Mass Communication - Creative Digital Media (MCDM) - BA Major

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45 S.H. (minor required)

2.5 GPA required.

The Mass Communication major consists of 45 semester hours divided among an academic core based on principles of inquiry, a set of core electives and four options.

This major prepares students to create, produce, deliver, and understand the effects of mediated messages. To accomplish the major, a student must complete the academic core and one of the options. A minor from a department other than Mass Communication is required. An overall WSU GPA of 2.5 is required for graduation in this major. It is also a requirement for enrolling in many of the Mass Communication courses.

Inquiry Core (12 S.H.)

MCOM 210 - Visual Communication (3 S.H.)
MCOM 308 - Research in Mass Media (3 S.H.)
△ MCOM 400 - Mass Communication Theory (3 S.H.)
◎ MCOM 405 - Mass Media Issues and Ethics (3 S.H.)
MCOM 499 - Assessment Portfolio (0 S.H.)

Inquiry Core Electives (6 S.H.)

Choose two:

◆ MCOM 300 - Mass Media Law (3 S.H.)
△ MCOM 305 - Mass Media History (3 S.H.)
△ MCOM 450 - Global Media (3 S.H.)

Creative Digital Media Required Courses (18 S.H.)

MCOM 215 - Photo: The Technical Art (3 S.H.)
MCOM 221 - Creative Digital Media Storytelling (3 S.H.)
MCOM 271 - Introduction to Interactive Environments (3 S.H.)
MCOM 274 - Creative Digital Audio-Video Production (3 S.H.)
MCOM 307 - Creative Digital Media Lab (3 S.H.)
MCOM 425 - Creative Digital Media Capstone (3 S.H.)

Transmedia Electives (9 S.H.)

At least 6 S.H. must be 300-level or higher.

CS 116 - Web Technology I (3 S.H.)
MCOM 243 - Principles of Game Design (3 S.H.)
MCOM 311 - Topics in Mass Communication (3 S.H.)
MCOM 319 - Studio Photography (3 S.H.)
MCOM 328 - Advanced Audio (3 S.H.)
MCOM 349 - Advanced Creative Audio-Video Production (3 S.H.)
MCOM 353 - Multimedia News and Information (3 S.H.)
MCOM 356 - Media and Society International (3 S.H.)
MCOM 371 - Advanced Interactive Environments (3 S.H.)
MCOM 399 - Internship (3 S.H.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning