Media & Entertainment (MAE)

A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite courses. 

MAE 100  College & Career Success (GT-SS3)  1(0-2)  

Fall.
Students are introduced to, and become familiar with, processes, resources, and strategies to help them succeed in their individual career fields.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 101  Media & Society (GT-SS3)  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
Survey course that examines the historical, sociological, economic, technological, and ethical foundations of mediated communication from a social scientific perspective.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.
(Gen Ed: SS, GT-SS3)

MAE 140  Introduction to Film  3(3-0)  

Spring.
Provides an introduction to the study of film as an art form and a medium of cultural communication. It is a survey of the major developments, movements, and critical approaches in cinema.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 210  Hispanic, Chicanx, & Indigenous Media  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
The historical and cultural implications of the mass media's portrayal of Hispanic, Chicanx, and Indigenous communities and the extent of their media participation from colonial to contemporary times.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 211  (WS 211)  Women & Media  3(3-0)  

Fall.
The historical and cultural implications of the mass media's portrayal of women and the extent of their media participation from colonial to contemporary times.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 217  (PSYC 217, WS 217)  Women & Society  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Statistical overview of the current status of women, followed by examination of theories concerning equality of the sexes.
Prerequisite: PSYC 100.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 220  Professional Media Writing  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
A foundational course examining professional fact-finding, reporting and writing techniques across the primary forms of media (print, broadcast, and online).
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

MAE 230  Sound, Radio, & Podcasting Essentials  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
An introductory course examining audio technology and recording techniques as they apply to radio and podcasting production. Students receive instruction and hands-on experience utilizing professional-grade studio equipment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 240  Film & Video Essentials  3(3-0)  

Fall, Spring.
An introductory video course designed to provide students with an overview of field and studio production including terminology, positions, cameras, lighting, editing, and distribution.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 250  Media Design Essentials  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An introduction to professional media design concepts and techniques using industry-standard raster, vector, and layout software to achieve visual design objectives for print and digital media.
Prerequisites: None.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 251  Gaming & Immersive Media Essentials  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An introduction to gaming and interactive technologies and platforms through hands-on experience with fundamental coding for websites, gaming, immersive, and interactive media.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

MAE 301  Theories & Research in Media  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Application of theories to mass communication and media problems. Nature of the communication process in groups and between mass media and audiences. Contribution of theoretical concepts to solving specific problems.
Prerequisite: MAE 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

MAE 302  Audience Research & Advertising  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course examines audience research methods and how advertisers plan and buy across media platforms to reach their target audience.
Prerequisite: MAE 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 305  Scriptwriting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Various short-form and long-form scriptwriting styles and standards are introduced for radio, podcasting, television, streaming, and film.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

MAE 306  Performance & Acting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students learn how to use their voice and image effectively across a variety of productions. Content focuses on performance and acting using the voice, body, and image across sound, film, and stage productions.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 310  Evolution of Media & Creative Technologies  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
From the first printing press to deep learning smart machines, this class explores the evolution of media and technologies as they relate to message delivery and creative expression.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 311  Gender & Film  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A discussion course which examines gender roles in theatrical and documentary film while considering the perspective of producers, actors and spectators and salient film theories.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 320  Reporting & Copy Writing  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students further hone their reporting, interviewing, editing and writing skills across a range of media through hands-on experience in multimedia storytelling.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 highly recommended prerequisites, but may be taken concurrently.

MAE 321  Data Journalism & Visualization  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students grow their data mining and investigative skills and their understanding of the importance of visual communication across media, introductory photojournalism and graphic creation.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 230 and MAE 240 highly recommended prerequisites, but may be taken concurrently.

MAE 322  Photojournalism  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students are introduced to photography as a journalistic medium and hone their skills as visual storytellers across print and digital media.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 330  Sound Recording & Technology  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Multitrack recording and production concepts relevant to the role of a sound engineer are explored. Topics include microphone theory, consoles, technical standards, dynamic processing, effects, and digital audio theory.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 220 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 highly recommended prerequisites, but may be taken concurrently.

