Media, Comm and Journalism
MCJ 1. Mass Communication and Society
Prerequisite: GE Foundation A2 for students in English college-readiness Category III and IV. Examines the political, economic, cultural, and behavioral impacts of mass media in national and international contexts. Analyzes the historical factors that have shaped the structures, practices, and products of mass media industries, and assesses contemporary trends in media-society relations. G.E. Breadth D2.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: D2
MCJ 2. Media Writing
Study and practice in the basics of good writing. Emphases will be placed upon grammar, factual accuracy, clarity, conciseness, media styles, fairness, human interest, and writing to length and deadline. (Formerly MCJ 10) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 3. Introduction to Multimedia Production
Fundamentals of multimedia production. Exploration of cross media production theories and techniques. Emphasis on digital storytelling using text, graphics, audio, video, and the Web. (Formerly MCJ 30) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 4. Writing for Visual Media
Theory and practice of story development and scriptwriting for fiction and non-fiction film and video, including narrative film, documentary, business and sponsored video. Explores research, story structure, treatments, proposals, script formats and the use of interview, narration and dialog. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 5. Grammar for Media and Communication Professionals
Application of basic language skills to media writing and Editing. Recommended for all majors.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 6. Asian American Newspapers and Mass Media
(ASAM 10 same as MCJ 6) This course equips students with an understanding of the principles and practices of Asian American journalism through examination of Asian American newspapers and mass media. This includes examination of mass media as well as independent newspapers, magazines, zines, and other media products made by Asians and Asian Americans. Includes analysis of representations of Asian American media throughout U.S. cultural history. G.E. Breadth F.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GE Area: F
MCJ 9. Film Appreciation
An examination of the art and industry of filmmaking using classical Hollywood, independent, international, and popular films. G.E. Breadth C1.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: C1
MCJ 13. Introduction to Studio Video Production
Introductory television studio production principles and techniques. Design and execution of multi-camera video productions. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 14. Multimedia and Mobile Journalism
Integration of print and broadcast techniques to produce multimedia pieces for the web, social, mobile and other electronic media. Multimedia storytelling incorporating writing, digital photography, video, audio, and animation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $20)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 15. Filmmaking I
Introduction to video production and post-production principles and techniques in visual storytelling. Execution of video projects. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
MCJ 17. Photojournalism
Introduction to the theory and practice of photojournalism. Study of the characteristics and role of the journalistic photograph in news communications. Lectures and laboratory Practical experiences in the use of digital still cameras and basic digital production techniques. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
MCJ 40. Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
This course provides a broad overview of the advertising and public relations industries. Topics covered include a brief history of both fields, their relationship to businesses, institutions, organizations, and the economy in general, as well as role of the social sciences in both. Ethical considerations in both fields are emphasized.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 60. Film Theory
MCJ 9 recommended. An intermediate course in the study of film theory. Foundational film theories will be discussed in addition to emerging critical analysis of the cinematic arts. (3 units, discussion)
Units: 3
MCJ 70. Media Theory
This class examines the history, development, elements of prominent mass communication, journalism and media theories and their application in the field.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 101. News and Media Literacy
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation and Breadth Area D. Explores how media content is developed, published, and interpreted. Sources and messages will be examined for accuracy, bias, propaganda, disinformation, and misleading argumentation. Develops critical thinking skills to cultivate digital citizenship. It is usually expected that students will spend approximately 2 hours of study time outside of class for every one hour in class. Since this is a 3-unit class, you should expect to study an average of 6 hours outside of class each week. GE Area ID. (Formerly MCJ 177T) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: ID
MCJ 102W. Reporting
Prerequisites: MCJ 2. Analysis of news sources; techniques of interviewing applied to specific reporting situations; coverage of campus and community functions in the preparation of articles for the media. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours).
