What will I learn?
Program DescriptionThe Entertainment Media Management option includes the operational and management aspects of independent, studio and network media, including business structures, personnel, budgets, advertising, sales, research and regulation of the entertainment media industries. A minor also is offered in this option.The Film Production option includes the conceptualization, production, directing, editing and distribution of cinema projects. In order to qualify for the Film Production option, a student must earn the appropriate grades in the designated prerequisite courses for Film Production, submit a portfolio and have that portfolio approved by the Film Production Faculty. Once a student’s portfolio is approved, the student’s major would be designated as ''CTVA/Film Production.'' Should a student’s portfolio not be approved, the student may remain a CTVA major, but would need to select another option.History, theory and critical analysis of the culture of film and electronic media, providing a background for all professional training, with specific preparation for careers in teaching or research.The Emerging Media Production option includes the preproduction, production and distribution of digital material for emerging interactive media. Students acquire effective skills to develop, design and create interactive or immersive media in augmented reality, virtual reality and emerging formats.The Screenwriting option includes the conceptualization, structuring and writing of scripts for film, television and new media.The Television Production option includes the development, preproduction, production and postproduction techniques for narrative or documentary television formats-encompassing producing, directing and all other creative aspects of studio and field production.Student Learning OutcomesAt the end of the program of study, students will be able to: Identify and critically analyze the fundamental components and aesthetics of audiovisual storytelling Develop and write scripts for fiction and nonfiction audiovisual productions Demonstrate knowledge of historical, cultural, critical, theoretical and emergent aspects of media arts Develop the skills necessary to produce, research and/or present an entertainment industry or other media project.
