Communication Arts (Multimedia), Bachelor of Arts

Multimedia Concentration

Assessment Learning Goals

At the completion of the multimedia concentration, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Catholic worldview of current and emerging communications technologies and their roles in contemporary society.
  2. Demonstrate a proficiency in professional communication techniques.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge and creative skills in multimedia production, which are necessary for a professional career in interactive media.

(Program of Study)

Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements for the Communication Arts Multimedia Concentration:

COM 121Introduction to Mass Media

3

COM 122Media and Society

3

COM 243Broadcast and Electronic Media

3

COM 281Graphic Design

3

COM 327Internet Communication and Web Design

3

COM 381Writing for Interactive Media

3

COM 384Digital Photo Compositing and Fine Art

3

COM 434Senior Thesis

1

COM 482Designing Interactive Media and Animation

3

COM 484/FLM 484Creating Motion Graphics and Special Effects

3

COM
Three upper-level COM courses

ENG 103Freshman English I

3

Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement

6

Three upper-level COM courses: one must be a journalism elective

Freshman Year

First Semester

COM 121Introduction to Mass Media

3

ENG 103Freshman English I

3

Natural Science Core

3

Philosophy Core

3

Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective

3

Second Semester

COM 122Media and Society

3

American Founding Principles Core

3

Literature Core

3

MTH/ECO
Math or Economics Core

3

Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective

3

Sophomore Year

First Semester

COM 243Broadcast and Electronic Media

3

COM 281Graphic Design

3

THE 101Foundations of Catholicism

3

History Core

3

Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement

3

Second Semester

COM 381Writing for Interactive Media

3

THE 101Foundations of Catholicism

3

Natural Science Core

3

Philosophy Core

3

Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement

3

THE 101: Theology Core

Junior Year

First Semester

COM
Communication Arts Elective

3

Literature Core

3

Philosophy Core

3

Theology Core

3

Elective

3

Communication Arts Elective: (Journalism)

Second Semester

COM 327Internet Communication and Web Design

3

COM
Communication Arts Elective

3

Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Senior Year

First Semester

COM 384Digital Photo Compositing and Fine Art

3

COM
Communication Arts Elective

3

Theology Core

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective: COM 400 Internship may be applied for here

Second Semester

COM 482Designing Interactive Media and Animation

3

COM 484/FLM 484Creating Motion Graphics and Special Effects

3

COM 434Senior Thesis

1

Elective

3

Elective

3

Elective

3