Dec 13, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2015-16 [Archived Catalog]

Screenwriting and Digital Storytelling Minor


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Minor code OR5375

Scripps College of Communication  
Media Arts and Studies, School of  
Radio TV Building 202
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4870
Fax: 740.593.9184
http://www.mediaschool.ohiou.edu
mediaschool@ohio.edu

Eric Williams, associate professor, undergraduate studies/contact person

Program Overview

The Screenwriting and Digital Storytelling minor in the School of Media Arts (MDIA) is designed for individuals majoring in other fields who wish, in the course of their college experience, to gain an understanding of digital storytelling techniques, including the process of writing stories for the digital screen (i.e. television, video, or game screen). 

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

With digital media becoming ubiquitous in our society, the ability to analyze and deliver digital stories will better prepare students for both work and graduate education in a wide variety of fields not only in the entertainment industries, but in other areas such as business and healthcare.

Requirements

Minor Hours Requirements


The minor in scrennwriting and digital storytelling requires a minimum 18 hours; 9 at the 3000-4000 level.

Completion of the courses with a 2.5 GPA.

Required Course


Complete the following course:

Core Requirement I


Complete one of the following courses:

Core Requirement II


Complete one of the following courses; you may not repeat a Core I course for this requirement:

Advanced Electives


Complete three of the following courses:

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