Media Studies BA: Concentration in Documentary and Television Production

This concentration is intended to give students foundational knowledge in the theory and practice of linear non-fiction video and related digital media skills. Students in this concentration will also specialize in one of three advanced areas: Documentary Production, Experimental Media Production or Studio Television Production.

Hunter Core Requirement

Several courses within this major may fulfill parts of the Hunter Core Requirement (CUNY Common Core [CCC], Hunter Focus, Concurrent Requirements). When selecting courses, it may be to a student’s advantage to choose courses that count toward the Hunter Core Requirement and also advance the student on the path to the major. Details on the Hunter Core Requirement can be found here: Appendix I: Hunter Core Requirement

In the case of the Media Studies major, the courses that meet CCC are:

Courses	CUNY Common Core	Foundational or Major
MEDIA 18000	Individual & Society	Major

Major- 36 credits

A. Introductory Courses (9 cr.)

B. Required Production Courses (9 cr.)

MEDP 28100 - Documentary Video Production 1
MEDP 29000 - Developing the Documentary (W)
Choice of one course from the following
MEDP 31100 - Documentary Video Production 2
-or-
MEDP 31600 - Experimental Production

C. Elective Production Courses (9 cr.)

These may be any regular 200- or 300-level MEDP courses. Any regular 200- or 300-level FILMP course counts toward this requirement as well, though students may only count up to 6 credits total of FILM or FILMP classes toward the major.

D. Required Analytical Course (3 cr.)

MEDIA 31500 - Nonfiction Film and Video

E. Elective Analytical Courses (6 cr.)

Two regular analytical courses may be chosen from any analytical offering, however it is strongly recommended that students consider analytical courses in relation to their area of production.