MST 100 - Introduction to Media Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The discipline of Media Studies, how it has developed, its historical objects and contemporary tools of study, and how it contributes to our understanding of culture.

MST 210 - Contemporary Media Culture

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Key topical and changing trends and issues in contemporary media culture. Prerequisite: MST 100.

MST 300 - Researching Media

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of research methods in media studies, including quantitative and qualitative methods, media archaeology, as well as practical forms of research creation. Prerequisite: MST 100.

COMM 501 - Applied Research in Communications and Technology

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Introduction to quantitative and qualitative approaches for conducting research into technology-mediated communications. Guides students in their topic selection and development for their culminating project. Restricted to MACT students, normally in the second year. Students may not receive credit for both EXT 501 and COMM 501. Prerequisite: COMM 502 and COMM 503 or consent of the Department.

MST 100 - Introduction to Media Studies

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

The discipline of Media Studies, how it has developed, its historical objects and contemporary tools of study, and how it contributes to our understanding of culture.

MST 300 - Researching Media

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of research methods in media studies, including quantitative and qualitative methods, media archaeology, as well as practical forms of research creation. Prerequisite: MST 100.

MST 210 - Contemporary Media Culture

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

Key topical and changing trends and issues in contemporary media culture. Prerequisite: MST 100.

MST 300 - Researching Media

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 3-0-0)

A survey of research methods in media studies, including quantitative and qualitative methods, media archaeology, as well as practical forms of research creation. Prerequisite: MST 100.

MST 400 - Media Portfolio

3 units (fi 6)(EITHER, 0-3S-0)

In this capstone course, students will produce individually or collaboratively designed and executed analytic or creative projects. Prerequisites: MST 100, 200, 210, 300 and 310 or consent of the Program Administrator.