Communications Media
Chairperson
John Chetro-Szivos
Professors
Peter Laytin
Ann Mrvica
Wayne Munson
Helen Obermeyer Simmons
Charles Sides
Associate Professor
John Chetro-Szivos
Robert Harris
Randy Howe
Jon Krasner
Charles Roberts
Jeffrey Warmouth
Assistant Professors
Mary Baker
Robert Carr
Stephen Goldstein
Gunther Hoos
M. Zachary Lee
Viera Lorencova
Objectives for the Program in Communications Media
The Communications Media Program prepares individuals to assume communication positions as freelancers, designers, independent producers, or employees of corporations, institutions, and media organizations.
The program provides a blend of the principles and practices necessary for the effective design, production, and evaluation of media for information presentation by graphic, photographic, film, video, electronic, and print technologies. In combination with the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program, Communications Media fosters the development of skills critical to adapting to an ever changing technological and knowledge-based society.
Requirements for the Major in Communications Media
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media requires 54 semester hours in its major requirements. Course requirements are organized into five phases.
LAS Requirements
PHIL 1100 Introduction to Philosophy or
PHIL 2550 Contemporary Ethical Systems or
PHIL 2600 Philosophy of Human Nature
SOC 1000 Introduction to Sociology
PSY 1100 General Psychology
LAS Recommendations
Students should select the course or courses related to their concentration:
COMM 2400 History of Photography
COMM 2405 History of Film I
COMM 2415 History of Film II
COMM 2420 History of Television
COMM 2430 History of Graphic Design
Phase I Freshman Introductory Requirements
Phase I exposes students to the foundations, concepts, and practices used in the preparation, delivery, evaluation, and research of verbal and visual messages.
Required Courses
COMM 1105 Systems and Theories of Communication
COMM 1120 Message Design
Phase II Applied Concentration
Phase II enables students to become involved with an in-depth investigation of an area in communications which is most closely aligned with individual talents and interests. Students must select and complete one concentration with the consent of their advisor. A minimum of five required courses must be taken within a concentration.
Note: For some concentration courses, students are expected to pay for supplies that may range in cost from $100 to $300 per course.
Film Production Concentration
Required Course Sequence
COMM 3505 Introduction to Film and Video
COMM 3520 Intermediate Production or
COMM 3521 Intermediate Documentary or
COMM 3710 Intermediate Film Production
COMM 3506 Pre-Production
Chose one Specialized Elective from the following list:
COMM 2320 Script Writing
COMM 3510 Audio Production for Film and Video
COMM 3530 Post-Production
COMM 3550 Production Management
COMM 3560 Sound Design
COMM 3580 Lighting
COMM 3730 Directing
COMM 3740 Digital Production for Film and Video
COMM 3750 Cinematography
Final Requirement in the Concentration
COMM 3540 Advanced Video Production or
COMM 3720 Advanced Film Production
This is in addition to the Communications Media department theory and internship requirements active for all Communications Media students as well as Communications Media major status and classification as matriculated into the Film and Video Concentration.
Video Production Concentration
Required Course Sequence
COMM 3505 Introduction to Film and Video
COMM 3520 Intermediate Video Production or
COMM 3710 Intermediate Film Production
COMM 3506 Pre-Production
Choose one Specialized Elective from the following list:
COMM 2320 Script Writing
COMM 3510 Audio Production for Film and Video
COMM 3530 Post-Production
COMM 3550 Production Management
COMM 3560 Sound Design
COMM 3580 Lighting
COMM 3730 Directing
COMM 3740 Digital Production for Film and Video
COMM 3750 Cinematography
Final Requirement in the Concentration
COMM 3540 Advanced Video Production or
COMM 3720 Advanced Film Production
This is in addition to the Communications Media department theory and internship requirements active for all Communications Media students as well as Communications Media major status and classification as matriculated into the Film and Video Concentration.
