75 courses with the subject DIGI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
DIGI 100Equipment Workshop1
This course will introduce the new Digital Media & Communication Arts student to the equipment available for their use throughout their academic career at Liberty University. Students will set up and execute basic functions of the various cameras, audio equipment and lighting fixtures available for use through the Media Lab. In addition, students will work through the Liberty University production manual including all production forms necessary to complete video and audio projects through the School of Communication and Creative Arts. This course is required of any student who expects to use Liberty University Media Lab equipment regardless of the student's major.
This course is a study of the techniques and workflow of the non-linear editing process, including tools and formats as they relate to the post-production process.
This course introduces students to the essential tools, software, and best practices of media production through hands-on training in cameras, audio, lighting, and University safety protocols. Students will learn industry-leading editing software applications and digital pipeline workflows while defining key terminology and describing non-linear editing processes. Emphasis is placed on developing applied skills and Media Lab readiness that prepare students for advanced production coursework.
A study of digital media regulations, economic operations, and ethics as currently operational in the United States; including examination of moving image, audio-only, and transmedia application.
The basics of scriptwriting across all genres of media; an introduction to the fundamental concepts, including the broadcast journalism and narrative structures.
This course will introduce the fundamentals of training in digital production, audio console operation, use of digital recorders and microphones, DAW editing and program formats. (Formerly COMS 224)
This course will introduce the fundamentals of training in digital video production, editing, software operation, use of cameras, lighting, and microphones. (Formerly COMS 225)
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of sports media production and communication within the sports environment. Students will examine the role of media in shaping sports culture and explore the technologies, formats, and ethical considerations involved in sports journalism. Emphasis is placed on developing entry-level skills in video, audio, and digital content creation for athletic contexts, while understanding how storytelling, audience engagement, and journalistic integrity intersect within the sports industry.
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of church ministry programming and media practices. Students will identify common technologies used in local churches and recognize how a biblical worldview informs media-related decisions, specifically in a ministry context.
A study of writing for television and Internet distribution. Student will learn dramatic and documentary writing techniques and develop scripts in both genres. (Formerly COMS 323)
This course will survey the theory and practice of editing and post-production for long and short form video and web products. Aesthetics of narrative and documentary editing stressed, for both picture and sound.
DIGI 369Chronicles of Motion Pictures and Television3
The historical development and convergence of motion pictures and television, from their simultaneous origins in the 1890s through the new millennium. (Formerly COMS 369)
Whether the genre is drama, sitcom, or soap opera, the demands of the writing team in episodic television cover more than plot and story. This course will help the episodic writer deliver scripts that satisfy contracted talent appearances, adapt to changes for today’s taping, maintain next week’s and next season’s outlines, steer long story arcs set in predetermined studio scenery – all this while they keep the audience coming back for more.
Writing the docu-style reality show; an experiential class in the creation of story in which the recording of moving image and audio follows the conceptualization but precedes the screenwriting.
An intensive individual research or production project in which the graduating senior can best showcase his or her competence in the field of electronic media. (Formerly COMS 498)
This orientation is designed for graduate students who are interested in pursuing their Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Digital Media Production degree available through the School of Communication & the Arts. This course offers an overview of the MFA program and includes topics such as graduate requirements, academic expectations, life preparedness, and career opportunities. Through lectures and discussions, students will gain the skills needed to complete the MFA degree and understand the distinctiveness of our program. Additionally, the course provides a foundation for further study and an overview of the curriculum.
This course will survey the theory and professional practice of editing and post-production for long and short-form video and web products. Aesthetics of narrative and documentary editing for both picture and sound will be explored.
Students will read, review, and analyze ethical philosophies and criticism using a Biblical worldview and will then apply relevant principles to critique current digital examples of media storytelling.
An exploration of Christian redemptive storytelling and its relevance to media, media texts, and media trends during the digital age. Develops strategies for analyzing, interpreting, evaluating, and creating media and media texts in a manner consistent with a Biblical worldview.
This course allows students to improve their skills in digital media production at a graduate level. The course covers essential topics such as producing and directing, with particular attention to sound design. By the end of the course, students will have learned about the artistic process in modern soundtrack creation and other genre and platform-specific creative expressions. Interactive lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical feedback will help students shape their work into compelling audio projects. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of advanced audio production workflow and improved creative abilities.
This course allows students to improve their skills in digital media production at a graduate level. The course covers essential topics such as producing and directing, particularly single-camera production. By the end of the course, students will have learned about the artistic process in modern single-camera shooting style and other genre and platform-specific creative expressions. Interactive lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical feedback will help students shape their work into compelling visual projects. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of advanced video production workflow and improved creative abilities.
This course allows students to improve their skills in digital media production at a graduate level. The course covers essential topics such as producing and directing, with particular attention to multi-camera production. By the end of the course, students will have learned about the artistic process in modern multi-camera shooting style and other genre and platform-specific creative expressions. Interactive lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical feedback will help students shape their work into compelling visual projects. By the end of the course, participants will have a thorough understanding of advanced multi-camera video production workflow and improved creative abilities.
Students will practice their digital media arts production skills through this applied course. They will work on instructor-led media projects, such as films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, and short episodic stories. The course will mainly focus on teaching techniques related to producing and directing, including crew management, budgeting, scheduling, working with digital media formats, and post-production.
Students will work together on a university-approved digital media project. They will take a story idea and turn it into a finished product that is ready for distribution. Students will be responsible for essential roles in the production crew and will gain valuable applied experience. Students must demonstrate relevant experience and completed coursework to qualify for key crew positions. The course can be taken twice for credit; the repeated enrollment is counted as an elective. The course may be offered in an Intensive Format.
This course is designed to cover timely topics and events of vital importance to the growth of the field of digital media production. Topics may include technological developments, stylistic interpretations, or combining both elements as they impact professional storytelling mastery.
Students will suggest an original digital media production project for their capstone portfolio in this course. This project will demonstrate their competence in the field of electronic media. The students will receive guidance from a faculty adviser and their work will be assessed by capstone portfolio project committee members.
An internship is designed to allow MFA students with at least 15 hours in their program completed to experience the professional world while they are still involved in their advanced academic training. This provides the student with both an understanding of the relationship of their academic preparation to their career aspirations and the demands that will be placed upon them as future leaders in the professional world.
DIGI 700Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation I3
Synthesizing introduction for new PhD students to provide information about the doctoral program and philosophy of the graduate program, as well as resources available through the School of Communication & Digital Content and university.
DIGI 705Digital & Strategic Communication Orientation II3
Continuation of introduction for new PhD students, with emphasis on connecting theories of audience and consumer behavior, digital strategies, and media use to communication application.
