Television, Radio and Film
Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Television, Radio and Film
First or Second Year:
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
TRF 205 | Sight, Sound and Motion (prereq)*COM 117 | 3 |
TRF 211 | Screenwriting (prereq)*COM 117 | 3 |
TRF 235 | Principles and Practices: TRF IndustriesA-K spring; L-Z fall (prereq)*COM 107 | 3 |
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE
Entertainment Business • Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Production • Screenwriting • General
Third and Fourth Year:
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
Global Experience (note 3)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate. | ||
PHI 293 | Ethics and Media Professions (note 4)*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester. | |
TRF 340 | Topics in Critical & Historical Perspectives | 3 |
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107
Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107 |
3 |
COM 506 | Communications Law for Television, Radio and Film (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring | 3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students may devote no more than 42 of the 122 total credits to Newhouse School courses. Any courses taken above the 42-credit hour limit will be added to the total hours required for graduation.
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or taking an approved class from the list in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student selects a Newhouse class and has already taken their 42 Newhouse credits, those credit hours will be added to the 122 hours required to graduate.
- PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
- TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in degree. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
- Students wishing to do an Independent Study in TRF must make a compelling case to the department that existing courses cannot meet their specific needs.
- TRF majors may study full-time for a semester in LA or NYC, but not both. Students who wish to study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) should carefully consult with their academic adviser well in advance to be sure their TRF requirements will be met.
Track One: Entertainment Business
Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below): |
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Course # | Course Title | Credits |
MMI 510 | Topics in Media Entrepreneurship:
-Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -Lean Ventures in Media
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1 each |
TRF 443 | The Business of Development, Production and Post-Production (LA) | 3 |
TRF 592 | Film Business | 3 |
TRF 594 | Television Business | 3 |
Experiential Courses (choose 9 credits from the list below): |
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BAN 454 | Music Business, Technology and Emerging Opportunities (LA) | 3 |
COM 415 | Digital Nation (LA) | 3 |
COM 425 | Social Platforms, Processes and Perspectives (NYC) | 3 |
COM 470 | Experience Credit (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
COM 475 | NYC Communications Industry Practicum (NYC) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
MMI 428 | Entertainment Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
TRF 424 | Script Development (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 430 | Topics in Entertainment Business (prereq)*TRF 235 | 3 |
TRF 444 | Production Management | 3 |
TRF 471 | TV Nation (LA) | 3 |
TRF 475 | Entertainment Industry Practicum (LA) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
TRF 500 | Foundational Skills in Production | 3 |
TRF 595 | Programming and Audience Analysis | 3 |
Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective | 3 | |
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
TRF 461
TRF 465 |
Advanced Management Seminar
Hollywood: Game Changes (LA) |
3 |
Track Two: Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below): |
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Course # | Course Title | Credits |
MMI 428 | Entertainment Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
MMI 510 | Topics in Media Entrepreneurship:
-Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -New Ventures in Media |
1 each |
Experiential Required Course |
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COM 434 | Trendspotting in Digital Media | 3 |
Experiential Elective Courses (choose 3 credits below): | ||
BAN 454 | Music Business, Technology and Emerging Opportunities (LA) | 3 |
COM 470 | Experience Credit (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
COM 475 | NYC Communications Industry Practicum (NYC) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
MND 545 | Virtual Reality Storytelling | 3 |
TRF 430 | Topics in Entertainment Business (prereq)*TRF 235 | 3 |
TRF 475 | Entertainment Industry Practicum (LA) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective | 6 | |
