Film and Media Studies Option
The complex relationship between visual media and society has always made the study of film and television a great way to sharpen your cultural awareness and critical thinking skills. The digital revolution has made that study even more compelling.
Unlike the other telecommunications major options, which are hands on and real-product oriented, the film and media studies option is the scholarly study of film, television, and other forms of media that you experience every day. It is contemplative and analytical—perfect for a person who wants to go into law, especially media law, but not for someone who is a future filmmaker or news anchor (if that’s more your speed, check out the News Option).
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Film and Media Studies Sample Schedule (as of Fall, 2012)
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Freshman Year |
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SEMESTER 1
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SEMESTER 2
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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TCOM 101 |
3 |
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TCOM 204 |
3 |
UCC Foundations/ENG 101
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3 |
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TCOM 206
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1 |
UCC Foundations/COMM 210
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3 |
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TCOM 207
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1 |
UCC Foundations/HIST 150
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3 |
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TCOM 284
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1 |
Modern or Class Language/101
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3 - 4
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UCC Foundations/ENG 104
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3 |
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UCC Foundations/PFW
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2 |
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Modern or Classic Language/102
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3 - 4
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Subtotal
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15 - 16
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Subtotal
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14 - 15
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Sophomore Year |
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SEMESTER 3
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SEMESTER 4
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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TCOM 307 |
3 |
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TCOM 301
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3 |
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TCOM 360 |
3 |
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TCOM 363
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3 |
UCC Foundations/MATH 125
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3 |
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TCOM Elective 1
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3 |
UCC Foundations/FIN 101
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1 |
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UCC Tier 1/Fine Arts
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3 |
UCC Tier 1/Natural Science
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3 |
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Modern or Classic Language/202
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3 - 4
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Modern or Class Language/201
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3 - 4
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Subtotal |
16 - 17
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Subtotal |
15 - 16
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Junior Year |
SEMESTER 5
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SEMESTER 6
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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TCOM 384 |
3 |
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TCOM 365
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3 |
UCC Tier 1/Social Science
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3 |
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TCOM Elective 3
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3 |
TCOM Elective 2
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3 |
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UCC Tier 2 (1 of 2)
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3 |
WISER + (I,S,E,R,A,T)
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3 |
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General Elective
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3 |
General Elective
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3 |
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General Elective
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3 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Senior Year |
SEMESTER 7
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SEMESTER 8
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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Course |
Credit Hours |
TCOM Elective 4
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3 |
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TCOM 408 (Tier 3)
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3 |
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TCOM Elective 5
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3 |
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TCOM 465
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3 |
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UCC Tier 2 (2 of 2)
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3 |
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General Elective
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3 |
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General Elective
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3 |
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General Elective
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3 |
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General Elective
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3 |
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General Elective
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2 - 3 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Subtotal |
14 - 15
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GRAND TOTAL: 120 - 125 credit hours; successfully completing the required number of credit hours for this program qualifies you to graduate with a bachelor of arts in Telecommunications with an emphasis in film and media studies. |