Undergraduate Degrees
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.
At the graduate level, the program serves students in providing career-oriented skills and qualifications. Students have the opportunity to study theory, criticism, research methods, and to enhance professional skills appropriate to their instructional design career goals.
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.