Department of Visual & Media Arts
Studio TV Production (BA, BFA)
Jordan Drutman learns lighting, directing
Studio TV Production major Jordan Drutman understands the role of each crew member in the studio. (Filmed and edited by Emerson students.)
This specialization explores the production of multi-camera video in the studio for the creation of television programming, including situation comedies, soap operas, and public affairs programming. Exploration of new multi-camera genres are encouraged. Studies also include television and non-broadcast producing, and the use of studios and soundstages for single-camera production.
Credits: 44 for BA, 60 for BFA (both degrees also include 8 additional upper-level liberal arts credits)
I. Visual and Media Arts Foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offer students a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
Required Courses
| VM 100 | History of Media Arts I |
| VM 101 | History of Media Arts II |
One of the following:
| VM 102 | Dimensions of Creativity |
| VM 120 | Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
II. Introduction to Disciplines (16 credits minimum)
At the Introduction to Disciplines level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas.
Required Courses
| VM 200 | Media Criticism and Theory |
| VM 241 | Introduction to Studio TV Production |
At least one of the following:
| VM 202 | Critical Listening |
| VM 220 | Writing the Short Subject |
| VM 221 | Writing the Feature Film |
| VM 222 | Writing for Television |
At least one of the following:
| VM 204 | Topics in Media Arts: Practice |
| VM 230 | Introduction to Film Production |
| VM 231 | Intermediate Film Production |
| VM 240 | Introduction to Video Field Production |
| VM 250 | Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
| VM 251 | Location Sound Recording |
| VM 260 | Introduction to Interactive Media |
| VM 261 | Computer Animation |
| VM 331 | Topics in Visual and Media Arts: Practice |
III. Specializations
At least one of the following:
| VM 377 | Documentary Production Workshop |
| VM 440 | Advanced Studio Production: Fiction |
| VM 441 | Advanced Studio Production: Nonfiction |
At least one of the following:
| VM 322 | Comedy Writing for Television |
| VM 338 | Performance for Television |
| VM 423 | Writing Television Pilots |
| VM 440 | Advanced Studio Production: Fiction |
| VM 441 | Advanced Studio Production: Nonfiction |
| VM 445 | Advanced TV Production Workshop |
| VM 477 | Producing for Television and Non-Broadcast Media |
At least one of the following:
| VM 402 | Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| VM 409 | Seminar in Western Art |
| VM 410 | Seminar in Non-Western Art |
Required Courses
| One additional advanced visual and media studies course numbered VM 300-315, 400-418, or 500-519. |
In addition to the General Education and major requirements, all students are required to complete at least two courses at the 300 or 400 level from the following Liberal Arts areas:
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Recommended Electives
| VM 323 | Writing Primetime Drama |
| VM 370 | Business Concepts for Modern Media |
Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop
Students may apply to take the Advanced Visual and Media Arts Workshop. Two semesters are mandatory for BFA. Optional for BA.
For specific course prerequisites, please consult the Undergraduate Catalogue.
Acknowledging some amazing accomplishments, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences awarded two Emerson alums—Eric Drysdale ’93 and Joe Celli ’91—Emmys at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Equipment Distribution Center
The Equipment Distribution Center's State-of-the-Art Equipment
The Emerson College Equipment Distribution Center (EDC) loans professional, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities to faculty and students to fulfill class assignments. Professional staff and student employees are available to provide technical support when needed. It includes the Film Equipment Center and the Video, Audio, New Media Equipment Centers.
