requirements

Digital Media Studies Major

Core requirements for all emphases

  • ART 120 Introduction to Digital Imaging
  • ART 221 Graphic Design
  • ART 231 Photography
  • ART 345 Graphic Design II
  • COM 220 Introduction to Production
  • COM 320 Organizational Communication
  • COM 365 Computer-Mediated Communication
  • COM 419 Advertising in Mass Media
  • CSC 115 Computer Science: Introduction & Overview
  • CSC 321 Database Management Systems
  • CSC 360 Web Building & Site Management
  • CSC 365 Data Communications and Networking
  • DMS Senior Seminar

Communication Arts emphases

  • COM 121 Writing for the Mass Media
  • COM 323 Principles of Public Relations
  • COM 325 Communication Training & Development
  • COM 430 Communication Law
  • MKT 424 Marketing Research
  • Select 3 Courses:
    • COM 230 Television Production
    • COM 355 Communication Theory & Research
    • COM 410 Video Editing
    • COM 423 Public Relations Campaign
    • COM 488 Internship in Public Relations
    • MKT 424 Marketing Research
 

First Day of Classes Aug 25, 8:00am

Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 11, 12:00pm: Natchez Trace State Park

Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am


opportunities

Digital Media Studies Society
The Digital Media Studies Society strives to raise awareness of digital media by fostering creativity in an interdisciplinary environment. Membership is open to any DMS major.
Advisor: Cam Tracy
Website
Facebook Group
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Freshmen Registration Jun 15, 8:00am: Grant Events Center

Mass Media in a Changing World: Media Ethics May 14, 6:00pm: PAC D-52
Featuring Tom Cooper, professor of media and visual arts at Emerson College in Boston, Mass.

2009 Communication Arts Banquet May 5, 6:00pm: Grant Events Center
The end of the year Communication Arts dinner, for all majors and minors in the Communication Arts department, featuring the Outstanding Student awards and several door prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Comm. Arts suite. Tickets available until Friday, May 1st.: more event info

COMUnion Chicago Apr 22, 12:00pm: Chicago
Professional trip for students. Features visits to Golin Harris, the Ketchum Agency, the United Center and NBC/Universal Chicago.

Union Film Festival: Screening & Awards Ceremony Mar 31, 6:00pm: W. D. Powell Theatre
The Sixth Annual Union Film Festival: View the films and attend the awards ceremony. Come and vote for the Audience Favorite Award.: more event info

Union Film Festival: Screening & Director's Talk Mar 30, 6:00pm: W. D. Powell Theatre
The Sixth Annual Union Film Festival: View the films and participate in the Q&A session with the films' directors. : more event info

"My Imaginary Friend" film premiere Feb 21, 8:00pm: PAC, Room D-3
"My Imaginary Friend" directed by Rachael Kapavik, digital media studies major, stars Caitlin Riggs, Scott McSwain and Jill Brown. 20 minutes, followed by a Q&A session with the cast and crew.: more event info

Fall 2008 Final Exams Dec 15, 8:00pm

Fall 2008 Thanksgiving Break Nov 26, 8:00am

International Digital Media and Arts Conference Nov 6, 12:00pm: Savannah, GA