Major Course Requirements

Track 2: Insights and Strategy

NOTE: At least one course must be ADV.

- ADV 345 International Advertising (prereq)^*COM 107
- ADV 507 Strategic Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 307
- ADV 523 Digital Branding and Strategy (prereq)^*ADV 307 OR ADV 604
- ADV 526 Fashion Advertising & Promotion
- COM 415 Digital Nation (NYC)
- COM 425 Social Platforms, Processes, and Perspectives (NYC)
- COM 427 Social Media for Communicators
- COM 434 Trendspotting in Digital Media
- TRF 496 Research for Entertainment Media
- TRF 595 Programming and Audience Analysis
- Any Newhouse course 300 level or above can be petitioned

Track Descriptions

Track: Creative

Students interested in Creative typically pursue a career as an advertising copywriter or art director. Students will develop their ability to generate big brand ideas and bring them to impressive, final, portfolio-quality execution. They will understand how strategic thinking, positioning, and consumer insight combine to provide a creative platform for originality. More specifically, students will develop the copywriting and art direction skills required to create fully integrated campaigns in both traditional and digital media. Disruptive creativity is emphasized as the foundational value in this award-winning program. Strategic thinking that ensures the creative idea’s relevance is a key focus.

Skills: Students should develop strong art direction, copywriting, storytelling, and strategic thinking skills. Students should also be digitally savvy and understand the richness of global culture. Strong ethical sensitivity and leadership skills are important. In addition, students should master successful collaboration, multi-tasking, and be prepared to cope effectively with the pressures of a fast-moving business like advertising.

Entry-level positions in both traditional and digital ad agencies: Junior or assistant copywriter; junior or assistant art director, e.g. positions with social media platforms, client brands, media companies, etc.

Track 2: Insight/Strategy

The track of Insight/Strategy focuses on uncovering human truths in relation to consumer behaviors, beliefs, and media usage. Strategists use these insights to help marketers develop strategic messaging about their brands, messaging that will be in tune with the thoughts and emotions of the brand’s target audiences, and make advertising campaigns successful. This career choice is an extension of marketing management/research and behavioral science. Courses to be studied in Strategy are embedded in the disciplines of advertising, anthropology, communications, health science, information, marketing, psychology, sociology and many other interest areas in arts and science.

Skills: Students interested in Strategy should have curiosity and resourcefulness. They will be become comfortable identifying socio-cultural trends, designing, and implementing innovative research, using cutting-edge digital tools, and uncovering unique insights. They will be capable to seamlessly connect strategy to execution. Strategists need good storytelling, writing, and presentational skills, as well as global sensitivity and the ability to multi-task.

Entry-level positions: Junior planner, junior analyst, junior insight strategist, junior connection strategists. This is also a core skill for all entry-level jobs in account service and media planning.

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Advertising

First 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
ADV 206	Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society (note 3)^*ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
ADV 208	The Big Idea in Advertising (prereq)^ADV 206 (note 3)^ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3
Track	Advising Tracks Track Descriptions Creative (click for curriculum) • Insights and Strategy (click for curriculum) Students must declare their track by petition no later than spring semester of sophomore year. (note 5)^*Tracks. Students must declare a track by the end of their sophomore year. See below for choices. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights & Strategy track must take one ADV course as part of their track. Students may choose more than one ADV course. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights and Strategy track must take at least one ADV course as part of their track, and can include more than one ADV course.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ADV 307	Conceptual and Creative Thinking in Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 208 A-K spring; L-Z fallA-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
ADV 509	Advertising Research and Planning: A Case Study Approach (prereq)^Junior or senior standing; ADV 208 (note 4)^ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3
	DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 CHOURSE 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 107TOStudents may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
ADV 425	Integrated Advertising Campaigns (prereq)^Senior standing; ADV 307 or ADV 421 (note 4)^ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3

Minimum total credits: 39

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.
ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.
ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take three credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.
Tracks. Students must declare a track by the end of their sophomore year. See below for choices. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights & Strategy track must take one ADV course as part of their track. Students may choose more than one ADV course.
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
Advertising students are limited to three internship credits in communications; these count toward the 122 credits required to graduate. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Track 1: Creative

ADV 401 Portfolio I (prereq) ^*ADV 208

ADV 421 Portfolio II (prereq)^*ADV 401

ADV 431 Portfolio III (prereq)^*ADV 421

ADV 421

Track 2: Insights and Strategy

NOTE: At least one course must be ADV.

- ADV 345 International Advertising (prereq)^*COM 107
- ADV 507 Strategic Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 307
- ADV 523 Digital Branding and Strategy (prereq)^*ADV 307 OR ADV 604
- ADV 526 Fashion Advertising & Promotion
- COM 415 Digital Nation (NYC)
- COM 425 Social Platforms, Processes, and Perspectives (NYC)
- COM 427 Social Media for Communicators
- COM 434 Trendspotting in Digital Media
- TRF 496 Research for Entertainment Media
- TRF 595 Programming and Audience Analysis
- Any Newhouse course 300 level or above can be petitioned

Track Descriptions

Track: Creative

Track 2: Insight/Strategy

Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Advertising

First 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
ADV 206	Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society (note 3)^*ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z springA-K fall; L-Z springA-K fall; L-Z spring// No restriction for junior and senior standing	3
ADV 208	The Big Idea in Advertising (prereq)^ADV 206 (note 3)^ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3
Track	Advising Tracks Track Descriptions Creative (click for curriculum) • Insights and Strategy (click for curriculum) Students must declare their track by petition no later than spring semester of sophomore year. (note 5)^*Tracks. Students must declare a track by the end of their sophomore year. See below for choices. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights & Strategy track must take one ADV course as part of their track. Students may choose more than one ADV course. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights and Strategy track must take at least one ADV course as part of their track, and can include more than one ADV course.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ADV 307	Conceptual and Creative Thinking in Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 208 A-K spring; L-Z fallA-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
ADV 509	Advertising Research and Planning: A Case Study Approach (prereq)^Junior or senior standing; ADV 208 (note 4)^ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3
	DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 CHOURSE BELOW
COM 346 COM 348 COM 350	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 Beauty and Diversity in Fashion MediaTopics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)^COM 107TOStudents may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*Senior standing; A-K fall; L-Z spring A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
ADV 425	Integrated Advertising Campaigns (prereq)^Senior standing; ADV 307 or ADV 421 (note 4)^ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3

Minimum total credits: 39

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.
ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.
ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take three credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.
Tracks. Students must declare a track by the end of their sophomore year. See below for choices. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights & Strategy track must take one ADV course as part of their track. Students may choose more than one ADV course.
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
Advertising students are limited to three internship credits in communications; these count toward the 122 credits required to graduate. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Track 1: Creative

ADV 401 Portfolio I (prereq) ^*ADV 208

ADV 421 Portfolio II (prereq)^*ADV 401

ADV 431 Portfolio III (prereq)^*ADV 421

ADV 421

Track 2: Insights and Strategy

NOTE: At least one course must be ADV.

- ADV 345 International Advertising (prereq)^*COM 107
- ADV 507 Strategic Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 307
- ADV 523 Digital Branding and Strategy (prereq)^*ADV 307
- ADV 526 Fashion Advertising & Promotion
- COM 415 Digital Nation (NYC)
- COM 425 Social Platforms, Processes, and Perspectives (NYC)
- COM 427 Social Media for Communicators
- COM 434 Trendspotting in Digital Media
- TRF 496 Research for Entertainment Media
- TRF 595 Programming and Audience Analysis
- Any Newhouse course 300 level or above can be petitioned

Track Descriptions

Track: Creative

Track 2: Insight/Strategy

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Advertising

First 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
ADV 206	Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society (note 3)^ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester. (note 4)^Students should not take both ADV 201 and ADV 206ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z springA-K fall; L-Z springA-K fall; L-Z spring// No restriction for junior and senior standing	3
ADV 208	The Big Idea in Advertising (prereq)^ADV 206 (note 3)^ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3
Track	Advising Tracks Track Descriptions Creative (click for curriculum) • Insights and Strategy (click for curriculum) Students must declare their track by petition no later than spring semester of sophomore year. (note 6)^*Tracks. Students must declare a track by the end of their sophomore year. See below for choices. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights & Strategy track must take one ADV course as part of their track. Students may choose more than one ADV course. Each track must add up to nine credits. Internship credits will not count towards this requirement. Students in the Insights and Strategy track must take at least one ADV course as part of their track, and can include more than one ADV course.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
ADV 307	Conceptual and Creative Thinking in Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 208 A-K spring; L-Z fallA-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 7)^*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.
ADV 509	Advertising Research and Planning: A Case Study Approach (prereq)^Junior or senior standing; ADV 208 (note 5)^ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3
	DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 CHOURSE BELOW
COM 346 COM 348 COM 350	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 Beauty and Diversity in Fashion MediaTopics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)^COM 107TOStudents may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*Senior standing; A-K fall; L-Z spring A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
ADV 425	Integrated Advertising Campaigns (prereq)^Senior standing; ADV 307 or ADV 421 (note 5)^ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3

Minimum total credits: 39

Notes

Students graduating from Newhouse may devote no more than 42 of the 122 credits required for graduation to courses in the Newhouse School. Any courses above the 42-credit hour limit will increase 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 Advertising Department strongly recommends that students not take ADV 206 and ADV 208 together. Exceptions are made for junior transfer students only. ADV 206: Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society should be taken before ADV 208: The Big Idea in Advertising.
Students should not take both ADV 201: Best Ads in the Universe and ADV 206: Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society.
Students are strongly encouraged to take ADV 509: Advertising Research and Planning: A Case Study Approach before taking ADV 425: Integrated Advertising Campaigns. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 Marketing Research for ADV 509: Advertising Research and Planning: A Case Study Approach. This substitution will fulfill the ADV research requirement but will not be counted as Newhouse credits. Such students will need to take three Newhouse elective credits in place of the ADV 509 credits.
Tracks. Students must declare a track at the end of their sophomore year. Students in the Insights & Strategy track must take coursework that adds up to nine credits. One course must be an ADV course. Students may choose more than one ADV course.
The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum.
Advertising students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 required for graduation. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences by petition. (Note: Internship credits do not count towards ADV requirement of Insights & Strategy Track.)

Track 1: Creative

ADV 401 Portfolio I (prereq) ^*ADV 208

ADV 421 Portfolio II (prereq)^*ADV 401

ADV 431 Portfolio III (prereq)^*ADV 421

ADV 421

Track 2: Insights and Strategy

NOTE: At least one course must be ADV.