Graphic Design Concentration
Required Courses
COMM 3810 Introduction to Graphic Design
COMM 3820 Intermediate Graphic Design
COMM 3880 Typography
COMM 3890 Computer Graphic Design
COMM 3950 Advanced Graphic Design
One of the following electives:
Elective Courses
COMM 3309 Interface Design
COMM 3830 Illustration
COMM 3840 Graphic Design Portfolio and Practice
COMM 3850 Publication Design
COMM 3900 Graphic Design Photography
COMM 3920 Digital Imaging
COMM 3940 Motion Graphic Design
Photography Concentration
Required Courses
COMM 3600 Photography I
COMM 3610 Photography II
COMM 3620 Photography III
COMM 3630 Large Format Photography
COMM 3645 Digital Photography
Elective Courses
COMM 3640 Color Photography
COMM 3660 Photo Management
COMM 3690 Photography Seminar
Professional Communication Concentration
Required Courses
COMM 3304 Multimedia Project Design
COMM 3430 Writing for Advertising
COMM 3460 Public Relations
COMM 3470 Documentation Design
COMM 3860 Writing for Business and Technology
Elective Courses
COMM 2320 Script Writing
COMM 2800 Journalism
COMM 3870 Feature and Magazine Writing
Note: It is recommended that students take the history course related to their concentration as part of their Liberal Arts and Sciences program. These courses include History of Film I, History of Film II, History of TV, History of Graphic Design, and History of Photography.
Interactive Media Concentration
Required Courses
COMM 3304 Interactive Project Design
COMM 3305 Interactive Media I
COMM 3306 Interactive Media II
COMM 3307 Interactive Media III
COMM 3309 Interface Design
Elective Courses
COMM 3308 Interactive Media Seminar
COMM 3350 DVD Authoring
Communications Studies Concentration
This concentration provides for advanced studies of the theoretical constructs necessary for strategic analysis, design, application, research, and evaluation of a variety of media systems. It provides foundational preparation for graduate studies in communications and a number of allied fields.
Required Courses
COMM 4205 Seminar in Communication Theory
COMM 4230 Communication Law
COMM 4240 Media Criticism
COMM 4250 Research Seminar, one or two electives.
Elective Courses
COMM 4220 Organizational Communication
COMM 4280 Intercultural Communication
Phase III Advanced Electives
Following or concurrent with Phase II, students, in consultation with their advisor, select one of the following options:
- Four additional courses in the same concentration
- Four courses in other concentrations
- Four courses from a combination of concentrations, including additional theory, conceptual, or methodological courses
Phase IV Upper-Level Theory/Conceptual/Methodological Requirements
Students in their junior/senior year will take the following:
Requirement
COMM 4200 Human Communication
Junior Writing Requirement (Select One)
COMM 2800 Journalism
COMM 3430 Writing for Advertising
COMM 3460 Public Relations
COMM 3470 Documentation Design
COMM 3860 Writing for Business and Technology
COMM 4100 Writing for the Professional Artist
COMM 4240 Media Criticism
Electives (Select One)
COMM 4210 Instructional Training Design
COMM 4220 Organizational Communication
COMM 4230 Communication Law and Ethics
COMM 4240 Media Criticism
(unless used for junior writing requirement)
COMM 4250 Research Seminar
COMM 4205 Seminar in Communication Theory
Phase V Integrated Studies
This required senior level phase provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional environment.
Required Course
COMM 4880 Internship (12 cr.)
Enrichment Courses (electives)
COMM 4260 Advanced Professional Study
COMM 4901 Independent Study (1 cr.)
COMM 4902 Independent Study (2 cr.)
COMM 4903 Independent Study (3 cr.)
COMM 4906 Independent Study (6 cr.)
COMM 4940 Field Study (3 cr.)
COMM 4950 Field Study 6 cr.)
VISIONS
VISIONS is an annual juried exhibition of the best work by Communications Media students during that year. VISIONS is held in late April of each year.
Requirements for the Minor in Graphics
An interdisciplinary minor in graphics is offered in conjunction with the Computer Science and Industrial Technology Departments. See Graphics in this catalog for an explanation of program requirements.
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