Addendum: Program of Study Advising Sheets
Advertising
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| ADV 611 Strategic Principles and Practices | 3 |
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| ADV 604 Seminar in Advertising Practice and Leadership | 3 |
| ADV 612 Strategic Brain: Account Planning and Research | 3 |
| ADV 613 Strategic Brain: Media Planning | 3 |
| Elective (See Emphasis) | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| ADV 615 Creative Brain | 3 |
| ADV/ICC 523 Digital Branding and Strategy | 3 |
| Elective (See Emphasis) | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| ADV 625 Integrated Advertising Campaigns | 6 |
| Total Credits for Program: | 36 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisers will work with students to select two electives that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest.
Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Digital engagement
- Brand management
- Media planning
- Cross-cultural advertising
- Fashion promotion
- Health promotion
- Non-profit promotion
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| ADV 611 Strategic Principles and Practices | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| ADV 604 Seminar in Advertising Practice and Leadership | 3 |
| ADV 612 Strategic Brain: Account Planning and Research | 3 |
| ADV 613 Strategic Brain: Media Planning | 3 |
| Elective (See Emphasis) | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| ADV 615 Creative Brain | 3 |
| ADV/ICC 523 Digital Branding and Strategy | 3 |
| Elective (See Emphasis) | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| ADV 625 Integrated Advertising Campaigns | 6 |
| Total Credits for Program: | 36 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisers will work with students to select two electives that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest.
Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Digital engagement
- Brand management
- Media planning
- Cross-cultural advertising
- Fashion promotion
- Health promotion
- Non-profit promotion
Arts Journalism and Communications
Arts Journalism
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| AJP 602 Arts Reporting | 3 |
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting* | 3 |
Fall Semester (11 credits):
| AJP 606 Feature & Critical Writing | 3 |
| AJP 615 Cultural Issues I | 3 |
| AJP 616 Cultural Issues II | 1 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 1 |
| Electives in the Arts and in Journalism*** | 3 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| AJP 611 Literature of Arts Journalism | 3 |
| AJP 621 Practicum: NYC Arts | 1 |
| AJP 636 Culture Media Practicum** | 3 |
| Electives in the Arts and in Journalism*** | 6 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| AJP 631 Capstone Arts Writing Workshop | 6 |
| Total Credits for Program: | 36 |
* Students with substantial journalism background may petition to substitute a suitable elective.
**AJP 636 can be repeated once. Students who wish to take this class as an elective in the fall semester in addition to the required spring section, may do so with permission of their advisor.
***Additional graduate courses in architecture, film, fine arts, music, or theater, as well as journalism, communications, and writing courses.
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| AJP 602 Arts Reporting | 3 |
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting* | 3 |
Fall Semester (11 credits):
| AJP 606 Feature & Critical Writing | 3 |
| AJP 615 Cultural Issues I | 1 |
| AJP 616 Cultural Issues II | 1 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Electives in the Arts and in Journalism*** | 3 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| AJP 611 Literature of Arts Journalism | 3 |
| AJP 621 Practicum: NYC Arts | 1 |
| AJP 636 Culture Media Practicum** | 3 |
| Electives in the Arts and in Journalism*** | 6 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| AJP 631 Capstone Arts Writing Workshop | 6 |
| Total Credits for Program: | 36 |
* Students with substantial journalism background may petition to substitute a suitable elective.
**AJP 636 can be repeated once. Students who wish to take this class as an elective in the fall semester in addition to the required spring section, may do so with permission of their advisor.
***Additional graduate courses in architecture, film, fine arts, music, or theater, as well as journalism, communications, and writing courses.
