MSU RO:Academic Programs: Media and Information

Undergraduate Degree - Media and Information - Bachelor of Arts

Program	Media and Information - Bachelor of Arts
Program Code	1477 Media and Information
Program Level	Undergraduate
Award Type	Bachelor of Arts
Start Term	FS11
College	College of Communication Arts and Sciences Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs: College of Communication Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Programs
Department	Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media Relevant Excerpt(s) from Academic Programs: Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media Undergraduate Program

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College of Communication Arts and Sciences
    Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media
        Undergraduate Program
            Media and Information - Bachelor of Arts

Students have the opportunity to select the degree program best suited to their interests. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Information and the Bachelor of Science degree in Media and Information uniquely prepare graduates to design high impact media products by focusing on: 1) understanding and harnessing the power of media through interdisciplinary artistic, qualitative, and quantitative methodological approaches and theoretical perspectives, 2) using the design process to inform the creative act and fuel innovation using current and emerging media technologies, 3) using media to address pressing social issues and other meaningful themes, 4) gaining fluency with the tools, practice, and techniques used in the creation of current and emerging mediated experiences, and 5) interpreting and critiquing media in the context of audiences, users, historical precedents, socio-cultural patterns of use, and ethical implications of technologies. Each degree program provides students with the tools and inspiration needed to analyze, evaluate, critique, and manage many forms of media products, services and applications and each provides a solid foundation for anticipating trends in media and communication technologies to prepare students for a field characterized by rapid and continuous change. The social, technical, economic, and organizational bases of media and communication technologies are core topics, preparing students to use media in socially beneficial and economically productive ways. The Bachelor of Arts program requires additional arts and humanities courses. The Bachelor of Science program includes social science as well as higher-level math and computer science requirements.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Media and Information

The University requirements for bachelor's degrees as described in the Undergraduate Education section of this catalog; 120 credits, including general elective credits, are required for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Information.

The University's Tier II writing requirement for the Media and Information major is met by completing one of the following courses: Telecommunication 442, 443, 447, 450, 452, 458, 462, or 472. Those courses are referenced in item 3. below.
The requirements of the College of Communication Arts and Sciences for the Bachelor of Arts degree.
The following requirements for the major:


a.	All of the following courses (12 credits):
	TC	101	Understanding Media in the Information Age		3
	TC	201	Introduction to Media and Communication Technology		3
	TC	301	Bringing Media to Market		3
	TC	401	Topics in Media Impacts on Society		3
b.	At least 3 credits from the following courses (3 credits):
	ENG	130	Film and Society		4
	ENG	226	Introduction to Creative Writing		3
	IAH	207	Literatures, Cultures and Identities (I)		4
	IAH	208	Music and Culture (I)		4
	IAH	209	Arts, the Visual, and Culture (D)		4
	IAH	241A	Creative Arts and Humanities: Music and Society in the Modern World		4
	IAH	241B	Creative Arts and Humanities: Philosophy in Literature (D)		4
	IAH	241C	Creative Arts and Humanities: Cultural and Artistic Traditions of Europe		4
	IAH	241D	Creative Arts and Humanities: Theatre and Society in the West (I)		4
	IAH	241E	Creative Arts and Humanities: The Creative Process (D)		4
	MUS	175	Understanding Music		2
	MUS	178	Music Theory For Non Music Majors I		2
	MUS	179	Music Theory For Non Music Majors II		3
	THR	101	Acting I		3
	THR	110	Theatrical Play Analysis		3
	THR	350	Plays as Film		3
c.	All of the following courses (6 credits):
	CAS	110	Creative Process in Media Settings		2
	CAS	111	The Digital Image		2
	CAS	112	Story Sound and Motion		2
d.	At least three of the following courses (3 credits):
	CAS	201	Audio and Video in Media Settings I		1
	CAS	202	Audio and Video in Media Settings II		1
	CAS	203	Design in Media Settings		1
	CAS	204	Web Design Media Settings		1
	CAS	205	Photography in Media Settings		1
	CAS	206	Graphics and Illustration in Media Settings		1
	CAS	207	Animation in Media Settings		1
	CAS	208	Interactivity in Media Settings		1
e.	One of the following concentrations (12 credits):
	TV, Cinema, and Radio
	1.	The following course (3 credits):
		TC	341	Film Style Production for Cinema and Television	3
	2.	Two of the following courses (6 credits):
		TC	247	Three-Dimensional Modeling and Design	3
		TC	337	Compositing and Special Effects	3
		TC	342	Multi Camera Production for Television	3
		TC	343	Basic Audio Production	3
		TC	347	Three-Dimensional Computer Animation	3
		TC	348	Advanced Lighting and Camera Techniques	3
		TC	351	Producing for Cinema and Television	3
	3.	One of the following courses (3 credits):
		TC	442	Design of Cinema and Television Projects (W)	3
		TC	443	Audio Industry Design and Management (W)	3
		TC	447	Advanced Three-Dimensional Animation Workshop (W)	3
	Interactive and Social Media
	1.	The following course (3 credits):
		TC	331	Introduction to Interactive Media Design	3
	2.	Two of the following courses (6 credits):
		TC	247	Three-Dimensional Modeling and Design	3
		TC	346	Web and Mobile Game Design	3
		TC	347	Three-Dimensional Computer Animation	3
		TC	349	Client-Side Web Development	3
		TC	359	Server-Side Web Development	3
		TC	361	Information and Communication Interaction Management	3
		TC	362	Web Administration	3
	3.	One of the following courses (3 credits):
		TC	450	Human Computer Interaction and User Experience Design (W)	3
		TC	462	Social Computing (W)	3
		TC	472	Electronic Commerce (W)	3
	Media Management
	1.	The following course (3 credits):
		TC	300	Media Policy and Economics	3
	2.	At least two of the following courses (6 or 7 credits):
		COM	300	Methods of Communication Inquiry	4
		TC	331	Introduction to Interactive Media Design	3
		TC	341	Film Style Production for Cinema and Television	3
		TC	351	Producing for Cinema and Television	3
		TC	355	Media Research	3
		TC	361	Information and Communication Interaction Management	3
	3.	One of the following courses (3 credits):
		TC	452	Media Strategy (W)	3
		TC	458	Project Management (W)	3
f.	Cognate (12 credits): The cognate consists of a set of courses approved by the advising office upon admission to the major or attainment of junior standing, whichever is earlier. The cognate must be a minimum of 12 credits and include at least 6 credits from the 300-400 level. The courses in the cognate may be selected from: fine arts, social sciences, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, business, or an approved university specialization or minor administered outside of the college. If business is selected, students must select from the following courses: Economics 201 and 202, Accounting 230, General Business and Business Law 323, Finance 320, Management 325, and Marketing 327. A list of specializations and minors is available from the advising office.
g.	Telecommunication (TC) Electives. Electives include courses outside the above requirements. Additional courses can be taken as electives, but not more than 45 total credits may count towards the degree. Internships are encouraged and may qualify for course credit (TC 493).

