FMP-246: Media Criticism (2C)
Course Information
Course, prefix, number, & title: FMP-246 Media Criticism (2C)
Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3; offered in Fall
Credits: 3
Pre-requisites (if any): Students must complete any developmental requirements in English (see Proficiency in Math and English) prior to taking this course.
Course Description in college catalog:
Theories of mass culture will be introduced and applied to a diverse selection of media such as film, television, video games and the Internet. In the identification, examination and discussion of these theories, students will analyze and write critically about the influences of mediated images on society. This class is a designated Writing Intensive (WI) course.
Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:
A.S. Theatre (Concentration: Acting)
A.S. Theatre (Concentration: Technical Theatre)
Course-specific student learning outcomes:
xProgram-specific outcomes
xMethods by which student learning will be assessed and evaluated; describe the types of methods to be employed; note whether certain methods are required for all sections:
xAcademic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.
Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.