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This course examines the role of identity in the creation, distribution, and content of media, with attention to both on-screen and behind-the-scenes considerations and an emphasis on intersectionality. Students will consider how various forms of identity construction (gender, sexuality, race, etc.) are understood through popular media (movies, television, digital media, radio, etc.). Through readings and class discussions, students will gain a deeper knowledge of how the complex relationship between popular media and identity construction has evolved, asking questions about both the possibilities and the limitations of representation, access, and inclusion. Each semester, the course will focus on one or two primary areas of identity (for example, race and gender) to allow students to increase the depth of their knowledge. Prerequisite: COMM 1301