Welcome
The Department of Communication Design focuses on the study of the structure, processes, aesthetics, functions, and effects and creation of mediated communication.
Students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in a wide array of highly integrated design applications. At the undergraduate level the Department aspires to contribute to a broad education for majors by raising their level of visual, aural, and written communication literacy, as well as their critical thinking ability by developing their understanding and appreciation of mediated message creation and exchanges.
The Department advances knowledge as well as skills needed for future employment in graphic communication, radio, television, video production, advertising, business, government, education, and consulting wherein communication design skills are essential.
Sad News About Faculty Member's Death
It is with great sadness that we let you know that John Long, our great friend and longtime Chairman of the Department of Communication Design, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, of an apparent heart attack. He was 56.
John earned his PhD from the University of Utah. He joined the faculty at CSU, Chico in 1990. John was an expert on electronic media policy and regulation, and his recent publications were on interactive video game technologies, distance learning and public television. He was active in the Broadcast Education Association and worked tirelessly with industry contacts to secure internships for students.
Celebration of Life for John Long
Sunday, December 9th, 1:00 p.m.
Location: PAC 134
Reception to follow in PAC 132
Summer 2008 Course Offerings
cdes 352: Media Arts & Identity
This course uses screenings of film, video, music and television to discuss the relationships between society, culture, and the media.
cdes 468: Video Production Workshop
This special session of the Video Workshop course will be devoted to recording and production of of live music events.
View the summer course schedule for more information.