Communications & Media Arts

Mission

The Department of Communications and Media Arts provides a liberal arts education that integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application. The department is dedicated to preparing students as skilled oral and written communicators, critical thinkers, ethical practitioners, and lifelong learners. Through an emphasis on study, work, and service, students will engage in creating and analyzing media and communication strategies to address diverse audiences and professional challenges in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the historical, cultural, and ethical contexts of mass media and human communication by analyzing and critiquing their principles, processes, and practices.
2. Students will design, construct, and deliver oral, written, and visual communication and media content that demonstrates proficiency, meets professional standards of clarity and creativity, and is tailored to diverse audiences and purposes in both professional and academic settings.
3. Students will conduct and analyze communication and media research using qualitative and quantitative methods to investigate communication phenomena, interpret data, and develop evidence-based conclusions.
4. Students will develop the knowledge, skills, and portfolio necessary to succeed in careers or advanced study in communication, media arts, and related fields.