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 103. Journalism and the Military
Prerequisite: MCJ 2 or permission of instructor. Instruction and practice in how to cover and write about military affairs and veterans. Techniques of interviewing applied to specific reporting situations; coverage of veterans events; interviews with veterans; and instruction in various military affairs principles will be included in the course. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 104. Editing for Digital Journalism
Prerequisites: MCJ 2. Preparation of copy, headlines, and photos for newspapers and other publications; advanced concepts of grammar and style; legal and ethical issues of publications; basic publications layout and graphic design. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 105. News Practicum
Prerequisites: MCJ 2 or permission of instructor. Practice in editorial leadership, writing and editing development of multimedia content, and Campus newspaper production techniques. Department newspaper used for laboratory purposes. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 106. Publication Design
Survey, design, and editing of specialized publications such as newsletters, brochures, and other materials for editorial, advertising, and public relations purposes. Emphasis on computerized production techniques. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 107. Data Journalism
Prerequisite: MCJ 2. This course will provide students with the tools needed to find data, show them how to distinguish good data from misleading data, teach them how to properly use data in their reporting and writing, and how to visualize the data. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours).
Units: 3
MCJ 108. Public Affairs Reporting
Prerequisites: MCJ 2, MCJ 102W or permission of instructor. Advanced reporting for the media with emphasis on public affairs journalism. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 109. Law and Order Reporting
Prerequisite: MCJ 2. Instruction and practice in how to cover and write about the criminal justice system. Techniques of interviewing applied to specific reporting situations; coverage of criminal justice events; and instruction in various criminal justice principles will be included in the course. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
MCJ 111. Post-Production
Prerequisites: MCJ 15. This class covers a wide range of topics relating to digital post-production, including editing, sound design, music underscoring, basic visual effects, color correction, motion graphics and exporting final projects for various exhibition platforms. (2 Lec, 2 Lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 112. Audio Production
Prerequisite: MCJ 30. Introduction to the art of audio storytelling and basic digital audio production techniques. Design and execution of audio-based projects. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 113. Advanced Television Studio Production
Prerequisite: MCJ 13 or permission of instructor. Advanced television studio production principles and techniques. Design and execution of multi-camera video productions. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 114W. Screenwriting
MCJ 4 recommended. An advanced course in the theory and practice of screenwriting for longer format narrative projects. Students will develop feature-length screenplays or pilot scripts for an episodic series. Meets the upper-division writing skills requirement for graduation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours).
Units: 3
MCJ 115. Filmmaking II
Prerequisite: MCJ 15. Video production and post-production principles and techniques in visual storytelling to include single-camera filmmaking, pre-production planning, production execution, post-production, and digital distribution techniques. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 116. Documentary Film and Video Production
Prerequisites: MCJ 4 and 115. Exploration of key concepts of non-fiction visual storytelling techniques and practice using a single camera approach. Projects are intended for public distribution. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 117. Narrative Filmmaking
Prerequisites: MCJ 4 and 115. Exploration of narrative filmmaking and the creative techniques and aesthetics common to producing a dramatic story in the single-camera film style. Analysis of film genres, visual storytelling and sound design of classic and contemporary cinema. Laboratory and field experiences in producing film projects. (1 lecture, 4 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
MCJ 118S. Corporate and Nonprofit Media Projects
Prerequisites: MCJ 30 and MCJ 115. Advanced study of the planning, organization, and execution of media production techniques for informational and educational communications projects for corporations and nonprofits; a service learning approach provides practical experience working in production teams with clients. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MCJ 119E. Creative Media Production and Entrepreneurship
Fundamentals of entrepreneurial concepts, business management,independent production, and career opportunities as they relate to filmmakers and media producers. (Formerly MCJ 177T)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MCJ 120. Multimedia Production Studio Practicum
Prerequisites: MCJ 30. Supervised professional practice in producing media for clients and operation of media production facilities. Provides experience in production planning and management, field and studio production, post-production, and providing production services and technical assistance to students, faculty, and members of the public. 1-3 units, repeatable up to 6 units maximum.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 121. News Video Production
Prerequisite: MCJ 15 or permission of instructor. News & nonfiction video production and post-production principles and techniques in visual storytelling. This will include single-camera videography, pre-production planning, production execution, post-production, graphics, and multimedia techniques for news. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $40)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 123. Fresno State Focus Crew
Advanced Production crew for Fresno State Focus newscasts; as newscast director, technical director, floor director, graphics operator, and audio engineer. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 124. Intermediate Broadcast News Writing
