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Degree Overview

Major in Television

To earn the Bachelor of Arts degree, students must complete both the Liberal Arts and Television Core required classes that establish the foundation for learning. Once the Core requirements have been met, students choose one of our four concentrations for in-depth study.   

Television Core Classes 

      Course     Title  
40-1101 The History of Television  
40-1103  Aesthetics and Storytelling        
40-1302 Television Arts: Production     
40-2301 Television Arts: Directing*  
40-2302 Production and Editing I*  
40-2401 Production and Editing II*  
40-2201 The Television Producer*  
40-2803 Culture, Race and Media*  
40-2100 Television Arts: Writing*   


Television concentrations are:   

:: Writing and Producing
:: Production and Directing

:: Effects and Post Production
:: Internet and Mobile Media  
After the core, students concentrate on their interests while doing advanced course work, working on productions within the department, working with Frequency TV, and taking internships in the field.  

LAS Core Requirements 42 Credits

Television Major (Core + Concentration) 57 Credits

College-wide Electives 21 Credits

Total Requirements 120 Credits