ART 2310 or ART 2325, or permission of instructor. Introduction to interaction design for digital media and digital products for graphic designers. Prototyping of digital visual design leading to the creation of web-based interaction will be introduced and practiced. Six-hour studio course.

  • ART 4890 - Design History  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ART 4890 - Design History

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ART 1920 and ART 1930 with C or better or permission of the instructor. Surveys the history of two-dimensional design in Europe and North America, focusing mainly on the role of visual culture in modern society and on the influence of fine art, architecture, advertising, and the professionalism of the field on modern and contemporary design.

  • VFP 4940 - Advanced Seminar-Filmmaking  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    VFP 4940 - Advanced Seminar-Filmmaking

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3150 

    Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Sports, music, drama, and editing are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated with different topics. Can be repeated for 9 credit hours with different topics.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • ANIM 4910 - Advanced Seminar - Animation

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; permission of department only. Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of animation and digital imaging materials. Integration of theory and skills from other ANIM courses. Advanced compositing techniques, particle generation, and advanced modeling techniques probable topics. Can be repeated with different topics; topics will vary by semester offering.

    Six-hour studio course

 

  • ILLU 4280 - Digital Illustration  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ILLU 4280 - Digital Illustration

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ART 1610, ART 1620, ART 1630, and ART 1640 with C or better or permission of instructor. Vector software and the conceptualization, technical skills, and professional practices of digital illustration. Six-hour studio course.

  • IXD 4410 - Typography in Motion

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ART 2325 with C or better or permission of instructor. Students will gain an advanced understanding of the graphic design process in time-based media. Emphasizes formal, conceptual, and technical aspects of kinetic typography through individual projects created with industry specific software applications. Six-hour studio course.

Subtotal: 16 Hours

Senior Fall

  • ANIM 4040 - Motion Graphics II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    ANIM 4040 - Motion Graphics II

    3 credit hours

    (Same as VFP 4040.) Prerequisites: ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 and ANIM 3320/VFP 3320 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

    Aesthetics, advanced principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

  • VFP 4040 - Motion Graphics II

    3 credit hours

    (Same as ANIM 4040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor

    Aesthetics, advanced principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

    Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

 

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
    OROR  dotslash:OR title:OR 
    OR 

    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

 

  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
  • Elective 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 15 Hours

Senior Spring

  • ANIM 4405 - Professional Practices in Animation

    2 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ANIM 4310 with C or better; corequisite: ANIM 4400.

    Focuses on preparing Animation majors for the real world job market. Students create marketing materials to help sell themselves to prospective employers. Additional lectures and discussions on soft skills, career planning, and job hunting also included.

  • VFP 4985 - Motion Design Capstone

    4 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Senior standing; admission to Motion Design candidacy; ANIM 4040 or VFP 4040; permission of instructor. Corequisite: ANIM 4405. Students create a motion design project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce portfolio-quality projects demonstrating competence in the student's career path.

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
  • Elective 1 credit hour

 

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. Discusses the era from 1877 to the present. May be used to satisfy one part of the the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

  • HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I  3 credit hours  
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    HIST 2040 - Survey African American History I

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in establishing and shaping the American nation. Covers their historical development and contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

    NOTE: HIST 2040 is not a prerequisite for HIST 2050.

  • HIST 2050 - Survey African American History II

    3 credit hours

    The role of African Americans in shaping the American nation and creating a twentieth-century racial identity. Covers their historical development and examines their contributions to American art, music, literature, and religion. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement.

Subtotal: 13 Hours

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Electronic Media Communication

EMC 1010 - Orientation to Media Arts
1 credit hour

Introduces Media Arts majors to its degree programs, degree requirements, descriptions of curriculum, student resources and opportunities, career options, and critical goals for graduating seniors. Meetings may include lectures, guest lecturers, and site visits. Freshmen should enroll in this course no later than their second semester. Transfer students should enroll in this course during their first semester at MTSU. This course or a pre-approved substitute is required for candidacy in all majors in the Department of Media Arts.

EMC 1020 - Introduction to Media and Entertainment
3 credit hours

(Same as JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.) An introduction to media and entertainment, exploring the history of media and entertainment as it pertains to ethics, law, free expression, diversity and inclusion, economics, research, globalization, and other important concepts. Examines the evolution of technology, from the first printing presses to social media and gaming, as well as media industries that include advertising and public relations.

