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 television studies option is the scholarly study of film and TV. 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 TV Studies Sample Schedule |
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Freshman Year |
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Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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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 |
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ENG 103 |
3 |
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TCOM 206, 207, 208 |
3 |
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HIST 150 |
3 |
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ENG 104 |
3 |
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COMM 210 |
3 |
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PEFWL 100 |
2 |
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COMM 210D |
0 |
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PEFWL 100L |
0 |
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SP 101 or other FL |
4 |
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SP 102 or other FL |
4 |
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Subtotal |
16 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Sophomore Year |
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Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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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 306 or other directed elective |
3 |
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TCOM 363 |
3 |
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TCOM 332 or other directed elective |
3 |
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MATHS 125 |
3 |
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TCOM 344 or other directed elective |
3 |
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ASTRO 100 or other Phys. Science |
3 |
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SP 202 or other FL |
3 |
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SP 201 or other FL |
3 |
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PSYSC 100 or other Soc. Science |
3 |
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AHS or other Fine Arts |
3 |
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CC 205 or other distribution elective |
3 |
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Subtotal |
18 |
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Subtotal |
18 |
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Junior Year |
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Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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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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ANTH 342 or other directed elective |
3 |
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TCOM 360 or other directed elective |
3 |
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AHS 264 or other directed elective |
3 |
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ENG 285 or other directed elective |
3 |
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FL 306 or other directed elective |
3 |
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HSC 160 or other Phys. Science |
3 |
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TCOM 361 or other elective |
3 |
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ANTH 101 or other Soc. Sci |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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writing competency exam or ENG 392 |
0 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Senior Year |
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Fall Semester |
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Spring Semester |
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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Course |
Credit Hours |
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TCOM 408 |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Any TCOM or other elective |
3 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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Subtotal |
15 |
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GRAND TOTAL: 127 credit hours; successfully completing the required number of credit hours for this program qualifies you to graduate with a bachelor of arts in film and television studies at the conclusion of the spring semester of your fourth year |