Converged Media, Minor
Minor in Converged Media (C60110M)
Students will gain hands-on experience with emerging technology tools to become responsible media content developers and information brokers. Specifically, the Converged Media Minor (CM) will provide students with the knowledge and the skills to: (1) develop digital media literacy; (2) gather information and create content; (3) write for accuracy, thoroughness, authenticity, and efficiency; (4) design and distribute content for print, audio, video, and the web; and (5) apply media ethics.
Requirements for Admission
Admission to the university as an undergraduate student.
Program Contact
Juan Contreras
Professor of Practice
JEC37@uakron.edu
The following information has official approval of The School of Communication and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this minor is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.
Please refer to the University Requirements for Minor Areas of Study for specific graduation information regarding minors.
Summary
Code | Title | Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | 12 | |
Electives | 6 | |
Total Hours | 18 |
Required Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
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COMM 210 | Multiplatform Production | 3 |
COMM 228 | ZTV | 1 |
COMM 230 | WZIP-FM | 1 |
COMM 232 | Buchtelite | 1 |
COMM 300 | Newswriting Across the Media | 3 |
COMM 307 | Principles of Social Media | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 |
Electives
Code | Title | Hours |
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Complete a total of six credits from the following: | 6 | |
COMM 274 | Introduction to the Media Industries | |
COMM 304 | Information Gathering & Editing | |
COMM 323 | Podcasting | |
COMM 326 | Studio Production | |
COMM 410 | Digital Content Creation | |
Total Hours | 6 |