This course investigates the range of organizations and economic forces involved in media production. It covers diverse production models, from mainstream and corporate, to public sector, to alternative, and draws comparisons with media industries in other cultural settings. Students will view examples from broadcast and cable news, advertising, Hollywood and independent cinema, public broadcasting, public access and community-based media, and new media industries. Provides a broad and advanced framework for understanding and analyzing various approaches to communication research. Includes focused reading on research methodologies, reports and analyses, and sample research projects.
Students complete the yearlong course with a portfolio of their own creative work.
Explores the changing landscape of ethical and policy issues in communication from a critical and intellectual perspective. Focuses on emerging issues driven by the shift to digital media. Students read material from current literature and write reflective and research-based papers on selected issues.