Audio Arts
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| RAE 601 Audio Arts Graduate Survey | 3 |
| RAE 610 Audio Arts Colloquium: Summer | 1 |
| TRF 605 Audio Arts Practices | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| RAE 610 Audio Arts Colloquium: Fall | 1 |
| EEE 620 Foundations of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective I | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective II | 3 |
| TRF 510 Experience Based Module #1 | 1 |
| TRF 510 Experience Based Module #2 | 1 |
| TRF 510 Experience Based Module #3 | 1 |
Intercession-Industry Seminar (0 credits)
| Optional industry visit to LA or NY | 0 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| RAE 610 Audio Arts Colloquium: Spring | 1 |
| TRF 637 Telecommunications Law and Policy | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective III | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective IV | 3 |
| Capstone in Audio Arts (Choose one) TRF 600 Human-Computer Interaction TRF 642 Television Production Workshop TRF 668 Advanced Audio TRF 669 Advanced Filmmaking |
3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| RAE 675 Audio Arts Industry Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credits for Program: | 36 |
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| RAE 601 Audio Arts Graduate Survey | 3 |
| RAE 610 Audio Arts Colloquium: Summer | 1 |
| TRF 605 Audio Arts Practices | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| RAE 610 Audio Arts Colloquium: Fall | 1 |
| EEE 620 Foundations of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective I | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective II | 3 |
| TRF 510 Experience Based Module #1 | 1 |
| TRF 510 Experience Based Module #2 | 1 |
| TRF 510 Experience Based Module #3 | 1 |
Intercession-Industry Seminar (0 credits)
| Optional industry visit to LA or NY | 0 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| RAE 610 Audio Arts Colloquium: Spring | 1 |
| TRF 637 Telecommunications Law and Policy | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective III | 3 |
| Audio Arts Elective IV | 3 |
| Capstone in Audio Arts (Choose one) TRF 600 Human-Computer Interaction TRF 642 Television Production Workshop TRF 668 Advanced Audio TRF 669 Advanced Filmmaking |
3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| RAE 675 Audio Arts Industry Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credits for Program: | 36 |
Broadcast and Digital Journalism
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| BDJ 611 Writing for Broadcast and Digital News | 3 |
| BDJ 663 News Reporting I | 3 |
Internship (1 credit):
| Students are required to complete a one-credit internship in either the fall or spring of their program.* | 1 |
Fall Semester (11 credits):
| BDJ 510 Topics in Specialized Practice | 1 |
| BDJ 664 News Reporting II | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| BDJ 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Broadcast Journalism | 2 |
| BDJ 667 News Reporting III | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| BDJ 665 News Producing and Presenting | 6 |
Second Summer Session (4 credits):
| BDJ 675 Washington Professional Experience | 4 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40 |
*The internship credit can also be completed over winter break. If you choose this option the internship will be done over break but the credit will be listed as part of the spring semester.
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| BDJ 611 Writing for Broadcast and Digital News | 3 |
| BDJ 663 News Reporting I | 3 |
Internship (1 credit):
| Students are required to complete a one-credit internship in either the fall or spring of their program.* | 1 |
Fall Semester (11 credits):
| BDJ 510 Topics in Specialized Practice | 1 |
| BDJ 664 News Reporting II | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| BDJ 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Broadcast Journalism | 2 |
| BDJ 667 News Reporting III | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| BDJ 665 News Producing and Presenting | 6 |
Second Summer Session (4 credits):
| BDJ 675 Washington Professional Experience | 4 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40 |
*The internship credit can also be completed over winter break. If you choose this option the internship will be done over break but the credit will be listed as part of the spring semester.
Broadcast and Digital Journalism: Sports Media and Communications
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| BDJ 611 Writing for Broadcast and Digital News | 3 |
| BDJ 663 News Reporting I | 3 |
| COM 600 Contemporary Issues in Sports Media | 1 |
Internship (1 credit):
| Students are required to complete a one-credit internship in either the fall or spring of their program.* | 1 |
Fall Semester (11 credits):
| BDJ 510 Topics in Specialized Practice | 1 |
| BDJ 664 News Reporting II | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Sports Communications Elective(s)** | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| BDJ 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Broadcast Journalism | 2 |
| BDJ 667 News Reporting III | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Sports Communications Elective(s)** | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| BDJ 665 News Producing and Presenting | 6 |
Second Summer Session (4 credits):
| COM 670 Sports Communication Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40 |
*The internship credit can also be completed over winter break. If you choose this option the internship will be done over break but the credit will be listed as part of the spring semester. NOTE-Internship is BDJ requirement and does not have to be taken as sports media. If it is, it counts as one of 6 SCE credits.
**SCE students may take any combination of sports media 1 and/or 3 credit courses over the fall and spring semesters to reach a total of 6 sports media credits.
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| BDJ 611 Writing for Broadcast and Digital News | 3 |
| BDJ 663 News Reporting I | 3 |
| COM 600 Contemporary Issues in Sports Media | 1 |
Internship (1 credit):
| Students are required to complete a one-credit internship in either the fall or spring of their program.* | 1 |
Fall Semester (11 credits):
| BDJ 510 Topics in Specialized Practice | 1 |
| BDJ 664 News Reporting II | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Sports Communications Elective(s)** | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| BDJ 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Broadcast Journalism | 2 |
| BDJ 667 News Reporting III | 4 |
| COM 647 Applied Media Research OR COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Sports Communications Elective(s)** | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| BDJ 665 News Producing and Presenting | 6 |
Second Summer Session (4 credits):
| COM 670 Sports Communication Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40 |
*The internship credit can also be completed over winter break. If you choose this option the internship will be done over break but the credit will be listed as part of the spring semester. NOTE-Internship is BDJ requirement and does not have to be taken as sports media. If it is, it counts as one of 6 SCE credits.
**SCE students may take any combination of sports media 1 and/or 3 credit courses over the fall and spring semesters to reach a total of 6 sports media credits.
Computational Journalism: Track 1
2017-2018
Track 1: For students entering the program with a BS in Computer Science.
