Journalism/Creative Media Majors & Minors
The information found on this website with respect to major/minor/program requirements is primarily directed at providing prospective students a general roadmap of the curriculum. Current Butler students are expected to review their degree audit report at my.butler.edu and speak with their advisor regularly for detailed information regarding their specific degree requirements and their progress toward degree completion.
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
126 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
COM 101 Rhetoric and the American Democratic Tradition
SW 266-CCM Media Literacy
Foreign Language of Choice (3 credit hours at 204 level or above)
Communication & Culture course (selected from approved list)
Second major, minor or concentration area required
Description of Creative Media & Entertainment Major (CME) Major 45 Required Credit Hours
CME majors learn to be storytellers through recording, editing, and delivery of student produced audio/video and web-based content. They gain knowledge about entertainment media through the study of history, genres, authorship, and distribution in order to understand the production and business of entertainment media.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
CME 109 Fundamentals of Videography and Video Editing
CME 111 Introduction to Creative Media and Entertainment
CME 209 Basic Studio Production
CME 211 Authorship in Film and Television
CME 309 Documentary Production
CME 311 Genres in Film and Television
CME 315 Post-production Techniques
CME 409 Narrative Production
CME 411 Entertainment Criticism
CME 440 Internship
CME 457 Capstone
WDD 108 Multimedia Graphics
WDD 219 Design for the World Wide Web
WDD 306 Multimedia Design and Production
MI 452 Entertainment Media and the Law
Description of Creative Media & Entertainment (CME) Minor
CME minors learn to be storytellers through recording, editing, and delivery of student produced audio/video and web-based content. They gain knowledge about entertainment media through the study of history, genres, authorship, and distribution in order to understand the production and business of entertainment media.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for CME Minor 18 Hours
CME 109 Fundamentals of Videography and Video Editing
CME 111 Introduction to Creative Media and Entertainment
CME 211 Authorship in Film and Television
WDD 219 Design for the World Wide Web
Choose two from the following list:
WDD 108 Multimedia Graphics
MI 201 Audio Production
CME 209 Basic Studio Production
WDD 306 Multimedia Design and Production
CME 309 Documentary Production
CME 311 Genres in Film and Television
CME 315 Post-production Techniques
CME 390 Seminar in Creative Media and Entertainment
CME 409 Narrative Production
CME 411 Entertainment Criticism
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
126 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
COM 101 Rhetoric and the American Democratic Tradition
SW 266-CCM Media Literacy
Foreign Language of Choice (3 credit hours at 204 level or above)
Communication & Culture course (selected from approved list)
Second major, minor or concentration area required
Description of Journalism Major (JR) – Major 48 Required Credit Hours
JR students obtain rich, hands-on education in multimedia journalism that includes required coursework in audio, video, digital, print, visual and social media, as well as, extensive on-the-ground reporting experience in the nation’s 12th largest city and 26th largest media market.
JOURNALISM MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Required Courses
JR 112 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
JR 210 Reporting and Writing
JR 213 Broadcast Journalism
JR 312 Multimedia Journalism
JR 313 Advanced Broadcast Reporting
JR 325 Gender and News: Global Views
CCM 330 Representations of Race and Difference
JR 411 Multimedia Newsroom
JR 412W In-depth Journalism
JR 414 Media Law
JR 417 Global Media
JR 420 Media Ethics
JR 440 Media Internship
COM 480 Media Entrepreneurship
Two Approved Electives
JR 112 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
JR 309 Feature Writing
WDD 108 Multimedia Graphics
JR 317 Opinion Writing and Reviews
WDD 219 Design for the World Wide Web
JR 355 Sports Journalism
WDD 306 Multimedia Design and Production
SPM 405 Sports Newsroom
WDD 319 The User Experience
SPM 458 Perspectives in Sports Media
CME 411 Entertainment Criticism
JR 427 Special Topics in JR
CME 209 Basic Studio Production
CME 109 Fundamentals of Videography & Video Editing
Description of Journalism (JR) Minor
JR students obtain rich, hands-on education in multimedia journalism that includes required coursework in audio, video, digital, print, visual and social media, as well as, extensive on-the-ground reporting experience in the nation’s 12th largest city and 26th largest media market.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for JR Minor 18 hours
JR 112 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
JR 210 Reporting and Writing
JR 213 Broadcast Journalism
Choose three 300/400 level classes from the following:
JR 312 Multimedia Journalism
JR 313 Advanced Broadcast Reporting
JR 325 Gender and News: Global Views
JR 412 In-depth Journalism
JR 414 Media Law
JR 417 Global Media
JR 420 Media Ethics
CCM 330 Representations of Race & Difference
COM 480 Media Entrepreneurship
Description of Esports Communication Minor
The Esports Communication minor builds in-demand skills for the booming esports industry. Students will take courses in esports production, communication, business, marketing, and more as they prepare for careers in the exciting world of esports.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for Esports Communication Minor 18 hours
SPM 140 Esports: The World of Competitive Gaming
EI 201 Real Business Experience I
MK 280 Principles of Marketing
SPM 325 Esports Production
Elective Courses (Complete 6 hours from the courses below):
WDD 108 Multimedia Graphics
JR 112 Intro to MM Journalism
SPM 220 Sports Shooting & Editing
COM 245 Media Analytics
ORG 270 Organizational Communication
JR 312 Multimedia Journalism
EI 315 Creativity & Innovation
STR 356 Sports Promotion
STR 357 Tourism & Hospitality Management
MG 360 Org Behavior
ORG 362 Leadership and Communication
MK 381 Prof. Selling in Contemporary Business Environment
SPM 440 Internship
MI 452 Entertainment Media & Law
COM 480 Media Entrepreneurship
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
126 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
COM 101 Rhetoric and the American Democratic Tradition
SW 266-CCM Media Literacy
Foreign Language of Choice (3 credit hours at 204 level or above)
Communication & Culture course (selected from approved list)
Second major, minor or concentration area required
Description of Music Industry Studies (MI) – Major 41/42 Required Credit Hours
MI students put into practice information and skills gained in their studies while regularly interacting with music business professionals, creating work examples of which they can be proud, building a valuable network of industry contacts, and graduating with an impressive and useful resume.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
MI 107 Music Skills for Industry Professionals
MI 109 Survey of the Music Industry
MS 100 Basic Excel Skills for Business
MI 201 Audio Production
MI 222 History of the Music Industry
MI 252 Theories and Techniques of Sound Recording
MK 280 Principles of Marketing
ME 330 Self-Representation for Musicians
MI 352 Music Industry Business Practices
MI 353 Audio for Video, OR
MI 355 Artist Management, OR
MI 357 Experiential Application in Entertainment
MI 360 Music Industry Practicum
ME 430 E-Portfolio Capstone
MI 440 Internship
MI 452 Entertainment Media and the Law
MI 461 Music Industry Capstone
Two credit hours form the following courses:
AM ___ Applied Music, OR
ES ____ Ensemble
One course from the following:
AC 203 Introduction to Accounting, OR
EC 231 Principles of Microeconomics, OR
MT 440 Electronic Music
One course from the following:
MH 308 Music in Global Contexts (3), OR
MH 408 History and Literature of Jazz (3), OR
MT 244 Jazz Improvisation (2) AND one additional AM or ES credit (1)
Description of Music Industry Studies (MI) Minor
MI students put into practice information and skills gained in their studies while regularly interacting with music business professionals, creating work examples of which they can be proud, building a valuable network of industry contacts, and graduating with an impressive and useful resume.
MINOR REQUIREMENTS
Total for MI Minor 21 Hours
MI 109 Survey of the Music Industry
MI 201 Audio Production
MI 222 History of the Entertainment Industry
MI 352 Music Industry Business Practices
MI 461 Music Industry Capstone
Choose two from the following list:
MI 107 Music Skills for Industry Professionals
MI 252 Theories and Techniques of Sound Recording
MI 360 Music Industry Practicum
MI 452 Entertainment Media and the Law
MI 440 Internship
COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS
126 Total Credit Hours (Includes Butler University Core Requirements)
COM 101 Rhetoric and the American Democratic Tradition
SW 266-CCM Media Literacy
Foreign Language of Choice (3 credit hours at 204 level or above)
Communication & Culture course (selected from approved list)
Second major, minor or concentration area required
Description of Sports Media Major (SPM) – Major 41/42 Required Credit Hours
SPM offers a solid foundation in media production, writing, and multimedia storytelling. Hands-on opportunities provide students with the skills and understanding necessary to thrive in the modern sports media landscape. SPM has a strong relationship with the vibrant Indianapolis sports scene. It regularly hosts speakers from the sports media industry and often sends students out to work with events/organizations such as the Indy 500, the Indiana Pacers, the Indianapolis Colts, the Big Ten Football Championship, and the NCAA.
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
SPM 101 Introduction to Sports Media
SPM 120 Introduction to Sports Production
SPM 220 Sports Shooting and Editing
SPM 320 Live Sports Production
SPM 458 Perspectives in Sports Media OR
CCM 470 Sports, Media and Culture
SPM 405 Sports Newsroom
SPM 400 Sports Media Capstone
SPM 440 Internship
JR 112 Introduction to Multimedia Journalism
JR 210 Reporting and Writing
JR 312 Multimedia Journalism
JR 414 Media Law OR
CME 452 Entertainment Media and the Law
COM 245 Media Analytics
COM 480 Media Entrepreneurship
STR 356 Sports Promotion
One elective from the following approved courses:
SPM 101 Introduction to Sports Media
SPM 140 Esports: The World of Competitive Gaming
JR 412 In-Depth Journalism
SPM 310 Sports Fan Identity, Attitudes, and Behaviors
JR 417 Global Media
SPM 390 Special Topics
JR 421 Media Ethics
SPM 458 Perspectives in Sports Media
JR 427 Special Topics
JR 325 Gender and News: Global Views
CCM 470 Media, Sports and Culture
JR 409 Media Economics and Regulation
CCM 390 Special Topics
JR 414 Media Law
CME 452 Entertainment Media and the Law
JR 411 Multimedia Newsroom