EMC 2030 - Visual Journalism Production
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: EMC/JOUR 1020 and permission of department.

Students shown how to gather information with words and pictures for the field of visual journalism by completing photojournalism assignments, producing images with still and video cameras, writing cutlines and voiceovers for images, producing images, using computer software to edit images and sound, and creating presentations for print and online media.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

EMC 2120 - Sight, Sound, and Motion
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Media Arts majors only; others, permission of instructor. Production elements and technology of the electronic media industry. Creative conceptualizations; elements of composition, the production process included. Basic visual and aural technology demonstrated.

EMC 3001 - Success in Media Arts
1 credit hour

Prerequisite: EMC 1010; junior status

Introduces students who have just achieved candidacy in Media Arts to best practices for success in Media Arts. Project management key topic. Emphasizes the value and importance of portfolio-quality work samples, experience points for resumes, and extracurricular experiences. 

EMC 3010 - Media Production Seminar
1 to 3 credit hours

Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 3140 or VFP 3150; admission to candidacy; or permission of instructor.

Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other Media Arts courses. Topics offered include filmed production, live television production, technical production experience, visual effects, animation techniques, augmented reality, virtual reality, and games. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for 6 credit hours with different topics.

Can include up to a 3-hour lab per week.

EMC 3030 - Electronic Media Advertising
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP 2410. Principles, techniques, and methods of electronic media advertising including commercial story boards and copywriting.

Usually offered Fall only

EMC 3090 - Media Technology Seminar
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Introduces various aspects of the technology of media-its production, distribution, and consumption. Topics may vary by semester offering. Can be repeated for up to 9 credit hours.

Three hour lecture/lab plus a varying number of production projects outside of regularly scheduled class time.

EMC 3110 - Radio Station Operations
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: VFP 2410; instructor approval.

Theory and techniques of sound production, recording, microphones, taping, and board equipment. Analysis of creative efforts and responsibilities in writing, production, and direction.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

EMC 3510 - Mass Media and American Culture
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: junior standing.

Development of American journalism and the mass media from Colonial times to the present, including the role and influence of mass media on American culture, technical advances, and contributions of individual personalities.

EMC 3580 - Media Practicum
1 to 3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; junior standing; permission of instructor.

Practical experience in an on-campus mass communication setting within the College of Media and Entertainment. A minimum of 75 hours of work will be required for each hour of credit. Note: Total university credit for practicum and internship courses cannot exceed 6 credits.

EMC 3600 - Digital and Media Literacy
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

Enables students to develop an informed and critical understanding of media messages and media culture as well as their social, cultural, and political contexts and implications. Students develop the critical thinking skills and methods of analysis necessary to interpret media content in a digital age. Offers ways to think critically about media as they relate to citizenship and democracy.

EMC 3650 - Free Expression, Mass Media, and the American Public
3 credit hours

(Same as JOUR 3650/RIM 3650.)

A general introduction to the issues surrounding free expression and its relationship to mass media in contemporary America. A comprehensive analysis of the history, philosophies, cases, and controls associated with freedom of expression.

EMC 3750 - Film and TV Producing
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Candidacy in Media Arts majors.

Without a producer, there is no film, no television program, no product. Producers make it happen, and in this course students learn what it takes to create, pitch, finance, and manage a physical production. Hands-on featuring the latest techniques and processes of today's industry.

EMC 4000 - Media Internship
1 to 3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; senior standing; permission of sequence internship coordinator or instructor.

Practical experience for advanced students in a professional setting. A minimum of 75 hours of work per credit hour plus other assignments is required. Note: Total university credit for internship and practicum courses cannot exceed 6 credits. Pass/Fail. Can be repeated with different employer for one to three credits with permission of instructor.

EMC 4001 - Professional Practices in Media Arts
1 credit hour

Prerequisites: Senior status; candidacy in VFP, Photography, Media Management.

Offers preparation to graduating seniors for pursuing industry careers. Topics include career research, preparation of self-marketing materials, how to freelance, and how to start and run a small service business. Recommended to be taken in the final semester before graduation. 

EMC 4010 - Media Sales
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP 2410. Theories of marketing and selling the intangible products of the electronic media industries. The fundamentals of positioning, theory and use of ratings, and local, regional, and national buying and selling strategies presented.

Offered Spring only.

EMC 4140 - Media Programming
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP 2410. Development of techniques, program organization, audience analysis, recording, and directing through projects. Provides practical conceptual knowledge of the problems and procedures followed in planning and producing programming.

EMC 4210 - Mass Communication and Society
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Theories of the process of mass communication, how media affect society, the evolution within a social and cultural context, ethical and social dimensions. Extensive reading in theory, history, and research.

EMC 4250 - Mass Media Law
3 credit hours

(Same as JOUR 4250.) Prerequisites: EMC 1020; junior standing. Examines legal guarantees and restrictions on the flow of information using the case study method. Focuses on libel, privacy, obscenity, and the special restrictions placed on advertising, broadcasting, cable television, and the Internet.  

EMC 4430 - Media Management
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: VFP 2410; admission to candidacy in Media Management or upper division status with permission of department. An analysis of the problems involved in operating an electronic media facility including personnel, internal control systems, business ethics, community relations, sales, and promotion. Involves case study method.

EMC 4660 - Scientific Approaches to Media
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Provides a critical overview off the historical, intellectual, and  theoretical foundations of scientific inquiry with specific emphasis on quantitative research methods. Introduces major theories and methods of scientific inquiry in the field of communication including psychological and sociological perspectives, survey research, content analysis, experiments, observational research, and statistical analysis. Explores audience analysis, media effects, message testing, campaign evaluation, political communication, public opinion, and new media technologies.

EMC 4790 - Global News and World Media Cultures
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Systems and philosophies associated with gathering international news and news coverage in different regions. Looks at global communication systems and ownership; examines how cultures shape news and the role of the individual in reporting news internationally. Includes discussion of development issues and role of global advertising and public relations.

EMC 4800 - Seminar in Media Issues
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Junior standing. Examination and critical evaluation of issues relevant to the operation and functions of mass media including their relationships to each other and to government, advertisers, consumers, and other "publics." Can repeat for 6 hours with different topic.

EMC 4810 - Global Comparative Media Systems
3 credit hours

A close comparative study of chosen media systems in regions of the world. Examines print, broadcast, entertainment, and new media in Western and Eastern Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim Region, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Media interactions with an influence on the geographic, demographic, linguistic, cultural, economic, and political structures of countries.

EMC 4820 - Race, Gender, and Class in Media
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or permission of instructor. Critical examination of diversity in mass communication with particular emphasis on media representations of race, gender, and class. Also examines audience interpretations of media texts.

EMC 4850 - Ethics and Mass Communication
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Junior standing.

Examines ethical concerns of media practitioners, illuminated by study of selected current ethical issues and an overview of the cultural and philosophical bases of a socially responsive mass media.  

EMC 4900 - Independent Study in Media Arts
1 to 3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and permission of department. Provides opportunities for individually designed problems, work experiences, or research projects related to the development of professional competencies in a major field of study. Requires approval of instructor.

EMC 4930 - Advanced Seminar-Media Management
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; permission of department only. Practical experience in the conceptualization, preparation, and management of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Programming, station operations, and sales are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated with different topics. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

EMC 4960 - Capstone Course for Media Management
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Candidacy; successful completion of most other courses required for Media Management concentration; overall GPA of B- or better.

A required senior course for all Media Management concentration students; a culminating experience for students to apply what they have learned throughout their major to produce primary projects for portfolios and resumes. Each student is required to find a third party media management position/project for this class.

NOTE: Students must attend a 60-minute orientation the semester before the class is scheduled.

Video and Film Production

VFP 1060 - Basic Video Production
3 credit hours

Focuses on the basics of creating videos by shooting good video, recording good audio, editing raw footage into a coherent story or presentation, and sharing finished videos. Exposes students to camera, lighting, composition, sound, graphics, perspective, movement, and other tools of the motion picture language. Students must provide their own video cameras (smartphones acceptable), computers for editing videos, video editing software (iMovie, Windows Movie maker, or better), and microphones that work with their chosen cameras.

VFP 1080 - Post-Production I
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP major

Explores non-linear editing techniques and practices, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing. Topics include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multicam editing, and motion graphics. Three hours per week combined lecture/lab.

