Media Literacy Concentration This concentration develops the technical and intellectual skills to successfully utilize and critique traditional and emerging mass media formats and information technologies. Particular emphasis is placed upon the impact and influence of media content and format on school and society, students and citizens. Attention is also given to issues of media ownership and media audiences. Graduates will be prepared to foster media literacy initiatives, projects and curriculum development in a variety of educational settings.
Learn more. Total hours: 36.
Core courses:
CI 5630 Instructional Technology
FDN 5000 Research Methods
FDN 5220 Computers in Educational Settings
Required courses in addition to core courses:
CI 4830 Media Literacy
CI 4940 Media: Image and Influence
CI 5635 Media Literacy and Curriculum Development
Students may select 6-12 credit hours of design and production courses, such as:
CI 4770 Intermediate Photography and Digital Imaging
CI 5200 Multi Media Image Production
CI 5552 Advanced Video Production
CI 5555 Web Page Design and Production
Electives, Independent Study, Transfer Credits:
Other classes arranged in consultation with students and media literacy program coordinator, David Considine.