Prerequisites: MCJ 2. Gathering, writing, and editing news for distribution by broadcast and online news media. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $10)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 125. Radio Reporting and Podcasting
Prerequisites: MCJ 2. Basics of radio news: gathering, writing, editing, and producing news reports and features and anchoring newscasts for campus radio station KFSR and streaming online. (Formerly MCJ 177T) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $30)
Units: 3
MCJ 126. Media Performance
Studio performance training for television and radio; exercises for improving articulation, pronunciation, interpretation, vocal quality, interview techniques, and on-camera performance. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours) (Course fee, $15)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 128. TV/Multimedia News Reporting and Production
Prerequisites: MCJ 121, MCJ 124, and MCJ 126 or permission of instructor. Practical experience in multiplatform news producing, reporting, and anchoring intended for broadcast, cable, mobile and online distribution. Lecture and lab experiences focus on all aspects of news production including news editorial, field video, multimedia, online, mobile and TV studio production. (1 lecture, 9 lab hours) (Course fee, $50)
Units: 4, Repeatable up to 8 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 129. Global Campus Studio
Prerequisite: MCJ 2 or permission of instructor. This course covers a wide range of aspects of international reporting through reading, lectures, class discussion, multimedia projects and collaboration with students at universities in Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. (Formerly MCJ 177T) (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
MCJ 131. Online Media Design
Prerequisites: MCJ 30, MCJ 106 and MCJ 115, or permission of instructor. Fundamentals of multimedia storytelling and online media design. Production of multimedia packages for online distribution that incorporate text, graphics, images, audio, and video. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MCJ 136. Media Projects
Prerequisites: MCJ 110; and 112, 113, or 115; or permission of instructor. This advanced production course will provide laboratory experiences in the design and execution of large-scale semester-long media projects that may be audio, video, film or multi-camera focused. Projects are intended for public distribution and professional portfolio building.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 142. Advertising Procedures
Overview of all aspects of the field of advertising. Study of history, agent-client relationships, media, relationship to the behavioral sciences, production of copy and layouts, and advertising legislation and responsibility.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 143. Media Sales
Media sales, account service, and account management for today's competitive marketplace; practical experience selling, creating, and producing advertisements for campus media operations. Practical experience working with "real world" clients. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 144. Writing to Influence
Prerequisite: MCJ 2 and MCJ 40. Learn writing skills and strategies that are designed to persuade. Stresses the importance of strategic writing for specific media. Particular emphasis is placed on best practices.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MCJ 146. Media Planning
Prerequisite: MCJ 40. Media planning and buying, evaluating and selecting media to meet specific marketing and communication goals; designing specific media plans, and making buys in various media.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 147S. Digital and Social Media
This course covers the history, strategies and practices of digital and social media as they relate to the public relations and advertising industries. Service-learning component provides experiential learning opportunities.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 148. Advertising Campaigns
Prerequisites: MCJ 142 and MCJ 144 or MCJ 146. Background, research, planning, and preparation of a national and local advertising campaign as advertising agency with client-agency set-up; marketing plan and creative execution. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 149. Advertising and Public Relations Campaigns
Prerequisites: MCJ 2, MCJ 40, MCJ 158S or MCJ 144. Student teams plan a public relations and advertising campaign. Covers use of research findings, setting measurable objectives, identifying key publics, defining strategies, setting budgets, and evaluating results. Course includes analyses of real-world campaigns used to solve public relations problems.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 150. Strategic Political Campaigns
This course covers the history and structure of American political campaigns. Particular emphasis is placed on how advertising and public relations practices are integrated into the campaigning process.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 152S. Fundamentals of Public Relations
Fundamentals of the public relations field ? its principles, ethical values, and methods; as well as its application in business, non-profit, education, and other areas. No previous courses or qualifying exams are required.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 155SW. Nonprofit Public Relations and Development Writing
Prerequisite: Lower division writing requirement. This course is for anyone interested in nonprofits and nonprofit messages that engage volunteers, donors, and other supporters. You will put your knowledge into action by working with community partners, creating deliverables including sponsorship materials, media collateral, and competitive grant proposals. S sections include a service-learning requirement. Meets upper-division writing skills graduation requirement.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 157. Public Relations and Advertising Agency
Prerequisite: MCJ 40. This course will provide students with an in-depth and hands-on exploration into the creation of public relations and advertising products for "real world" clients and the management of a public relations and advertising agency.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall
MCJ 158SW. Advanced Writing to Influence