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communication Theory and Practice | 3 |
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| CPS 688 Algorithms for Computational Journalism | 3 |
| MNO 601 Principles: Business, History, and the Ethics of Journalism | 3 |
| MNO 617 Multiplatform Reporting and Writing | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| CIS 668/IST 664 Natural Language for Processing | 3 |
| CPS 782 Capstone Project Course for Computational Journalism | 3 |
| ICC 505 Web Journalism and Innovation | 3 |
| Journalism Elective | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 670 Experience Credit In consultation with the program director, students must select a journalistic organization that is currently offering, or wants to offer, data-driven stories. The student must work under a professional supervisor and must develop, with a faculty sponsor, a syllabus of practical deliverables, learning outcomes and assessments sufficient for 6 academic credits. |
6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
Computational Journalism: Track 2
2017-2018
Track 2: For students entering the program with a BA/BS in Journalism.
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| CPS 681 Explorations in Computing & Programming | 3 |
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practic | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| CPS 621 Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 4 |
| CPS 688 Algorithms for Computational Journalism | 3 |
| ICC 606 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| Newhouse or CIS/CPS Elective (subject to Advisor’s Approval) |
3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| CIS 688/IST 664 Natural Language Programming | 3 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| CPS 782 Capstone Project Course for Computational Journalism | 3 |
| NEW 535 Newspaper and Magazine Practicum | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 670 Experience Credit In consultation with the program director, students must select a journalistic organization that is currently offering, or wants to offer, data-driven stories. The student must work under a professional supervisor and must develop, with a faculty sponsor, a syllabus of practical deliverables, learning outcomes and assessments sufficient for 6 academic credits. |
6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 37 |
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism: Sports Media and Communications
Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism
Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism: Sports Media and Communications
Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice | 3 |
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| MNO 601 Principles: Business, History & the Ethics of Journalism | 3 |
| MNO 617 Multiplatform Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| ICC 606 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| MNO 608 Magazine Editing OR NEW 508 Newspaper Editing | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COME 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Electives (3) – (Chosen with advisor input and consent) | 9 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| Capstone Experience MNO 631 Journalism Enterprise (3-6 credits) COM 670 Internship (1-3 credits) COM 690 Independent Study (1-3 credits) Students may fulfill the requirement by taking 6 credits in MNO 631, or completing a combination of choices from the above list with advisor approval |
6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| MNO 601 Principles: Business, History & the Ethics of Journalism | 3 |
| MNO 617 Multiplatform Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| ICC 606 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| MNO 608 Magazine Editing OR NEW 508 Newspaper Editing | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COME 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Electives (3) – (Chosen with advisor input and consent) | 9 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| Capstone Experience MNO 631 Journalism Enterprise (3-6 credits) COM 670 Internship (1-3 credits) COM 690 Independent Study (1-3 credits) Students may fulfill the requirement by taking 6 credits in MNO 631, or completing a combination of choices from the above list with advisor approval |
6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
Magazine, Newspaper and Online Journalism: Sports Media and Communications
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| COM 600 Contemporary Issues in Sports Media | 1 |
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice | 3 |
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| ICC 606 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| MNO 601 Principles: Business, History & the Ethics of Journalism | 3 |
| MNO 617 Multiplatform Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| Sports Communication Elective* | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| NEW 535 Newspaper and Magazine Practicum OR Elective | 3 |
| MNO 608 Magazine Editing OR NEW 508 Newspaper Editing | 3 |
| Sports Communications Elective(s)* | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| MNO 670 Sports Communication Internship** | 3 |
| MNO 690 Sports Communication Independent Study** | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 37 |
*MNO students are expected to take MAG 500 Sports Writing Across Platforms as their fall elective. They may take another 3 credit course or a combination of 1 credit courses (including a sports media internship) to complete the six credit requirement.
**There are three options for MNO students:
- Do the tablet and write sports for it. This is not always available.
- Do the tablet first summer session (5 credits) and then a sports media internship (1 credit) second summer session.
- Do a 12-week independent study/sports media internship and write a 30-page, 20-source research paper (6 credits)
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| COM 600 Contemporary Issues in Sports Media | 1 |
| NEW 605 News Writing and Reporting | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| ICC 606 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| MNO 601 Principles: Business, History & the Ethics of Journalism | 3 |
| MNO 617 Multiplatform Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| Sports Communication Elective* | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| NEW 535 Newspaper and Magazine Practicum OR Elective | 3 |
| MNO 608 Magazine Editing OR NEW 508 Newspaper Editing | 3 |
| Sports Communications Elective(s)* | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| MNO 670 Sports Communication Internship** | 3 |
| MNO 690 Sports Communication Independent Study** | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 37 |
*MNO students are expected to take MAG 500 Sports Writing Across Platforms as their fall elective. They may take another 3 credit course or a combination of 1 credit courses (including a sports media internship) to complete the six credit requirement.
**There are three options for MNO students:
- Do the tablet and write sports for it. This is not always available.
- Do the tablet first summer session (5 credits) and then a sports media internship (1 credit) second summer session.
