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

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45 S.H.

Minor (or additional major if non-dual degree seeking) required.

2.5 GPA required overall; 2.0 GPA required in MCOM major.

C grade or better required in major courses.

12 S.H. of 300/400-level MCOM courses must be completed at WSU.

The Mass Communication major is 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.

This major requires a minor. The minor cannot be in this option, nor can it be the general Mass Comm minor. An overall WSU GPA of 2.5 is required for graduation and for enrolling in many Mass Comm courses.

Mass Communication - Creative Digital Media Major Map

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 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.)

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 307 - Creative Digital Media Lab (3 S.H.) *
MCOM 311 - Topics in Mass Communication (3 S.H.)
MCOM 316 - Experimental Visual Communication (3 S.H.)
MCOM 319 - Studio Photography (3 S.H.)
MCOM 328 - Advanced Audio (3 S.H.)
MCOM 339 - Strategic Social Media (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.)

Note

* One section of MCOM 307 is required. Any additional section(s) will count as elective.

Dual Degrees

Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 semester hours above the required 120-128 credit hours. Students must complete all major requirements under both degrees, including separate minors if required.

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning