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George Fox University | Academics | Communication Arts
COMMUNICATION ARTSCommunication Arts Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSCommunication arts features an interdisciplinary approach to communication that integrates the interests of speech communication, drama, journalism, and media with a common core of courses in communication and rhetorical theory. Requirements for a communication arts major consist of 39 semester hours distributed as follows:Performance Core Courses Either WRIT 230 Introduction to Journalism or WRIT 310 Professional Writing/Desktop Publishing COMM 200 Persuasive Communication COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication COMM 324 Argumentation and Critical Thinking Theory Core Courses COMM 300 Theoretical Approaches to Communication COMM 400 Critical Approaches to Communication COMM 480 Senior Capstone Practicum 3 hours from COMM 305 Professional Communication Activities, and/or COMM 275/475 Field Experience (pass/no pass rading only). Electives 15 additional hours from communication arts, media communication, and/or up to 6 hours of writing courses (WRIT 210, 230, 310, 330). Not more than 3 hours should be in practicum courses. (Students should choose their electives under the guidance of their advisors.) Theatre Concentration A communication arts major with theatre concentration requires 36 semester hours (exclusive of general education courses) distributed as follows:Performance and Technical Core Courses THEA 120 Introduction to Acting THEA 160 Improvisational Theatre Workshop THEA 220 Oral Interpretation of Literature THEA 255/455 Technical Theatre THEA 320 Advanced Approaches to Acting Theory Core Courses THEA 240 Understanding Drama LITR 385 Major Authors COMM 300 Theoretical Approaches to Communication THEA 340 Theatre as Ministry COMM 400 Critical Approaches to Communication Practicum 7 hours from: THEA 125/325 Theatre Laboratory THEA 165/365 George Fox University Players THEA 275/475 Field Experience. Recommended CMCO 320 Dramatic Scriptwriting CMCO 350 Editing Video CMCO 430 Producing and Directing Video If possible, majors should satisfy their physical education requirement with HHPE 107 Ballet and similar offerings. Cinema and Media Communication Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSThe cinema and media communication major combines the liberal arts emphasis of communication arts with hands-on experiences in video, film, and digital media production. Extensive electives allow the student to design a program that fits individual needs or interests. The major consists of 39 required semester hours (exclusive of general education courses), distributed as follows: Theory Core Courses (9 hours) Organizational Communication Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSThe organizational communication major combines communication courses that are particularly useful in organizational settings, with marketing and management classes from the business curriculum. Graduates of the program can fill a wide range of positions, including public relations, sales, consulting, training, promotions, fund raising, and customer service. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the major, double counting of courses will not be allowed between this major and other majors. Requirements for the organizational communication major consist of 42 semester hours distributed as follows: Communication Core Courses (18 hours)Either COMM 200 Persuasive Communication or COMM 324 Argumentation and Critical Thinking COMM 320 Introduction to Public Relations COMM 370 Organizational Communication COMM 380 Leadership Communication Either COMM 305/475 Professional Communication Activities/Field Experience or BUSN 475 Field Experience Either WRIT 310 Professional Writing or CMCO 260 Scriptwriting for Media Business Core (18 hours including the following) BUSN 110 Introduction to Business BUSN 300 Management BUSN 340 Marketing BUSN 420 Marketing Communication and Strategy Electives (6 hours) Select two courses from the following options. BUSN 380 Information Systems BUSN 440 International Management BUSN 480 Organizational Behavior CMCO 250 Digital Multimedia Production COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication COMM 230 Mass Media and Popular Culture COMM 300 Theoretical Approaches to Communication COMM 310 Conflict Resolution COMM 360 Nonverbal Communication PSYC 350 Social Psychology Communication Arts Minor (20 hours)COMM 100 Introduction to CommunicationEither COMM 200 Persuasive Communication or COMM 210 Interpersonal Communication COMM 300 Theoretical Approaches to Communication Select 11 hours from the following: COMM 230 Mass Media and Popular Culture COMM 305 Professional Communication Activities (2 hours maximum) COMM 310 Conflict Resolution COMM 320 Introduction to Public Relations COMM 340 General and Cultural Linguistics COMM 360 Nonverbal Communication COMM 380 Leadership Communication COMM 400 Critical Approaches to Communication CMCO 230 Introduction to Video Production THEA 220 Oral Interpretation of Literature WRIT 230 Introduction to Journalism Theory Core Courses (9 hours) COMM 230 Mass Media and Popular Culture COMM 300 Theoretical Approaches to Communication COMM 330 Reviewing Film and Television Production Core (12 hours) CMCO 230 Introduction to Video Production CMCO 250 Digital Multimedia Production Either CMCO 260 Scriptwriting for Media or CMCO 320 Dramatic Scriptwriting Either CMCO 350 Editing Video or CMCO 430 Producing and Directing Video Electives Package (15 hours) Choose electives from the list below. Not more than 6 hours of practicum courses count toward major electives. Recommended: ARTS 250 Introduction to Graphic Design ARTS 285 Photography CMCO alternatives not chosen in core: CMCO 340 Audio Production and Broadcasting CMCO 355 Live Events Video Production CMCO 295 Broadcast News CMCO 475 Field Experience CMCO 495 Independent Study COMM 305 Professional Communication Activities THEA 255/455 Technical Theatre WRIT 230 Introduction to Journalism WRIT 310 Professional Writing/Desktop Publishing Other courses preapproved by advisor and department chair. Theatre: Interdisciplinary Major (B.A.)MAJOR REQUIREMENTSAn interdisciplinary major may be elected through application and approval of the theatre faculty. The student application must show how the proposed interdisciplinary major meets reasonable academic and vocational objectives. The interdisciplinary major consists of 48 semester hours, 24 in theatre arts and the remainder in another academic discipline. Creative options include theatre and music, theatre and religion, theatre and Christian ministries, theatre and communication media and broadcast, theatre and business (marketing/management), or theatre and sociology. |
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