Courses Overview

Courses in the Media Production program are broken into production, techniques, activities and core courses. The program consists of 36 credit hours taken over two years. Courses are designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in the dynamic field of digital media production.

Production courses are capped at 20 students giving students a lot of individual faculty attention. Unlike other academic majors, Media Production is a collaborrative program where students often work in small teams and put in long nights and weekends in order to produce a quality piece of media. This interdependence requires cooperation and teamwork. The bonds forged in this program often result in longterm professional relationships that endure far beyond the university years.

The following course list is meant to give a general overview of the program. A specific plan based on student interest will be developed with an advisor after admission to the program. See Advising Sheet for more information. Students may choose to focus their program in one of our three areas of emphasis: Narrative Media, Documentary and Public Affairs or Sports Media. For an example of a typical student course load during the program please see the Sample Program.

Production Courses

Single-Camera Video Production (RTV 3221) REQUIRED
Video Post Production (RTV 3263) REQUIRED
Multiple-Camera Studio Production (RTV 3227) REQUIRED
Choose two courses from the following:

Directing Performance for the Camera (RTV 3236)
Computer Graphics and Animation (RTV 3264)
Documentary Video Production (RTV 4332)
Television Practicum (RTV 4467r)

Techniques Courses

Choose one of the following:

Writing for the Electronic Media (RTV 3101)
Narrative Writing for Television and Film (RTV 3104)

Activities Courses

Choose three credits from the following:

Video Workshop (RTV 3225r)
Television Interviewing and Hosting (RTV 3234)
Radio Workshop (RTV 3926r)
Radio Practicum (RTV 3941r)
Senior Thesis in Production (RTV 4970)
Communication Activities (COM 3950r)
Directed Individual Study (COM 4905r)
Application of Research Methods (COM 4910r)
Application of Instructional Methods (COM 4941r)
Internship (COM 4945r)

Core Courses

Choose a minimum of four courses from the following:

Mass Media Law (ADV 3352)
Elements of Film (FIL 2000)
Introduction to the Mass Media (MMC 2000)
Elements of Broadcasting (RTV 3003)
Media Techniques (RTV 3001)

Special Courses and Programs

Summer internship is highly encouraged - Internship (COM 4945r). Students should also consider participating in one of the following special programs:

London Media Production Experience offered through the FSU International Program.
Los Angeles Television Experience Program See Special Programs.