School
Liberal Arts
Division
Communication & Media
Department
Media Communication Arts
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Media Communication Arts
Course Number
295
Course Title
Media Communication Arts Directed Study
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
47.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
Instructor Permission Only
Catalog Course Description
Instructor-guided work on a student-initiated project in the Media Communication Arts field. Project must be approved by instructor and can be either scholarly or creative in nature, or both.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Goal Statement
To explore a topic in the Media Communication Arts field in a scholarly and/or creative way so as to gain a deeper understanding or appreciation for the topic.
Core Course Topics
- Discussion and submission of a specific project proposal which, after acceptance by instructor, becomes the class project.
- The use of critical thinking to relate aspects of this project to support and enhance the importance of a media-literate society.
- Project work and completion, with guidance from the instructor at critical stages.
- Creation of a measurement plan which, after acceptance by instructor, becomes the class contract.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Propose a project based on some aspect of Media Communication Arts with instructor approval
- Organize a measurement plan to allow for assessment with instructor approval
- Successfully structure and produce a significant project in a Media Communication Arts area, either scholarly, creative or both
- Present and defend overall decision for the importance of topic choice and final project as it relates to supporting a media literate society
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Instructor will judge the quantity and quality of the work. A general guideline for satisfactory scholarly work: a thorough critical research paper; for creative work: a project evidencing 120-150 hours of effort.
Outcomes
Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Winter 2024