Department of Visual & Media Arts
Studio TV Production (BA, BFA)
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
BA: 44
BFA: 60
Visual and Media Arts Foundations (12 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers students a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
| Required Courses |
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| VM 100 | History of Media Arts I |
| VM 101 | History of Media Arts II |
| VM 120 | Foundations in Visual and Media Arts Production |
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 |
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| VM 200 | Media Criticism and Theory |
| VM 241 | Introduction to Studio Television Production |
| At least one of the following: |
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| VM 220 | Writing the Short Subject |
| VM 221 | Writing the Feature Film |
| VM 222 | Writing for Television* |
| VM 202 | Critical Listening |
*Writing for Television is a preferred course.
| At least one of the following: |
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| VM 230 | Introduction to Film Production (I) |
| VM 231 | Intermediate Film Production |
| VM 240 | Introduction to Video Field Production |
| VM 250 | Introduction to Sound Principles and Audio Production |
| VM 251 | Audio Field Recording |
| VM 260 | Introduction to Digital Media Production |
Specializations
| Required Courses |
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| VM 402 | Seminar in Media Arts Topics |
| One Advanced Visual and Media Studies course (4 credits) | |
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At least two of the following, one of which must be an Advanced Studio Production course: |
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| VM 440 | Advanced Studio Production: Fiction* |
| VM 441 | Advanced Studio Production: Nonfiction* |
| VM 370 | Business Concepts for Modern Media |
| VM 322 | Comedy Writing for Television |
| VM 422 | Writing Primetime Drama |
| VM 423 | Writing Television Pilots |
| VM 338 | Performance for Television |
*Advanced Studio Production classes are preferred courses.
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.
