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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media prepares students to communicate ideas and tell stories across a wide variety of 21st century media platforms. It includes a communication core focused on theoretical and ethical approaches, a digital media core grounded in media history, strategies and skills, and a choice of four specialized concentrations in Broadcast, Film, Journalism and Sports.

All courses in a School of Communication major with the COMM designation must be completed with a grade of C or better. 

Degree Requirements

Core Curriculum

Required Courses

CHST-1301Engaging the Biblical Narrative

3
CHST-1201Interpreting the Biblical Text

2
CHST-1302Integrating a Biblical Worldview

3
ENGL-1310Composition and Rhetoric

3
ENGL-1320Composition and Literature

3
HIST-1385Western Civ in a Global Context Since 1517

3
BIOL-1310Scientific Inquiry in a Living World

3
PHSC-1430Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World

4
PHSC-1431Scientific Inquiry in a Physical World Lab

0
PSYC-2310Introduction to Psychology

3
COLL-1100NGU 101

1
CSCI-1100Computer Tech for Success

1

Communication

Choose one from the list below.

COMM-2300Oral Communication

3
COMM-2308Small Group Communication

3
COMM-2310Interpersonal Communication

3

Literature

Choose one from the list below.

ENGL-2300Multicultural Literature

3
ENGL-2310British Literature to 1785

3
ENGL-2320British Literature Since 1785

3
ENGL-2330American Literature to 1865

3
ENGL-2340American Literature Since 1865

3
ENGL-2390Special Topics

3

Fine Arts

Choose one from the list below.

ARTS-1300Engaging the Arts Through Visual Arts

3
COMM-1320Engaging the Arts Through Film

3
MUSC-1300Engaging the Arts Through Music

3
THTR-1300Engaging the Arts Through Theatre

3

Civic Awareness

Choose one from the list below.

PLSC-2310American National Government

3
HIST-2310United States History to 1865

3
HIST-2320United States History Since 1865

3

Mathematics

Choose one from the list below.

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Any 1000-level math course 1310 or higher

3
Total Credit Hours:44

Major Requirements

Communication Core

COMM-2340Media Literacy

3
COMM-2350Writing for Public Communication

3
COMM-3305Communication Ethics

3
COMM-4330Communication Theory and Research

3
COMM-4395Communication Senior Seminar/Capstone

3
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Foreign Language

9
Total Credit Hours:24

Foreign Language: Nine credit hours of foreign languages must be completed in the same language from ASLA, FREN, GERM, GREK, HEBR, or SPAN.

Digital Media Core

COMM-1340Introduction to Digital Media

3
COMM-2315Writing for Digital Media

3
COMM-4305Media Law and Ethics

3

Communication Options

Choose one from the list below.

COMM-4300Media Management

3
COMM-4365Social Media Theories and Strategies

3

Practicums

Earn two hours from COMM-1111 or COMM-1113. May complete both for a total of two hours earned to meet requirement.

COMM-1111Audio Practicum

1
COMM-1113Digital Media - Website Practicum

1

Media Skills

Choose one from the list below.

COMM-1330Multimedia Production

3
COMM-2360Video Storytelling

3
COMM-3365Graphic Communication

3
Total Credit Hours:17

Broadcast Concentration

COMM-4390Communication Internship

3
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Free Electives

19

Practicums

Complete two hours.

COMM-3111Audio Practicum

1
COMM-3112Video Practicum

1-2

Concentration Electives

Choose four courses from the list below for a total of 12 hours.

COMM-2301Studio Operations

3
COMM-2345Broadcast Performance and Production

3
COMM-2360Video Storytelling

3
COMM-3365Graphic Communication

3
COMM-3395Sports Broadcasting

3
COMM-4301Television News

3
COMM-4362Studio Producing and Directing

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Film Concentration

COMM-1310Film History and Criticism

3
COMM-2325Audio for Film

3
COMM-2335Narrative Film / Video Production

3
COMM-2370Screenwriting

3
COMM-3200Film Practicum

2
COMM-4325Advanced Film/Video Production

3
-
Free Electives

18
Total Credit Hours:35

Journalism Concentration

COMM-3385Advanced News Writing and Editing

3
COMM-4390Communication Internship

3
-
Free Electives

19

Practicums

Must take COMM-3113 two times.

Total Credit Hours:2

Concentration Electives

Choose three courses from the list below, for a total of nine credit hours.

COMM-2302Sports Writing

3
COMM-2360Video Storytelling

3
COMM-2380Photojournalism

3
COMM-3301Feature Writing

3
COMM-3365Graphic Communication

3
COMM-4301Television News

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Sports Concentration

COMM-4390Communication Internship

3
-
Free Electives

19

Practicums

Complete two hours.

COMM-3111Audio Practicum

1
COMM-3112Video Practicum

1-2
COMM-3113Digital Media - Website Practicum

1

Concentration Electives

Choose four courses from the list below, for a total of 12 hours.

COMM-2301Studio Operations

3
COMM-2302Sports Writing

3
COMM-2360Video Storytelling

3
COMM-2380Photojournalism

3
COMM-3395Sports Broadcasting

3
COMM-4301Television News

3
SPTM-1310Introduction to Sport Management

3
Total Credit Hours:36
Total Degree Requirements 121
Total Degree Requirements (Film Concentration) 120

Mission Statement and Outcomes

The College of Communication and Fine Arts aspires to glorify God by cultivating culture-creators for Christ who are equipped to serve as transformational leaders for church and society.

The School of Communication aspires to glorify God by providing a practical and theoretical education in written, oral and visual communication that prepares students to be culture-creators for Christ across a broad spectrum of contexts.

SLOs

#1: Students will understand the theories, principles, and history of the communicating arts (visual, written, and oral) in their area of concentration.

#2: Students will demonstrate competency in written, oral and visual communication skills in their area of concentration.

#3: Students will integrate theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and professionalism in a practical setting.

#4: School of Communication students will demonstrate understanding of Christian values and ethical decision-making in media criticism and professional practice.