Media Production Minor

Program Availability

The Media Production minor is available on the Indiana State University campus, located in Terre Haute, Indiana. This minor is not available online.

Courses for the Media Production Minor 

(18 credits) 

The Media Production minor focuses on key production skills in live theater, television, film, and broadcast performance. Students gain essential skills in visual storytelling, video production, theater technology, audio production, lighting, scenic stagecraft, costume and makeup, play analysis, and related areas. Completion of the minor will prepare students for careers in a variety of production areas in television, film, live theater, and related industries. 

Required Courses: 

• THTR 191 – Introduction to Play Analysis
• THTR 231 – Editing for Visual Storytelling

[Choose one]

• COMM 230 – Live Video Production
• COMM 343 – Field Video Production

Electives (Choose 9-10 credits): 

• THTR 274 – Theater Technology
• THTR 332 – Advanced Television Production 
• THTR 334 – Advanced Film Production
• THTR 435 – Lighting for Video
• THTR 436 – Audio Production for Stage and Media
• COMM 220 – Multimedia Production I 
• COMM 230 – Live Video Production 
• COMM 281 – Visual Communication 
• COMM 320 – Multimedia Production II 
• COMM 435 – Digital Storytelling
• COMM 343 – Field Video Production 
• COMM 420 – Multimedia Production III
• THTR 177 – Scenic Stagecraft
• THTR 177L – Scenic Stagecraft Lab
• THTR 178 – Introduction to Costume and Makeup
• THTR 178L – Introduction to Costume and Makeup Lab 

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.