- Do a 12-week independent study/sports media internship and write a 30-page, 20-source research paper (6 credits)
Media Studies: Academic Research Track
Media Studies: Professional Research Track
Media and Education
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| EDU 603 Introduction to Research | 3 |
| M&E 610 Media & Education Master’s Colloquium I | 1 |
| TRF 655 Screenwriting and Production Workshop | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| M&E 610 Media & Education Master’s Colloquium II | 1 |
| Cultural Foundations Elective* | 3 |
| Education Elective* | 3 |
| Public Communications Elective* | 3 |
| Visual Media Elective I* | 3 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| CFE 662 Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture | 3 |
| M&E 610 Media & Education Master’s Colloquium III | 1 |
| M&E 611 Proseminar in Media and Education | 3 |
| Culture Study Elective* | 3 |
| Visual Media Elective II* | 3 |
First Summer Session (3 credits):
| M&E 689 Media & Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
*Electives are chosen from the following list:
Cultural Foundations Electives
- CFE 605 Race, Philosophy and Education
- CFE 614 Critical Issues in Dis/ability and Inclusion
- CFE 631 Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology of Education
- CFE 776 Gender, Education & Culture
Visual Media Electives
- COM 600 Social Media: Theory and Practice
- ICC 565 Designing Interactivity
- TRF 642 Television Production Workshop
- TRF 648 Producing Radio: On Air/Online
- TRF 651 Filmmaking
- TRF 653 Shortform Production
- TRF 654 Music Recording
- TRF 656 Sound for Picture
- TRF 659 Documentary Production
Education Electives
- CFE 621 History of Education in the United States
- CFE 640 Inequality and Intergroup Relations in Education
- CFE 775 Gender, Sexuality, and Disability
- DSP 930 Sociology and Anthropology of Education: Seminar in Special Topics
- EDU 610 The American School
- EDU 778 Narrative Inquiry in Research and Creative Practice
- IDE 631 Instructional Design and Development I
- IDE 652 Assistive Technologies for Integrating Students with Special Needs
- RED 547 Children’s Literature
- RED 607 Issues in Multicultural Literacy
Public Communications Electives
*Students are invited to petition public communications electives not on this list along with a rationale for using them in their program of study.
- COM 646 Media and Diversity
- COM 755 Communications Theory
- TRF 640 Topics in Critical and Historical Perspectives
- TRF 683 Communications Industry Frontiers
Culture Study Elective
- ANT 553 Women and Social Change
- ANT 672 Language, Culture and Society
- PSC 753 International Political Economy
- SOC 880 Selected Areas of Social Organization and Change
- TRF 530 Popular Culture Studies
- WGS 652 Feminism & Postcolonial Studies
Visual Media Elective II
*For this elective students may choose from this list if they have the required prerequisite or from the visual media electives I list.
- TRF 600 Human Computer Interaction
- TRF 662 Advanced TV Production
- TRF 668 Advanced Audio
- TRF 669 Advanced Filmmaking
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| EDU 603 Introduction to Research | 3 |
| M&E 610 Media & Education Master’s Colloquium I | 1 |
| TRF 655 Screenwriting and Production Workshop | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| M&E 610 Media & Education Master’s Colloquium II | 1 |
| Cultural Foundations Elective* | 3 |
| Education Elective* | 3 |
| Public Communications Elective* | 3 |
| Visual Media Elective I* | 3 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| CFE 662 Youth, Schooling and Popular Culture | 3 |
| M&E 610 Media & Education Master’s Colloquium III | 1 |
| M&E 611 Proseminar in Media and Education | 3 |
| Culture Study Elective* | 3 |
| Visual Media Elective II* | 3 |
First Summer Session (3 credits):
| M&E 689 Media & Education Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
*Electives are chosen from the following list:
Cultural Foundations Electives
- CFE 605 Race, Philosophy and Education
- CFE 614 Critical Issues in Dis/ability and Inclusion
- CFE 631 Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology of Education
- CFE 776 Gender, Education & Culture
Visual Media Electives
- COM 600 Social Media: Theory and Practice
- ICC 565 Designing Interactivity
- TRF 642 Television Production Workshop
- TRF 648 Producing Radio: On Air/Online
- TRF 651 Filmmaking
- TRF 653 Shortform Production
- TRF 654 Music Recording
- TRF 656 Sound for Picture
- TRF 659 Documentary Production
Education Electives
- CFE 621 History of Education in the United States
- CFE 640 Inequality and Intergroup Relations in Education
- CFE 775 Gender, Sexuality, and Disability
- DSP 930 Sociology and Anthropology of Education: Seminar in Special Topics
- EDU 610 The American School
- EDU 778 Narrative Inquiry in Research and Creative Practice
- IDE 631 Instructional Design and Development I
- IDE 652 Assistive Technologies for Integrating Students with Special Needs
- RED 547 Children’s Literature
- RED 607 Issues in Multicultural Literacy
Public Communications Electives
*Students are invited to petition public communications electives not on this list along with a rationale for using them in their program of study.
