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

Required Courses12
Electives6
Total Hours18

Required Courses

COMM 210Multiplatform Production3
COMM 228ZTV1
COMM 230WZIP-FM1
COMM 232Buchtelite1
COMM 300Newswriting Across the Media3
COMM 307Principles of Social Media3
Total Hours12

Electives

Complete a total of six credits from the following:6
COMM 274Introduction to the Media Industries
COMM 304Information Gathering & Editing
COMM 323Podcasting
COMM 326Studio Production
COMM 410Digital Content Creation
Total Hours6