Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies: Production Track
(Lew Klein College of Media and Communication)
Ron Carr, M.F.A.
Major Coordinator
carr@tuj.temple.edu
This track provides an overview of divergent technologies used in the production of media, including traditional and multi-media platforms. Students wishing to expand their knowledge of communications to include skill-based knowledge vital in a variety of professional fields, including filmmaking, television, and radio are welcome.
Students are expected to gain an understanding of both fiction and non-fiction narratives, and how technological components such as photography, editing, and audio contribute to the realization of the project. As writing is a crucial component of project work, students will complete scripts, essays, and articles, including extensive revision. Attainment of professional production broadcast standards is expected.
Summary of Requirements
The degree of Bachelor of Arts may be conferred upon a student majoring in Communication Studies by the recommendation of the faculty and upon satisfactory completion of a minimum of 124 semester hours (s.h.) of credit with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 overall and in the major. Students must meet:
- University requirements
- All students are required to complete the General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses in the major at Temple University.
- Lew Klein College of Media and Communication requirements.
- Minimum of 42 s.h. in Communication Studies.
- Each course that fulfills a requirement for the major must be passed with a C- or better.
- Maximum of 27 s.h. in any one Klein department may be counted toward the degree.
- A maximum of 4 s.h. of Internship credit may be counted toward the degree.
- A maximum of 8 s.h. combined of Independent Study and/or Special Projects may be counted toward the degree.
- No more than 8 s.h. in Kinesiology and Dance activities courses.
- Students may participate in study away programs.
- Transfer students are required to complete a minimum of 24 s.h. of major courses at Temple.
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Communication Studies majors may minor in established Klein minors. The Communication Studies student who declares a minor must complete the entire program requirements for both the major and the minor. Courses listed for both the Communication Studies major and Klein minor will only apply towards one of the curriculums. If the class is part of an array of courses, students will be required to take a different course to satisfy the major requirement.
Communication Studies: Production Track Requirements
- All Communication Studies majors must take the following two foundation courses:
Course List Code Title Credit Hours CMST 1111 Communication and Public Life 3 MSP 1021 Introduction to Media Analysis 3 Total Credit Hours 6 - All majors will take five additional core courses. Students will select one course each from the categories below (15 credits). Students should plan to meet the prerequisites for courses in their selected track by taking appropriate core courses.
Course List Code Title Credit Hours Core Courses CMST 2111 Communications Seminar 1 3 Communication Theory Select one of the following: 3 Journalism and Society Introduction to Media and Society Research Methods JRN 2101 Journalism Research 3 Analysis Select one of the following: 3 Media Popular Culture 1 Introduction to Public Speaking Cross-Cultural Perspectives (specific to TUJ) JRN 3706 Journalism and Globalization 3 Total Credit Hours 15 1 Course has prerequisites.
- In consultation with a faculty advisor, a student must take seven courses (minimum 21 credits) from the list below.
- Students must have met the prerequisites for courses in their track by taking the appropriate core courses (see above).
- All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses in the major. The writing-intensive course options for this track are MSP 4496, MSP 4796 and JRN 2396.
Course List Code Title Credit Hours MSP 1701 Introduction to Media Production 3 Choose either the TV Production or Audio/Radio focus: 12 TV Production FocusIntermediate Video Production Genres of Media Production Select one of the following:Audio for Media Advanced Editing Media Performance Producing and Directing Audio/Radio FocusAudio for Media Studio Music Recording Techniques Select one of the following:Intermediate Video Production Media Performance Writing-Intensive Courses Select two of the following: 6 Global Media Creative Scriptwriting Magazine Article Writing Total Credit Hours 21
Suggested Academic Plan
Please note that this is a suggested academic plan. Depending on your situation, your academic plan may look different.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies: Production Track
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
Year 1 | ||
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Fall | Credit Hours | |
CMST 1111 | Communication and Public Life | 3 |
Select one of the following (Communication Theory): | 3 | |
Journalism and Society | ||
Introduction to Media and Society | ||
ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
Term Credit Hours | 14 | |
Spring | ||
MSP 1021 | Introduction to Media Analysis | 3 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Elective | 4 | |
Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
CMST 2111 | Communications Seminar | 3 |
Select one of the following (Analysis): | 3 | |
Media Popular Culture | ||
Introduction to Public Speaking | ||
IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
JRN 2101 | Journalism Research (Research Methods) | 3 |
JRN 3706 | Journalism and Globalization (Cross-Cultural Perspectives) | 3 |
IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
MSP 1701 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
Select one of the following based on either the TV Production or Audio/Radio focus: | 4 | |
Intermediate Video Production (for TV Production focus) | ||
Audio for Media (for Audio/Radio focus) | ||
Electives | 9 | |
Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
Select one of the following based on the focus chosen in previous semester: | 4 | |
Genres of Media Production (for TV Production focus) | ||
Studio Music Recording Techniques (for Audio/Radio focus) | ||
Select one of the following based on the focus chosen in previous semester: | 4 | |
For TV Production focus, select one of the following courses: | ||
Audio for Media | ||
Advanced Editing | ||
Media Performance | ||
Producing and Directing | ||
For Audio/Radio focus, select one of the following courses: | ||
Intermediate Video Production | ||
Media Performance | ||
Electives | 9 | |
Term Credit Hours | 17 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Global Media [WI] | ||
Creative Scriptwriting [WI] | ||
Magazine Article Writing [WI] | ||
Electives | 13 | |
Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
Select one of the following not previously taken: | 3 | |
Global Media [WI] | ||
Creative Scriptwriting [WI] | ||
Magazine Article Writing [WI] | ||
Electives | 12 | |
Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours: | 124 |