- COM 646 Media and Diversity
- COM 755 Communications Theory
- TRF 640 Topics in Critical and Historical Perspectives
- TRF 683 Communications Industry Frontiers
Culture Study Elective
- ANT 553 Women and Social Change
- ANT 672 Language, Culture and Society
- PSC 753 International Political Economy
- SOC 880 Selected Areas of Social Organization and Change
- TRF 530 Popular Culture Studies
- WGS 652 Feminism & Postcolonial Studies
Visual Media Elective II
*For this elective students may choose from this list if they have the required prerequisite or from the visual media electives I list.
- TRF 600 Human Computer Interaction
- TRF 662 Advanced TV Production
- TRF 668 Advanced Audio
- TRF 669 Advanced Filmmaking
Multimedia, Photography and Design
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals or VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators | 3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives | 4 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory | 3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives | 6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 699 Portfolio Review |
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects | 3 |
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or VIS 997 Master’s Thesis or Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
New Media Management
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| ICC 617 Issues in Media Management | 3 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| ICC 605 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| ICC 625 New Media Business | 3 |
| MBC 607 Understanding Financial Statements | 1.5 |
| MBC 609 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 1.5 |
| MBC 609 Creating Customer Value | 1.5 |
| MBC 604 Managing the Marketing Mix | 1.5 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| ICC 683 Case Studies in Media Management | 3 |
| MBC 639 Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| MBC 618 Competitive Strategy | 1.5 |
| MBC 619 Corporate Strategy | 1.5 |
| MBC Elective: EEE 643 Emerging Enterprise Consulting OR MAR 745 Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| ICC 689 New Media Management Capstone | 6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36* |
*Students without a prior communications background must complete an additional six credits in Newhouse coursework chosen in conjunction with the program director.
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| ICC 617 Issues in Media Management | 3 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| ICC 605 Applied Research in Content Management | 3 |
| ICC 625 New Media Business | 3 |
| MBC 607 Understanding Financial Statements | 1.5 |
| MBC 609 Accounting for Managerial Decisions | 1.5 |
| MBC 609 Creating Customer Value | 1.5 |
| MBC 604 Managing the Marketing Mix | 1.5 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| ICC 683 Case Studies in Media Management | 3 |
| MBC 639 Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| MBC 618 Competitive Strategy | 1.5 |
| MBC 619 Corporate Strategy | 1.5 |
| MBC Elective: EEE 643 Emerging Enterprise Consulting OR MAR 745 Strategic Brand Management | 3 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| ICC 689 New Media Management Capstone | 6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36* |
*Students without a prior communications background must complete an additional six credits in Newhouse coursework chosen in conjunction with the program director.
Photography: Thesis
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice | 3 |
| COM755 Communications Theory OR COM 605 Quantitative Methods for Mass Communications Research |
3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| Two PHO Electives | 6 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| PHO 625 Picture & Multimedia Editing OR PHO 604 Advertising and Illustration Photography II |
3 |
| PHO 608 Problems in Photography | 3 |
| COM 997 Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 30 |
Photography: Special Project
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice | 3 |
| COM755 Communications Theory OR COM 605 Quantitative Methods for Mass Communications Research |
3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| Two PHO Electives | 6 |
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| PHO 625 Picture & Multimedia Editing OR PHO 604 Advertising and Illustration Photography II |
3 |
| PHO 608 Problems in Photography OR PHO 609 Problems in Photography |
3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
First Summer Session (3 credits):
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 33 |
Public Diplomacy and Global Communications
Public Relations/International Relations
2017-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory and Practice | 3 |
| PRL 602 Introduction to Public Diplomacy and Communications | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| PAI 704 Quantitative Skills in International Relations | 3 |
| PAI 710 International Actors and Issues | 3 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 608 Public Relations Writing | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| PAI 720 Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| PRL 607 Advanced Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
Maymester (1 credit):
| PAI 706 International Relations Capstone | 1 |
Summer Session (6 credits):
| Summer off-campus internship program (& career track) | 6 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| IR Signature Course* | 3 |
| Career Track Course | 3 |
| PRL 615 PR Campaign Planning & Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
Spring Semester (9 credits):
| PAI 708 Issues for 21st Century Public Diplomacy (DC PD Program) | 3 |
| PAI 709 Research Consultancy in Public Diplomacy (DC PD Program) | 3 |
| PRL 735 Public Relations Practicum (DC Public Diplomacy Program Internship) | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 58 |
Notes: PAI 708 and PAI 709 count towards the students Career Track courses.
*IR Signature Courses are: ANT 707/PAI 707, ECN 610/PAI 716, GEO 606, HST 645, and PSC 783.
