The Department of Media & Communications offers a competitive program of study that emphasizes the theory and cultural impact of media and provides students with the competencies to be successful in the global and digital world of communications. Students can gain laboratory experience at the College’s commercial radio and television stations, WAUG AM 750 and TV-68, the student newspaper and documentary film. The department provides experiential laboratory through an extra-curricular initiative called Falcon Communication (FALCOM). FALCOM provides students with an opportunity to experience learning through hands-on projects that will be used by businesses and non-profit organizations in the Triangle community. Internships are required for all majors.
GOALS
• Skills necessary to pursue graduate study and/or enter a related job field
• Workplace experience through internships
• Competency in writing and production techniques
• Competency in reporting, research, writing, layout and design
• Competency in using various communications media
DEGREES OFFERED
Bachelor of Arts
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
- Photography
- Print Journalism
- TV Journalism
- Social Media
- Radio
- Web Journalism
- Public Relations
- Events
- Advertising
- Film
REQUIREMENTS
- Survey of Mass Communication
- Copy Editing
- News Reporting & Writing
- Digital Journalism & Social Media
- Fundamentals of Photography & Video
- Advanced News Reporting
- Internship
- Writing Radio & TV
- Voice & On Camera Presentation
- Broadcast and Film Editing
- Video Production I
- Video Production II
- Broadcast Management
BECOME A FALCON
START YOUR JOURNEY IN MEDIA & COMMUNICATIONS
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This website was created by the students of COMM 435; Naomi Afari, Ranell Jenkins, Aisha Taylor, De’Andre Dugas and JaBrozea Hines. This website was constructed for your personal usage, within university limits, under the advising of instructor, Dan Holly.