- ADV 345 International Advertising (prereq)^*COM 107
- ADV 507 Strategic Media Planning (prereq)^*ADV 307
- ADV 523 Digital Branding and Strategy (prereq)^*ADV 307
- ADV 526 Fashion Advertising & Promotion
- COM 415 Digital Nation (NYC)
- COM 425 Social Platforms, Processes, and Perspectives (NYC)
- COM 427 Social Media for Communicators
- MMI 434 Trendspotting in Digital Media
- TRF 496 Research for Entertainment Media
- TRF 595 Programming and Audience Analysis
- Any Newhouse course 300 level or above can be petitioned

Track Descriptions

Track: Creative

Track 2: Insight/Strategy

2018

Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries

Courses taken over multiple semesters:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 201	David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series (note 2)^*BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for 6 semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.	3
BAN 403	Entertainment Industry Practicum (note 3)^*Bandier students must complete 3 internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from 1-3 credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.	3

First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency (note 4)^*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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 235	Business of Record Labels & Music Publishers	3
BAN 245	Business of Live Music & Experiential Brand Activations	3
TRF 454	Music Recording	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 364	Social Media & Data for the Music Business (note 11)^*Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year. A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 OCOM 107oror Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 12)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
	Newhouse Elective (note 7)^*The 3 credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 506	Communications Law for TRF Industries (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
BAN 454	Music Business, Technology & Emerging Opportunities	3
BAN 483	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Entertainment Industry Exploration	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.
BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for six semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.
Bandier students must complete three internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to three internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from one to three credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.
Bandier students are encouraged to study abroad for one semester of their junior or senior year. While students may study at any of the SU centers or world partners, London offers courses which may be used in the major or professional specialization
Bandier students are encouraged to study and intern in Los Angeles (SULA) in the fall semester of either their junior or senior year. Only one semester of participation in SULA is permitted.
Students are limited to two semesters of off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) study.
Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries

Courses taken over multiple semesters:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 201	David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series (note 2)^*BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for 6 semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.	3
BAN 403	Entertainment Industry Practicum (note 3)^*Bandier students must complete 3 internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from 1-3 credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.	3

First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency (note 4)^*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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 235	Business of Record Labels & Music Publishers	3
BAN 245	Business of Live Music & Experiential Brand Activations	3
TRF 454	Music Recording	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 364	Social Media & Data for the Music Business (note 11)^Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 346 during Spring of sophomore year. Spring ONLY* Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year. Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore yearA-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 12)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
	Newhouse Elective (note 7)^*The 3 credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 506	Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
BAN 454	Music Business, Technology & Emerging Opportunities *Fall ONLY*	3
BAN 483	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Entertainment Industry Exploration	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.
BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for six semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.
Bandier students must complete three internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to three internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from one to three credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.
Bandier students are encouraged to study abroad for one semester of their junior or senior year. While students may study at any of the SU centers or world partners, London offers courses which may be used in the major or professional specialization
Bandier students are encouraged to study and intern in Los Angeles (SULA) in the fall semester of either their junior or senior year. Only one semester of participation in SULA is permitted.
Students are limited to two semesters of off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) study.
Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries

Courses taken over multiple semesters:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 201	David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series (note 2)^*BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for 6 semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.	3
BAN 403	Entertainment Industry Practicum (note 3)^*Bandier students must complete 3 internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from 1-3 credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.	3

First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency (note 4)^*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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 235	Business of Record Labels & Music Publishers	3
BAN 245	Business of Live Music & Experiential Brand Activations	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 364	Social Media & Data for the Music Business (note 11)^Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 346 during Spring of sophomore year. Spring ONLY*Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year. A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
TRF 454	Music Recording	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
	Newhouse Elective (note 10)^*The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.	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

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 506	Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
BAN 454	Music Business, Technology & Emerging Opportunities *Fall ONLY*	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
BAN 483	Entertainment Industry Exploration	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.
BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for six semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.
Bandier students must complete three internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to three internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from one to three credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
Bandier students have the opportunity to study abroad internationally for one semester of junior year or senior year. While students may study at any of the SU centers or world partners, London offers courses which may be used in the major or the Bandier professional specialization.
Bandier students have the opportunity to study and intern in Los Angeles (SULA) in the fall semester of junior or fall semester of senior year. Only one semester of participation in SULA is permitted.
Students may not study off-campus for more than two semesters.
The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.
Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 346 during Spring of sophomore year.

Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries

Courses taken over multiple semesters:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 201	David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series (note 2)^*BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for 6 semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.	3
BAN 403	Entertainment Industry Practicum (note 3)^*Bandier students must complete 3 internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from 1-3 credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.	3

First or Second Years:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency (note 4)^*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
BAN 235	Business of Record Labels and Music Publishers	3
BAN 245	Business of Live Music and Experiential Brand Activation	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 364	Social Media & Data for the Music Business (note 11)^Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 346 during Spring of sophomore year. Spring ONLY*Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year. A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
TRF 454	Music Recording	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
	Newhouse Elective (note 10)^*The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.	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

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 506	Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
BAN 454	Music Business, Technology & Emerging Opportunities *Fall ONLY*	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
BAN 483	Entertainment Industry Exploration	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.
BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for six semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.
Bandier students must complete three internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to three internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from one to three credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
Bandier students have the opportunity to study abroad internationally for one semester of junior year or senior year. While students may study at any of the SU centers or world partners, London offers courses which may be used in the major or the Bandier professional specialization.
Bandier students have the opportunity to study and intern in Los Angeles (SULA) in the fall semester of junior or fall semester of senior year. Only one semester of participation in SULA is permitted.
Students may not study off-campus for more than two semesters.
The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.
Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 346 during Spring of sophomore year.

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Bandier Program in Recording and Entertainment Industries

Courses taken over multiple semesters:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 201	David M. Rezak Music Business Lecture Series (note 2)^*BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for 6 semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.	3
BAN 403	Entertainment Industry Practicum (note 3)^*Bandier students must complete 3 internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from 1-3 credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.	3

First or Second Years:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency (note 4)^*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
BAN 335	Business of Record Labels and Music Publishers	3
BAN 345	Business of Live Music and Experiential Brand Activation	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BAN 364	Social Media & Data for the Music Business (note 11)^Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 364 during Spring of sophomore year. Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 364 during Spring of sophomore year.Spring ONLY*Students intending to be abroad during spring of their junior year should take BAN 364 during spring of sophomore year. A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
TRF 454	Music Recording	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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.
	Newhouse Elective (note 10)^*The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.	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

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 506	Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
BAN 454	Music Business, Technology & Emerging Opportunities Fall ONLY	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
BAN 483	Entertainment Industry Exploration	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.
BAN 201 grants .5 credits per semester for six semesters, and includes a recitation section. Students who do not study off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) during their junior and senior years will be eligible to take BAN 202, a 0-credit version to prevent exceeding Newhouse credit limits.
Bandier students must complete three internships over the course of their degree, as well as earn 3 credits for BAN 403. Bandier students are limited to three internship credits in communications within their 122 credits to graduate. Each internship: may vary from one to three credits; requires sophomore standing or higher; and must be individually petitioned. Students who have met their credit requirement, but not their total internship requirement, may petition to use an off-campus, non-credit work experience to satisfy their total internship requirement, up to two internships. Petitions available in the Bandier Program Office. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
Bandier students have the opportunity to study abroad internationally for one semester of junior year or senior year. While students may study at any of the SU centers or world partners, London offers courses which may be used in the major or the Bandier professional specialization.
Bandier students have the opportunity to study and intern in Los Angeles (Newhouse LA) in the fall semester of junior or fall semester of senior year. Only one semester of participation in Newhouse LA Program is permitted.
Students may not study off-campus for more than two semesters.
The three credits of Newhouse electives may be fulfilled by taking any Newhouse course except internships. When considering electives, students should check courses offered off-campus (abroad, LA, NYC) in addition to main campus offerings.
Students intending to be abroad during their junior year should take BAN 364 during Spring of sophomore year.

2018

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Broadcast and Digital Journalism

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing (last name)^*A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
BDJ 311	Broadcast and Digital News Writing (coreq)^BDJ 364 (prereq)^NEW 205 or JNL 211 (note 3)^*Paired sections of BDJ 311 and BDJ 364 must be taken in the same semester.	3
BDJ 364	Radio and Digital Audio News Reporting (coreq)^BDJ 311 (prereq) ^NEW 205 or JNL 211 (note 3)^*Paired sections of BDJ 311 and BDJ 364 must be taken in the same semester.	3
VIS 251	Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism	1

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective: Any Newhouse courses except internships	6

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism (last name)^*A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 261	Videography for Broadcast Journalism (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	2

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 4)^*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.
BDJ 464	Television and Digital News Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 364 & VIS 261	3
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics in Journalism in a Changing World (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring (prereq)^COM 107	3

Fourth Year:

Course #

Course Title

Credits

COM 505

Communications Law for Journalists

BDJ 465

CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
TV and Digital News Producing and Presenting

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.
Paired sections of BDJ 311 and BDJ 364 must be taken in the same semester.
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.
Internships are recommended, but internship credit cannot be included in the 42 credits for the major, or the 122 for graduation; as such, internship credits will increase the total needed to graduate. Sophomores and up who have completed JNL 211 may receive credit for internship experiences. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
Students who begin their BDJ major after their fourth semester and who wish to study abroad or in LA or in NYC in the fall or spring semester will have to add an extra semester to their schedules since four semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required writing, reporting, and production classes which are not offered at other centers or during the summer.
The faculty recommend that BDJ majors take at least one course in each of the following areas of Arts and Sciences: Economics, History, and Political Science.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Broadcast and Digital Journalism

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
BDJ 311	Broadcast and Digital News Writing (coreq)^BDJ 364 (prereq)^ JNL 211 (note 3)^*Paired sections of BDJ 311 and BDJ 364 must be taken in the same semester.	3
BDJ 364	Radio and Digital Audio News Reporting (coreq)^BDJ 311 (prereq) ^JNL 211 (note 3)^*Paired sections of BDJ 311 and BDJ 364 must be taken in the same semester.	3
VIS 251	Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism	1

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective: Any Newhouse courses except internships	6

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 261	Videography for Broadcast Journalism A-K fall; L-Z spring	2

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 4)^*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.
BDJ 464	Television and Digital News Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 364 & VIS 261	3
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics in Journalism in a Changing WorldA-K fall; L-Z spring (prereq)^*COM 107	3

Fourth Year:

Course #

Course Title

Credits

COM 505

Communications Law for Journalists

BDJ 465

CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
TV and Digital News Producing and Presenting

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.
Paired sections of BDJ 311 and BDJ 364 must be taken in the same semester.
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.
Internships are recommended, but internship credit cannot be included in the 42 credits for the major, or the 122 for graduation; as such, internship credits will increase the total needed to graduate. Sophomores and up who have completed JNL 211 may receive credit for internship experiences. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
Students who begin their BDJ major after their fourth semester and who wish to study abroad or in LA or in NYC in the fall or spring semester will have to add an extra semester to their schedules since four semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required writing, reporting, and production classes which are not offered at other centers or during the summer.
The faculty recommend that BDJ majors take at least one course in each of the following areas of Arts and Sciences: Economics, History, and Political Science.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Broadcast and Digital Journalism

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 251	Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism	1

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective: Any Newhouse courses except internships	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BDJ 312	Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing (coreq)^VIS 261 (prereq)^ A-K Fall; L-Z Spring(JNL 211	3
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 261	Videography for Broadcast Journalism (coreq)^*BDJ 312 A-K fall; L-Z spring	2

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BDJ 342	Television and Digital News Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 312 & VIS 261	3

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 4)^*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.
JNL 345	Business and Ethics in Journalism in a Changing WorldA-K fall; L-Z spring (prereq)^*COM 107	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

	ADVANCED JOURNALISM COURSE: CHOOSE 3 CREDITS BELOW
BDJ 535	TV and Digital Reporting Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
BDJ 560	Television News Magazine Production (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
BDJ 567	Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management (prereq)^*BDJ 465	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 505	Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^*[MND 305 or BDJ 312] or [MND 406 or MND 408]	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505	3
TRF 459	Documentary Production (prereq)^*TRF 205	3

	ADVANCED REPORTING COURSE: CHOOSE 3 CREDITS BELOW
BDJ 530	BDJ 342Topics in Specialized Reporting II (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221 Senior standing, BDJ 464	3
MND 505	Digital News and Innovation (prereq)^*[MND 305 or BDJ 312] or [MND 406 or MND 408]	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communication Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
BDJ 465	TV and Digital News Producing and Presenting (prereq)^*BDJ 342 or BDJ 464, senior standing	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.
Internships are recommended, but internship credit cannot be included in the 42 credits for the major, or the 122 for graduation; as such, internship credits will increase the total needed to graduate. Sophomores and up who have completed JNL 211 may receive credit for internship experiences. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
Students who begin their BDJ major after their fourth semester and who wish to study abroad or in LA or in NYC in the fall or spring semester will have to add an extra semester to their schedules since four semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required writing, reporting, and production classes which are not offered at other centers or during the summer.
The faculty recommend that BDJ majors take at least one course in each of the following areas of Arts and Sciences: Economics, History, and Political Science.

Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Broadcast and Digital Journalism

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 251	Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism	1

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective: Any Newhouse courses except internships	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BDJ 312	Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing (coreq)^VIS 261 (prereq)^JNL 211 A-K Fall; L-Z Spring(JNL 211	3
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 261	Videography for Broadcast Journalism (coreq)^BDJ 312 (prereq)^VIS 251A-K fall; L-Z spring	2

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BDJ 342	Television and Digital News Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 312 & VIS 261	3

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 4)^*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.
JNL 345	Business and Ethics in Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	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

	ADVANCED JOURNALISM COURSE: CHOOSE 1 BELOW
BDJ 535	TV and Digital Reporting Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
BDJ 560	Television News Magazine Production (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
BDJ 567	Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management (prereq)^*BDJ 465	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 505	Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^*[MND 305 or BDJ 312] or [MND 406 or MND 408]	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505	3
TRF 459	Documentary Production (prereq)^*TRF 205	3

	ADVANCED REPORTING COURSE: CHOOSE 1 BELOW
BDJ 530	BDJ 342Topics in Specialized Reporting II (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221 Senior standing, BDJ 464	3
MND 505	Digital News and Innovation (prereq)^*[MND 305 or BDJ 364] or [MND 406 or MND 408]	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communication Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring; senior standing	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
BDJ 465	TV and Digital News Producing and Presenting (prereq)^*BDJ 342 or BDJ 464, senior standing	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.
Internships are recommended, but internship credit cannot be included in the 42 credits for the major, or the 122 for graduation; as such, internship credits will increase the total needed to graduate. Sophomores and up who have completed JNL 211 may receive credit for internship experiences. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
Students who begin their BDJ major after their fourth semester and who wish to study abroad or in LA or in NYC in the fall or spring semester will have to add an extra semester to their schedules since four semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required writing, reporting, and production classes which are not offered at other centers or during the summer.
The faculty recommend that BDJ majors take at least one course in each of the following areas of Arts and Sciences: Economics, History, and Political Science.

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Broadcast and Digital Journalism

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)^COM 117 (note)^Students should take JNL 211 and VIS 251 together so that they have the required pre-requisites for the next courses in the sequence.Students should take JNL 211 and VIS 251 together so that they have the required pre-requisites for the next courses in the sequences. (prereq)^*COM 117A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 251	Still Photography for Broadcast Journalism (note)^*Students should take JNL 211 and VIS 251 together so that they have the required pre-requisites for the next courses in the sequence.	1

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective: Any Newhouse courses except internships	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BDJ 312	Audio and Digital News Writing, Reporting and Producing (coreq)^VIS 261 (prereq)^JNL 211 A-K Fall; L-Z Spring(JNL 211	3
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 261	Videography for Broadcast Journalism (coreq)^BDJ 312 (prereq)^VIS 251A-K fall; L-Z spring	2

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
BDJ 342	Television and Digital News Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 312 & VIS 261	3

Third or Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 4)^*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.
JNL 345	Business and Ethics in Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	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

	ADVANCED JOURNALISM COURSE: CHOOSE 1 BELOW
BDJ 535	TV and Digital Reporting Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
BDJ 560	Television News Magazine Production (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
BDJ 567	Advanced Newscast Producing and News Management (prereq)^*BDJ 465	3
JNL 442	Advanced Data Journalism (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 505	Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^*[MND 305 or BDJ 312] or [MND 406 or MND 408]	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505	3
TRF 459	Documentary Production (prereq)^*TRF 205	3

	ADVANCED REPORTING COURSE: CHOOSE 1 BELOW
BDJ 530	BDJ 342Topics in Specialized Reporting II (prereq)^*BDJ 342	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221 Senior standing, BDJ 464	3
MND 505	Digital News and Innovation (prereq)^*[MND 305 or BDJ 364] or [MND 406 or MND 408]	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communication Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring; senior standing	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
BDJ 465	TV and Digital News Producing and Presenting (prereq)^*BDJ 342, Senior standingBDJ 342, senior standingBDJ 342, senior standing	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.
Internships are recommended, but internship credit cannot be included in the 42 credits for the major, or the 122 for graduation; as such, internship credits will increase the total needed to graduate. Sophomores and up who have completed JNL 211 may receive credit for internship experiences. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
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.
Students who begin their BDJ major after their fourth semester and who wish to study abroad or in LA or in NYC in the fall or spring semester will have to add an extra semester to their schedules since four semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required writing, reporting, and production classes which are not offered at other centers or during the summer.
The faculty recommend that BDJ majors take at least one course in each of the following areas of Arts and Sciences: Economics, History, and Political Science.

2018

Graphic Design

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Graphic Design

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (last name)^*A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (spring first year)Spring first year	3
VIS 317	Typographic Design (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 207	3
VIS 327	Type and Image Design (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 317	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse electives	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
VIS 447	Motion Design (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 457	User Interface and User Experience (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 467	Immersive Design (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 447 or VIS 457	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 5)^*EEE 370, while required for your Graphic Design degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 124.

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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. All VIS students who plan to study abroad should do so during the fall semester of their fourth year.
COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring or Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring or Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
VIS 487	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Graphic Design Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 467, senior standing	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.
Graphic Design students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
EEE 370, while required for your Graphic Design degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 124.
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. All VIS students who plan to study abroad should do so during the fall semester of their fourth year.
Students who begin their GRA major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Graphic Design

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (spring first year)Spring first year	3
VIS 317	Typographic Design (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 207VIS 207, fall onlyIS 207, fall only	3
VIS 327	Type and Image Design (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 317	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse electives	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^* COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^*Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
VIS 447	Motion Design (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 457	User Interface and User Experience (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 467	Immersive Design (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 447 or VIS 457	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 5)^*EEE 370, while required for your Graphic Design degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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. All VIS students who plan to study abroad should do so during the fall semester of their fourth year.
COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandinorCommunications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandingorCommunications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
VIS 487	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Graphic Design Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 467, senior standing	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.
Graphic Design students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
EEE 370, while required for your Graphic Design degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.
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. All VIS students who plan to study abroad should do so during the fall semester of their fourth year.
Students who begin their GRA major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Graphic Design

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (fall first year)Spring first year	3
VIS 317	Typographic Design (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 207VIS 207, fall onlyIS 207, fall only	3
VIS 327	Type and Image Design (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 317	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse electives	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
VIS 447	Motion Design (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 457	User Interface and User Experience (fall only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 467	Immersive Design (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 447 or VIS 457	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
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 5)^*EEE 370, while required for your Graphic Design degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Global Experience (note 6)^*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. All VIS students who plan to study abroad should do so during the fall semester of their fourth year.
	COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
COM 505 COM 506 COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandingCommunications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 487	Graphic Design Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 467, senior standing	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.
Graphic Design students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
EEE 370, while required for your Graphic Design degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.
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. All VIS students who plan to study abroad should do so during the fall semester of their fourth year.
Students who begin their GRA major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.

2018

Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

First 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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing (last name)^*A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Magazine • News • Digital Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism (last name)^*A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	3
MND 305	Reporting (prereq)^*JNL 211	3

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.
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
MND 408	Magazine and News Editing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 496	Digital Portfolio (prereq)^MND 305 (note 5)^Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).	0

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE ONE
MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505	Narrative Storytelling (prereq)^MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)^[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)^MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408]	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.
MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Track One: Magazine

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 441	Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)^*JNL 211 & VIS 207	3
	1 of the following Newhouse Electives:	3

MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Track Two: News

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 361	Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)^*COM 117 & JNL 211	3
JNL 530	Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 364 or MND 305	3
	One of the following Newhouse Electives:	3

MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Track Three: Digital

MMI 565	Designing Interactivity	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
	1 of the following Newhouse Electives:	3

MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

First 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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Magazine • News • Digital Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	3
MND 305	Reporting (prereq)^*JNL 211	3

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.
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
MND 408	Magazine and News Editing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 496	Digital Portfolio (prereq)^MND 305 (note 5)^Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).	0

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE ONE
MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505	Narrative Storytelling (prereq)^MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)^[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)^MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408]	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.
MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit.
Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Track One: Magazine

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 441	Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)^*JNL 211 & VIS 207	3
	1 of the following Newhouse Electives:	3

MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Track Two: News

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 361	Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)^*COM 117 & JNL 211	3
JNL 530	Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 364 or MND 305	3
	One of the following Newhouse Electives:	3

MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Track Three: Digital

MMI 565	Designing Interactivity	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
	1 of the following Newhouse Electives:	3

MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

First 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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Magazine • News • Digital Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	3
MND 305	Reporting (prereq)^*JNL 211	3

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.
MND 408	Magazine and News Editing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 496	Digital Portfolio (prereq)^MND 305 (note 5)^Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).	0
	DIVERSITY REQUIRMENT: 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

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1
MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505	Narrative Storytelling (prereq)^MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)^[BDJ 312 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)^MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^[BDJ 312 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408]	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.
MND 406 and MND 408 may be taken in any order, but they CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
MND 496 Digital Portfolio: Passing the senior portfolio is a graduation requirement. Students register ONCE for this course in their academic career; keep improving your portfolio until you have passed (no need to re-register). Students work closely with their MND faculty Adviser in this. Ideally students should register for MND 496 after completing MND 305 “Reporting”.
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit..

