The concentration provides students with a strong theoretical background in communications, as well as a broad-based and traditional aesthetic (art oriented) framework. Within these contexts, students will be able to work with current technologies involving computer graphics, multimedia design, and photography. Facilities include a Mac Lab, a Photography Lab, and an Animation Lab.
Concentration requirements (12 courses):
ARTH 273 Modern Art History
COMM 200 Introduction to Computer Graphic Design
COMM 208 Basic Photography
COMM 405 Senior Portfolio in Visual Communications
COMM 495 Internship in Communication Arts
Choose one (1) of the following:
COMM 210 History of Photography
COMM 338 Advanced Visual Communications
Choose five (5) of the following:
COMM 225 Interactive Design
COMM 270 Advertising Techniques
COMM 272 Photography and Architecture
COMM 315 Color Slide Imagery
COMM 316 Advanced Multimedia Design
COMM 327 Computer Animation Techniques
COMM 330 Advanced Photography
Choose one (1) of the following:
ARTS 202 Two-Dimensional Design
ARTS 211 Drawing I
ARTS 301 Color Theory
ARTS 330 Digital Art
ARTS 356 Illustration
ARTS 361 Graphic Design I
ARTS 404 Graphic Design II
CSCI 108 HTML, JavaScript Programming, and Web Site Development
