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Apr 16, 2024
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Fitchburg State University 2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Graphic Design Concentration, Communications Media, B.S.
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Communications Media
Chairperson
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| Randy Howe |
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Professors
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Associate Professor
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Assistant Professors
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| George Bohrer |
Robert Carr |
Mary Baker |
| John Chetro-Szivos |
M. Zachary Lee |
Stephen Goldstein |
| Robert Harris |
Charles Roberts |
Viera Lorencova |
| Randy Howe |
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Kevin McCarthy |
| Jon Krasner |
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Samuel Tobin |
| Peter Laytin |
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| Ann Mrvica |
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| Wayne Munson |
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| Helen Obermeyer-Simmons |
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| Charles Sides |
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| Jeffrey Warmouth |
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Objectives for the Program in Communications Media
The Communications Media Program prepares individuals to assume communication positions as freelancers, designers, independent producers, or employees of corporations, institutions, and media organizations.
The program provides a blend of the principles and practices necessary for the effective design, production, and evaluation of media for information presentation by graphic, photographic, film, video, electronic, and print technologies. In combination with the Liberal Arts and Sciences Program, Communications Media fosters the development of skills critical to adapting to an ever changing technological and knowledge-based society. Requirements for the Major in Communications Media
The Bachelor of Science degree in Communications Media requires 54 semester hours in its major requirements. Course requirements are organized into five phases.
* Fulfills Jr/Sr Writing requirement
** Computer Literacy requirement is met through a Production Concentration (e.g. COMM 3305 , COMM 3470 , COMM 3645 , COMM 3720 , COMM 3890 .)
***Fufills speaking/listening requirements LAS Recommendations
Students should select the course or courses related to their concentration: Phase I Freshman Introductory Requirements
Phase I exposes students to the foundations, concepts, and practices used in the preparation, delivery, evaluation, and research of verbal and visual messages. Phase II Applied Concentration
Phase II enables students to become involved with an indepth investigation of an area in communications which is most closely aligned with individual talents and interests. Students must select and complete one concentration with the consent of their advisor. A minimum of five required courses must be taken within a concentration.
Note: Only students who have completed the requirements of a second concentration can formally declare this concentration to have it recognized on their transcript. Students interested in Communication Studies as a second concentration may formally declare it at any time.
Note: For some concentration courses, students are expected to pay for supplies that may range in cost from $100 to $300 per course. Graphic Design Concentration
Phase III Advanced Electives
Following or concurrent with Phase II, students, in consultation with their advisor, select one of the following options:
- Four additional courses in the same concentration
- Four courses in other concentrations
- Four courses from a combination of concentrations, including additional theory, conceptual, or methodological courses
Phase IV Upper-Level Theory/Conceptual/Methodological Requirements
Students in their junior/senior year will take the following: Phase V Integrated Studies
This required senior level phase provides an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional environment. Enrichment Courses
(electives) VISIONS
VISIONS is an annual juried exhibition of the best work by Communications Media students during that year. VISIONS is held in late April of each year. |
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