Track One: Magazine

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 441	Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)^*JNL 211 & VIS 207	3
	Choose 3 credits from the list below	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story ProductionJNL 221 and VIS 207	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or ICC505	1
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Track Two: News

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 361	Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)^*COM 117 & JNL 211	3
JNL 530	Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 364 or MND 305	3
	Choose 3 credits from the list below	3
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Track Three: Digital

MMI 565	Designing Interactivity	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
	Choose 3 credits from the list below	3
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^*JNL 211 and MND 305	3
MND 411	Web and Mobile Story Production	3
MND 413	Emerging Media Platforms	3
MND 430	Topics in Multimedia Reporting of Science	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 221	3
MND 506	Digital News Leadership (prereq)^*MND 505 or MMI (ICC) 505	3
MND 518	Critical Writing (prereq)^*NEW 205 or JNL 211 or BDJ 211 or MAG 211	3
MND 526	Beauty & Fashion Journalism	3
MND 535	Newspaper and Magazine Practicum (prereq)^*BDJ 312 or MND 305	3

Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

First 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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Magazine • News • Digital Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	3
MND 305	Reporting (prereq)^*JNL 211	3

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.
MND 408	Magazine and News Editing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 496	Digital Portfolio (prereq)^MND 305 (note 5)^Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).	0
	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

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring; senior standing	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1
MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505	Narrative Storytelling (prereq)^MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)^[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)^MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^[BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408]	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.
MND 406 and MND 408 may be taken in any order, but they CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
MND 496 Digital Portfolio: Passing the senior portfolio is a graduation requirement. Students register ONCE for this course in their academic career; keep improving your portfolio until you have passed (no need to re-register). Students work closely with their MND faculty Adviser in this. Ideally students should register for MND 496 after completing MND 305 “Reporting”.
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to three credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Choices of internship credit are: COM 475 NYC Communications Industry Practicum; TRF 475 LA Entertainment Industry Practicum; or MND 535 Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Sophomores and up may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470 with departmental approval. Singly-enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit..

Track One: Magazine

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 441	Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)^*JNL 211 & VIS 207	3
	Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above	3

Track Two: News

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 361	Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)^*COM 117 & JNL 211	3
JNL 530	Topics in Specialized Reporting (prereq)^*BDJ 364 or MND 305	3
	Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above	3

Track Three: Digital

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MMI 365	Web Development and Design for Media	3
MND 442	Using Data to Tell Stories (prereq)^*JNL 211	3
	Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above	3

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Magazine, News and Digital Journalism

First 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

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)^*COM 117COM 117A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRACK: CHOOSE ONE (click for details) Magazine • News • Digital Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than spring semester of sophomore year. Each track must add up to nine credits.	9

Second or Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
JNL 221	Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
JNL 345	Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World (prereq)^*COM 107	3
MND 305	Reporting (prereq)^*JNL 211	3

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.
MND 408	Magazine and News Editing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 496	Digital Portfolio (prereq)^MND 305 (note 5)^Students register for MND 496 Digital Portfolio after completing MND 305 Reporting. They will continue to work to improve their portfolio throughout their undergraduate career under the mentorship of their MND faculty adviser until they have passed (no need to re-register).	0
	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

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring; senior standing	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1
MND 407 MND 409 MND 499 MND 504 MND 505	Narrative Storytelling (prereq)^MND 305 & [JNL 530 or MND 406] Investigative Projects (prereq)^MND 305 and [MND 406 or MND 408][BDJ 364 or MND 305] and [MND 406 or MND 408] Honors Capstone Project Multimedia Projects (prereq)^MND 406 or MND 408 Digital News & Innovation (prereq)^MND 305 and [MND 406 or MND 408]MND 305 and [MND 406 or MND 408]	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.
MND 406 and MND 408 may be taken in any order, but they CANNOT be taken in the same semester.
MND 496 Digital Portfolio: Passing the senior portfolio is a graduation requirement. Students register ONCE for this course in their academic career; keep improving your portfolio until you have passed (no need to re-register). Students work closely with their MND faculty Adviser in this. Ideally students should register for MND 496 after completing MND 305 “Reporting”.
Magazine, News and Digital Journalism students are limited to 3 credits of internship in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Preference of internship experience is through COM 475: NYC Communications Industry Practicum, TRF 475: Entertainment Industry Practicum, JNL 535: Journalism Practicum, or MND 535: Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. If a student wishes to take 6 internship credits, then three of those credits must be JNL 535: Journalism Practicum or MND 535: Newspaper & Magazine Practicum. Students are encouraged to take MND 535 in the fall semester. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors who receive departmental permission may receive credit for individual internship experiences enrolled as COM 470. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.

Track One: Magazine

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MND 406	Magazine Article Writing (prereq)^JNL 211 & MND 305 (note 4)^MND 406 and MND 408 CANNOT be taken in the same semester.	3
MND 441	Visual Thinking for Digital Magazines (prereq)^*JNL 211 & VIS 207	3
	Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above	3

Track Two: News

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 361	Visual News Reporting (fall only) (prereq)^*COM 117 & JNL 211	3
JNL 530	Topics in Specialized Reporting(prereq)^*MND 305BDJ 364 or MND 305	3
	Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above	3

Track Three: Digital

Course #	Course Title	Credits
MMI 365	Web Development and Design for Media	3
JNL 442	Advanced Data Journalism (prereq)^*JNL 221 and (MND 305 or BDJ 312)JNL 211 AND (MND 305 or BDJ 312)	3
	Any other JNL or MND course at level 300 or above	3

2018

Photography: Commercial Advertising

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Photography – Commercial Advertising

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News WritingADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (spring 1st year)	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall 2nd year; L-Z spring 1st year	3
VIS 301	Video & Photography (prereq)^*VIS 201(fall 2nd year)	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (prereq)^*VIS 301(spring 2nd year)	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 10)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.EditAdvertising majors must choose an emphasis which complements their career goals, and must declare their emphasis BY PETITION by April 1 of their sophomore year. Faculty advisers will help students select 3 emphasis courses; at least one must be a Newhouse course. Contact the Undergraduate Advising Office for the petition.
	Global Experience (note5)^*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.
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324 (fall 3rd year)	3
VIS 434	Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324 (spring 3rd year)	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 6)^*EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 124.

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standingor Communications Law for TRF Industries (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standingor Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (fall only) (note 7)^*Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.	3
VIS 484	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Commercial and Advertising Photography Capstone (spring only) (note 8)^*VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.commADV 509 or PRL 215 & PRL 315	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.
Photography students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. 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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 124.
Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.
VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.
Students who begin their PHO major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

2018

Photography: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Photography – Editorial Photography and Photojournalism

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News WritingCrosADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (spring 1st year)	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall 2nd year; L-Z spring 1st year	3
VIS 301	Video & Photography (prereq)^*VIS 201(fall 2nd year)	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (prereq)^*VIS 301(spring 2nd year)	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse elective	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 10)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.EditAdvertising majors must choose an emphasis which complements their career goals, and must declare their emphasis BY PETITION by April 1 of their sophomore year. Faculty advisers will help students select 3 emphasis courses; at least one must be a Newhouse course. Contact the Undergraduate Advising Office for the petition.
	Global Experience (note5)^*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.
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324 (fall 3rd year)	3
VIS 425	Visual Editing and Project Development (prereq)^*VIS 405 (spring 3rd year)Photography: Editorial Photography & Photojournalism students studying in London may petition to substitute PHO 500: The London Portfolio Workshop for VIS 405.	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 6)^*EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 124.

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring or Communications Law for TRF Industries (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring or Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (fall only) (note 7)^*Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.	3
VIS 485	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Multimedia and Photojournalism Capstone (spring only) (note 8)^*VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.commADV 509 or PRL 215 & PRL 315	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.
Photography students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. 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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 124.
Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.
VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.
Students who begin their PHO major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

2018

Photography

Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Photography

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (spring 1st year)	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall 2nd year; L-Z spring 1st year	3
VIS 301	Video & Photography (fall 2nd year) (prereq)^*VIS 201	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (spring 2nd year) (prereq)^*VIS 301	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse electives	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 11)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
	Global Experience (note5)^*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.
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324 (fall 3rd year)	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 6)^*EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.
	TRACK (click for details) Commercial Advertising • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than fall semester of junior year.	6

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 505 or COM 506 or COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standingor Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standingor Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (fall only) (note 7)^*Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Determined once track is declared. Students should declare a track by the fall of their junior year. (note 8) ^*VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.

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.
Photography students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. 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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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.
EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.
Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.
VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.
Students who begin their PHO major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.
Students should declare a track by the fall of their junior year.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Track One: Commercial Advertising

VIS 434 Commercial and Advertising Photography and Multimedia (spring 3rd year) (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324

VIS 484 Commercial and Advertising Photography Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 434

Track Two: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism

VIS 425 Visual Editing and Project Development (spring 3rd year)

VIS 485 Multimedia and Photojournalism Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 425

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Photography

First and 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
JNL 211	Cross-Media News Writing	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (fall 1st year)	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall 2nd year; L-Z spring 1st year	3
VIS 301	Video & Photography (fall 2nd year) (prereq)^*VIS 201	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (spring 2nd year) (prereq)^*VIS 301	3

Any semester after First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse electives	3

Third and Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 4)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
	Global Experience (note5)^*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.
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324 (fall 3rd year)	3
	DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
COM 346 COM 348 COM 350	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 COM 1Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)^COM 107	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 6)^*EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.
	TRACK (click for details) Commercial Advertising • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism Students should declare their track via the online Major Declaration Form no later than fall semester of junior year.	6

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
COM 505 COM 506 COM 507	Communications Law for Journalists (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandingCommunications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandingCommunications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (fall only) (note 7)^*Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT Determined once track is declared. Students should declare a track by the fall of their junior year. (note 8) ^*VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.

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.
Photography students are limited to 3 internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. 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.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
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. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
EEE 370, while required for your Photography degree, is a Whitman School of Management course and will not count towards either your Newhouse credits or your Arts and Science requirements. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences AND does not include this course, that will increase your total required graduation credits to 125.
Students who choose to study abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with departmental approval.
VIS 489 Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Prereq: VIS 425 or VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition is required.
Students who begin their PHO major after their fourth semester will have to add an extra year to their schedules since six semesters on main campus are necessary to complete the required classes, which are not offered at any off-campus programs or during the summer.
Students should declare a track by the fall of their junior year.

Track One: Commercial Advertising

VIS 434 Commercial and Advertising Photography and Multimedia (spring 3rd year) (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324

VIS 484 Commercial and Advertising Photography Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 434

Track Two: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism

VIS 425 Visual Editing and Project Development (spring 3rd year)

VIS 485 Multimedia and Photojournalism Capstone (spring only) (prereq)^*VIS 425

2018

Public Relations

Class of 2024 Major Requirements: Public Relations

First 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

First or Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 206	Public Relations Principles and Practice (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring; sophomore standing (prereq)^COM 107	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 214	Writing for Public Relations: Media and MessagingEffective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required. (last name)^A-K spring; L-Z fall (prereq)^COM 107 & PRL 206A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PRL 315	Public Relations Research (prereq)^*PRL 206	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
PRL 345	Ethics of Advocacy	3
PRL 376	Content Optimization for PR Writing (prereq)^*PRL 214	3

Third or 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.
Newhouse electives (note 5)^*Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.		6

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PRL 424	Public Relations Management and Leadership (prereq)^(PRL 215 or PRL 376) & PRL 315 (last name)^A-K spring; L-Z fallEffective Fall 2021: PRL 424 “Public Relations Management and Leadership” substitutes for PRL 497 “Public Relations Management”. No petition required.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
PRL 425	Public Relations Cases & Campaigns (note 6)^As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor. Effective Fall 2021: PRL 425 “Public Relations Cases & Campaigns” substitutes for PRL 325 “Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution”. No petition required. (prereq)^PRL 376 & VIS 207 As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.	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.
Public Relations students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 required for graduation. 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.
As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.
Effective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2025 Major Requirements: Public Relations

First 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

First or Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 206	Public Relations Principles and Practice (prereq)^*COM 107	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 214	Writing for Public Relations: Media and MessagingEffective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required. (prereq)^*COM 107 & PRL 206A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
PRL 315	Public Relations Research (prereq)^*PRL 206	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 8)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
PRL 319	Social Media & Society for Public Relations A-K fall; L-Z spring	1.5
PRL 320	Digital & Social Media Innovation for Public Relations	1.5
PRL 345	Ethics of Advocacy	3
PRL 376	Content Optimization for PR Writing (prereq)^*PRL 214	3

Third or 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.
Newhouse electives (note 5)^*Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.		3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PRL 424	Public Relations Management and Leadership (prereq)^*(PRL 215 or PRL 376) & PRL 315 A-K spring; L-Z fallEffective Fall 2021: PRL 424 “Public Relations Management and Leadership” substitutes for PRL 497 “Public Relations Management”. No petition required.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
PRL 425	Public Relations Cases & Campaigns (note 6)^As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor. Effective Fall 2021: PRL 425 “Public Relations Cases & Campaigns” substitutes for PRL 325 “Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution”. No petition required. (prereq)^PRL 376 & VIS 207 As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.	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.
Public Relations students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 required for graduation. 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.
As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.
Effective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2026 Major Requirements: Public Relations

First 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

First or Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 206	Public Relations Principles and Practice A-K fall; L-Z spring; sophomore sta(prereq)^*COM 107	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 214	Writing for Public Relations: Media and MessagingEffective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required. (prereq)^*COM 107 & PRL 206A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
PRL 315	Public Relations Research (prereq)^*PRL 206	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 319	Social Media & Society for Public Relations A-K fall; L-Z spring	1.5
PRL 320	Digital & Social Media Innovation for Public Relations	1.5
PRL 345	Ethics of Advocacy	3
PRL 376	Content Optimization for PR Writing (prereq)^*PRL 214	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

Third or 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.	Newhouse Elective (note 5)^*Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PRL 424	Public Relations Management and Leadership (prereq)^*(PRL 215 or PRL 376) & PRL 315 A-K spring; L-Z fallEffective Fall 2021: PRL 424 “Public Relations Management and Leadership” substitutes for PRL 497 “Public Relations Management”. No petition required.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
PRL 425	Public Relations Cases & Campaigns (note 6)^As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor. Effective Fall 2021: PRL 425 “Public Relations Cases & Campaigns” substitutes for PRL 325 “Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution”. No petition required. (prereq)^PRL 376 & VIS 207 As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.	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.
Public Relations students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 required for graduation. 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.
As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.

Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Public Relations

First 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

First or Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 206	Public Relations Principles and Practice A-K fall; L-Z spring; sophomore sta(prereq)^*COM 107	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 214	Writing for Public Relations: Media and MessagingEffective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required. A-K spring; L-Z fall(prereq)^*COM 107 & PRL 206A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
PRL 315	Public Relations Research (prereq)^*PRL 206	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 319	Social Media & Society for Public Relations A-K fall; L-Z spring	1.5
PRL 320	Digital & Social Media Innovation for Public Relations	1.5
PRL 345	Ethics of Advocacy	3
PRL 376	Content Optimization for PR Writing (prereq)^*PRL 214	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

Third or 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.	Newhouse Elective (note 5)^*Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PRL 424	Public Relations Management and Leadership (prereq)^*PRL 315 & PRL 376 A-K spring; L-Z fallEffective Fall 2021: PRL 424 “Public Relations Management and Leadership” substitutes for PRL 497 “Public Relations Management”. No petition required.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
PRL 425	Public Relations Cases & Campaigns (note 6)^As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor. Effective Fall 2021: PRL 425 “Public Relations Cases & Campaigns” substitutes for PRL 325 “Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution”. No petition required. (prereq)^PRL 376 & VIS 207 As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.	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.
Public Relations students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 required for graduation. 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.
As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Public Relations

First 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

First or Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 206	Public Relations Principles and Practice A-K fall; L-Z spring; sophomore sta(prereq)^*COM 107	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 214	Writing for Public Relations: Media and MessagingEffective Fall 2021 course title changes in effect: PRL 206 – was “Public Relations Principles and Concepts” is now “Public Relations Principles and Practice. No petition required. PRL 214 – was “Writing for News and Public Relations in a Digital Age” is now “Writing for Public Relations: Media and Messaging”. No petition required. A-K spring; L-Z fall(prereq)^*COM 107 & PRL 206A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
PRL 315	Public Relations Research (prereq)^*PRL 206	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
PRL 319	Social Media & Society for Public Relations *FALL ONLY*A-K fall; L-Z spring	1.5
PRL 320	Digital & Social Media Innovation for Public Relations *SPRING ONLY*	1.5
PRL 345	Ethics of Advocacy	3
PRL 376	Content Optimization for PR Writing (prereq)^*PRL 214	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

Third or 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.	Newhouse Elective (note 5)^*Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 507	Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
PRL 424	Public Relations Management and Leadership (prereq)^*PRL 315 & PRL 376 A-K spring; L-Z fallEffective Fall 2021: PRL 424 “Public Relations Management and Leadership” substitutes for PRL 497 “Public Relations Management”. No petition required.	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
PRL 425	Public Relations Cases & Campaigns (note 6)^As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor. Effective Fall 2021: PRL 425 “Public Relations Cases & Campaigns” substitutes for PRL 325 “Public Relations Campaign Planning and Execution”. No petition required. (prereq)^PRL 376 & VIS 207 As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.	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.
Public Relations students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 required for graduation. 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.
Public Relations students are encouraged to use their Newhouse elective credits during their junior and senior years to develop professional skills in the following areas/specializations: digital analytics; advanced social media; investor relations; agency management; internal/employee communication; crisis communication; sports communication; or entertainment. PRL 530, COM 427, ICC 300 or COM 500 will offer these specialized courses on a rotating basis for 1-3 credits. Similar elective courses are offered during the LA and NYC semesters.
As part of their capstone requirement, all public relations students must build a professional web-based portfolio of their best work, demonstrating their skills in writing, multimedia storytelling, research, social media, design and campaigns. This portfolio should include samples from relevant courses, internships, volunteer experiences, Hill Communications, etc. Each semester, students should review their portfolio with their faculty advisor.

2018

Television, Radio and Film

Class of 2024 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 (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z spring (prereq)^COM 117	3
TRF 235	Principles and Practices: TRF Industries (last name)^A-K spring; L-Z fall (prereq)^COM 107	3

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.
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 9)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
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
COM 506	Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRF Tools, Technologies & Skills (300+ level) (note 6)^*Students may petition to include no more than two lower-division (100- or 200-level) TRF courses to meet their Tools, Technologies and Skills requirement. Students who take more than one topic in TRF 340 may count the second class as a Newhouse elective. Any TRF course numbered 300 or higher. COM 470 or COM 475 NYC Communication Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum (internship) is approved. Courses from other Newhouse departments are welcome but must be approved by petition.	15
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: Choose one; senior standing required
TRF 461 TRF 462 TRF 465 TRF 467 TRF 468 TRF 469 TRF 483 TRF 499	Advanced Management Seminar Advanced Television Production (prereq)^senior standing Hollywood: Game Changers (LA) Screenwriting Master Class (prereq)^instructor permission required Advanced Audio (prereq)^*TRF 454 or TRF 456 or TRF 457 or TRF 458 or MUI 301 or MUI 307 or MUI 308 or MUI 320 Advanced Filmmaking Communications Industry Frontiers Honors Capstone Project	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 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.
Students may petition to include no more than two lower-division (100- or 200-level) TRF courses to meet their Tools, Technologies and Skills requirement. Students who take more than one topic in TRF 340 may count the second class as a Newhouse elective.
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.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2025 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 Industries (prereq)^*COM 107	3

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.
COM 346 or COM 348	Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)^COM 107 or Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media (note 9)^Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.	3
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
COM 506	Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)^*A-K fall; L-Z spring	3
	TRF Tools, Technologies & Skills (300+ level) (note 6)^*Students may petition to include no more than two lower-division (100- or 200-level) TRF courses to meet their Tools, Technologies and Skills requirement. Students who take more than one topic in TRF 340 may count the second class as a Newhouse elective. Any TRF course numbered 300 or higher. COM 470 or COM 475 NYC Communication Industry Practicum or TRF 475 Los Angeles Entertainment Industry Practicum (internship) is approved. Courses from other Newhouse departments are welcome but must be approved by petition.	15
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: Choose one; senior standing required
TRF 461 TRF 462 TRF 465 TRF 467 TRF 468 TRF 469 TRF 483 TRF 499	Advanced Management Seminar Advanced Television Production (prereq)^senior standing Hollywood: Game Changers (LA) Screenwriting Master Class (prereq)^Instructor permission required Advanced Audio (prereq)^*TRF 454 or TRF 456 or TRF 457 or TRF 458 or MUI 301 or MUI 307 or MUI 308 or MUI 320 Advanced Filmmaking Communications Industry Frontiers Honors Capstone Project	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 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.
Students may petition to include no more than two lower-division (100- or 200-level) TRF courses to meet their Tools, Technologies and Skills requirement. Students who take more than one topic in TRF 340 may count the second class as a Newhouse elective.
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.
Students may fulfill the Diversity Requirement by taking COM 346: Race, Gender and the Media OR COM 348: Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media. COM 350: Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion may also fulfill the diversity requirement, no petition required.

