MDPR-2310 Film History–Fa 3 hours This course is an overview of narrative and documentary film history, from the origins of silent cinema to contemporary cinema in the digital age. Students will identify key eras and films and learn about the history of Christians working in the film industry. Prerequisite: Media production major or approval from the instructor. MDPR-2320 Film/Video Practicum–Fa, Sp 1 hour This practicum provides students opportunities to work on video projects throughout the semester, either for themselves or for clients. Students are responsible for selecting the projects they work on for practicum hours, which will be monitored and approved by the instructor. Prerequisite: MDPR-1130 Video Production. (Fee: $75) MDPR-2330 Camera Tech and Grip–Fa 3 hours This hands-on course introduces students to essential technical skills and industry practices within professional film and video production environments. Students will gain practical knowledge of camera systems and rigging as well as grip equipment. Prerequisite: MDPR-1130 Video Production. (Fee: $75) MDPR-2340 Multicamera Production–Fa 3 hours This hands-on course focuses on the technical, creative, and collaborative aspects of producing multi-camera content for both live and recorded environments. Students will explore studiobased television production, live event coverage, and multi-angle narrative filming techniques. Prerequisite: MDPR-1130 Video Production. (Fee: $75) MDPR-2410 3 hours Introduction to Computer Animation–Fa An introduction to the use of 3D animation software. The course focuses on learning the basics of Autodesk Maya and general principles and workflow for 3D computer graphics in production work. (Fee: $75) MDPR-2420 3 hours Introduction to Motion Design–Fa An introduction to the creation of graphics for television and film. Topics covered include motion graphic principles, network package graphic creation, and training in Adobe After Effects. (Fee: $75). MDPR-2520 Sports Reporting–Fa 3 hours This course will introduce and develop the writing, photography, video, audio and social media skills necessary to thrive as a sports journalist, to reach audiences on multiple platforms. Prerequisite: MDPR-1510 Multiplatform Storytelling. (Fee: $75) MDPR-2530 Advanced Sports Reporting–Sp 3 hours This course will build on MDPR-2520 Sports Reporting and further develop the writing, photography, video, audio, and social media skills necessary to thrive as a sports journalist to reach audiences on multiple platforms. Students will also study key elements of journalism and build a personal profile of integrating faith within the vocation. Prerequisite: MDPR-2520 Sports Reporting. (Fee: $75) MDPR-3110 3 hours Social Media Analytics and Campaigns–Fa This course equips students with the knowledge and skills to effectively manage and analyze social media platforms. Students will learn to design, implement, and measure social media campaigns while considering biblical, ethical, and legal principles into their practices. By the end of the course, students will be proficient in using analytics tools to make data-driven decisions and create impactful social media strategies. Prerequisite: Junior media production major or approval of instructor. (dual-listed as COM-6303 Social Media Analytics and Campaigns) MDPR-3120 Media Ethics–Fa 3 hours Development of an applied theistic ethic for media practitioners. Topics for ethical examination include media content, business practices, advertising, journalism, privacy, and intellectual property rights. Crosslisted with JOUR-3150 . Prerequisite: Junior or senior status. MDPR-3130 Media Leadership–Fa 3 hours This course is designed to acquaint the student with the concerns facing the management of a media company including legal requirements of the FCC, personnel management, implementation of programming, and station acquisition. MDPR-3140 Brand Story and Messaging–Fa 3 hours Brand Story and Messaging equips students to analyze real-world brand messaging and build clear, audience-centered message strategies. Students conduct audience research, clarify a brand's message, and translate strategy into production-ready creative direction that aligns collaborators across written, aural, and visual media with consistency across multiple channels. Prerequisite: MDPR-1140 Writing for Media. MDPR-3150 AI-Assisted Media Workflows–Fa 3 hours This course introduces students to the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-assisted media creation. Designed for students with a foundation in media production, the course explores how artificial intelligence tools can be integrated into image, video, audio, and written content workflows. Through production assignments, ethical discussions, and a final portfolio project, students will gain practical experience in applying AI technologies to meet project objectives. Prerequisites: MDPR-1120 Audio Production; MDPR-1130 Video Production; MDPR-1140 Writing for Media. MDPR-3210 Digital Audio Post Production–Fa 3 hours This course is designed to teach the theories, principles, and practices of multi-track studio production. Students will produce a number of audio projects for radio, television, and film in the Pro Tools HD production environment. Prerequisite: MDPR-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $75) MDPR-3220 Audio for Video and Film–Sp 3 hours Audio for video/film will expose the student to the theories and the practical challenges of gathering audio in the field as a part of a video/film project. The course will also focus on working with sound in the studio during post-production and will include areas such as automatic dialogue replacement and Foley sound effects. Students will record and produce all of the sounds for a major film project. Prerequisites: MDPR-1120 Audio Production; MDPR-3210 Digital Audio Post Production. (Fee: $45) (odd years) MDPR-3240 Audio Production Practicum–Fa,Sp 1 hour The practicum is designed to place the student in a variety of professional settings on and off campus, with the purpose of allowing the student to practice audio skills acquired in earlier courses. The course is repeatable for a total of two hours. Prerequisites: MDPR-1110 Introduction to Media Production; MDPR-1120 Audio Production. (Fee: $45) MDPR-3310 Digital Film Production–Fa 3 hours Taught from the producer’s perspective, this course offers hands-on training for students in creating short narrative films and overseeing the pre-production, production, and post-production stages. Prerequisite: MDPR-1130 Video Production; MDPR-2120 Preproduction. (Fee: $45) MDPR-3340 Screenwriting–Sp 4 hours In this advanced writing course, students will learn the formal construction involved in writing a professional screenplay, with emphasis on narrative structure, dramatic writing, and strong character development. Prerequisite: MDPR-1140 Writing for Media, or approval from the instructor. (Fee: $45) Page 290 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions MDPR-2310 – MDPR-3340
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