Fall 2026

Behind the Media

COMARTS 150 introduces students to media production by connecting them with industry professionals from TV, film, and games.

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Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Erik Gunneson3.2/5

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Lectures are mid-sized, with a median of 61 enrolled students in the recorded sections.

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LEC 001Classroom Instruction61 / 1500

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Are you interested in how the media we love (TV, films, video games, podcasts, etc.) are made? Meet the makers behind the media. Hear directly from industry professionals, from directors to designers, from editors to actors, about their work and role in the media production process. Connect each week with a different industry professional to examine their work and the broad world of media production.

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  • Media creation across TV, film, video games, and podcasts
  • Roles of media professionals such as directors, designers, editors, and actors

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  • Understanding media production processes

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COMARTS 150 · Fall 2026

Behind the Media

Recorded 2026-09-07
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