Communication Arts Classes
The following classes are required for the communication arts major and minors in audio/video/cinema production, public relations, and speech communication. In addition, the department offers classes for students interested in teaching speech communication through the language arts teaching major. For full requirements and course descriptions, please see the Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog.
Communication Arts Major (52 hours) — The communication arts major prepares students for careers in professional communication. All majors take the core courses and courses in one area of specialization.
Communication CoreSpecializations
- COMM 2000: Media and Society
- COMM 2010: The Communication Professional
- COMM 2130: Writing for the Media
- COMM 2200: Visual Communication
- COMM 3000: Communication Theories
- COMM 3200: Communication Ethics
- COMM 4000: Communication Law
- Audio/Video/Cinema Production
- COMM 2020: Audio Concepts
- COMM 2060: Video/Cinema Concepts
- COMM 2220: Visual Communication
- COMM 2320: Television Studio Production
- COMM 2420: Field, Soundstage, and Postproduction
- COMM 2860: WQME/Covenant Productions® Staff
- COMM 3120: The Business of Radio/TV/Film
- COMM 4800: Internship
- Remaining hours from:
- COMM 3220: Motion Picture Scriptwriting and Commercial Copywriting
- COMM 3320: Media Performance and Voice Acting
- COMM 3420: Cinema Studies
- COMM 4120: Advanced Video Production
- COMM 4900: Seminar in Communication
- THEA 3500: Scenography
- Journalism
- COMM 2140: Audio/Video/Cinema Production for Journalists and PR Practitioners
- COMM 2850: Andersonian Staff
- COMM 3130: Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
- COMM 3230: Advanced Feature and Magazine Writing
- COMM 3320: Media Performance and Voice Acting
- COMM 3330: Communication Design
- COMM 4800: Internship
- Remaining hours from:
- COMM 2860: WQME/Covenant Productions® Staff
- COMM 4900: Seminar in Communication
- ENGL 3000: English Grammar
- ENGL 3160: Professional Writing and Editing
- ENGL 3180: Advanced Composition: Nonfiction
- POSC 2100: American National Government
- Public Relations
- COMM 2240: Public Relations Foundations
- COMM 2840: Fifth Street Communications™ Staff
(may include 1 hour from COMM 2850: Andersonian Staff)- COMM 3130: Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
or COMM 3230: Advanced Feature and Magazine Writing- COMM 3240: Public Relations Campaigns
- COMM 3250: Event Planning and Management
- COMM 3330: Communication Design
- COMM 3340: Public Relations Writing
- COMM 3440: Public Relations Research
- COMM 4800: Internship
- Remaining hours from:
- COMM 2140: Audio/Video/Cinema Production for Journalists and PR Practitioners
- COMM 3130: Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
- COMM 3150: Speechwriting and Presentation
- COMM 3230: Advanced Feature and Magazine Writing
- COMM 3320: Media Performance and Voice Acting
- COMM 4900: Seminar in Communication
- BSNS 2810: Principles of Marketing
- BSNS 3550: Integrated Marketing Communications I
- ENGL 3160: Professional Writing and Editing
- Speech Communication
- COMM 2100: Speech Disorders Survey
- COMM 2550: Appreciation of Great Speeches
- COMM 2870: Forensics Practicum
- COMM 2880: Debate Practicum
- COMM 3150: Speechwriting and Presentation
- COMM 3210: Argumentation and Persuasion
- COMM 3310: Interpersonal Communication
- COMM 4800: Internship
- Remaining hours from:
- COMM 3110: Intercultural Communication
- COMM 3250: Event Planning and Management
- COMM 3320: Media Performance and Voice Acting
- COMM 4900: Seminar in Communication
- POSC 2250: Law, Politics, and Society
- PSYC 2100: Interpersonal Relationships
Audio/Video/Cinema Production Minor (18 hours)
- COMM 2000: Media and Society
- COMM 2010: The Communication Professional
- COMM 2020: Audio Concepts
- COMM 2060: Video/Cinema Concepts
- COMM 2220: Visual Communication
- COMM 2320: Television Studio Production
or COMM 2420: Field, Soundstage, and Postproduction - COMM 2860: WQME/Covenant Productions® Staff
Public Relations Minor (18 hours)
- COMM 2000: Media and Society
- COMM 2010: The Communication Professional
- COMM 2130: Writing for the Media
- COMM 2240: Public Relations Foundations
- COMM 3240: Public Relations Campaigns
- COMM 3250: Event Planning and Management
or COMM 3440: Public Relations Research - COMM 3340: Public Relations Writing
Speech Communication Minor (16 hours)
Classes selected from the following:
- COMM 1000: Introduction to Speech Communication
- COMM 2010: The Communication Professional
- COMM 2550: Appreciation of Great Speeches
- COMM 2870: Forensics Practicum
- COMM 2880: Debate Practicum
- COMM 3150: Speechwriting and Presentation
- COMM 3210: Argumentation and Persuasion
- COMM 3310: Interpersonal Communication
Language Arts Teaching Major — To fulfill requirements for teaching speech communication at the secondary level, students complete courses in English, speech communication, and professional education. For specific requirements, refer to the Department of English and School of Education sections of the Anderson University Undergraduate Catalog.
