The Media Communication and Technology Department (MCOM) strives to prepare talented students as media generalists for communication production careers. Eleven theoretical and hands-on digital and analog courses in multimedia, animation, video, studio television, graphics, sound, photography, and visualization are required. Advanced level elective courses offer students specialization in media production or expansion into new and emerging technologies.

This four-year program in Media Communication and Technology is designed to offer students a curriculum of communication theory, application and practice in media production. The curriculum is designed to provide the theoretical foundation for applying skills in digital media (photography and sound), electronic (television and video). Web-based publishing, multimedia, animation, visualization and graphic processes. Majors are encouraged to qualify for either the semester or summer-long internship where they can apply their skills in an on-the-job situation. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in the communications field.

Professional Internships
The internship experience provides a unique learning experience. The internship experience in a professional environment is where the course work competencies are applied and refined. In planning for an internship, students are advised to discuss career goals, qualifications and potential internships with their academic advisor and department faculty. In most cases, students should have completed the basic and advanced courses in the area in which they plan to intern.

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