Major in Digital Media Communications—48 hours

Degree Requirements

Major Requirements: 24 hours

COM 121Writing Across Media Platforms

3

COM 220Visual Storytelling

3

COM 236Digital Photography

3

COM 313Media Theory & Trends

3

COM 327Interactive Media I

3

COM 360Publication Design

3

COM 426Professional Portfolio

3

COM 430Communications Law

3

Strategic Electives (select one from each group): 6 hours

Select one course from: 3 hours

COM 323Principles of Public Relations

3

COM 329Principles of Advertising

3

MKT 228Principles of Marketing

3

Select one course from: 3 hours

COM 320Organizational Communication

3

COM 325Communication Training and Development

3

COM 356Social Media Theory and Strategies

3

Select an emphasis below:

Photojournalism Emphasis: 18 hours

COM 315Documentary Filmmaking

3

COM 326Social Documentary

3

COM 336Editorial Photography

3

COM 346Photo Editing

3

COM 210Journalism Practicum

3

Or

COM 481Internship in Documentary Photography

3

Select one course from another emphasis (Storytelling or Interactive)

Storytelling Emphasis: 18 hours

Select 4 from:

COM 209History of Animation

3

COM 230Television Production

3

COM 238History of Film

3

COM 306Entertainment Industry

3

COM 315Documentary Filmmaking

3

COM 321Introduction to Screenwriting

3

COM 339Cinematography

3

COM 344Film and Television Editing

3

COM 410Directing for the Screen

3

COM 399Advanced Communications Practicum

1.0 - 3.0

Or

COM 483Internship in Digital Media

3

Select one course from another emphasis (Photojournalism or Interactive)

Interactive Emphasis: 18 hours

COM 337Interactive Design

3

COM 427Interactive Media II

3

CSC 360Web Building and Site Management

3

CSC 361Web Applications

3

COM 399Advanced Communications Practicum

1.0 - 3.0

Or

COM 483Internship in Digital Media

3

Select one course from another emphasis (Photojournalism or Storytelling)

General Emphasis: 18 hours

Select 15 hours from at least 2 emphases (Photojournalism, Storytelling, Interactive) above

Select one course from:

COM 210Journalism Practicum

3

COM 399Advanced Communications Practicum

1.0 - 3.0

COM 481Internship in Documentary Photography

3

COM 483Internship in Digital Media

3