About Communication Design
Programs of Study
The Department of Communication Design is a designated center for excellence. The talented and experienced faculty have distinguished academic and professional reputations in their fields. All are dedicated teachers. This unique, innovative, interdisciplinary department combines several disciplines to break down the walls between different fields of study. This gives you a more complete understanding of how the field you choose fits into the wider world of communications.
Bachelor of Science in Instructional Design and Technology
You will create media for education and training or the master's which offers advanced, specialized expertise.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Design
You'll gain a strong foundation in communication history, theory, research, production techniques and technology.
Options
- Graphic Design: Create visual images that audiences can understand and respond to.
- Media Arts: Your future in radio and TV production, management and sales starts here.
- Internet Communications: Learn to create interactive web designs for education and e-commerce.
Minors
- Broadcasting
- Communication
- Communication Design
- Instructional Design & Technology
Certificate
- Electronic Printing and Publishing
Student Internships
The communication intern programs are intended as a transition between school and the work setting. Internships provide you with academic credit while pursuing on-the-job learning experiences in the communication field. Internship assignments are available throughout California as well as nationally in such areas as Washington D.C., Boston, and New York. Dr. Terry Curtis is the intern coordinator. Students must have a 2.5 GPA in order to qualify.
Summer 2009 Course Offerings
cdes 303: Communication Criticism
This course involves the study of various approaches to the critical examination of communication. Complete this required course, taught by Professor Cara Deleon, over three weeks in June. Visit the class schedule for more information.