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Academic Program Guide


Communication (Digital Media Production)


ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2023 and after)

*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available ONLY at the main campus in Tallahassee, FL. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*

This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.

The Digital Media Production Major is a limited-access major. Acceptance into the School of Communication is competitive and occurs once a year in the spring semester to begin the following summer or fall semester. For complete information regarding admission requirements and the application, see http://comm.cci.fsu.edu.

Mapping Coordinator: Omar Ellison
Email: Omar.Ellison@cci.fsu.edu

Sample Schedule and Required Milestones by Term

Sample Schedule: Term 1 hrs
ENC1101 Freshman Composition3
1st GE Core Mathematics3
GE History 3
GE Core Natural Science with Lab4
Required Milestones: Term 1
Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus )
Overall GPA ≥ 2.80
Sample Schedule: Term 2 hrs
ENC2135 Research, Genre, and Context 3
2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics3
GE Core Humanities/Cultural Practice3
GE Natural Science3
First Language proficiency course3-4
Required Milestones: Term 2
Complete ENC2135 ( ≥ C minus )
Complete 1st GE Mathematics course ( ≥ C minus )
Overall GPA ≥ 2.90
Sample Schedule: Term 3 hrs
MMC2000 Introduction to Mass Media 3
SPC2608 Public Speaking (Foundation course)3
GE Ethics3
GE Core Social Science3
Second Language proficiency course3-4
Required Milestones: Term 3
See Academic Advisor in Communication
Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics Course ( ≥ C minus )
Complete MMC2000 (≥ C minus)
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00
Sample Schedule: Term 4 hrs
Digital Literacy course3
GE Humanities/Cultural Practice3
GE Social Science3
Third Language proficiency course3-4
Required Milestones: Term 4
Apply to School 1st business day in Feb., no later than 5:00 p.m to School of Communication
Complete 52 hours, statewide Core and General Education
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00
Sample Schedule: Term 5 hrs
Foundation course (see approved list)3
RTV3101 Writing for the Electronic Media3
RTV3531 Single-Camera Video Production3
RTV3571 Digital Media Production Workshop3
Minor Course3
Required Milestones: Term 5
Complete one (1) Foundation course with a C minus or better
Complete RTV3531 with a C minus or better
Complete RTV3571 with a C minus or better
Civics Literacy requirement
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00
Sample Schedule: Term 6 hrs
Foundation course (see approved list)3
MMC3505 Documentary History, Theory and Practice3
Advanced Production Course (see approved list)3
Advanced Production Course (see approved list)3
Minor Course3
Required Milestones: Term 6
Complete the two (2) required Foundation courses, each with a C minus or better
Complete RTV3101 with a C minus or better
Complete MMC3505 with a C minus or better
Complete Scholarship In Practice Course
Request a graduation check from BOTH the Registrar’s office and the CCI Advising Center
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00
Sample Schedule: Term 7 hrs
Application/Activities course (see approved list)3
Advanced Course (see approved list)3
Advanced Production course (see approved list)3
Elective3
Minor Course3
Required Milestones: Term 7
Complete one (1) Advanced course with a C minus or better
See Academic Advisor in Communication
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00
Sample Schedule: Term 8 hrs
Advanced Course (see approved list)3
Advanced Production course (see approved list)3
Elective3
Elective3
Minor Course3
Required Milestones: Term 8
Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks
Complete 2nd Scholarship in Practice Course
Overall GPA ≥ 3.00

Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: Video Editor, Director of Photography, Camera Operator, Film Director, Film Producer, Documentary Researcher, Arena Video Production Specialist, Technical Director, Broadcast Engineer, Communication Manager, Video Production Specialist, Audiovisual Production Specialist, Critic, Programmer, Media Buyer, Media Analyst, Video Effects Specialist.

Representative Employers: Film studios, video production companies, sports media companies, college and professional sports teams, documentary production companies, post production companies, news stations, internet media companies, public TV and radio, governmental organizations, non-profit organizations, political campaigns, advertising firms, and public relations firms

International Opportunities: International study is available for all students and may include opportunities for internships or taking course work towards various majors and minors. International study may have an impact on the MAP; therefore, it is important to consult with the academic advisor before participating. Interested students can find information about international study, research, internships, and service opportunities at: global.fsu.edu/undergraduate-students/going-abroad.

This Map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between the University and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to carry out the academic objectives of the University. The University specifically reserves the right to change, delete or add to any Map at any time within the student’s period of study at the University.



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