MAE 332  Critical Listening & Analysis  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course is designed to provide students with the requisite theory and practical experience in applying listening and analytical skills to professional works of sound from the perspective of the sound engineer.
Prerequisite: MAE 230.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 333  Live Sound Reinforcement  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An introduction to the theory, equipment, and management of live sound. Topics include sound reinforcement system technology, installation and operation, stage types, installation techniques, and design consideration.
Prerequisite: MAE 230.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 334  Electronic Music, MIDI, & Synthesis  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students explore the fundamental principles and application of MIDI and audio synthesis as a foundation for beat-making, music, and sonic art.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 335  Advanced Radio & Podcasting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Advanced study and application of the theories and techniques used in the production cycle. Students engage in the recording, editing and production of advanced multi-track sessions as it applies to radio and podcasting.
Prerequisite: MAE 230.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 340  Advanced Film & Video Production  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Advanced study and application of the theories and techniques used in the production of film and video. Students expand their skill set and are required to critically research and effectively produce high quality productions.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 250 highly recommended prerequisites, but may be taken concurrently.

MAE 341  Film & Video Post Production  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course focuses on post-production for video and film with an emphasis on advanced editing techniques, effects, color, and professional delivery formats using non-linear editing software and equipment.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 250 highly recommended prerequisites, but may be taken concurrently.

MAE 350  Media Design & Layout  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Advanced media design concepts and techniques are explored and integrated into professional digital and print media using industry standard raster, vector, and layout software and technology.
Prerequisites: MAE 250.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 351  Web Design & Development  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A comprehensive overview of website development through hands-on development of an interactive website.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 352  Game Design & Development I  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This project-based course explores the fundamental concepts of game design and development. Students work individually and in teams to design, implement and test a game.
Prerequisite: MAE 250 and MAE 251.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 355  Commercial & Creative Imaging  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Photographic techniques and workflow for commercial and creative outlets are explored, including framing, editing, and preparation for digital and print media.
Prerequisites: MAE 250.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 356  Digital Media Illustration  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An exploration of digital illustration techniques using vector and raster-based software to create original works for digital and print media.
Prerequisites: MAE 250.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 360  Sports Reporting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
A specialized advanced journalism course addressing the interpretation and reporting of sports-based stories, information, and statistics to create professional sports articles and multimedia packages.
Prerequisite: MAE 320.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 361  Sportscasting & Gameday Announcing  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course examines the role of the sportscaster, shoutcaster, public address announcers, and sports information directors. Students learn and practice and how to execute a successful performance for various media.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 220 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 highly recommended prerequisites, but may be taken concurrently.

MAE 370  Social Media & Online Strategies  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An overview of social media and online platforms examining current technologies, trends, production and distribution strategies, consumption, data analysis, and ethical considerations.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 371  Public Relations  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Overview of public relations theories, strategies, and practices. Students learn how to construct strategic content using writing, images, video, and audio to message and deliver to various publics across platforms.
Prerequisite: MAE 220.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 highly recommended prerequisites.

MAE 372  Branding & Advertising  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Theories and strategies of branding, advertising planning, media techniques, marketing posture, and creative media buying are explored through hands-on application.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 380  The Business of Media, Entertainment, & the Arts  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course explores the business aspects and management functions unique to creative and arts-based organizations and individuals.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 381  Creative Careers & Talent Management  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Business, legal, and psychological strategies and practices are explored from the manager and artist-creator perspectives as they relate to managing creative careers.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 382  Concerts, Festivals, & Events  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course covers legal, commercial, business, and managerial aspects of domestic and international live entertainment events, with an emphasis on concerts and festivals.
Prerequisite: MAE 101 and MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 401  Law, Ethics, & Regulation of Media  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course examines the laws, regulations, and ethical considerations of media and entertainment industries in the United States.
Prerequisite: MAE 101.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

