Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts with a Multimedia Production track prepares students for careers in multimedia communication. The program requires 120 semester hours, including general education and multimedia communication courses. Students must achieve a combined grade point average of at least 2.50 in all departmental requirements. The program offers a minor in Theatre.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Bachelor of Science in Communication Arts requires the successful completion of 120 semester hours, including (1) the General Education Program; and, (2) the completion of the required courses in the areas of Multimedia Communication. A minor in Theatre is also available for students pursuing this degree. For graduation, majors must achieve a combined grade point average of at least 2.50 in all departmental requirements.
Outline:
The Multimedia Production track consists of 48 credit hours (excluding 6 credit hours of General Education Required Coursework): COMM 101 Fundamentals of Speech (3) ART 106 Basic Computer Graphics (3) Select two (2) courses from the following:
- ART 216 Photography I (3)
- ART 222 Basic Production Techniques (3)
- ART 223 Typography (3)
- ART 361 Web Design (3) MCOM 142 Multimedia Storytelling (3) MCOM 143 Video Studio Production (3) MCOM 204 Interpersonal Communication (3) MCOM 239 Social Media Production (3) MCOM 241 Digital Presenting (3) MCOM 242 Multimedia Writing (3) MCOM 301 Persuasion (3) MCOM 306 Editing Digital Media (3) MCOM 359 Media and Communication Law (3) MKT 305 Principles of Marketing (3) MCOM 237 Video Field Production (3) or MCOM 238 Audio Production (3) MCOM 304 Intercultural Communication and Diversity (3) or MCOM 305 Communication in the Organization (3) MCOM 260 Practicum: Concordian Workshop (1) MCOM 260 Practicum: Mountain Lion Television (1) MCOM 260 Practicum: WVCU Radio (1) MCOM 450 Internship (3) or MCOM 460 Senior Practicum (3)