Class of 2026 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):
Course #	Course Title	Credits
ICC 510	Topics in Media Entrepreneurship: -Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -Lean Ventures in Media	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):
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
ICC 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 510	Specialized Practice	1 each
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):
Course #	Course Title	Credits
ICC 428	Entertainment Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
ICC 510	Topics in Media Entrepreneurship: -Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -Lean Ventures in Media	1 each
	Experiential Required Course
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
ICC 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
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):
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 510	Specialized Practice	1 each
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
TRF 464	Production Capstone	3

Tack Four: Screenwriting

	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from list below):
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
	Screenwriting: Business Craft and Culture Courses (choose 3 credits from list below):
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):
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):
Course #	Course Title	Credits
COM 415	Digital Nation (LA)	3
COM 425	Social Platforms, Processes and Perspectives (NYC)	3
ICC 510	Topics in Media Entrepreneurship -Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -Lean 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):
	Audio:
TRF 448	Audio Storytelling	3
TRF 454	Music Production	3
TRF 456	Sound for Picture	3
TRF 457	Music Underscoring	3
	Entertainment Business:
ICC 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 510	Specialized Practice	1 each
	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 510	Specialized Practice -Art of the Podcast -Art of the Voice Over I -Art of the Voice Over II -Art of the Voice Over III	1 each
	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
ICC 428	Entertainment Innovation & Entrepreneurship	3
ICC 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 510	Specialized Practice -Business Affairs in Entertainment Media -The Art & Science of Managing Creative Teams -Artist Representation & Creative Process (LA) -Hollywood: Navigating the Future (LA) -Riding the Digital Wave (LA)	3 each
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 510	Specialized Practice -4K Editing, Color & VFX Workflow (spring) -Avid Editing I -Avid Editing II -Cinematography in Practice (fall) -Color Correction -Directors on Directing (fall) -Line Production -Live Sports Production (spring) -Music Video -Pitching Unscripted: How to Sell a Reality Show (spring) -Producing the Fashion Video (spring) -Sports Directing Seminar (spring)	1 each
	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

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):
Course #	Course Title	Credits
MMI 510	Topics in Media Entrepreneurship: -Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -Lean Ventures in Media	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):
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):
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
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
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):
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):
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):
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):
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):
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):
	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

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 or SMC 214	Screenwriting (prereq)^COM 117 or Writing for Sports Communications (Sports Media & Communications Track ONLY)* ORCOM 117	3
TRF 235	Principles and Practices: TRF Industries A-K spring; L-Z fall (prereq)^*COM 107	3

TRACK: CHOOSE ONE

Cinematography • Entertainment Business • Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Production • Sports Media & Communications • 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: Cinematography

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course
TRF 200	Foundational Skills in Production	3
	Core-Required
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 323	Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
	Experiential Courses (choose 3 credits below):
CIN 510	Topics in Cinematography (1 credit each) -Cinematic Movement -Emerging Cinematography -Pre-Visualization	1 each
MND 545	Virtual Reality Storytelling	3
SMC 422	Sports Production	3
SMC 423	Sports Documentary	3
TRF 441	Visual Effects for Live Action	3
TRF 442	Multicamera Television Production	3
TRF443	The Business of Development, Production & Post Production	3
TRF 447	Animation for Film and TV	3
TRF 450	Topics in Production	3
TRF 459	Documentary Production	3
TRF 500	Foundational Skills in Production	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
CIN 483 or TRF 464	Cinematography Capstone or Production Capstone	3

Track Two: Entertainment Business

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
MMI 510	Topics in Media Entrepreneurship: -Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -New Ventures in Media	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):
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
Required Elective	Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
TRF 461 TRF 465	Entertainment Business Capstone Hollywood: Game Changes (LA)	3

Track Three: Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
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
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
Required Elective	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 Four: Production

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Required Course
TRF 530	Popular Culture Studies	3
	Experiential Required Courses
TRF 200	Foundational Skills in Production	3
	Experiential Elective Courses (choose 9 credits from the list below):
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

Track Five: Screenwriting

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from list below):
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
	Screenwriting: Business Craft and Culture Courses (choose 3 credits from list below):
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):
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
Required Elective	Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective	6
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
TRF 467	Screen Writing Master Class	3

Track Six: Sports Media & Communications

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
MND 454	Sports Writing Across Platforms	3
TRF 530	Popular Culture Studies (any topic)	3
	Experiential Required Courses (9 credits):
TRF 200	Foundational Skills in Production	3
SMC 422	Sports Production	3
SMC 423	Sports Documentary	3
	Experiential Elective Courses (choose 3 credits from list below):
BDJ 351	Sports Interviewing	1
SMC 330	Topics in Esports and Media	3
SMC 403	Sports Content for Social Platforms	3
SMC 424	The Sports Media Pitch	3
SMC 510	Topics in Sports Media & Communications -Live Sports Seminar	1
TRF 429	Creative Producing	3
TRF 442	Multicamera Television Production	3
TRF 500	Foundational Skills in Production	3
TRF 545	Television & Radio Performance	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
SMC 482	Sports Feature Production Capstone	3

Track Seven: General

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
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):
	Audio:
TRF 448	Audio Storytelling	3
TRF 454	Music Production	3
TRF 456	Sound for Picture	3
TRF 457	Music Underscoring	3
	Cinematography:
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
CIN 510	Topics in Cinematography (1 credit each)	1
	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

Class of 2028 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 or SMC 214	Screenwriting (prereq)^COM 117 (last name)^A-K fall; L-Z springCOM 117 or Writing for Sports Communications (Sports Media & Communications Track ONLY) ORCOM 117	3
TRF 235	Principles and Practices: TRF Industries A-K spring; L-Z fall(prereq)^COM 107 (last name)^A-K spring; L-Z fallA-K spring; L-Z fallCOM 107	3

TRACK: CHOOSE ONE

Cinematography • Entertainment Business • Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship • Production • Sports Media & Communications • 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: Cinematography

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course
TRF 200	Foundational Skills in Production	3
	Core-Required
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 323	Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
	Experiential Courses (choose 3 credits below):
CIN 510	Topics in Cinematography (1 credit each) -Cinematic Movement -Emerging Cinematography -Pre-Visualization	1 each
MND 545	Virtual Reality Storytelling	3
SMC 422	Sports Production	3
SMC 423	Sports Documentary	3
TRF 441	Visual Effects for Live Action	3
TRF 442	Multicamera Television Production	3
TRF443	The Business of Development, Production & Post Production	3
TRF 447	Animation for Film and TV	3
TRF 450	Topics in Production	3
TRF 451	Directing	3
TRF 453	Short-form Production	3
TRF 459	Documentary Production	3
TRF 510	Specialized Practice: – 4K Workflow – Color Correction – Cinematography Practice (LA) – Directors on Directing – Line Producing (LA) – Producing the Music Video	1 each
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
CIN 483 or TRF 464	Cinematography Capstone or Production Capstone	3

Track Two: Entertainment Business

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
MMI 510	Topics in Media Entrepreneurship: -Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals -Lean Digital Media Startups -New Ventures in Media	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):
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 510	Specialized Practice: – Business & Legal Affairs in Entertainment Media – Artist Representation & The Creative Process (LA) – Hollywood: Navigating the Future (LA) – Riding the Digital Wave (LA)	1 each
TRF 595	Programming and Audience Analysis	3
Required Elective	Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
TRF 461 TRF 465	Entertainment Business Capstone Hollywood: Game Changes (LA)	3

Track Three: Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
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
MMI 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
Required Elective	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 Four: Production

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Required Course
TRF 530	Popular Culture Studies	3
	Experiential Required Courses
TRF 200	Foundational Skills in Production	3
	Experiential Elective Courses (choose 9 credits from the list below):
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	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
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 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 510	Specialized Practice: – 4K Workflow – Art of the Podcast – Art of the Voiceover I, II, III – Avid Editing I, II – Color Correction – Cinematography in Practice (LA) – Directors Directing (LA) – Line Producing (LA) – Producing the Music Video (LA)	1 each
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
TRF 464	Production Capstone	3

Track Five: Screenwriting

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from list below):
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):
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):
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
Required Elective	Newhouse Entertainment Media Elective	6
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
TRF 467	Screen Writing Master Class	3

Track Six: Sports Media & Communications

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
SMC 454	Sports Writing Across Platforms	3
TRF 530	Popular Culture Studies (any topic)	3
	Experiential Required Courses (9 credits):
TRF 200	Foundational Skills in Production	3
SMC 422	Sports Production	3
SMC 423	Sports Documentary	3
	Experiential Elective Courses (choose 3 credits from list below):
BDJ 351	Sports Interviewing	1
SMC 330	Topics in Esports and Media	3
SMC 403	Sports Content for Social Platforms	3
SMC 424	The Sports Media Pitch	3
SMC 510	Topics in Sports Media & Communications -Live Sports Seminar	1
TRF 429	Creative Producing	3
TRF 442	Multicamera Television Production	3
TRF 500	Specialized Practice: – Art of the Podcast – Art of the Voiceover I, II, III – Avid Editing I, II	1 each
TRF 545	Television & Radio Performance	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
SMC 482	Sports Feature Production Capstone	3

Track Seven: General

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Critical Thinking Course (choose 3 credits from the list below):
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
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia	3
	Experiential Courses (choose 12 credits from list below):
	Audio:
TRF 448	Audio Storytelling	3
TRF 454	Music Production	3
TRF 456	Sound for Picture	3
TRF 457	Music Underscoring	3
	Cinematography:
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
CIN 510	Topics in Cinematography (1 credit each)	1
	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 510	Specialized Practice (1 credit each)	1
	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 510	Specialized Practice (1 credit each)	1
	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

2018

Visual Communications

Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Visual Communications

First and 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
JNL 211 or TRF 211	Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)^*COM 117 or Screenwriting	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (fall first year)A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall semester sophomore year; L-Z spring semester freshman yearSpring first year	3

TRACK: CHOOSE ONE

Cinematography • Commercial & Advertising Photography • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism • Design

Third and Fourth Years:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse Elective	3
	Global Experience (note 4)^*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 3)^*EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.
	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 MediaTopics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)^COM 107A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #

Course Title

Credits

COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 BELOW

COM 505

COM 506

COM 507

COM 509

Communications Law for Journalists Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations Communications Law for Public Communicators (senior standing)

Total credits: 42

Notes

Students graduating from Newhouse may devote no more than 42 of the 122 credits required for graduation to courses in the Newhouse School. Any courses above the 42-credit hour limit will increase the total hours required for
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.
EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.
The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
Students that choose to go abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with the advice and consent of the Department Chair.
VIS 484: Commercial & Advertising Photo Capstone (Prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition required.
Photography students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.

Track One: Cinematography

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 323	Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)^*CIN 313	3
VIS 403	Non-Fiction Video Storytelling (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313	3
	CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE LIST BELOW
CIN 510	Topics in Cinematography: -Cinematic Movement -Emerging Cinematography -Pre-Visualization	3
TRF 510	Specialized Practice: – Color Correction	1
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
CIN 483	Cinematography Capstone (prereq)^*CIN 433	3

Track Two: Commercial & Advertising Photography

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
VIS 301	Video and Photography (prereq)^*VIS 201	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)^*VIS 301VIS 301	3
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (Fall Only)	3
VIS 434	Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 489	Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)^VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)^VIS 425 or VIS 434	3

Track Three: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
VIS 301	Video and Photography (prereq)^*VIS 201	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)^*CIN 313	3
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (Fall Only)	3
VIS 425	Visual Editing and Project Development (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)^*VIS 405	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 489	Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)^VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)^VIS 425 or VIS 434	3

Track Four: Design

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
VIS 317	Typographic Design (Fall Only) (prereq)^*VIS 207	3
VIS 327	Type and Image Design (Spring Only) (prereq)^*VIS 317	3
VIS 447	Motion Design (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 457	User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design (Fall Only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 467	Immersive Design (prereq)^*VIS 447 or VIS 457	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 487	Graphic Design Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)^*VIS 467	3

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Visual Communications

First and 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
JNL 211 or TRF 211	Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)^*COM 117 or Screenwriting	3
VIS 201	Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (fall first year)A-K spring; L-Z fall	3
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)^*A-K fall semester sophomore year; L-Z spring semester freshman yearSpring first year	3

TRACK: CHOOSE ONE

Cinematography • Commercial & Advertising Photography • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism • Design

Third and Fourth Years:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Newhouse Elective	3
	Global Experience (note 4)^*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
PHI 293	Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)^*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 3)^*EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.
	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 MediaTopics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)^COM 107A-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3

Fourth Year:

Course #

Course Title

Credits

COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 BELOW

COM 505

COM 506

COM 507

COM 509

Communications Law for Journalists Communications Law for Television, Radio, Film Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations Communications Law for Public Communicators (senior standing)

Total credits: 42

Notes

Students graduating from Newhouse may devote no more than 42 of the 122 credits required for graduation to courses in the Newhouse School. Any courses above the 42-credit hour limit will increase the total hours required for
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.
EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.
The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
Students that choose to go abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with the advice and consent of the Department Chair.
VIS 484: Commercial & Advertising Photo Capstone (Prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition required.
Photography students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.

