Digital Media: “Profession Category” Sample 4-Year Plan – Please note that certain class availability may vary by semester

FIRST YEAR Fall Term (F) Spring Term (S) Summer Term & Notes

Course Hours Course Hours Course Hours All first year entering COMM 227 Foundational Video (F/S) 3 *COMM 245 Live Studio Production 3 students take FUSE 101 in ARTZ 111 Found of Studio & Design (F/S) 3 COMM 211 Presentational Speaking 3 the fall semester and FUSE or ARTZ 210 Graphic Design (F/S) (F/S) 102 in the spring semester. COMM 271 TV Activities (F/S) 1

First year students are

strongly encouraged to

take COMM 271 in the first

year to provide hands-on experience essential in determining the best path.

Total Hours 6 Total Hours 7 Total Hours Additional Info & *COMM 245 may only be available on an Prerequisites (PR) occasional basis. Check for availability.

SOPHOMORE Fall Term (F) Spring Term (S) Summer Term & Notes

Course Hours Course Hours Course Hours *Students can take either COMM 221 Multimedia Writing 3 ANIM 111 Animation 1 (S) 3 ENGL 235 History of Film *ENGL 235 History of Film (F/S) or ANIM 3 If planning to attend (F/S) or ANIM 293 History of 293 History of Animation (F) graduate school Animation (F). Be sure to AND planning to check schedule to confirm study abroad, it is when courses are offered. optimal to study abroad during the

summer term following either the sophomore or junior year.

Total Hours 6 Total Hours 3 Total Hours Additional Info & Prerequisites (PR)

The classes listed above should be completed during their first two years.

JUNIOR Fall Term (F) Spring Term (S) Summer Term & Notes

An internship is strongly Course Hours Course Hours Course Hours recommended your junior *COMM 388 Professional Video 3 *ANIM 121 Computer Animation I 3 or senior year but not Production required. *COMM 386 Web Communication 3 *COMM 389 Advanced Video Editing 3

*Certain courses, such as upper level classes, are offered on an occasional basis. Check for availability.

Total Hours 6 Total Hours 6 Total Hours Additional Info & COMM 388: PR COMM 227 COMM 389: PR COMM 277 & 388 Prerequisites (PR)

SENIOR Fall Term (F) Spring Term (S) Summer Term & Notes

An internship is strongly Course Hours Course Hours Course Hours recommended your junior COMM 493 Senior Seminar (F) 3 *THTR 354 Writing for the Stage and 3 or senior year but not Screen required.

*Certain courses, such as upper level classes, are offered on an occasional basis. Check for availability.

Total Hours 3 Total Hours 3 Total Hours Additional Info & Prerequisites (PR)

Upper level classes listed during a student’s junior and senior year may be offered on an occasional basis based on student interest. Check with your department for availability.