Introductory media arts creation and study for non-majors, with emphasis on developing an individual aesthetic for screen and related media.

Carolina Core: AIU

Introduction to the critical study of film, video, photography, audio, and new media.

Carolina Core: AIU

Fundamental conceptual and technical aspects of media.

Carolina Core: AIU

Introduction to theory and practice of origination, sequencing, and processing of screen-based and related media art.

Carolina Core: AIU

Introduction to time-based digital media, concept development, and foundational techniques for video compositing and visual effects.

Survey of the history of African American cinema that engages questions of culture, politics, race, and representation in American society.

Storytelling forms and formats for screen-based and related media arts.

Introduction to the critical study of African American representation on American television.

The history, politics, and culture of digital and emerging media, including the internet, social media, AI, algorithms, platforms, and smart devices.

Aesthetic and communicative elements of audio design for screen-based and related media arts.

Introduction to the theory and practice of motion picture production.

Introduction to the design and development of new media art, including internet-based art, media performance, installation, and interactivity.

Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

May be repeated once for credit as topic varies by title.

Research in a selected area of media arts.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Research

Supervised experience in media productions and media production facilities. Contract approved by instructor, advisor, and department head is required for undergraduate students.

Graduation with Leadership Distinction: GLD: Professional and Civic Engagement Internships

Experiential Learning: Experiential Learning Opportunity

Advanced study of screenwriting.

Advanced study of feature film writing.

Advanced study of Manga and Anime.

Advanced study of television writing.

Sound production for motion picture.

Narrative for motion picture.

Documentary production.

Animation production.

Experimental motion picture production.

Motion picture cinematography.

Art and practice of site-based and installation art.

Art and practice of mobile platforms.

Art and practice of media performance.

Art and practice of video game design.

Art and practice of sound art.

Selected topics in media arts. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by title.

Intensive study of a specific topic in film and media studies. May be repeated as content varies by title.

Cross-listed course: ARTH 551, FAMS 511

Intensive study of a specific topic in film and media history. May be repeated as content varies by title.

Cross-listed course: ARTH 569, FAMS 510

Intensive study of a specific topic in U.S. film and media studies. May be repeated as content varies by title.

Cross-listed course: ENGL 566, FAMS 566

Intensive study of a specific topic concerning films produced in a country other than the United States. May be repeated as content varies by title.

Cross-listed course: FAMS 598, FORL 598

Research in media management and distribution.