IX. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies- Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, or Digital Communications
Media Studies Program – Schedule of Studies
J = Journalism only
PR = Public Relations only
IA = Image Arts only
Note: All courses are weighted 0.50 credits unless noted otherwise.
Semester 1
| AHSS*1060 |
[0.50] |
Mass Communication |
| MDST*1010 |
[0.50] |
Internet Survey & Research |
| MDST*1050 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Media Writing |
| MDST*1070 |
[0.50] |
Photography and Digital Imaging |
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 2
| AHSS*1070 |
[0.50] |
Film Study |
| AHSS*1080 |
[0.50] |
Ethical Issues |
| AHSS*1090 |
[0.50] |
Communication, Technology and Culture |
| MDST*1030 |
[0.50] |
Visual Communication and Design |
| One of: |
| MDST*2000 |
[0.50] |
News Gathering J |
| MDST*2010 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Public Relations PR |
| MDST*2210 |
[0.50] |
Image Processing: Capture and Manipulation IA |
|
Semester 3
| AHSS*2010 |
[0.50] |
Documentary Film and Television |
| AHSS*2030 |
[0.50] |
Contemporary Narrative |
| MDST*2020 |
[0.50] |
Media Structure and Policy |
| One of: |
| MDST*2030 |
[0.50] |
News Editing and Writing J |
| MDST*3080 |
[0.50] |
Writing for Public Relations I PR |
| MDST*2130 |
[0.50] |
Photographic Practices: Theory and Printing IA |
|
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 4
| AHSS*2020 |
[0.50] |
Presentations and Persuasion J, PR |
| AHSS*2130 |
[0.50] |
Subcultures and the Media |
| AHSS*2170 |
[0.50] |
The Human Figure IA |
| MDST*2070 |
[0.50] |
Digital Design |
| One of: |
| MDST*3180 |
[0.50] |
Radio Broadcasting J |
| MDST*3170 |
[0.50] |
Writing for Public Relations II PR |
| MDST*2510 |
[0.50] |
Studio Lighting Fundamentals IA |
|
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 5
| AHSS*3080 |
[0.50] |
Web Design |
| AHSS*3220 |
[0.50] |
Law and the Media |
| One of: |
| MDST*2050 |
[0.50] |
Specialized Reporting J |
| MDST*2040 |
[0.50] |
Media Relations PR |
| MDST*3070 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Newspaper Production J |
| MDST*3110 |
[0.50] |
Intermediate Theory and Location Photography IA |
|
| One of: |
| MDST*3020 |
[0.50] |
Broadcast Techniques: Television I J |
| MDST*3010 |
[0.75] |
Fundraising Principles and Practice PR |
| MDST*3130 |
[0.50] |
Applied Commercial and Studio Portraiture IA |
|
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 6
| MDST*3200 |
[0.50] |
Photo-Based Practices IA |
| SCMA*3020 |
[0.50] |
Statistics for Media Studies: Risk, Polling and Technical Reports J & PR |
| One of: |
| MDST*3000 |
[0.50] |
Magazine Writing, Editing, and Research J |
| MDST*2060 |
[0.50] |
Marketing Communications PR |
| MDST*3140 |
[0.50] |
Intermediate Commercial and Studio Portraiture IA |
|
| One of: |
| MDST*2050 |
[0.50] |
Specialized Reporting J |
| MDST*3070 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Newspaper Production J |
| MDST*3030 |
[0.50] |
Event Management PR |
| MDST*3150 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Prepress and Digital Imaging IA |
|
| One of: |
| MDST*3090 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Broadcasting: Television II J |
| MDST*3160 |
[0.50] |
Industrial Location Production IA |
| MDST*4050 |
[0.50] |
Examining Public Relations Sectors PR |
|
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 7
| MDST*3040 |
[0.50] |
Perception, Power, and the Media |
| MDST*4021 |
[0.25] |
Senior Research Project |
| MDST*4080 |
[0.50] |
Globalization and the Global Media |
| One of: |
| MDST*3050 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Magazine Production J |
| MDST*3060 |
[0.50] |
Public Affairs PR |
| MDST*4140 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Commercial and Corporate Photography IA |
|
| One of: |
| MDST*3100 |
[0.50] |
Corporations and Agencies PR |
| MDST*4040 |
[0.50] |
Multimedia Journalism J |
| MDST*4110 |
[0.50] |
Advanced Editorial and Digital Editing IA |
|
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 8
| MDST*4022 |
[0.75] |
Senior Research Project |
| One of: |
|
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