Broader in focus than the program’s other two minors, the interdisciplinary minor in Media and Screen Studies combines media production and analysis courses.

The Media Production minor is designed to foster an awareness of the important cultural, rhetorical, and critical contexts of media development.

The minor includes a foundation in music theory and introduction to compositional approaches, composition lessons, and additional course work to broaden the student.

The music industry program is the first such undergraduate program offered in Boston.

The minor in music performance offers students an opportunity to improve on their instrument/voice through ensemble performance, private lessons, recitals, and instruction in music theory.

The minor in music recording offers students a chance to explore the theory and practice of recording from basic principles through studio sessions and mixing/mastering.

The minor in music technology gives students an opportunity to explore the creative application of digital sound technologies to a broad range of artistic, social, and industrial purposes, including experimental composition, film, video, theatre, game design, mobile applications, sound design for urban environments, and beyond. An emphasis is maintained throughout on imaginative exploration, collaboration across disciplines, and real-world experience.

The minor in music offers students an opportunity to explore electives in music along with a music theory course appropriate to the student’s level of experience.

The minor in Oratory and Public Speaking will provide students with opportunities to improve their writing skills as well as furthering their speaking skills.

Students in the minor choose an introductory path through music or theatre.

The curriculum seeks to involve students in the knowledge, experience, and techniques of photography, informed by theory, experimentation, creation and critique.

In the Photojournalism Minor, you’ll develop skills in photography and video to create engaging and impactful stories.

The playwriting minor is designed for students interested in writing for stage and screen.

The Political Communication Minor is a joint program offered through the Departments of Communication Studies, Political Science, and Journalism. The focus of the minor is on the electoral process, political rhetoric, and the role of media in political life. It is intended to address the interests and needs of students considering careers in the political sphere, either as candidates, employees, volunteers, or reporters in political organizations and campaigns.

The Public Relations minor will teach students the critical communication skills needed to be able to effectively communicate information to its’ audience.

The Rhetoric minor offers students the opportunity to acquire competence in the history, theory, and criticism of civic discourse and cultural practices.

Students interested in activism will have opportunities to explore social movements, advocacy, and citizenship in a wide array of situations.

The minor in songwriting offers students a chance to build songwriting skills through classes that focus on craft, collaboration, music theory, and songwriting business practice.

This program examines the symbiotic relationship between sports and media, as well as how communication affects team culture, player-coach dynamics, crises in sport, race and gender issues, international relationships, and fandom.

Theatre minors select a path that uniquely matches their interests in areas such as acting, stage design, technical production, and dramatic literature, whether for career exploration or creative expression.