Media Production and Design
Media Production and Design Emphasis (42 hours)
The Media Production and Design emphasis is designed to provide students with the practical and theoretical knowledge needed to become effective mass media professionals and media consumers.
School Core – 15 hours
Emphasis Requirements – 24 hours
MCOM 2300 Introduction to Media Production
MCOM 2308 Introduction to Scriptwriting
MCOM 3345 Studio Production
MCOM 3356 Movie Criticism
MCOM 3390 Nonlinear Video Editing I
MCOM 4342 Movie Making Techniques OR MCOM 4354 Documentary Techniques
MCOM 4350 Design and Production
MCOM 4395 Producing and Directing
Choose one course (3 hours) from among the following groups:
Regularly Offered Courses:
MCOM 2306 Introduction to Motion Pictures
MCOM 3355 History of American Movies
MCOM 3370 Announcing and Performance
MCOM 4320 Nonlinear Video Editing II
MCOM 4340 Introduction to Digital Graphics and Animation
MCOM 4342 Movie Making Techniques
MCOM 4354 Documentary Techniques
Occasionally Offered Courses:
MCOM 4308 Screenwriting
MCOM 4310 Media Sales
MCOM 4312 Management Strategies
MCOM 4330 Lighting
MCOM 4332 Digital Audio Production
MCOM 4385 Web Design
Other Options:
MCOM 3380 Mass Communication Practicum
MCOM 4389 Independent Study
MCOM 4390 Internship in Mass Communication
Any one course from other SMC courses
Criteria for Admission to Major Status: Getting Started
After admission to UALR, students who are interested in the electronic media are encouraged to visit the program to discuss options in radio, television, film, and the new technologies with the coordinator or another available faculty member. The program is located on the seventh floor of Stabler Hall, Room 701. Students may contact the program at (501) 569-3164.