In pursuing this degree, you will attain a general knowledge and familiarity with the structures of the media "ecosystem," from television to movies, from games to conventional journalism, to broadband and mobile applications and beyond. This "ecosystem" is a complex environment in which people, law, policy, ethics, history, innovation, technology, and organizations function together to create and distribute media content for different purposes. For this reason, many courses are taught from a "macro" point of view with the intent to help you understand the motivators and pressures which help and limit the success of the creative industry of any size, anywhere. You will also attain specific knowledge and work methods to enable you to work professionally within the creative industry. While journalism companies and movie studios may share an environment, within their organizations, they are very different. These differences are cultural, social, economic, geographical, and ideological. While the attainment of general knowledge helps you appreciate how these businesses are similar, specific knowledge and work methods will help you understand the differences.