IX. Degree Programs
Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Studies (BAMS) - Diploma in Media Communications with specializations in Image Arts and
Digital Communications, Journalism or Public Relations
Media Studies Program – Schedule of Studies
DC = Digital Communication only
IA = Image Arts only
J = Journalism only
PR = Public Relations 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 |
| MDST*1080 |
[0.50] |
Introduction to Journalism & Public Relations |
Semester 3
| AHSS*2010 |
[0.50] |
Documentary Film and Television |
| AHSS*2030 |
[0.50] |
Contemporary Narrative |
| AHSS*2190 |
[0.50] |
History of Communication |
| MDST*2020 |
[0.50] |
Media Structure and Policy |
| 0.50 electives |
Semester 5
| AHSS*3220 |
[0.50] |
Law and the Media |
| MDST*3040 |
[0.50] |
Perception, Power, and the Media |
| One of: |
| MDST*2000 |
[0.50] |
News Gathering J |
| MDST*2040 |
[0.50] |
Media Relations PR |
| MDST*2130 |
[0.50] |
Photographic Practices: Theory and Printing IA |
| MDST*3250 |
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DC |
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| One of: |
| MDST*2030 |
[0.50] |
News Editing and Writing J |
| MDST*2210 |
[0.50] |
Image Processing: Capture and Manipulation DC |
| MDST*2510 |
[0.50] |
Studio Lighting Fundamentals IA |
| MDST*3080 |
[0.50] |
Writing for Public Relations I PR |
|
| One of: |
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Semester 6
| SCMA*2040 |
[0.50] |
Research Methods for Social Science |
| One of: |
|
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| One of: |
| MDST*2060 |
[0.50] |
Marketing Communications DC |
| MDST*2210 |
[0.50] |
Image Processing: Capture and Manipulation IA |
| MDST*3000 |
[0.50] |
Magazine Writing, Editing, and Research J |
| MDST*3170 |
[0.50] |
Writing for Public Relations II PR |
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| One of: |
|
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| One of: |
| MDST*3020 |
[0.50] |
Television Broadcasting J |
| MDST*3100 |
[0.50] |
Corporations and Agencies PR |
| MDST*3110 |
[0.50] |
Intermediate Theory and Location Photography IA |
| MDST*4170 |
[0.50] |
Videography II DC |
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Semester 7
| AHSS*4080 |
[0.50] |
Transition to Work |
| MDST*4080 |
[0.50] |
Globalization and the Global Media |
| MDST*4500 |
[1.00] |
Applied Research Project |
| One of: |
|
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Semester 8
| One of: |
| MDST*4060 |
[1.50] |
Journalism Internship J |
| MDST*4070 |
[1.50] |
Public Relations Internship PR |
| MDST*4130 |
[1.50] |
Image Arts Internship IA |
| MDST*4200 |
[1.50] |
Digital Communication Internship DC |
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