Prerequisite: MCJ 144. Writing and creating advanced-level messages and campaigns tailored to multiple audiences via a wide range of traditional and social media within specialized areas of advertising and public relations. Includes real-world writing for Service-Learning clients. Meets upper-division writing skills graduation requirement. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 159S. Public Relations Cases and Campaigns
Prerequisites: MCJ 10, MCJ 152S, MCJ 158S. Public relations teams plan public relations campaigns for service-learning clients. Covers use of research, setting measurable objectives, identifying key publics, defining strategies, setting budgets, and evaluating results. Analyses and application of recent cases to solve public relations problems.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Spring
MCJ 163. Media and Pop Culture
A critical analysis of media as popular culture through the study of media literacy.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 164. Applied Media Research
Introduces various mass communication research methods. Emphasis on learning elements involved in the study of planning, designing, and executing mass communication research.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 171. Media Law and Ethics
Study of federal and state laws as well as professional ethics codes and ethical issues in the media and communications industries. There are no prerequisites for this course.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 172. Media Law
Study of federal and state laws and regulations that apply to the media, covering such topics as freedom of information, libel, right to privacy, fair trial-free press, copyright, obscenity and indecency, advertising regulation, and broadcast law and regulation, and broadcast law and regulation.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 173. Media Ethics
Study of ethical choices in the context of the political, social, and economic structure of U.S. communications systems. Also emphasizes applying traditional ethical theories to current media issues and problems.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 174. History of Mass Media
Historical background of American media from colonial to modern times.
Units: 3
MCJ 175. Stereotypes and Representation in Media
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation, Breadth Area D and PLSI 2. Examines relationships between media and social constructions, including analyses of contemporary and historical portrayals of gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, economic class, and physical conditions. Explores strategies for recognizing cultural ramifications of reinforced stereotypes such as audience interpretations, media literacy, and advocacy. G.E. Integration ID.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: ID
MCJ 176. International Mass Communication
Assesses complex international forces shaping global media. Examines ways mass media of North American countries and other nations affect international relations. Focuses on impacts of international news flows, role of media in national development, effects of transnational entertainment, and advertising content. Multicultural/International M/I.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 177T. Media Topics
Prerequisite: upper-division standing. Topics explore various aspects of the relationships between media and society in national and international arenas.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 6 units
MCJ 177T. Directing for Film
Prerequisite: MCJ 116 or MCJ 117. An examination of the aesthetics and practice of directing for film and episodic content. Emphasis is placed on the role and responsibilities of the director in all phases of the production process, including previsualization, casting, working with actors, on set, and postproduction. In a series of exercises, workshops, and case studies, students develop their skills as directors and hone the craft of cinematic storytelling. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Spring 2023)
Units: 3
MCJ 177T. Fresno Neighborhoods: Reporting and Storytelling Across the City
Students choose under-reported neighborhoods throughout the city, and produce content for their neighborhoods, which is published through the course?s in-house digital publication & partner publications. Community engagement will be a key aspect of the course. Students will host neighborhood story labs. Students will go to communities, where they will listen to and record community members? dreams, concerns, and stories of their neighborhood. Content will lean toward building up local neighborhoods by supporting local businesses, telling the stories of individuals in the neighborhood in compassionate ways, & being a bulletin board for what people love about their neighborhood. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Spring 2023)
Units: 3
MCJ 177T. Health Media
Explores how media influences public health goals, policies, and social change including intricacies of strategic campaigns and persuasive strategies, and how other industries use health messages. Students will design a health communication campaign. This topic may not be repeated for credit. (Offered Spring 2023)
Units: 3
MCJ 178. New Media Technologies
Prerequisites: G.E. Foundation, Breadth Area D and PLSI 2. Addresses the social, political, economic, and philosophical implications of new digital media, as well as the corporate, government, and institutional forces that have shaped the new digital media landscape. Particular attention is given to uses of the technologies and the dynamic relationship linking technology, culture, and social change. G.E. Integration ID.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
GE Area: ID
MCJ 179. Cineculture
Explores a wide range of socio-cultural-political topics through a series of film and lectures. Emphasis on critical analysis of diverse cultures as they are represented in film. Students develop a global awareness and understanding of cultural diversity. Multicultural/International M/I.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 180. Water and Strategic Media
Prerequisites: G. E. Foundation, Breadth Area D and PLSI 2. Explores strategies of how we "communicate water" in strategic public dialogue, including writing techniques, media platforms, and multimedia campaigns that talk about water in California and the world. Includes critical and cultural media studies, risk communication, and best practices. G.E. Integration ID.
Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall
GE Area: ID
MCJ 190. Independent Study
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study. Approved for RP grading.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 191I. Internship
Prerequisites: permission of instructor. Applied practical experience in an appropriate media outlet, recording studio, production company, advertising agency, public relations firm, or other media-related firm with on-the-job and faculty supervision/instruction.
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 199. Capstone
Prerequisites: senior standing and permission of the instructor. Preparation and presentation of a satisfactory senior capstone project. The course also includes the organization and creation of a professional portfolio. (1 lecture, 9 lab hours)
Units: 4
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
MCJ 203. Mass Media Industry and Issues
(Core) Examination of the ownership structure, economics, content, and effects of mass media. Contemporary media controversies are examined from both societal and industry points of view. Papers required. (Formerly MCOM 203)
Units: 3
MCJ 204. Introduction to Mass Comm Graduate Studies
Introduces students to the field of mass communication. Discussion includes an overview of various research methods in the field, the process and production of research proposals, and the process of planning a program of study. Emphasizes a scholarly style of writing.
Units: 3
MCJ 205. Mass Communication Theory
This course examines the history and development of prominent mass communication theories and their application in the field of mass communication research.
Units: 3
MCJ 206. Quantitative Methods in Mass Communication
Introduction in quantitative research designs and statistical procedures. Areas of examination include various statistical tests used in mass communication research, criteria for evaluating scientific research, and computer assisted (SPSS) statistical procedures. Students will design and complete a research project.
Units: 3
MCJ 207. Qualitative Methods in Mass Communication
This course examines various qualitative methods used in mass communication research, such as historical analysis, legal research, cultural analysis, content analysis, and participant/observer analysis. Students will design and complete a research project.
Units: 3
MCJ 214. Media Technology and Systems
Seminar in emerging communications media. Technological developments, corporate and governmental policies, and the sociopolitical implications of current and projected applications. (Formerly MCOM 214)
Units: 3
MCJ 215. Media Ethics and Regulation
Seminar in the law and ethics of mass communication, with emphasis on current social and ethical controversies and the impact of regulatory trends on media professionals. (Formerly MCOM 215)
Units: 3
MCJ 216. Global Media and International Relations
Focus on mass communication and international relations by examining global flow and impact of news, entertainment content, transnational advertising, and information technologies. Issues discussed in the context of international mass communication theory and research. (Formerly MCOM 216)
Units: 3
MCJ 240T. Seminar in Media Industry Practices and Management
Exploration of current challenges and advanced practices in the media or management in a particular media-related industry: advertising, broadcasting, public relations, journalism, Internet. (Formerly MCOM 240T)
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
MCJ 240T. Cultural Criticism of Media
An introduction to the analysis and interpretation of media texts. The student will learn theories and methodologies to understand and explain the cultural significance of mass media texts within a mass-media-saturated society.
Units: 3, Repeatable up to 9 units
MCJ 290. Independent Study
See Academic Placement - Independent Study. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly MCOM 290)
Units: 1-3, Repeatable up to 6 units
MCJ 298. Project
Prerequisites: permission of instructor; see Criteria for Thesis and Project. Completion of a significant project appropriate to the student's area of specialization. A written report and a presentation to the faculty are required. Approved for RP grading. One or two semesters, depending upon project complexity. (Formerly MCOM 298)
Units: 6
MCJ 298C. Project Continuation
Pre-requisite: Project MCJ 298. For continuous enrollment while completing the project. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
MCJ 299. Thesis
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion, and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree. Presentation to the faculty is required. Approved for RP grading. (Formerly MCOM 299)
Units: 6
MCJ 299C. Thesis Continuation
Prerequisite: MCJ 299. For continuous enrollment while completing the thesis. May enroll twice with department approval. Additional enrollments must be approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Units: 0
MCJ 429T. Filmmaking
Units: 3
MCJ 629T. 35MM Filmmkng
Units: 3
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