Nov 28, 2024

2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog

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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [FINAL EDITION]

Visual and Performing Arts and Communication Studies, BA

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Curriculum Sequence
Pathways

Communication studies is a natural pairing for fine arts majors. An ARTS/COMS double major enables students to combine a love of visual art with graphic design.

Curriculum Sequence

Freshman

Fall (15.5 Credits)

ARTS 101 - Introduction to Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking and Writing 3 Credit(s)
Humanities requirement 3 Credit(s)
Math requirement 3 Credit(s)
COMS 130 - Mass Media and Society 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Spring (15.5-16.5 Credits)

Humanities requirement 3 Credit(s)
Practicum 3 Credit(s)
ENGL 102 - Literature and Critical Writing (W) 3 Credit(s)
Science requirement 3-4 Credit(s)
ANTH/PSY/SOC 3 Credit(s)
Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (15-16 Credits)

AH 101 - Art History I 3 Credit(s) *
or
MUS 101 - Music in History: Medieval to Baroque 3 Credit(s) *
ARTS 401 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s)
or
300-level Art History 3 Credit(s)
COMS 180 - Public Speaking and Presentation 3 Credit(s)
Practicum 3 Credit(s)
*Note: Students may choose to take either AH 102 or MUS 102 in the spring semester to fulfill this requirement.

Spring (15-16 Credits)

Fine Arts Elective
Science requirement
COMS 213 - Visual Literacy 3 Credit(s)
300-level Music History 3 Credit(s)
Humanities requirement 3 Credit(s)

Junior

Fall (15 Credits)

ARTS 401 - Research Methods 3 Credit(s) or 300-level Art History
300-level Music History 3 Credit(s)
COMS 262 - Digital Photography 3 Credit(s)
COMS 260 - Video Production I 3 Credit(s)
Humanities requirement 3 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

300-level Art History
300-level Music History
COMS 364 - Digital Imaging 3 Credit(s)
COMS 368 - Interactive Media 3 Credit(s)
Elective 3 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

300-level Art History 3 Credit(s)
COMS 264 - Layout and Design 3 Credit(s)
ARTS 409 - Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s)
COMS 409 - Senior Capstone I (S) 3 Credit(s)
COMS 360 - Video Production II 3 Credit(s)
or
COMS 384 - Visual Effects in Film and Television 3 Credit(s)

Spring (16 Credits)

ASC 400 - Values Seminar 3 Credit(s)
COMS 410 - Senior Capstone II (S) 3 Credit(s)
PRWR 390 - Writing for the Non-Profit Sector (W) 3 Credit(s)
COMS 220 - Media, Ethics, and Contemporary Issues 3 Credit(s)
COMS 382 - Communication Research (W) 4 Credit(s)

Total Credits: 123