MAE 405  Screenwriting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An advanced course on script writing across genres for long-form productions.
Prerequisite: ENG 101 and MAE 240.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 420  Advanced Reporting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Journalism and storytelling is perfected through advanced application and practice of AP and broadcast writing styles, copy editing, and multimedia production across a variety of beats and features.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 and MAE 320.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 421  Public Affairs & Political Reporting  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students delve into the world of political reporting, covering debates, keeping up with breaking news from the political campaign and presenting multimedia stories in a fair and balanced manner.
Prerequisite: MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 and MAE 320.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 422  Community Journalism  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students explore the role that media plays in the maintenance of a fiscally and culturally healthy community. Special emphasis will be placed on the ethical responsibilities of hyper-local, community-centric media.
Prerequisite: MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 and MAE 320.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 430  Sound Recording, Mixing, & Mastering  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Multitrack record, mix, & master are explored. Concepts such as single/multiband compression & limiting equalization, effects, pitch-correction, MIDI implementation, & corrective techniques implemented at advanced level.
Prerequisites: MAE 330.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 431  Sound for Picture  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course focuses on location & studio multitrack sound production techniques for television, streaming, & film. Topics include location & field recording, music selection, Foley, ADR, mixing, surround sound, & sync.
Prerequisite: MAE 230.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 434  Immersive & Game Sound Design  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An advanced sound course that explores the theoretical and applied aspects of sound in video games through conceptualization, recording, mixing, and integration into immersive environments.
Prerequisite: MAE 230.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 440  Multi Camera Production  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
An advanced production course focusing on multi camera live production terminology, roles, techniques, and practice.
Prerequisite: MAE 240.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 250 strongly recommended before or concurrently.

MAE 441  Directing & Producing  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Students learn the complex roles and responsibilities of the producer and director in media productions.
Prerequisite: MAE 240.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 250 strongly recommended before or concurrently.

MAE 442  Documentary Film Production  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Advanced production course about non-fiction formats. The course combines theory, history, and production aesthetics specific to television documentary with the opportunity to produce a documentary.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 and MAE 341.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 443  Narrative Film Production  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Advanced production course about narrative film formats. This course combines theory, techniques, methods, and production aesthetics specific to narrative film.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 and MAE 341.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 452  Game Design & Development II  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This project-based course expands on the concepts of game design and development. Students design a game using advanced multimedia assets, game theory, and coding.
Prerequisite: MAE 352.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Permission of instructor.

MAE 460  Sports & Esports Production  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course focuses on sports and esports production techniques, technologies, workflow, and roles. Students learn how to produce a sports-based event from pre-production to gameday to post-mortem review and critique.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 470  Image & Influencers  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course focuses on image brand management and strategies for developing an influential presence online. Emphasis is placed on the practical application of multimedia image branding content across social platforms.
Prerequisite: MAE 370.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 471  Crisis Communications  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
This course focuses on crisis and issues management from a strategic communications approach. Emphasis is placed on practical application of crisis communications theory and real-life case studies.
Prerequisite: MAE 370.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 472  Nonprofit Organizations & Communication  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Strategic communication theory and techniques are used to examine the basic elements of nonprofit organizations from economic, political, and social perspectives.
Prerequisite: MAE 370.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 475  Strategic Communication Campaigns  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
The course examines the organization, structure, components and preparation of an integrated communication campaign focusing on advertising, public relations, sales promotion and direct response.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 480  Copyright, Licensing, & Publishing  3(3-0)  

As Needed.
Course presents a historical and legal context necessary for understanding intellectual property rights in the media, entertainment, and arts industries.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 490  Special Projects  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special Projects affords students the opportunity to concentrate for a semester on the intensive production of a professional, tangible product.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

MAE 491  Special Topics  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Special Topics allows students to explore a specific theme or issue in the field of media and entertainment.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

MAE 492  Capstone: Research & Proposal  2(2-0)  

Fall, Spring.
The first of two capstone courses, students conceptualize and defend a final capstone project proposal supported by research and influenced by aspirations, skills and abilities, and purpose.
Prerequisites: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250.
Corequisites: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 493  Seminar  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
This course introduces topics in a seminar format that are not offered as part of the standard curriculum.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.

MAE 494  Field Experience  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Experiential learning opportunity provided by an organization with a mentoring component.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

MAE 495  Independent Study  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
This course provides an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined, independent project under the guidance of a faculty member of his or her own choosing.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

MAE 498  Internship  (1-3 V)  

As Needed.
Provides professional experience in a variety of media and entertainment environments, including large corporations, media outlets, educational institutions, non-profit agencies and others.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (6).

MAE 499  Capstone: Production & Delivery  2(2-0)  

As Needed.
Students demonstrate proficiency in their field(s) through the production, presentation, distribution, and critique of their capstone project and paper. Students refine and prepare their portfolios and resumes.
Prerequisite: MAE 220 and MAE 230 and MAE 240 and MAE 250 and MAE 492.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None.