MACS 496

Spring 2026 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 20-May 6

Credit: 3 OR 4 hours.

Advanced study of cultural, social, historical, economic, and/or political issues in media and/or cinema; topics vary but may include national and transnational cinemas, directors, genres, historical movements, social and political movements, thematic studies, television, convergence culture, new media and media production.

3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in separate terms to a maximum of 6 undergraduate hours or 8 graduate hours, if topics vary. Prerequisite: One College of Media course or consent of instructor.

MACS 496 class schedule data for spring 2026
CRN Type Section Time Day Location Instructor Section Details
64157
Internship
FLY
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Font Bas, V
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Section Title:
Flyover Studios Internship
Section Info:
This course includes an eight hours per week internship with Flyover Studios, a working soundstage and film production facility in Rantoul, IL. Accepted students will receive guidance from Flyover personnel while working closely with ongoing productions in a professional soundstage environment. A limited number of students will be accepted for this internship, and students will be responsible for their own transportation to Rantoul. Registration by instructor permission only; Contact Victor Font (vfont@illinois.edu) and Derek Long (drlong@illinois.edu) for more information on the application process.
Restriction(s):
Restricted to students with Junior, Senior, or Graduate class standing.
68452
Laboratory
GR
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Credit:
4 hours
Section Title:
Advanced Media Practicum
Section Info:
This section meets with MACS 496/68392
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Graduate - Urbana-Champaign.
68392
Laboratory
UG
ARRANGED
n.a.
Location Pending
Part of Term:
1
Date Range:
01/20/26-05/06/26
Special Approval:
Instructor Approval Required
Credit:
3 hours
Section Title:
Advanced Media Practicum
Section Info:
This section meets with MACS 496/68452
Restriction(s):
Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.
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