Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences 31 courses 15 total credits
Minor in Documentary Production is a Minor program offered by College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University, requiring 15 credits across 31 courses.
| Total Credits | 15 credits |
The following course
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DS 311 | Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking | 3 |
| Total The following course | 3 credits | |
Audio/Video
Complete at least 6 credits from one of the following areas:
Broadcast News
Audio/Video
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JRN 306 | Broadcast News I: Intro to Reporting | 3 |
| JRN 403 | Broadcast News II: Intermediate Reporting | 3 |
| JRN 406B | Broadcast News Producing | 4 |
Film Studies
Broadcast News
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FLM 260 | Introduction to Digital Film and Emergent Media | 4 |
| FLM 334 | Introduction to Screenwriting (W) | 3 |
| FLM 460 | Seminar in Digital Film and Emergent Media (W) | 3 |
Multimedia
Film Studies
Option 1
Photography
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JRN 310 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| JRN 410 | Advanced Photojournalism: Documentary | 3 |
Option 3
Photography
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JRN 488 | Visual Storytelling in Kenya | 4 |
| JRN 310 | Photojournalism | 3 |
Producing
or
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DS 351 | Producing For Cinema and Television | 3 |
| JRN 450 | Media Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MI 301 | Bringing Media to Market | 3 |
Web
Producing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| JRN 336 | Designing for Media | 3 |
| JRN 436 | Design for Web and Mobile Devices | 3 |
| MI 349 | Web Design and Development | 3 |
Writing
Web
The following capstone courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DS 411A | Advanced Documentary Filmmaking I (W) | 3 |
| DS 411B | Advanced Documentary Filmmaking II (W) | 3 |
| Total The following capstone courses | 6 credits | |
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