Communication Arts Major, B.A.
The program in Communication Arts is offered by the Department of English and Communication Arts. The major is designed to prepare students for careers in converging media, including such applications as print news reporting and editing, magazine writing, broadcasting, digital media, public relations and online journalism. Communication Arts offers a 42-credit major. Students interested in particular specialties, such as journalism, public relations, film studies and digital media, are guided to choose history, theory and skills courses that address those fields.
Internships are integral to the program. Students have worked at public relations firms, non-profit agencies, web-based publications, newspapers, magazines, television and radio stations, museums and other locations.
Requirements for the Major
A minimum of 42 credits in communication arts at or above the 200 level (excluding independent study) is required.
Required Courses
History/Theory Courses (choose at least one)
Skills Courses (choose at least three)
Electives
| CMA 299 | Special Topics in Communication Art | 1.0 - 3.0 |
| CMA 375 | Independent Study | 1.0 - 3.0 |
Requirements for the Major with Optional Digital Media Concentration
Required courses (27 credits):
History and Theory (3 credits) Select one:
Reporting and Writing (3 credits) Select one:
Specialty Area (6-10 credits) Select one area:
Graphics (6 credits):
Visual Media Production (6 credits):
| CMA 302 | Visual Media Production II | 3.0 |
| CMA 402 | Visual Media Production III | 3.0 |
Photography (10 credits):