Mass Communication–Multimedia

Curriculum U224A09

Mass Communication-Multimedia includes careers in multimedia, journalism, film, public relations, television, radio, web design, animation and advertising. The Mass Communication–Multimedia degree uses digital computer-based tools for designing graphics, creating Websites and animations, and incorporating sound with still and moving images. Students may choose elective courses to specialize in specific areas of Mass Communication. Four-year schools differ in their requirements. Students are advised to select courses that will transfer to the four-year school of their choice.

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

ART 119◊

Two-dimensional Design or

 

 

VIC 100◊

Graphic Design

3

#

MCM 120◊

Mass Communication

3

 

RHT 101◊

Freshman Rhetoric and Composition I

3

 

 

General education/Humanities

3

 

 

General education/Mathematics

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Two

 

RHT 102◊

Freshman Rhetoric and Composition II

3

 

SPE 101◊

Principles of Effective Speaking

3

 

VIC 172◊

Web Page Design

3

 

 

General education/Physical Science

4

 

 

General education/Social & Behavioral Science

3

 

 

 

16

Semester Three

#

MCM 160◊

Basic News Writing

3

 

VIC 285◊

Digital Video

3

 

 

General education/Humanities or Fine Arts

3

 

 

General education/Life Science

4

 

 

General education/Social & Behavioral Science

3

 

 

 

16

Semester Four

 

MCM 150◊

Film History and Appreciation1

3

#

VIC 272◊

Advanced Web Page Design or

 

 

VIC 273◊

Flash Animation

3

#

VIC 286◊

Advanced Digital Video or

 

 

VIC 288

Video Editing

3-4

 

 

General education/Social & Behavioral Science

3

 

 

Electives

5

 

 

 

17-18

Suggested electives:

 

ART 117◊

Drawing I

3

 

CIS 101◊

Introduction to Computer Science

3

 

MCM 125◊

Broadcasting History

3

#

MCM 130◊

Introduction to Radio Production

3

#

MCM 200◊

Basic News Editing

3

#

MCM 205◊

Basic Broadcast Announcing

3

#

MCM 296◊

Special Topics in Mass Communication and Journalism

1-4

 

PSC 184◊

Global Politics

3

 

VIC 121◊

Introduction to Quark InDesign

4

 

VIC 161◊

Introduction to Photoshop

4

 

VIC 162◊

Digital Photography

3

 

VIC 270◊

Writing for Multimedia

3

#

VIC 272◊

Advanced Web Page Design

3

#

VIC 286◊

Advanced Digital Video

3

(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college.)

 

General education requirements: AA degree

37-41

 

Mass Communication-Multimedia courses or other electives for AA degree

23-27

See MCM course descriptions and IAI codes.

1MCM 150◊ meets the Fine Arts general education requirement

Beyond designated requirements, select courses required by transfer institutions. In addition, selection should be based on specific career goals. For teaching, see Education section.

Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597

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Associate in Arts Degree Requirements