2018-2020
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| PRL 602 Introduction to Public Diplomacy and Communications | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| PAI 704 Quantitative Skills in International Relations | 3 |
| PAI 710 International Actors and Issues | 3 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 608 Public Relations Writing | 3 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law* | 3 |
| PAI 720 Fundamentals of Economics | 3 |
| PRL 607 Advanced Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
Maymester (1 credit):
| PAI 706 International Relations Capstone | 1 |
Summer Session (6 credits):
| Summer off-campus internship program (& career track) | 6 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| IR Signature Course** | 3 |
| Career Track Course | 3 |
| PRL 615 PR Campaign Planning & Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
Spring Semester (9 credits) (DC PD Program):
| PAI 708 Issues for 21st Century Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PAI 709 Research Consultancy in Public Diplomacy | 3 |
| PRL 735 Public Relations Practicum (Internship) | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 58 |
Notes: PAI 708 and PAI 709 count towards the student’s Career Track courses.
*Students can petition to take COM 697 Advertising and PR Law in place of COM 698 Media Law.
**IR Signature Courses are: ANT 708/PAI 707, ECN 610/PAI 716, GEO 606, HST 645 and PSC 783.
*IR Signature Courses are: ANT 707/PAI 707, ECN 610/PAI 716, GEO 606, HST 645, and PSC 783.
Public Relations: Professional Track
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory & Practice | 3 |
| PRL 604 Writing for News & Public Relations | 3 |
| Seminar: Introduction to Public Relations and the Graduate Experience | 0 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PRL 614 Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms | 3 |
Winter Session
| New York City Benchmark Trip (Highly recommended but not required) | 0 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| MBC 607 Understanding Financial Statements | 1.5 |
| MBC 627 Financial Markets and Institutions | 1.5 |
| PRL 525 Public Relations Practicum (Syracuse-based internship) | 3 |
| PRL 615 Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
Summer-Maymester and Session I (3 credits):
| Maymester Elective One-week intensive course (choices established from University offerings) OR PRL 530 Special Topics in Public Relations (offered by Newhouse School) OR Courses in Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Negotiation, etc. (offered by the Maxwell School |
3 |
First Summer Session (3 credits):
| PRL 635 Public Relations Culminating Experience (Fulfilled by 8-week internship or first 8 weeks of employment) | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam (required for graduation) | 0 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
2018-2019 (Pending State Approval)
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| PRL 601 PR Principles and Practices | 1 |
| PRL 604 Writing for News & Public Relations | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| COM 617 Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| PRL 603 Foundations of Analytics, Social Listening and Information Gathering | 1 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PRL 614 Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms | 3 |
Spring Semester (14 credits):
| COM 697 Advertising and PR Law | 3 |
| PRL 525 Public Relations Practicum (Syracuse-based internship) | 2 |
| PRL 615 Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
| Integrated & Digital Communications Elective Select from analytics, digital strategies and IMC courses in Newhouse and Whitman. Draw from a list of approved courses, esp. PRL 530. |
3 |
Maymester (3 credits):
| PRL 530 Special Topics in Public Relations Maxwell School | 1.5 |
| FIN 600 Special Topics in Finance: Principles of Finance for PR | 1.5 |
Summer Session I & II (3 credits):
| PRL 635 Public Relations Culminating Experience (Includes Comprehensive Exam) | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40 |
Public Relations: Sports Media and Communications
Public Relations: Thesis Track
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| GRA 617 Visual Communications Theory & Practice | 3 |
| PRL 604 Writing for News & Public Relations | 3 |
| Seminar: Introduction to Public Relations and the Graduate Experience | 0 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law | 3 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PRL 614 Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms | 3 |
Winter Session
| New York City Benchmark Trip (Highly recommended but not required) | 0 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| PRL 615 Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
| Two research and theory electives chosen with advisor | 6 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 997 Master’s Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
2018-2019 (Pending State Approval)
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| PRL 601 PR Principles and Practices | 1 |
| PRL 604 Writing for News & Public Relations | 3 |
| VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| COM 617 Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| PRL 603 Foundations of Analytics, Social Listening and Information Gathering | 1 |
| PRL 605 Public Relations Theory | 3 |
| PRL 611 Public Relations Research | 3 |