Track One: Cinematography

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
CIN 313	Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 323	Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)^*CIN 313	3
VIS 403	Non-Fiction Video Storytelling (prereq)^*TRF 205 or VIS 201	3
CIN 433	Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)^*CIN 313	3
	CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE LIST BELOW
CIN 510	Topics in Cinematography: -Cinematic Movement -Emerging Cinematography -Pre-Visualization	3
TRF 510	Specialized Practice: – Color Correction	1
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
CIN 483	Cinematography Capstone (prereq)^*CIN 433	3

Track Two: Commercial & Advertising Photography

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
VIS 301	Video and Photography (prereq)^*VIS 201	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)^*VIS 301VIS 301	3
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (Fall Only)	3
VIS 434	Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 489	Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)^VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)^VIS 425 or VIS 434	3

Track Three: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
VIS 301	Video and Photography (prereq)^*VIS 201	3
VIS 324	Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)^*CIN 313	3
VIS 405	Photographic Storytelling (prereq)^*VIS 304 or VIS 324	3
VIS 439	Advanced Projects (Fall Only)	3
VIS 425	Visual Editing and Project Development (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)^*VIS 405	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 489	Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)^VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)^VIS 425 or VIS 434	3

Track Four: Design

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	REQUIRED COURSES
VIS 317	Typographic Design (Fall Only) (prereq)^*VIS 207	3
VIS 327	Type and Image Design (Spring Only) (prereq)^*VIS 317	3
VIS 447	Motion Design (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 457	User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design (Fall Only) (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 467	Immersive Design (prereq)^*VIS 447 or VIS 457	3
	CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT
VIS 487	Graphic Design Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)^*VIS 467	3

Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism

2018

Undeclared

Class of 2027 Undeclared Track

First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency
COM 107	Communications and Society	3
COM 117	Multimedia Storytelling	3

Note: Students who have declared a major may take a major course in spring of their first year. Students who are still exploring or who do not want to commit to a major, will not be behind if they choose to take just COM 107 and 117 in their first year. That said, undeclared students may explore a major by taking an introductory, 200-level Newhouse major course.

Jobs are skills, not majors and each major teaches skills that can be used in many areas of the communications industry.

You must declare a major by the end of your second year at Newhouse.
Explore skills and gather information your first year by doing the following:

Get involved with student media!
1. Daily Orange Newspaper
2. WAER
3. CitrusTV
4. Other student media organizations can be found on the Syracuse University Organizations webpage
Speak with faculty, upper class students and industry professionals. They can provide valuable information about skills used, how they chose their field of study and insights into the future of these fields.
1. Here is a list of our faculty members at Newhouse
Explore other majors through campus or the Career Development Center in Newhouse

In each major, you will learn how to do the following…

Advertising

Skills

Suggested Course

Advertising, as a form of persuasive communications, will teach you how to sell a product, an idea or a way to change society for the better.
You will learn to think strategically and write creatively in order to get your audience to do or think what you want them to.
You will learn to organize and run a successful creative business with team building and accountability. And, you’ll have a lot of fun!

ADV 206 – Advertising Practice in a Diverse Society (class size~35 students)
Introduce students to the role of advertising in business. Students will learn basic concepts, regulations, ethics, and diversity associated with advertising as well as how advertising fits into the marketing structure of most industries.

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Skills

Suggested Course

Hands-on training to report stories on a range of topics across TV, web, and social media platforms.
The ability to produce video and written stories, from your initial pitch in an editorial meeting to publication.
The ability to find and report on local stories while also connecting those stories to broader topics.
Understanding of the critical issues facing journalism today, including those related to diversity and ethics.

JNL 211: Cross-Media News Writing
Introductory news writing across media platforms. Learn style, formats, and convention for broadcast and online writing and the rationale for each. Emphasis on news values, judgment, and ethics among journalists. Introduction to the criminal justice system.

Skills	Suggested Course
MND journalists learn to tell stories that help people understand their world and each other. MND journalists know how to ask questions with empathy or find information people don’t always want the public to know. MND journalists use different platforms to connect with audiences: social, text, audio, video, data visualizations, etc.	JNL 211: Cross-Media News Writing Introductory news writing across media platforms. Learn style, formats, and convention for broadcast and online writing and the rationale for each. Emphasis on news values, judgment, and ethics among journalists. Introduction to the criminal justice system.

Public Relations

Skills

Suggested Course

The knowledge, skills and abilities to strategically manage the stakeholder relationships that every organization relies on for their existence and success. This involves audience research, strategic planning, message and media development and implementation, and program evaluation.

Effective writing is essential to a public relations career, and is the basis for constructing powerful organizational narratives.
The ability to link strategic communications outputs and outcomes with an organization’s outputs and outcomes, and to execute communications programs effectively and efficiently.

PRL 206: Public Relations Principles and Practice
Introduction to the field of public relations, its history and future; careers; job requirements; role as management function building two-way communications for organizations and their publics; ethics and social responsibility; social media trends; emerging technology.

Television, Radio, and Film

Skills [7 tracks]	Suggested Course
Custom Blend In this track, students should work closely with their faculty advisors to identify most effective coursework for their specific educational objectives and prepare them for an independent capstone that celebrates and exemplifies achievement of these objectives.	TRF 205: Sight, Sound, and Motion Study and practice of the aesthetic structures and production processes involved in creating effective motion picture, television and sound content.
Screenwriting Screenwriting track focuses on the foundations of storytelling and creative storytelling practices. Students gain an intrinsic understanding of entertainment and creative storytelling through introductory courses and lifelong learning opportunities. The track combines in-depth coursework and experiential learning to challenge and expand students’ knowledge of new media and the changing landscape of the media industry.
Entertainment Business Focuses on enabling students to meet their full potential in entertainment and creative storytelling (scripted and non-scripted) business across all platforms. The business track is designed to help students look beyond the “art” of any particular piece of creative work, intellectual property or business enterprise and perceive its financial and economic underpinning in the marketplace. Our focus is on making the entertainment business track graduates multi-hyphenate contributors to the bottom-line or boardroom in any major sector of entertainment business.
Media innovation and entrepreneurship To help students LAUNCH their own ventures in media and entertainment, PREPARE them to work at high-growth, digital media startups – as well as innovators and “intrapreneurs” at established media companies, and ESTABLISH the mindset and personal thesis they need to become leaders in shaping the future of media and entertainment.
Production Students choose from a wide variety of electives to focus on specialties within the production umbrella, including sound design, visual effects, producing, directing, editing, cinematography, and more! Students in the production track will be involved with all aspects of production and by the end of their studies, will have a large body of work to highlight in their portfolio, establishing who they are as artists, technicians, collaborators, and storytellers.
Cinematography Students will look to become versatile image makers and storytellers who can execute and thrive in a multitude of production modes. In addition to mastery of storytelling form and aesthetics, today’s director of photography must have a firm grasp of a wide variety of image capture devices and tools as well as knowledge of post production workflows and protocols for a variety of ever-changing distribution/exhibition platforms. As we look out into the virtual storytelling needs of tomorrow, it is inevitable that emerging modes of virtual production will lean heavily on practitioners who possess these critically diverse experiences and skill sets.
Sports Media & Communication Students in the sports media and communications track will experience all aspects of sports production to develop a better understanding of cinematography, script development, set design, latest trends in editing and sound design as well as live game graphics and story development.

Visual Communications

Photography • Graphic Design

Skills [4 Tracks]	Suggested Course(s)
Graphic Design Human-centered design to overcome daily problems. Interactive design using various programs. Multidisciplinary portfolio including branding, motion, UI/UX, 3D, and immersive design.	VIS 207:Introduction to Graphic Design Teaches underlying principles of visual communications and the fundamental strategies, tools and practices of graphic design; emphasizes visual problem-solving, including conceptualization, typography, layout, image editing and production of print and digital communications. *Required course for all VIS tracks (and many other Newhouse majors)
Photography: Photojournalism and Editorial Visual storytelling using stills, audio, and video. Photojournalism skills working in the field. Documentary and editorial photography.	VIS 201: Introduction to Photography for Multimedia A required course for all VIS tracks that explores basic creative principles including composition and lighting; provides technical instruction; develops workflow and post-production processes; and teaches basic editing principles-all in the context of communications photography and multimedia storytelling.
Photography: Commercial and Advertising Commercial and advertising photography. Portraiture and fashion photography. Studio and environmental lighting.
Cinematography Creating and editing motion pictures focused on storytelling. Learning cinematic movement, color, composition, lighting, and lens on set. Multidisciplinary projects including documentary, branded content, industry films, commercial, and virtual production.

Class of 2027 Undeclared Track

First Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
	Grammar Competency
COM 107	Communications and Society	3
COM 117	Multimedia Storytelling	3

Jobs are skills, not majors and each major teaches skills that can be used in many areas of the communications industry.

You must declare a major by the end of your second year at Newhouse.
Explore skills and gather information your first year by doing the following:

Get involved with student media!
1. Daily Orange Newspaper
2. WAER
3. CitrusTV
4. Other student media organizations can be found on the Syracuse University Organizations webpage
Speak with faculty, upper class students and industry professionals. They can provide valuable information about skills used, how they chose their field of study and insights into the future of these fields.
1. Here is a list of our faculty members at Newhouse
Explore other majors through campus or the Career Development Center in Newhouse

In each major, you will learn how to do the following…

Advertising

Skills

Suggested Course

Advertising, as a form of persuasive communications, will teach you how to sell a product, an idea or a way to change society for the better.
You will learn to think strategically and write creatively in order to get your audience to do or think what you want them to.
You will learn to organize and run a successful creative business with team building and accountability. And, you’ll have a lot of fun!

Broadcast and Digital Journalism

Skills

Suggested Course

Hands-on training to report stories on a range of topics across TV, web, and social media platforms.
The ability to produce video and written stories, from your initial pitch in an editorial meeting to publication.
The ability to find and report on local stories while also connecting those stories to broader topics.
Understanding of the critical issues facing journalism today, including those related to diversity and ethics.

Magazine, News, and Digital Journalism

Skills	Suggested Course
MND journalists learn to tell stories that help people understand their world and each other. MND journalists know how to ask questions with empathy or find information people don’t always want the public to know. MND journalists use different platforms to connect with audiences: social, text, audio, video, data visualizations, etc.	JNL 211: Cross-Media News Writing Introductory news writing across media platforms. Learn style, formats, and convention for broadcast and online writing and the rationale for each. Emphasis on news values, judgment, and ethics among journalists. Introduction to the criminal justice system.

Public Relations

Skills

Suggested Course

The knowledge, skills and abilities to strategically manage the stakeholder relationships that every organization relies on for their existence and success. This involves audience research, strategic planning, message and media development and implementation, and program evaluation.

Effective writing is essential to a public relations career, and is the basis for constructing powerful organizational narratives.
The ability to link strategic communications outputs and outcomes with an organization’s outputs and outcomes, and to execute communications programs effectively and efficiently.