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Media and Information, BA (1477) Required Credits: 120 Program Version: US13

Requirement 1: University Tier I Writing

University Tier I Writing: The required number of courses from 1 of the following sets of courses

WRA: 1. WRA: 1 course from WRA110, WRA115, WRA120, WRA125, WRA130, WRA135, WRA140, WRA145, WRA150, WRA195H, LBS133, AL192, AL192H

James Madison Writing: 2. James Madison Writing: 2 courses from MC111, MC112

Residential College Writing: 3. Residential College Writing: 2 courses from RCAH111, RCAH112

Requirement 2: University Mathematics

University Mathematics: The required number of courses from 1 of the following sets of courses

MTH2: 1 course

At least 1 course from LB118, MTH110, MTH116, MTHRQMT, MTHWAIV1, MTHWAIV2, Mathematics Pre-Matriculation, Mathematics Post-Matriculation

MTH1: 2 courses

At least 1 course from MTH103, MTH103WAIV

At least 1 course from MTH112, MTH114, MTH124, MTH132, MTH152H, MTH201, STT200, STT201

Requirement 3: University IAH201 - IAH210

University IAH201 - IAH210: 4 credits from IAH201, IAH202, IAH203, IAH204, IAH205, IAH206, IAH207, IAH208, IAH209, IAH210, RCAH201, ANY IAH BELOW 211

Requirement 4: University IAH211 or higher

University IAH211 or higher: 4 credits from IAH211A, IAH211B, IAH211C, IAH211D, IAH221A, IAH221B, IAH221C, IAH231A, IAH231B, IAH231C, IAH241A, IAH241B, IAH241C, IAH241D, IAH241E, IAH241F, RCAH202, TRANSFER IAH, ANY IAH211 OR HIGHER

Requirement 5: University ISS200 Series

University ISS200 Series: 4 credits from ISS210, ISS215, ISS220, ISS225, ISS230, ISS235, MC201, TRANSFER ISS 200 LEVEL, ANY ISS 200 LEVEL

Requirement 6: University ISS300 Series

University ISS300 Series: 4 credits from ISS305, ISS308, ISS310, ISS315, ISS318, ISS320, ISS325, ISS327, ISS328, ISS330A, ISS330B, ISS330C, ISS335, ISS336, MC202, ANY ISS 300 LEVEL