| PRL 614 Advanced Public Relations Writing for Digital Platforms | 3 |
Winter Intercession or Spring (1 credits):
| COM 690 Independent Study (Thesis Preparation) | 1 |
Spring Semester (15 credits):
| COM 697 Advertising and PR Law | 3 |
| PRL 615 Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution | 3 |
| PRL 725 Public Relations Management | 3 |
| Theory Course (chosen with advisor) | 3 |
| Research Methods Course (chosen with advisor) | 3 |
Maymester (3 credits):
| PRL 530 Special Topics in Public Relations Maxwell School | 1.5 |
Summer Session I & II (3 credits):
| COM 997 Master’s Thesis | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 40.5 |
Television, Radio and Film
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase I) | 1 |
| TRF 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Television, Radio and Film | 3 |
| TRF 655 Screenwriting and Production Workshop | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase II) | 1 |
| TRF 635 Industry Forces | 3 |
| TRF 696 Research for Entertainment Media | 3 |
| Master’s electives (see advisor) | 6 |
Winter Session (0 credits):
| Proseminar Trip (Week-long industry immersion in either the Lico Cable-Ready Seminar in New York OR the Industry Seminar in Los Angeles) NOTE: This class is optional. |
0 |
Spring Semester (13-15 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase III) | 1 |
| TRF 637 Telecommunications Law and Policy | 3 |
| Master’s electives (see advisor) | 9-11 |
May 2018 Date TBA: TRF Comprehensive Exam (must have completed 30 credit hours)
First Summer Session (1-3 credits):
| TRF 675 Entertainment Industry Practicum (if taken for 1-2 credits, students take other electives approved by Program Director) | 1-3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (7 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase I) | 1 |
| TRF 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Television, Radio and Film | 3 |
| TRF 655 Screenwriting and Production Workshop | 3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase II) | 1 |
| TRF 635 Industry Forces | 3 |
| TRF 696 Research for Entertainment Media | 3 |
| Master’s electives (see list below) | 6 |
Winter Session (0 credits):
| Proseminar Trip (Week-long industry immersion in either the Lico Cable-Ready Seminar in New York OR the Industry Seminar in Los Angeles) NOTE: This class is optional. |
0 |
Spring Semester (13-15 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase III) | 1 |
| TRF 637 Telecommunications Law and Policy | 3 |
| Master’s electives (see list below) | 9-11 |
May 2019 Date TBA: TRF Comprehensive Exam (must have completed 30 credit hours)
First Summer Session (1-3 credits):
| TRF 675 Entertainment Industry Practicum (if taken for 1-2 credits, students take other electives approved by Program Director) | 1-3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
TRF 510 Specialized Practice (one-credit modules)
- Post-Production Workflow (fall)
- Art of the Sizzle Reel (spring)
- Avid Editing I
- Avid Editing II
- Color Correction
- Producing the Fashion Video (spring)
- Sports Directing Seminar (spring)
- Sports Production Practicum
TRF 600 Selected Topics (ST); 3 credits
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Creative Producing
- Production Management
- Sports Production (spring)
- Visual Effects Workshop I: Compositing (fall)
- Visual Effects Workshop II (spring)
TRF 642 Television Production Workshop
TRF 653 Shortform Production
TRF 659 Documentary Production(fall)
Capstone Level:
TRF 600 Human-Computer Interaction (fall)
TRF 662 Advanced Television Production
TRF 669 Advanced Filmmaking
(separate sections for fiction and nonfiction films)
TELEVISION AND CINEMA STUDIES
TRF 530 Popular Culture Studies
(courses alternate by topic/semester; at least one offered per semester)
- Sports on TV (fall)
- Story: Creators’ Perspectives
TRF 640 Topics in Critical and Historical Perspectives
- TV in the Age of the Internet: 2001-present (fall 18)
- Television in the Network Age: 1947-1981 (spring 19)
- Television in the Cable Era: 1980-2001 (fall 19)
AUDIO AND RADIO
TRF 510 Specialized Practice (one-credit modules)
- Art of the Podcast (spring)
- Art of the Voice-Over I (spring)
- Art of the Voice-Over II: (spring)
TRF 648 Producing Radio: On Air to Online (fall)
TRF 654 Music Recording (spring)
TRF 656 Sound for Picture
TRF 657 Music Underscoring (fall)
Capstone Level
TRF 668 Advanced Audio
MANAGEMENT
TRF 510 Specialized Practice (one-credit modules)
- Reality Check: The Business of Unscripted TV (spring)
- Art and Science of Creative Teams (spring)
TRF 592 Film Business
TRF 594 Television Business
TRF 595 Programming and Audience Analysis (spring)
Capstone Level
TRF 600 Human-Computer Interaction (fall)
TRF 661 Advanced Management Seminar (spring)
SCREENWRITING
TRF 611 Dramatic Writing for TV and Film (fall)
Advanced Level: (prerequisite TRF 611*)
TRF 600 Selected Topics (ST); 3 credits
- Writing for TV: One Hour Drama (spring)
TRF 621 Feature Film Writing
TRF 622 Comedy Writing
TRF 624 Script Development (spring)
Capstone Level: (prerequisite—one advanced course*)
TRF 667 Screenwriting Master Class
*NOTE: since there are only two semesters in which to take three levels of screenwriting coursework, students are permitted to enroll in the following combinations concurrently:
- Fall: TRF 611 with any advanced-level screenwriting course
- Spring: any advanced-level screenwriting course with TRF 667.