Television, Radio, and Film

Skills [7 tracks]	Suggested Course
Custom Blend In this track, students should work closely with their faculty advisors to identify most effective coursework for their specific educational objectives and prepare them for an independent capstone that celebrates and exemplifies achievement of these objectives.	TRF 205: Sight, Sound, and Motion Study and practice of the aesthetic structures and production processes involved in creating effective motion picture, television and sound content.
Screenwriting Screenwriting track focuses on the foundations of storytelling and creative storytelling practices. Students gain an intrinsic understanding of entertainment and creative storytelling through introductory courses and lifelong learning opportunities. The track combines in-depth coursework and experiential learning to challenge and expand students’ knowledge of new media and the changing landscape of the media industry.
Entertainment Business Focuses on enabling students to meet their full potential in entertainment and creative storytelling (scripted and non-scripted) business across all platforms. The business track is designed to help students look beyond the “art” of any particular piece of creative work, intellectual property or business enterprise and perceive its financial and economic underpinning in the marketplace. Our focus is on making the entertainment business track graduates multi-hyphenate contributors to the bottom-line or boardroom in any major sector of entertainment business.
Media innovation and entrepreneurship To help students LAUNCH their own ventures in media and entertainment, PREPARE them to work at high-growth, digital media startups – as well as innovators and “intrapreneurs” at established media companies, and ESTABLISH the mindset and personal thesis they need to become leaders in shaping the future of media and entertainment.
Production Students choose from a wide variety of electives to focus on specialties within the production umbrella, including sound design, visual effects, producing, directing, editing, cinematography, and more! Students in the production track will be involved with all aspects of production and by the end of their studies, will have a large body of work to highlight in their portfolio, establishing who they are as artists, technicians, collaborators, and storytellers.
Cinematography Students will look to become versatile image makers and storytellers who can execute and thrive in a multitude of production modes. In addition to mastery of storytelling form and aesthetics, today’s director of photography must have a firm grasp of a wide variety of image capture devices and tools as well as knowledge of post production workflows and protocols for a variety of ever-changing distribution/exhibition platforms. As we look out into the virtual storytelling needs of tomorrow, it is inevitable that emerging modes of virtual production will lean heavily on practitioners who possess these critically diverse experiences and skill sets.
Sports Media & Communication Students in the sports media and communications track will experience all aspects of sports production to develop a better understanding of cinematography, script development, set design, latest trends in editing and sound design as well as live game graphics and story development.

Visual Communications

Skills [4 Tracks]	Suggested Course(s)
Graphic Design Track Human-centered design to overcome daily problems. Interactive design using various programs. Multidisciplinary portfolio including branding, motion, UI/UX, 3D, and immersive design.	VIS 207:Introduction to Graphic Design Teaches underlying principles of visual communications and the fundamental strategies, tools and practices of graphic design; emphasizes visual problem-solving, including conceptualization, typography, layout, image editing and production of print and digital communications. *Required course for all VIS tracks (and many other Newhouse majors)
Photojournalism and Editorial Track Visual storytelling using stills, audio, and video. Photojournalism skills working in the field. Documentary and editorial photography.	VIS 201: Introduction to Photography for Multimedia A required course for all VIS tracks that explores basic creative principles including composition and lighting; provides technical instruction; develops workflow and post-production processes; and teaches basic editing principles-all in the context of communications photography and multimedia storytelling.
Commercial and Advertising Track Commercial and advertising photography. Portraiture and fashion photography. Studio and environmental lighting.
Cinematography Track Creating and editing motion pictures focused on storytelling. Learning cinematic movement, color, composition, lighting, and lens on set. Multidisciplinary projects including documentary, branded content, industry films, commercial, and virtual production.

2018

Esports – Newhouse/Falk (Combined Program)

Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Esports – Newhouse/Falk (Combined Program)

First 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 117	Multimedia Storytelling (Fall)	3
SPM 205	Principles and Contemporary Issues in Sport Management (Fall)	3
SPM 214	Writing for Sport Communication (Spring) ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semestStudents should not take both ADV 201 and ADV 20ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3

Second Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
VIS 207	Introduction to Graphic Design (Fall)A-K fall; L-Z sdf springA-K fall; L-Z springA-K fall; L-Z spring// No restriction for junior and senior standing	3
SPM 245	Race, Gender and Diversity in Sport Organizations (note 11)^* (Fall)The University’s IDEA requirement is satisfied by taking SPM 245. ADV 206 should be taken before ADV 208. Junior transfer students only may petition to take them in the same semester.	3
Track	Esports Tracks Business and Management • Communications • Media and Design Students must declare their track by petition no later than spring semester of sophomore year. (note 5)^*Tracks. Students are strongly encouraged to declare their track of study when they enter the major, however must declare by the end of their sophomore year.	21
SPM 215	Principles of Sales in Sport (Spring) (prereq)^*SPM 205	3
SMC 330	Topics in Esports and Media (Spring)	3

Third Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
SMC 345	Communication Ethics in Sports (Spring) ADV 208 (A-K spring; L-Z fallA-K in fall; L-Z in spring.	3
SPM 342	The Business of Esports (Spring)	3
SPM 354	Esports and Event Management (Spring)	3

Fourth Year:

Course #	Course Title	Credits
SMC 405	Esports Event Production (Spring) ADV 509 should be taken before ADV 425. Marketing minors and Whitman dual majors may petition to substitute MAR 356 for ADV 509. This substitution will not count toward Newhouse credits; these students must take 3 credits of a Newhouse elective to meet their total Newhouse credit requirement.	3
	LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW (Spring)
SPM 415 COM 505 COM 506 COM 507 COM 509	Sport Law (prereq)^*SPM 205 Communications Law for Journalists Communications Law for Television, Radio and Film Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations Communications Law for Public Communicators	3

Minimum total credits: 63

Notes

Students in this major are interdisciplinary and will be a part of both the David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics and he S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Esports majors do not follow the Newhouse or Falk A&S core, rather they follow a specifically designed blended A&S core.
Students have 22 A&S elective credits. They can choose to take any A&S course or declare an 18 credit A&S minor to fulfill this requirement.
The list of A&S electives are suggested but students are not required or limited to taking the listed courses.
The University’s IDEA requirement is satisfied by taking SPM 245.
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.
Students cannot internally transfer from this major into another Newhouse major without having taken COM 107 Communications & Society.
It is strongly recommended that all students except those in the Esports Media & Design track take COM 107 Communications & Society as one of their open elective credits. It is strongly recommended that students it the Esports Media & Design track take VIS 457 User Interface and User Experience, VIS 467 Immersive Design and CIN 503 Virtual Production to fulfill their six credits of open electives and three credits of track electives.
Tracks. Students are strongly encouraged to declare their track of study when they enter the major, however must declare by the end of their sophomore year.
Students in the Esports Business & Management track must declare their track when entering their first semester. These students are required to take MAT 221 Elementary Probability and Statistics and MAT 284 Business Calculus.
Students in the Esports major can apply up to six credits of internship towards their degree.
The Global Experience is fulfilled by taking MAX 132 Global Community; however, students are encouraged to go abroad.
Esports students may not study off-campus for more than one semester.

Track 1: Business Management Track

Course #	Course Title	Credits
SPM 348	Analysis of Digital Media in Sport (Fall 3rd Year)	3
EEE 370	Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (Spring 3rd Year)	3
SPM 324	Sports Sponsorship and Promotion (Spring 3rd Year)	3
SPM 437	Sport Venue Management (Fall 4th Year)	3
EEE 451	Finance for Emerging Enterprises (Spring 4th Year) (prereq)^*EEE 370	3
SPM 454	Esports Business Practicum (Spring 4th Year)	3
	ELECTIVE: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
EEE 424	Entrepreneurial Deal Making	3
EEE 453	LaunchPad	3
FIN 301	Essentials of Finance (prereq)^*ACC 151 or ACC 201	3
SPM 225	Managing the Sport Organizations (prereq)^*SPM 205	3
SPM 305	Principles of Sport Hospitality Management	3
SPM 345	Technology in Sport Management (prereq)^*SPM 205	3
SPM 365	Sport Economics	3
SPM 444	Sports Marketing Management	3
SPM 449	Technology in Game Day Operations	3

ADV 421

Track 2: Communications

Course	Course Title	Credits
MND 545	Virtual Reality Story Telling (Spring 3rd Year)	3
SMC 210	Topics in Communications for Esports: (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)^*COM 117 – Esports and Advertising – Public Relations Principles – The Cognitive Demands of Video Games	1 each
SMC 404	Esports Shoutcasting (Spring 3rd Year)	3
SMC 424	The Sports Media Pitch (Fall 4th Year)	3
SMC 475	Esports Industry Practicum (Fall 4th Year)	3
SMC 483	Esports Communications Capstone (Spring 4th Year)	3
	ELECTIVE: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
MMI 425	Advanced Media Business	3
MMI 510	Topics in Entrepreneurship: – Entrepreneurial Thinking for Media Professionals – Esports and Entrepreneurship – Sports in the Metaverse	1 each
SMC 210	Topics in Commnications for Esports: (prereq)^*COM 117 – The Emotional Demands of Video Games _ The Physical Demands of Video Games – The Social Demands of Video Games	1 each
SMC 403	Sports Contents for Social Platforms (SPRING ONLY) (prereq)^*COM 117	3
SMC 442	Sports Production	3

Track 3: Media & Design

Course	Course Title	Credits
CAR 101	Introduction to 3D Animation (Fall 3rd Year)	3
CPS 196	Introduction to Computer Programming (Fall 3rd Year)	3
VIS 237	Game Experience Design (Fall 3rd Year) (prereq)^*VIS 207	3
VIS 337	Motion Graphics for Production (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)^*VIS 207	3
VIS 437	Design and World Building for Esports (Fall 4th Year) (prereq)^*VIS 337 or VIS 447	3
VIS 487	Graphic Design Capstone (Spring 4th Year) (prereq)^*VIS 467	3
	ELECTIVE: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW
CAR 111	Introduction to Programming for Visual Art	3
CAR 201	Intermedia 3D Animation (prereq)^*CAR 101	3
CAR 230	Topics in Computer Gaming I	3
CIN 323	Cinematic Light and Lens (prereq)^*CIN 313 or TRF 452 or VIS 413	3
CSE 283	Introduction to Object-Oriented Design (prereq)^*CIS 151	3
CSE 384	Systems and Network Programing (prereq)^*CSE 283 or CIS 351	3
MMI 365	Web Development & Design for Media	3
MMI 510	Topics in Entrepreneurship: – Entrepreneurial Thinking – Esports and Entrepreneurship – Sports in the Metaverse	1 each
MND 545	Virtual Reality Storytelling	3
SMC 422	Sports Production	3
TRF 441	Visual Effects for Live Action (prereq)^*SMC 405 or TRF 205 or VIS 301	3
TRF 445	Post-Production Practices (prereq)^*SMC 405 or TRF 205 or VIS 301	3
TRF 447	Animation for Film and TV (prereq)^*SMC 405 or TRF 205 or VIS 301	3
VIS 457	User Interface and User Experience Design (prereq)^*VIS 327	3
VIS 467	Immersive Design (prereq)^*VIS 447 and VIS 457	3