Requirement 7: University ISB

University ISB: 3 credits from ISB200, ISB201, ISB202, ISB204, TRANSFER ISB, ISB ALTERNATIVE TRACK, ANY 3 CREDIT ISB COURSE

Requirement 8: University ISP

University ISP: 3 credits from ISP203A, ISP203B, ISP205, ISP207, ISP209, ISP213H, ISP215, ISP217, ISP220, ISP221, TRANSFER ISP, ISP ALTERNATIVE TRACK, ANY 3 CREDIT ISP COURSE

Requirement 9: University Laboratory Experience

University Laboratory Experience: The required number of credits from 1 of the following sets of courses

Univ Lab: 2 credits

At least 2 credits from ISB201L, ISB208L, ISP203L, ISP205L, ISP207L, ISP209L, ISP217L, ANY 2 CREDIT ISB/ISP LAB, LAB EXPERIENCE ALTERNATIVE TRACK, TRANSFER LAB

Alternative: 2 credits

At least 1 credit from ISB201L, ISB208L, ISP203L, ISP205L, ISP207L, ISP209L, ISP217L, ANY 2 CREDIT ISB/ISP LAB, LAB EXPERIENCE ALTERNATIVE TRACK, TRANSFER LAB

At least 1 credit from an Alternative Track Lab credit

Requirement 10: University Diversity Distribution

University Diversity Distribution: A total 2 courses

At least 1 course from NationalIAH or ISS courses emphasizing national diversity or both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity

At least 1 course from InternationalIAH or ISS courses emphasizing international and multicultural diversity or both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity

Conditions:

University Diversity Distribution: No more than 1 course from IAH or ISS emphasizing both national diversity and international and multicultural diversity in Requirement(s) 10

Requirement 11: Major - Media and Information BA - Core

Major - Media and Information BA - Core: 4 courses from TC101, TC201, TC301, TC401

Requirement 12: Major - Media and Information BA - Non-Departmental

Major - Media and Information BA - Non-Departmental: 3 credits from ENG130, ENG226, IAH207, IAH208, IAH209, IAH241A, IAH241B, IAH241C, IAH241D, IAH241E, MUS175, MUS178, MUS179, THR101, THR110, THR350

Requirement 13: Major - Media and Information BA - Creative Process in Media Settings

Major - Media and Information BA - Creative Process in Media Settings: 1 course from CAS110

Requirement 14: Major - Media and Information BA - The Digital Image

Major - Media and Information BA - The Digital Image: 1 course from CAS111

Requirement 15: Major - Media and Information BA - Story Sound and Motion

Major - Media and Information BA - Story Sound and Motion: 1 course from CAS112

Requirement 16: Major - Media and Information BA - CAS Elective

Major - Media and Information BA - CAS Elective: 3 courses from CAS201, CAS202, CAS203, CAS204, CAS205, CAS206, CAS207, CAS208

Requirement 17: Major - Media and Information BA - Concentration

Major - Media and Information BA - Concentration: The required number of courses from 1 of the following sets of courses

TV Cinema and Radio: 4 courses

At least 1 course from TC341

At least 2 courses from TC247, TC337, TC342, TC343, TC347, TC348, TC351

At least 1 course from TC442, TC443, TC447

Media Management: 4 courses

At least 1 course from TC300

At least 2 courses from COM300, TC331, TC341, TC351, TC355, TC361

At least 1 course from TC452, TC458

Interactive and Social Media: 4 courses

At least 1 course from TC331

At least 2 courses from TC247, TC346, TC347, TC349, TC359, TC361, TC362

At least 1 course from TC450, TC462, TC472

Requirement 18: Major - Media and Information BA - Cognate

Major - Media and Information BA - Cognate: 12 credits from a minimum of 12 credits and include at least 6 credits from the 300-400 level and be approved by the advising office

Requirement 19: Major - Media and Information BA - Distribution

Major - Media and Information BA - Distribution: 30 credits from courses outside the other requirements, but not more than 45 total credits may count towards the degree

Requirement 20: College Distribution - Credits Outside of CCAS

College Distribution - Credits Outside of CCAS: 60 credits from courses given outside the College of Communication Arts & Sciences.

Requirement 21: College Distribution Requirement at 300/400 Level

College Distribution Requirement at 300/400 Level: 40 credits from courses numbered at the 300 and 400 levels. See academic advisor.

Requirement 22: Electives

Electives: 0 credits from Electives at Michigan State University and transfer coursework. This number can change based on the credits of the coursework taken to fulfill University, College, and Major requirements. Please contact your academic advisor with any questions.

Requirement 23: University Residency

University Residency: 30 credits from MSU coursework, 27 credits from MSU courses taken after reaching junior standing, 20 credits from courses offered by MSU while admitted to major & 20 of the last 30 credits must be MSU courses. Please see academic advisor.

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