Media Production, Management, and Technology | Media and Society UF Online

Media and Society

Coursework

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Minimum grade of C required

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These courses cannot be used to meet other requirements

Students may substitute a 12-credit combination degree program for one block.

The major in telecommunication, which includes specializations in management, media and society, news, and digital film and television production, prepares students to understand the means of communicating with diverse audiences and to use the tools of information gathering and storytelling to communicate with those audiences through electronic media such as video, audio and interactive technologies. Through study and practical application, students gain knowledge of the history, norms and legal and ethical milieu of the telecommunication professions. Students learn to locate and use reference tools and to demonstrate the ability to communicate independent, critical perspectives.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Achieve a passing score of 70% on your student portfolio, which will be evaluated by faculty members and/or professionals in each specialty.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

1. Identify, describe or apply concepts and theories in the use and presentation of content.
2. Identify, describe or apply professional ethical principles and the importance of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity.
3. Identify, describe or apply the tools and technologies appropriate for the telecommunication professions.

Critical Thinking

1. Gather information, conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the telecommunication professions.
2. Produce appropriate output that demonstrates creativity and critical thinking, independently or collaboratively.

Communication

1. Communicate effectively in forms and styles appropriate to the telecommunication professions, audiences and the purposes they serve.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Policy memo and exam in addition to:
• Management: written and oral presentation of a strategic plan developed for a client
• Media and Society: written final project
• News: portfolio of two radio or television news stories produced in RTV 3304
• Digital Film and Television Production: final video project

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

• Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
• Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

• Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
• Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

• A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
• A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
• Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

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You may request to begin your studies in either the Summer B or Fall term. The term requested DOES NOT affect the consideration of your application. If you are admitted, we will try to offer you the term you requested, but space limitations may mean you receive an offer for a different term.

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