Communication Arts (Multimedia), Bachelor of Arts
Multimedia Concentration
Assessment Learning Goals
At the completion of the multimedia concentration, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Catholic worldview of current and emerging communications technologies and their roles in contemporary society.
- Demonstrate a proficiency in professional communication techniques.
- 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 121 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| COM 122 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 123 | Catholic Worldview of Media | 3 |
| COM 243 | Digital Broadcast and Media Production | 3 |
| COM 281 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| COM 327 | Internet Communication and Web Design | 3 |
| COM 381 | Writing for Interactive Media | 3 |
| COM 384 | Digital Photo Compositing and Fine Art | 3 |
| COM 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| COM 482 | Designing Interactive Media and Animation | 3 |
| COM 484/FLM 484 | Creating Motion Graphics and Special Effects | 3 |
| COM | Three upper-level COM courses | |
| ENG 103 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| | Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 6 |
| ART 118 | Painting I | 3 |
| | OR | |
| ART 206 | ART Graphic Narrative | 3 |
Three upper-level COM courses: one must be a journalism elective
Freshman Year
First Semester
| COM 121 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
| ENG 103 | Freshman English I | 3 |
| | Natural Science Core | 3 |
| PHL | Philosophy Core | 3 |
| | Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 122 | Media and Society | 3 |
| COM 123 | Catholic Worldview of Media | 3 |
| | Literature Core | 3 |
| MTH/ECO | Math or Economics Core | 3 |
| | Elementary Foreign Language OR Elective | 3 |
Sophomore Year
First Semester
| COM 243 | Digital Broadcast and Media Production | 3 |
| COM 281 | Graphic Design | 3 |
| | Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 3 |
| HST | History Core | 3 |
| ART 118 | Painting I | 3 |
| | OR | |
| ART 206 | ART Graphic Narrative | 3 |
Second Semester
| COM 381 | Writing for Interactive Media | 3 |
| | Intermediate Foreign Language Requirement | 3 |
| | Natural Science Core | 3 |
| PHL | Philosophy Core | 3 |
| THE 101 | Foundations of Catholicism | 3 |
Junior Year
First Semester
| COM | Communication Arts Elective | 3 |
| | Literature Core | 3 |
| PHL | Philosophy Core | 3 |
| THE | Theology Core | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
Communication Arts Elective: (Journalism)
Second Semester
| COM 327 | Internet Communication and Web Design | 3 |
| | Catholic Traditions in Fine Arts Core | 3 |
| COM | Communication Arts Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
Senior Year
First Semester
| COM 384 | Digital Photo Compositing and Fine Art | 3 |
| COM | Communication Arts Elective | 3 |
| THE | Theology Core | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
Elective: COM 400 Internship may be applied for here
Second Semester
| COM 434 | Senior Thesis | 1 |
| COM 482 | Designing Interactive Media and Animation | 3 |
| COM 484/FLM 484 | Creating Motion Graphics and Special Effects | 3 |
| | American Founding Principles Core | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |