Saturday, November 07, 2009

Master's in Education Media

Media Literacy Concentration Media Lab

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.