Specialization: Digital Media

This specialization prepares students for careers in radio, television, broadcast news, audio/video production, graphic design, and interactive media/Web development. Job roles include broadcast station manager, technical director, videographer, radio announcer, video producer, graphic designer, animator, and Web developer. This curricular specialization includes learning experiences in media production, script writing, studio operations, special effects and animation, motion media history, and documentary.

All Communication majors are required to take the following four courses normally completed by the end of Sophomore year:

CM 203 - Introduction to Communication
CM 201 – Media Writing
CM 202 – Digital Tools
CM 308 – Multimedia Storytelling

Intermediate Courses:

Digital Media majors are required to take a combination of eight 300- and 400-level courses, which include at least three courses under the Digital Media specialization. Majors may choose a second specialization.

Digital Media Specialization:

CM 312 - Web I
CM 315- History of Graphic Design
CM 321- Mobile Media
CM 322 - Graphics I
CM 324 - Video I
CM 351 - Introduction to Radio and Digital Audio
CM 352 - Graphics II
CM 353 - Video II
CM 365 - Podcasting and Long-Form Digital Audio
CM 371 - Web II
CM 372 - Studio Television Production
CM 374 - Documentary Production
CM 375 - Video Animation
CM 388 - Book Design and Production

Senior Capstone Course: Students must take one senior capstone course for which all prerequisites have been met.

CM 400 - Senior Capstone in Journalism
CM 401 - Senior Capstone in Web and Print Media
CM 402 - Senior Capstone in Video Production
CM 403 - Senior Capstone in Advertising
CM 404 - Senior Capstone in Public Relations