Department of Telecommunications
Ball Communication Building (BC) 201
Ball State University
Muncie, IN 47306

Phone: 765-285-1480
Fax: 765-285-9278
E-mail: welovetcom@bsu.edu

Multimedia Production Option

Prepare for a cutting-edge career in multimedia design and production by examining the theory behind the technology, mastering the art of creating content for traditional and emerging media, and learning how to create interactive products, such as DVDs, Web sites, and CD-ROMs.

This option is for all you budding filmmakers as well as those interested in computer-based production. Get ready for a fast-paced career in audio, video, entertainment, and/or film. You can create TV programming by getting involved in one of our nine student-run TV shows or learn how to mix a sound recording for radio or movie soundtracks.

Production Sample Schedule

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Course

Credit Hours

TCOM 101

3

TCOM 204

3

ENG 103

3

TCOM 206, 207, 208

3

HIST 150

3

ENG 104

3

COMM 210

3

PEFWL 100

2

COMM 210D

0

PEFWL 100L

0

SP 101 or other FL

4

SP 102 or other FL

4

Subtotal

16

Subtotal

15

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Course

Credit Hours

TCOM 332

3

TCOM 351

3

TCOM 350

3

TCOM 354 OR 444

3

MATHS 125

3

TCOM 330 or other directed elective

3

ASTRO 100 or other Phys. Science

3

SP 202 or other FL

3

SP 201 or other FL

3

PSYSC 100 or other Soc. Science

3

AHS or other Fine Arts

3

CC 205 or other distribution elective

3

Subtotal

18

Subtotal

18

Junior Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Course

Credit Hours

TCOM 384

3

CS 116 or other directed elective

3

TCOM 333 or other directed elective

3

TCOM 334 or other directed elective

3

TCOM 363 or other directed elective

3

TCOM 436 or other directed elective

3

HSC 160 or other Phys. Science

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

ANTH 101 or other Soc. Science

3

TCOM 450

3

Writing competency exam or ENG 392

0

Subtotal

15

Subtotal

15

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Spring Semester

Course

Credit Hours

Course

Credit Hours

TCOM 408

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Any TCOM or other elective

3

Subtotal

15

Subtotal

15

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 production at the conclusion of the spring semester of your fourth year