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
MMI 427
TRF 461 TRF 465 |
New Media Venture Launch
Advanced Management Seminar Hollywood: Game Changes (LA) |
3 |
Track Three: Production
Critical Thinking Required Course | ||
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
TRF 530 | Popular Culture Studies | 3 |
Experiential Required Courses |
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TRF 210 | Topics in Foundational Skills in Production (1 credit each)
-Sound Workshop -Picture Workshop -Editing Workshop |
3 |
Experiential Elective Courses (choose 9 credits from the list below): |
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COM 470 | Experience Credit (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
COM 475 | NYC Communications Industry Practicum (NYC) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
SMC 330 | Topics in Esports and Media | 3 |
SMC 422 | Sports Production | 3 |
SMC 423 | Sports Documentary (prereq)*COM 117 | 3 |
TRF 441 | Visual Effects for Live Action (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 442 | Multicamera Television Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 444 | Production Management | 3 |
TRF 445 | Post-Production Practices (prereq)*TRF 205 & TRF 210 | 3 |
TRF 447 | Animation for Film and TV (prereq)*TRF 205 & TRF 210 | 3 |
TRF 448 | Audio Storytelling | 3 |
TRF 450 | Topics in Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 451 | Directing (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 452 | Cinematography (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 453 | Short-form Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 454 | Music Production | 3 |
TRF 456 | Sound for Picture | 3 |
TRF 457 | Music Understanding | 3 |
TRF 459 | Documentary Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 475 | Entertainment Industry Practicum (LA) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
TRF 500 | Foundational Skills in Production | 3 |
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
TRF 464 | Production Capstone | 3 |
Tack Four: Screenwriting
Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from list below): |
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Course # | Course Title | Credits |
COM 415 | Digital Nation (NYC) | 3 |
TRF 429 | Creative Producing | 3 |
TRF 443 | The Business of Development, Production and Post-Production (LA) | 3 |
TRF 471 | TV Nation (LA) | 3 |
TRF 530 | Popular Culture Studies | 3 |
Experiential Courses – Screenwriting: Business Craft and Culture Courses (choose 6 credits from list below): |
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TRF 422 | Comedy Writing (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 424 | Script Writing (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 425 | The Writer’s Journey | 3 |
Screenwriting: Long-form Content Courses (choose 3 credits from list below): |
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TRF 420 | Topics in Screenwriting (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 421 | Feature Film Writing (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 423 | Writing the One-Hour Drama (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective | 6 | |
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
TRF 467 | Screen Writing Master Class | 3 |
Track Five: General
Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below): |
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Course # | Course Title | Credits |
COM 415 | Digital Nation (LA) | 3 |
COM 425 | Social Platforms, Processes and Perspectives (NYC) | 3 |
MMI 510 | Topics in Media Entrepreneurship
-Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -New Ventures in Media |
1 each |
MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
SMC 330 | Topics in Esports and Media | 3 |
TRF 425 | The Writer’s Journey (LA) | 3 |
TRF 430 | Topics in Entertainment Business (prereq)*TRF 235 | 3 |
TRF 471 | TV Nation (LA) | 3 |
TRF 530 | Popular Culture Studies | 3 |
TRF 560 | Topics in International Perspectives | 3 |
TRF 592 | Film Business | 3 |
TRF 594 | Television Business | 3 |
TRF 595 | Programming and Audience Analysis | 3 |
Experiential Courses (choose 12 credits from list below): |
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Audio: | ||
TRF 448 | Audio Storytelling | 3 |
TRF 454 | Music Production | 3 |
TRF 456 | Sound for Picture | 3 |
TRF 457 | Music Underscoring | 3 |
Entertainment Business: | ||
MMI 428 | Entertainment Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
MND 545 | Virtual Reality Storytelling | 3 |
Film and Television Production: | ||
TRF 415 | Camera Acting for Writers, Producers and Directors (LA) | 3 |
TRF 429 | Creative Producing | 3 |
TRF 441 | Visual Effects for Live Action (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 442 | Multicamera Television Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 444 | Production Management | 3 |