VFP 2020 - Scripts for Media
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Media Arts majors only; ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Examines the conventions and practices of effective writing for screen-based media, developing understanding and awareness of and writing ability with various script formats for media production. Alongside the study of other's produced work, students will practice writing and rewriting their own material, gaining a fundamental capability with conceiving, developing, and completing different kinds of scripts to entertain, educate, inform, influence, and/or inspire viewers. 

VFP 2040 - Motion Graphics I
3 to 4 credit hours

(Same as ANIM 2040.) Prerequisite: PHOT 1050 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.

Aesthetics, principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

Six-hour studio course

VFP 2121 - Media Aesthetics in Film and TV
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Video and Film Production or Media Management major; B- (2.67) or better in EMC 1020/JOUR 1020/RIM 1020.

Explains and illustrates the principles and practices of effective and recognized high quality use of pictorial composition, shot sequencing, lighting, and sound design as used in a variety of visual/aural creative work.

VFP 2130 - Single Cam I
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of department

Technical, operational, and creative basics of single camera production. Focuses on skills used in producing, directing, and production management. Incorporates equipment applications including cinematography, lighting, and field audio.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 2131 - Multi Cam I
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: VFP major and VFP 1080 (may be taken concurrently)

Technical and creative elements of multi camera video production. Experience gained through lecture and lab assignments in producing, directing, crew positions, and studio layout.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week

VFP 2410 - History of American Television
3 credit hours

Prerequisite:VFP major or permission of department.

Organization, structure and function, historical development, and social aspects. Designed to give the major, as well as the nonmajor, a general working knowledge of television networks.

VFP 2510 - History of American Cinema
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP major.

The development and role of motion pictures in America, including the history of films and filmmakers, the development of film technique and genres, and the role of films in culture and society.

VFP 2990 - Film and TV Sound
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Video and Film Production major status; B- (2.67) or better in VFP 1080.

Focuses on the creation of a production's soundtrack-dialogue/vocals, music, and sound effects-and the impact these elements have on the visual image. Through a combination of lectures, screenings, and hands-on projects, students will learn the fundamentals of acoustics and digital audio, proper audio recording techniques for field and studio recording, sound design and editing, and sound mixing.

VFP 3020 - Screenwriting I
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020; VFP 2020; Media Arts major

Techniques of creating and writing for film and video production in both the studio and field environment. Integrates writing for visual impact and audio/integration of sound and examines formatting needs of varying non-fiction and fiction story platforms for screen-based media.

VFP 3045 - Live Production Graphics
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 or VFP 2040 with C or better. Practical experience in industry standard character generator and virtual set pipelines, and the aesthetics, principles, and processes of creating and running real-time graphic elements for a variety of live venues such as broadcast TV, concerts, arenas, and stage productions.

VFP 3060 - Television Program Genres
3 credit hours

Presents the history, development, and current form of various American television programming genres. Each semester will offer a different genre. Can be taken up to four times.

VFP 3080 - Post Production II
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP 1080.

Methods of editing for narrative and non-narrative forms of media along with theory. Hands-on exercises in class with exploration of color correction, motion, filters, text and audio editing for video and digital film.

VFP 3091 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production I
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Media Arts Candidacy; EMC 3090 or VFP 3045 with grade of C (2.0) or better; permission may be granted by instructor to other majors

Designed to give students a detailed understanding of the field of video display technology for live events and media productions. Focuses on how to design, install, rig and operate large scale video displays and projection systems for an entertainment environment. Demonstrates troubleshooting skills to use in real-world environments.

VFP 3092 - XR, Live Event, and LED Virtual Production II
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: EMC 3090 and VFP 3091 with grade of C or better. Focuses on the process of using XR (extended reality) hardware and software for virtual productions. Applicational uses can include visual effects, broadcast graphics, music videos, sports graphics, and other related productions.

VFP 3140 - Multi Cam II
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: VFP major; VFP 2131; or permission of instructor.

Focuses on the duties and responsibilities of the television studio director. Emphasis on actual production and directing of video material. Laboratory required.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 3150 - Single Cam II
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 2130 with minimum grade of C

Techniques of video field production. On-location shooting of features and mini-documentaries; editing techniques, coverage, lighting, sound, and graphics. Laboratory required.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

VFP 3320 - Visual Effects
3 credit hours

(Same as VFP 2040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040 with minimum grade of C (2.0) and admission to candidacy.

