Minor in Animation
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you the art of bringing characters and stories to life through movement and sound. You'll learn the core skills of animation, from traditional drawing techniques to syncing audio. You'll also choose from exciting topics like storyboarding, 3D character sculpting, cartooning, voice-over work or creating animated short films, preparing you for a creative career in animation.
Minor in Audio Production
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you the science and art of capturing and shaping sound. You'll get hands-on experience with audio technology, learning about acoustics, microphones and mixing consoles. You'll also dive into Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) for recording and mixing, and explore modern music recording techniques in a studio setting. This program helps you develop the technical and creative skills needed to work with sound in various industries.
Minor in Film, Television and Video Production
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you the essentials of bringing stories to life on screen. You'll learn how to appreciate film and TV as an art form and get hands-on experience with cameras, lighting and editing. You can also choose from exciting topics like graphics and effects, producing and directing, motion graphics, or documentary production, giving you the skills to create your own professional-quality video content.
Minor in Games Design and Development
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you the foundations of Games Design and Development, from classic board games to modern video games. You'll learn how games are made, explore the industry's history and create your own game ideas. This program develops valuable skills like creative problem-solving, understanding user experience and critical thinking, which can enhance any major, from business to communication.
Minor in Media Studies
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you how to understand, create and analyze different types of media. You'll learn to write for various media, become media-literate by understanding how messages are created, and get hands-on experience in media production. You'll also choose from exciting topics like social media strategies, global media practices or media law and ethics, helping you develop a well-rounded understanding of today's media world.
Minor in Photography
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you the art and science of photography, from mastering your camera and understanding composition to telling powerful stories with images. You'll gain hands-on experience with digital photography basics and explore visual storytelling techniques. With 12 elective credits, you can also dive into areas like studio lighting, photojournalism or advanced digital imaging, building a strong portfolio and a keen eye for visual media.
Minor in Scriptwriting
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you the art of writing compelling stories for various media. You'll learn essential media writing skills for different platforms and the basics of scriptwriting, including formatting and story structure for film, TV, animation, comics and video games. With elective choices, you can also explore topics like script analysis, writing for television or feature films, or advanced screenplay development, preparing you to craft engaging narratives for the screen.
Minor in Sports Communication
This 18-credit hour minor teaches you how communication shapes the world of sports. You'll explore the history and future of sports messaging, how it impacts society and the culture surrounding sports. You'll also choose from a wide range of topics, including sports announcing and reporting, youth sports culture, sports analytics, the business of sports, or sports marketing. This minor prepares you to understand and effectively communicate sports messaging across a variety of platforms.
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Learn more about what the School of Communications offers by exploring our undergraduate degree offerings. Explore our relevant and hands-on Bachelor programs in audio production, communications, journalism and media arts.
- Advertising and Digital Marketing Communications (BA)
- Animation (BA)
- Audio Production (BS)
- Film, Television and Video Production (BA)
- Games Design and Development (BA)
- Interactive Digital Media (BA)
- Journalism (BA)
- Media Production (BA)
- Media Studies (BA)
- Photography and Visual Communications (BA)
- Sports Communication (BA)
- Strategic Communications (MA)
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