TRF 445 | Post-Production Practices (prereq)*TRF 205 & TRF 210 | 3 |
TRF 446 | Working with Actors (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 447 | Animation for Film and TV (prereq)*TRF 205 & TRF 210 | 3 |
TRF 451 | Directing (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 452 | Cinematography (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 453 | Short-form Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
TRF 459 | Documentary Production (prereq)*TRF 205 | 3 |
Screenwriting: | ||
TRF 420 | Topics in Screenwriting (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 421 | Feature Film Writing (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 422 | Comedy Writing (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 423 | Writing the One-Hour Drama (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
TRF 424 | Script Writing (prereq)*TRF 211 | 3 |
Sports Media and Communications: | ||
SMC 422 | Sports Production | 3 |
SMC 423 | Sports Documentary (prereq)*COM 117 | 3 |
General: | ||
TRF 500 | Foundational Skills in Production | 3 |
Experience/Internship Credit: | ||
COM 470 | Experience Credit (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
COM 475 | NYC Communications Industry Practicum (NYC) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
TRF 475 | Entertainment Industry Practicum (LA) (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in the 15-credit Tools category. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
TRF 463 | Television, Radio and Film Capstone | 3 |
Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective | ||
Audio: | ||
Course # | Course Title | Credits |
TRF 448 | Audio Storytelling (fall) | 3 |
TRF 454 | Music Recording (spring) | 3 |
TRF 465 | Sound for Picture | 3 |
TRF 457 | Music Underscoring (fall) | 3 |
TRF 500 | Foundational Skills in Production | 3 |
Critical Issues in Entertainment Media: | ||
TRF 530 | Popular Culture Studies
-Understanding Storytelling -Diversity and Satire (spring) -Contemporary Films & Filmmakers (LA) |
3 each |
TRF 560 | Topics in International Perspectives
-The BBC: Reinventing Public Service Broadcasting (London, Spring) -Documenting Reality: Factual Formats in British Film and TV (London) |
3 each |
Entertainment Business: | ||
COM 415 | Digital Nation (NYC) | 3 |
COM 425 | Social Platforms, Processes & Perspectives (NYC) | 3 |
MMI 428 | Entertainment Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
MMI 510 | Special Topics in Media Entrepreneurship
-Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -New Ventures in Media |
1 each |
MND 413 | Emerging Media Platforms | 3 |
MND 545 | Virtual Reality Storytelling | 3 |
TRF 430 | Topics in Entertainment Business
-Content Ecosystem (spring) -Future of Entertainment (spring) |
3 each |
TRF 471 | TV Nation (LA) | 3 |
TRF 500 | Foundational Skills in Production | 3 |
TRF 592 | Film Business (spring) | 3 |
TRF 594 | TV Business | 3 |
TRF 595 | Programming & Audience Analysis (spring) | 3 |
Experience Credit/Internship: | ||
COM 470 | Experience Credit (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in degree. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
COM 475 | NYC Communications Industry Practicum (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in degree. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
TRF 475 | Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum (note 5)*TRF students are encouraged to take internships in the fields of television, radio, film and new media. One-credit internships are preferred as they emphasize workplace experience. Students may count up to three internship credits in degree. These credits may include: COM 470 and COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit. | 1-3 |
Film and Television Production: | ||
TRF 300 | Directing News with Automation (spring) | 3 |
TRF 415 | Camera Acting for Writers, Producers & Directors (LA) | 3 |
TRF 429 | Creative Producing | 3 |
TRF 441 | Visual Effects for Live Action | 3 |
TRF 442 | Multicamera Television Production | 3 |
TRF 443 | The Business of Development, Production & Post-Production (LA) | 3 |
TRF 444 | Production Management | 3 |
TRF 445 | Post-Production Practices (fall) | 3 |
TRF 446 | Working with Actors | 3 |
TRF 447 | Animation for Film and TV (spring) | 3 |
TRF 451 | Directing | 3 |
TRF 452 | Cinematography | 3 |
TRF 453 | Shortform Production | 3 |
TRF 459 | Documentary Production | 3 |
TRF 500 | Foundational Skills in Production | 3 |
Screenwriting: | ||
TRF 420 | Topics in Screenwriting
-Gaming Narratives (spring) -Writers’ Room |
3 each |
TRF 421 | Feature Film Writing | 3 |
TRF 422 | Comedy Writing | 3 |
TRF 423 | Writing the One-Hour Drama | 3 |
TRF 424 | Script Development (spring) | 3 |
TRF 425 | Writer’s Journey (LA) | |
Sports Media and Communications: | ||
SMC 330 | Topics in Esport and Media | 3 |
SMC 422 | Sports Production | 3 |
SMC 423 | Sports Documentary | 3 |