(Same as ANIM 3320.) History, techniques, and applications of compositing in the areas of film, video, and multimedia production. Broad survey of process and techniques involved with creating composites. Techniques and aesthetics incorporated into traditional methods of compositing for contrast and comparison. Frequent review and discussion of current work from industry will occur in the form of media presentations.

Six-hour studio course.

VFP 3410 - Voices in Cinema and TV
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 2130 with B- or better.

Explores issues of representation and production, both current and historical, in American cinema and television as it relates to the voices of marginalized and underrepresented communities, including women, POC, LGBTQIA+, disability, indigenous communities, and socioeconomic class. Further aspects of critical theory and political economy studied in relation to contemporary topics in American media. 

VFP 3555 - Cinematography
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP 3150; admission to candidacy.

Explores cinematography and lighting aesthetics, theory, and practice. Working in the studio and on-location, students develop the skills required to capture the moving image. Screenings, exercises, and hands-on projects utilized to demonstrate various approaches to cinematography. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 3570 - Broadcast Announcing and Performance
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy.

Responsibilities and skills required of the individual performer in preparing, announcing, and narrating of various types of materials for television and radio.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.  

VFP 3610 - Theory and History of Motion Design
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Upper-division status recommended but not required. Examines the history, theory, and practice of motion design. 

VFP 3690 - Casting and Directing for the Screen
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Candidacy to all VFP programs. Examines and practices the casting and directing processes in the creation of films shot in a single camera format. Students apply what they learn in a variety of film production projects, relying and building on previous production experience, to create short filmed pieces.

VFP 3745 - Aerial Cinematography I
3 credit hours

(Same as AERO 3745.) Team-taught course gives students the knowledge and skills to fly and maneuver multirotor, remote-piloted aircraft with a specific emphasis on aerial cinematography and filmmaking applications. Students will construct and gain experience on a small drone before transitioning to other, prosumer-level unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Dual focus on UAS operations, regulations, legal and ethical issues, alongside fundamental aspects specific to aerial filmmaking. Flight operations training and filming will be conducted both on and off-campus. Uses a web-enhanced lecture and lab instructional methodology.

VFP 3940 - Celluloid Filmmaking
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to Filmmaking candidacy; permission of instructor.

Explores filmmaking as an art form using the Super 8 and 16mm celluloid film formats. Through hands-on practice, projects, and screenings, students gain a deeper appreciation of the roots of cinematic expression. Course requires additional material costs per student. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 3950 - Virtual Filmmaking and Production Design
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: VFP 3140 or VFP 3150; or permission of instructor. Hands-on exploration of filmmaking within a virtual production environment. Working in teams, students will research, design, and execute all production elements for a filmed virtual production. Explores the various roles within the field of film/television production design through screening, discussions, and experiential learning in class productions.

VFP 4020 - Screenwriting II
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: VFP major;  VFP 3020 with C or better; permission of department for non-majors.

Techniques of creating and writing for film and video production in both the studio and location environment. Scriptwriting guidelines, character development, plot design, and creation of storylines for contemporary screen-based media with emphasis on television genre programs or film scripts. Writing of original scripts conforming to the genre with emphasis on longer form teleplays and film scripts.

VFP 4040 - Motion Graphics II
3 credit hours

(Same as ANIM 4040.) Prerequisite: ANIM 2040/VFP 2040 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor

Aesthetics, advanced principles, and processes of designing motion graphics for video production, broadcast television, film, and the Internet. Emphasizes freedom of expression while respecting diversity of media audiences.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4150 - Advanced Multi-camera Production - Studio
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3140 with C or better or permission of instructor.

Preparation, development, and production of scripted and unscripted studio-based, television program types. Covers principles, aesthetics, and techniques of producing, directing, and of various creative and technical positions.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week  

VFP 4500 - International Cinema
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy in VFP or upper division status with permission of department

Explores how culture and the contours of history influence filmmaking. Illustrates how foreign filmmakers both emulate and challenge mainstream U.S. fare.

VFP 4745 - Aerial Cinematography II
3 credit hours

(Same as AERO 4745.) Prerequisites: AERO 3730/AERO 3731, AERO 3745, or VFP 3745. Designed to give students opportunity to gain knowledge and skills using multirotor platforms designed for professional aerial photography and industrial applications. Students will gain knowledge in UAS operations, regulations, legal and ethical issues, and various aspects of aerial cinematography. Flight operations training will be conducted off-campus locations. Focuses on advanced skills in working with lighting, depth, focal field, and storytelling through three axis camera movement. 

