Overview
Traces the development, surveys the literature, and explores the impact of media--whether traditional, interactive, social, or mobile--examining conceptual, theoretical, and practical aspects of today's global media environment. The Understanding Film course is offered by Boston University.
Reviews the factors that have shaped the nature of contemporary media, including their content, uses, functions, and audiences.
Educational opportunity
- Provides students with a broad understanding of the social and psychological impact of mediated communication and empowers students to think originally and critically about how media technologies evolve, function, advance, and shape society, industry, and professional practices.
Programme Structure
Key facts
- The course makes dynamic connections between theoretical frameworks, everyday life, and industry practices in a manner that engages undergraduate students in Advertising, Media Science, and Public Relations and informs them of the significance of using strategic approaches to constructing, disseminating, and evaluating media initiatives and media messages.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Boston, United States
Disciplines
Media Studies & Mass Media View 16 other Short Courses in Media Studies & Mass Media in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- BU Alert phone number
- Financial obligation
- Immunization
- Local address
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2183 USD / full≈ 2183 USD / full - Out-of-State2183 USD / full≈ 2183 USD / full
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Domestic
Applies to youIn-State2183 USD / full≈ 2183 USD / full