Communication: Video Production - B.S. Degree
Department of Communication
Office: 326 McEwen Hall
(716) 673-3410
Mark Kiyak, Chairperson
Email: communication.department@fredonia.edu
Website: http://home.fredonia.edu/communication
Focuses on the theoretical, technical, and practical issues of television and digital film production. Hands-on project-based major with emphasis on pre-production, production, post-production and distribution. Students gain experience in multi-camera studio production, electronic news gathering, field production, documentary, and narrative. Topics covered include: concept development, visualization, writing, aesthetics, ethics, shooting and editing techniques, and sound design. Please note: at least 18 credit hours and captstone classes must be taken at Fredonia.
Major Requirements
Communication Core:
Major Core Courses:
Track Courses:
One of the following four-course sequences must be taken at Fredonia.
| | NARRATIVE FICTION TRACK | |
| COMM 309 | Film Analysis | 3 |
| COMM 361 | Script Writing Video/Film/Radio | 3 |
| COMM 454 | Fiction I | 4 |
| COMM 464 | Fiction II | 4 |
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| | BROADCAST TRACK | |
| COMM 200 | Electronic Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 307 | History of Television | 3 |
| COMM 358 | Television News | 4 |
| COMM 401 | Television Studio Production II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Elective Courses:
NOTES:
- ARTS 155 is not an elective for the Broadcast track
- COMM 400 is only for the Broadcast track
Total Credit Hours: 45