VFP 4940 - Advanced Seminar-Filmmaking
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy; VFP 3150 

Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of a specific program format. Integration of theory and skills from other EMC/RIM courses. Sports, music, drama, and editing are probable topics. Topics will vary by semester offering. Can be repeated with different topics. Can be repeated for 9 credit hours with different topics.

Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4941 - Advanced Multi-camera Video Production
1 to 4 credit hours

Prerequisite: Admission to candidacy and VFP 3140 or permission of instructor.

Practical experience in the conceptualization, pre-production preparation, and production of live television productions such as sports, musical performances, special events, or news. Topics will vary by section offering. Can be repeated for up to 13 credit hours with each section offering varying composition of projects.

Lecture/lab plus a varying number of project hours outside of scheduled class time.

VFP 4942 - Web Series Production
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to candidacy in Video and Film Production; C or better in VFP 3150; and permission of instructor.

Explores the proliferation of online video content and distribution platforms for entertainment, commercial, and educational markets. Topics include writing, producing, content strategy, targeting core audiences, crowdfunding, monetization, and various distribution methods. Students work within a collaborative and production-oriented workshop setting to create and promote a multi-episode web series. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4944 - Reel World: Client-Based Production
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: Candidacy in Video and Film Production; permission of instructor.

Gives students the experience of creating media for clients, solving their communication needs, and working with their brands. This real-world experience includes meeting with actual clients, understanding their needs and then conceiving, developing, pitching, and producing works to meet their needs. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4945 - Moviemaking
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Video and Film Production candidacy; VFP 3150 with C or better.

Focuses on film production, direction, and crew positions while producing several short film projects. Each student required to produce or direct a short film AND crew another student's project or crew three short films being produced and directed by classmates. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4947 - Documentary Filmmaking
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Video and Film Production candidacy; VFP 3150 with C or better; permission of instructor.

Practical and theoretical exploration of the various styles of documentary filmmaking. Screenings and analysis of short- and long-form documentary films guide students in the production of an original, portfolio-quality film project. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4949 - Producing the Narrative Film
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Admission to Video and Film Production candidacy; VFP 3140 or VFP 3150

The producer is the key organizer for any media production and project success is largely dependent upon the producer's performance and management of the crew, budget, schedule, and logistics of the production and post-production. Provides hands-on experience with the details of the producer's role while making a short film. Three-hour lecture plus up to three-hour lab per week.

VFP 4985 - Motion Design Capstone
4 credit hours

Prerequisites: Senior standing; admission to Motion Design candidacy; ANIM 4040 or VFP 4040; permission of instructor. Corequisite: ANIM 4405. Students create a motion design project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce portfolio-quality projects demonstrating competence in the student's career path.

VFP 4990 - Filmmaking Capstone
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Candidacy in Video and Film, senior status, VFP 3150, at least one advanced production course, and permission of instructor.

Students create a filmmaking project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

VFP 4995 - Live Production Capstone
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: Video and Film candidacy, senior status, and permission of instructor

Students create a live television project of their own choice. Individual projects must be approved by instructor. Goal is to produce a portfolio-quality project demonstrating competence in the student's career path. Sixty-minute orientation is required the semester before the class.

Online or Hybrid Programs at a Glance

This program is available .


For More Information or Explore Your Options​

Contact your department / program coordinator or advisor for more details about the program OR work one-on-one with your advisor to explore your options.


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Contact Information

Bob Gordon, Program Coordinator, Program Coordinator
Robert.Gordon@mtsu.edu

Phone | 615-898-5862

Who is My Advisor?

Josh Douglas (A-M)
Joshua.Douglas@mtsu.edu
615-494-4997 | BRAGG 230F

Janell Fisher (N-O)
Janell.Fisher@mtsu.edu
615-494-7994 | BRAGG 230K

Nancy Stubblefield (P-Z)
Nancy.Stubblefield@mtsu.edu
615-494-7710 | BRAGG 230C

Mailing Address

Department of Media Arts
Middle Tennessee State University
MTSU Box 58
1301 East Main Street
Murfreesboro, TN 37132

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