Television, Radio and Film: Sports Media and Communications
2017-2018
Second Summer Session (8 credits):
| COM 600 Contemporary Issues in Sports Media | 1 |
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase I) | 1 |
| TRF 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Television, Radio and Film | 3 |
| TRF 655 Screenwriting and Production Workshop | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase II) | 1 |
| TRF 635 Industry Forces | 3 |
| TRF 696 Research for Entertainment Media | 3 |
| Master’s electives (see advisor) | 2 |
| Sports Communications Elective* | 3 |
Winter Session (0 credits):
| Proseminar Trip NOTE: This class is optional. |
0 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase III) | 1 |
| TRF 637 Telecommunications Law and Policy | 3 |
| Master’s electives (see advisor) | 6 |
| Sports Communication Elective* | 3 |
May 2018 Date TBA: TRF Comprehensive Exam (must have completed 30 credit hours)
First Summer Session (3 credits):
| COM 670 Sports Communication Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
*Because TRF offers a good deal of leeway in electives, it is possible to take more than 6 credits in sports media courses. A minimum of 6 credits is required and that may include a 1-credit internship in sports media.
2018-2019
Second Summer Session (8 credits):
| COM 600 Contemporary Issues in Sports Media | 1 |
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase I) | 1 |
| TRF 636 Critical and Historical Perspectives on Television, Radio and Film | 3 |
| TRF 655 Screenwriting and Production Workshop | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase II) | 1 |
| TRF 635 Industry Forces | 3 |
| TRF 696 Research for Entertainment Media | 3 |
| Master’s electives from list below | 2 |
| Sports Communications Elective* | 3 |
Winter Session (0 credits):
| Proseminar Trip NOTE: This class is optional. |
0 |
Spring Semester (13 credits):
| TRF 610 Proseminar in Television, Radio and Film (Phase III) | 1 |
| TRF 637 Telecommunications Law and Policy | 3 |
| Master’s electives from list below | 6 |
| Sports Communication Elective* | 3 |
May 2019 Date TBA: TRF Comprehensive Exam (must have completed 30 credit hours)
First Summer Session (3 credits):
| COM 670 Sports Communication Internship | 3 |
| Total Credits in Program | 36 |
*Because TRF offers a good deal of leeway in electives, it is possible to take more than 6 credits in sports media courses. A minimum of 6 credits is required and that may include a 1-credit internship in sports media.
FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION
TRF 510 Specialized Practice (one-credit modules)
- Post-Production Workflow (fall)
- Art of the Sizzle Reel (spring)
- Avid Editing I
- Avid Editing II
- Color Correction
- Producing the Fashion Video (spring)
- Sports Directing Seminar (spring)
- Sports Production Practicum
TRF 600 Selected Topics (ST); 3 credits
- Cinematography
- Directing
- Creative Producing
- Production Management
- Sports Production (spring)
- Visual Effects Workshop I: Compositing (fall)
- Visual Effects Workshop II (spring)
TRF 642 Television Production Workshop
TRF 653 Shortform Production
TRF 659 Documentary Production(fall)
Capstone Level:
TRF 600 Human-Computer Interaction (fall)
TRF 662 Advanced Television Production
TRF 669 Advanced Filmmaking
(separate sections for fiction and nonfiction films)
TELEVISION AND CINEMA STUDIES
TRF 530 Popular Culture Studies
(courses alternate by topic/semester; at least one offered per semester)
- Sports on TV (fall)
- Story: Creators’ Perspectives
TRF 640 Topics in Critical and Historical Perspectives
- TV in the Age of the Internet: 2001-present (fall 18)
- Television in the Network Age: 1947-1981 (spring 19)
- Television in the Cable Era: 1980-2001 (fall 19)
AUDIO AND RADIO
TRF 510 Specialized Practice (one-credit modules)
- Art of the Podcast (spring)
- Art of the Voice-Over I (spring)
- Art of the Voice-Over II: (spring)
TRF 648 Producing Radio: On Air to Online (fall)
TRF 654 Music Recording (spring)
TRF 656 Sound for Picture
TRF 657 Music Underscoring (fall)
Capstone Level
TRF 668 Advanced Audio
MANAGEMENT
TRF 510 Specialized Practice (one-credit modules)
- Reality Check: The Business of Unscripted TV (spring)
- Art and Science of Creative Teams (spring)
TRF 592 Film Business
TRF 594 Television Business
TRF 595 Programming and Audience Analysis (spring)
Capstone Level
TRF 600 Human-Computer Interaction (fall)
TRF 661 Advanced Management Seminar (spring)
SCREENWRITING
TRF 611 Dramatic Writing for TV and Film (fall)
Advanced Level: (prerequisite TRF 611*)
TRF 600 Selected Topics (ST); 3 credits
- Writing for TV: One Hour Drama (spring)
TRF 621 Feature Film Writing
TRF 622 Comedy Writing
TRF 624 Script Development (spring)
Capstone Level: (prerequisite—one advanced course*)
TRF 667 Screenwriting Master Class
*NOTE: since there are only two semesters in which to take three levels of screenwriting coursework, students are permitted to enroll in the following combinations concurrently:
- Fall: TRF 611 with any advanced-level screenwriting course
- Spring: any advanced-level screenwriting course with TRF 667.