Department of Communication Arts

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Mission Statement

The Department of Communication Arts mission is to offer our students a well-rounded and comprehensive educational experience in the graphic communications, packaging, imaging industries, graphic design, mass communication, and studio art. We will do this by providing staff, facilities, and curriculum responsive to current industry trends.

Graphic Communications Educational Outcomes

1. Graduates will have a comprehensive technical knowledge of the printing processes, technologies, and hands-on skills in graphic communications.
2. Graduates will demonstrate the ability to design and manufacture graphic communications products using the methods of the discipline to industry standards.
3. Graduates will be able to apply critical thinking, oral, written, and effective listening skills.
4. Graduates will have a depth of understanding that will afford them the opportunity to have a career in the field of graphic communications or advanced studies

Graphic Design Educational Outcomes

1. Graduates will demonstrate aesthetic and historical understanding in the visual arts.
2. Graduates will demonstrate an understanding of aesthetics and design, media specialization, and professional presentation and skill in the application of their chosen artistic media
3. Graduates will be able to apply critical thinking, oral, written, and effective listening skills.
4. Graduates will demonstrate professional growth and development in the visual arts that prepares them to pursue graduate studies or a career in an art-related field.

Portfolio Process for Graphic Design and Studio Art

Annual Portfolio Reviews: Each art student is also required to submit a portfolio for annual reviews. Submission dates are established at the beginning of each semester and will appear in art course syllabi. Should a student’s portfolio be rejected, he/she may make appropriate changes within a time frame established by the professors. Eligibility for upper level courses and continuance in the art program is established by approval of portfolio.

Final Senior Portfolio Review: Graduating seniors must submit a final senior portfolio as part of the ART 499  capstone course. All art major students are required to take ART 499 - Senior Exhibition/Portfolio   and pass the senior portfolio review, and participate in a solo or group senior exhibition prior to graduation.

Portfolio Requirements for Graphic Design and Studio Art

Students must submit portfolios to continue in the art program. Please include a variety of work appropriate to demonstrate your graphic design/studio art potential, your creativity and technical skills. Include the following:

• Number of Pieces - first review (minimum of 10), second review (minimum of 15),
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    (minimum of 20).
• Media - Specific requirements for submissions are set at the beginning of each semester and made available to students.
• Format - Only electronic submissions, a CD with PDF files of artwork, are accepted.
• Submission Deadline - Submissions are required in conjunction with enrollment in certain courses, including ART 499. Criteria and due dates are discussed at applicable times.

There are no portfolio requirements for students majoring in graphic communications.

Mass Communication Educational Outcomes

1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge pertaining to the historical underpinnings of the field and how roles, theories, and practices have developed and influenced the study of mass communication.
2. Students will be able to evaluate the role of mass communication in society, explain mass communication theories, and describe mass communication business, professional, and regulatory practices.
3. Students will be able to create media content that addresses a communication goal or goals and prepare a professional quality communication product.
4. Students will be able to write and speak clearly and concisely in the appropriate media style and develop visual content that is appropriate in the field.
5. Students will be able to demonstrate the academic knowledge, skills, and practices required for success in graduate school and/or in a mass communication-related career.

Programs

• Mass Communication, Communication Studies, B.A.
• Mass Communication, Sports Media, B.A.
• Studio Art, B.A.

• Graphic Communications, B.S. - This program is no longer accepting students.
• Graphic Design, B.S.
• Studio Art, B.S.
• Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, B.S.

• Printing Production and Imaging Technology, A.P.P.I.T. - This program is no longer accepting students.

• Drama Minor
• Graphic Communications Minor - This program is no longer accepting students.
• Graphic Design Minor
• Pre-Art Therapy Minor
• Studio Art Minor

• Business and Design, B.S.

Courses

• ART 105 - Drawing
• ART 152 - Pottery: Wheel Techniques
• ART 161 - Art Appreciation
• ART 170 - Basic Design I
• ART 171 - Basic Design II
• ART 205 - Drawing II
• ART 211 - Art History I
• ART 212 - Art History II
• ART 220 - Graphic Design
• ART 241 - Painting I
• ART 252 - Ceramics: Hand Building with Clay
• ART 291 - Printmaking
• ART 313 - History of Graphic Design
• ART 320 - Image Editing
• ART 325 - Video Production and Editing
• ART 330 - Typography
• ART 341 - Painting II
• ART 356 - Sculpture
• ART 382 - Pottery: Wheel Techniques
• ART 465 - Internship
• ART 470 - Design for Packaging
• ART 480 - Web Design
• ART 495 - Special Projects
• ART 498 - Senior Studio
• ART 499 - Senior Exhibition/Portfolio

• COMM 101 - Public Speaking
• COMM 110 - Introduction to Mass Communication
• COMM 120 - Interpersonal Communication
• COMM 135 - Media Writing
• COMM 201 - Voice and Articulation
• COMM 220 - Sports Media
• COMM 225 - Digital and Online Media
• COMM 230 - Mass Media and Society
• COMM 335 - Grammar for Media Professionals
• COMM 340 - Research Methods in Mass Communication
• COMM 343 - Sports Broadcast and Production
• COMM 345 - Sports Reporting and Writing
• COMM 399 - Special Topics in Mass Communication
• COMM 410 - Sports and Media Relations
• COMM 435 - Theories of Mass Communication
• COMM 445 - Media Law and Ethics
• COMM 470 - Mass Communication Capstone

• DRAM 161 - Drama Appreciation
• DRAM 191 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 192 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 201 - Theatre Forum
• DRAM 202 - Performance I
• DRAM 203 - Tech Theatre I
• DRAM 291 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 292 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 299 - Special Topics
• DRAM 302 - Performance II
• DRAM 303 - Tech Theatre II
• DRAM 391 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 392 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 399 - Special Topics
• DRAM 490 - Theatre Internship
• DRAM 491 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 492 - Theatre Production
• DRAM 499 - Special Topics

• GC 101 - Introduction to Graphic Communications
• GC 105 - Introduction to Basic Adobe Software
• GC 110 - Digital Imaging Applications
• GC 113 - Color Reproduction I
• GC 135 - Printing Applications I
• GC 213 - Color Management Introduction
• GC 223 - Digital Photography
• GC 236 - Introduction to Packaging
• GC 243 - Flexographic and Specialty Printing
• GC 251 - Web Design and Production
• GC 255 - Digital File Preparation and Workflow
• GC 283 - Digital Printing & Variable Data Applications
• GC 300 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, emedia Technology
• GC 337 - Printing Applications II
• GC 352 - Web to Print Technologies
• GC 400 - Special Topics in Printing, Imaging, emedia Technology
• GC 441 - Research and Development in Graphic Communications
• GC 442 - Current Trends and Ethical Issues
• GC 443 - Printing Estimating and Production Planning
• GC 444 - Managing Quality in Graphic Communications
• GC 445 - Advanced Packaging
• GC 451 - Internship

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