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| Heather Mathews, Ph.D., Chair |
The Department of Communication, Media, and Design Arts offers majors in the fields of Communication, Studio Arts, and Art History.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication (B.A.C.) Degree
Major in Communication
40 semester hours, plus a minor
Concentrations
Students in this program select a concentration in either Film & Media Studies or Strategic Communication.
Film & Media Studies
40 semester hours, plus a minor
- Communication Core Courses
20 semester hours - COMA 101: Introduction to Communication (4)
- COMA 120: Introduction to Media Studies (4)
- COMA 212: Public Speaking (4)
- COMA 215: Writing in Communication Careers (4)
- COMA 499: Capstone (4)
- Film & Media Studies Cluster
20 semester hours from the following: - Applied Contexts – maximum 8 hours
- COMA 226/426: MediaLab (0-2 , repeatable up to 8)
- COMA 229/429: Student Media (0-2, repeatable up to 8)
- COMA 301: Media and Cultural Criticism (4)
- COMA 303: Gender & Communication (4)
- COMA 342: Communication Inquiry (4)
- COMA 343: Media Writing (4)
- COMA 344: Media Production (4)
- COMA 401: Contemporary Issues in Media and Visual Culture (4)
- COMA 421: Media, Ethics & the Law (4)
- COMA 461: Advertising, PR + Campaigns (4)
- In consultation with advisor, with Communication department chair approval, and based on availability, students may also count the following courses in the Film & Media Studies cluster: ENGL 320: Intermediate Creative Non-Fiction; ENGL 325: Personal Essay; ENGL 327: Intermediate Poetry Writing; THEA 330: Script Analysis; LANG 271: Literature Around the World; and HISP 325: Introduction to Hispanic Literary Studies.
Strategic Communication
40 semester hours, plus a minor
- Communication Core Courses
20 semester hours
- COMA 101: Introduction to Communication (4)
- COMA 120: Introduction to Media Studies (4)
- COMA 212: Public Speaking (4)
- COMA 215: Writing in Communication Careers (4)
- COMA 499: Capstone (4)
- Strategic Communication Cluster
20 semester hours from the following: - Applied Contexts – maximum 8 hours
- COMA 211/411: Debate (0-2, repeatable up to 8)
- COMA 226/426: MediaLab (0-2, repeatable up to 8)
- COMA 229/429: Student Media (0-2, repeatable up to 8)
- COMA 305: Argumentation & Advocacy (4)
- COMA 306: Persuasion (4)
- COMA 342: Communication Inquiry (4)
- COMA 343: Media Writing (4)
- COMA 344: Media Production (4)
- COMA 361: Strategic Communication (4)
- COMA 421: Media, Ethics and the Law (4)
- COMA 461: Advertising, PR + Campaigns (4)
Declaration of Major
Students may declare a major in Communication upon enrollment in COMA 101: Introduction to Communication or COMA 120: Introduction to Media Studies.
Minor Requirement for Communication Majors
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication (B.A.C.) requires the completion of a minor.
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Degree
Major in Studio Arts, Concentration in Graphic Design
70-76 semester hours
- Foundation Courses (16):
- ARTD 101: Drawing 1 (4)
- ARTD 102: 2D Design/Color Theory (4)
- ARTD 201: Drawing 2: Figure Drawing (4)
- ARTD 202: 3D Design (4)
- Technique Courses (24)
- Go to www.plu.edu/comm-media-designarts/documents to view specific courses fulfilling requirements.
- Two-dimensional courses (8)
- Three-dimensional courses (8)
- Photography course (4)
- Technology course (4)
- Understanding Art/Culture Courses (12)
- ARTD 180: History of Western Art I (4)
- ARTD 181: History of Western Art II (4)
- Upper-division Art History (4)
- Artistic Practice Courses (16)
- ARTD 110: Graphic Design 1
- ARTD 210: Graphic Design 2
- ARTD 310: Graphic Design 3
- ARTD 410: Graphic Design 4
- Keystone/Capstone Courses (2 to 8)
- ARTD 499A: Keystone (1 to 4)
- ARTD 499B: Capstone (1 to 4)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree
Major in Art History
38-40 semester hours
- ARTD 180: History of Western Art I (4)
- ARTD 181: History of Western Art II (4)
- ARTD 280: Art Methodology and Theory (4)
- ARTD 499B: Capstone (2 to 4)
- Studio Arts Courses (8)
- Art History Courses (16)
Major in Studio Arts
42-44 semester hours
- ARTD 101: Drawing 1 (4)
- ARTD 102: 2D Design/Color Theory (4)
- ARTD 202: 3D Design (4)
- ARTD 499A: Keystone (1 to 4)
- ARTD 499B: Capstone (1 to 4)
- Technique Courses (16):
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- Two-dimensional course (4)
- Three-dimensional courses (8)
- Photography course (4)
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- Understanding Art/Culture Courses (12):
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- ARTD 180: History of Western Art I (4)
- ARTD 181: History of Western Art II (4)
- Upper-division Art History (4)
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Students may apply independent study ARTD 491: Special Projects on a case-by-case basis subject to approval by the department chair.
Courses in teaching methods may not be applied to the major.
A maximum of 44 semester hours in Art & Design courses may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts in studio arts and in art history only.
Candidates for the Bachelor of Arts degree must meet the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science requirement.
Course Areas
- Studio Courses (All studio courses require a lab fee in addition to tuition): 101, 102, 110, 201, 202, 210, 220, 230, 250, 310, 315, 320, 330, 350, 355, 365, 370, 410, 420, 425, 430, 450, 465, 466, 470, 483; ENGL 313, 314; PPAP 321, 322
- History and Theory Courses: 180, 181, 280, 380, 381, 382, 383, 480, 481, 482, 484, 490
Minors
Art History
24 semester hours, including:
- ARTD 180 and ARTD 181 (8)
- Art history/theory electives (12)
- Studio Arts elective (4)
- Non-concentration courses, practical design courses (ARTD 110, 210, 310), and courses in teaching methods (EDUC 340) may not be applied to the minor.
Communication
16 semester hours
Courses selected in consultation with an advisor. At least 4 of the 16 semester hours must be upper-division (300 or 400-level).
Publishing and Printing Arts
24 semester hours
See the description of the minor under Publishing and Printing Arts.
Studio Arts
20 semester hours, including:
- ARTD 380: Modern Art (4)
- Two-dimensional course, based on concentration area (4)
- Three-dimensional course, based on concentration area (4)
- Studio Arts electives drawn from upper-division courses (8)
- Courses in teaching methods (EDUC 340) may not be applied to the minor.
Students pursuing a B.F.A. or B.A. in studio arts may minor in art history, but not studio arts, which is reserved for non-majors. Students pursuing a B.A. in art history may minor in studio arts.