Mass Communication, Digital Filmmaking Concentration, B.A.

Curriculum Requirements

Our Digital Filmmaking concentration provide majors with a foundation for entry into the filmmaking and digital storytelling fields, including producing, directing, editing, cinematography, production design, and sound with an emphasis on storytelling as a function of narrative communication. These skills are also applicable for graduates who want to pursue careers in fiction filmmaking, documentary production, music videos, commercials, and other branded content. 

1. 120 Semester Hours:

Complete a minimum of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better. The last 30 hours must be completed at NCCU. Students must earn a “C” or better in all Program Requirement and Concentration Requirement courses.

2. General Education Requirement:

Freshman and sophomore years: complete General Education Curriculum required by the university as detailed on the four-year course of study. Students must have a “C” or better in ENG 1110 and ENG 1210.

3. Program Requirements:

Departmental requirements (must have a ‘C’ or better):

• MSCM 2400 - Introduction to Mass Communication: Structure and Social Impact (3)
• MSCM 2430 - Mass Media and Society (3)
• MSCM 2440 - Reporting and Writing for Mass Media (3)
• MSCM 2540 - Introduction to Multimedia Reporting (3)
• MSCM 4600 - Mass Communication Theory and Research (3)
• MSCM 4605 - Mass Communication Law (3)
• MSCM 4620 - Media Practicum (3)
• MSCM 1250 - Elements of Speech and Communication (3)

4. Concentration Requirements

• MSCM 2580 - Introduction to Screenwriting (3)
• MSCM 3500 - Introduction to Film Criticism (3)
• MSCM 3580 - Video Production (3)
• MSCM 4641 - Documentary (3)
• MSCM 4655 - Independent Film Production (3)

• MSCM Elective* (3) (MSCM 4625 Advanced Audio Production  or MSCM 4635 Advanced Video Production  recommended)

   

  *MSCM Elective = Any non-required Mass Communication course at the 2000 level or above, as well as ENG 2105 , ENG 2720 , ENG 3700 , ENG 3800 , ENG 3900 

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Program Notes:

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Four-Year Curriculum Plan