BS in Communication

UArts College of Media and Communication recognizes that media makers have an incredible influence over the world around them - we live in an era of booming social networks, blogs, viral email and increasingly fragmented media. The Communication program at the University of the Arts is hands-on from day one, flexible and provides you with emphasis in both media skills and studies. Visit the Communication program's homepage on the CMAC Web site.

What makes the BS in Communication degree program at UArts special?
A BS in Communication at the University of the Arts is for students who are interested in a career in video production, both narrative and documentary, as well as screen and TV writing.  It’s for students who want to both write and direct their video projects. It also introduces you to the theory that will help you understand what works, why and how.

What areas of Communication can I focus on?
Communication majors select two areas of study while earning their degree:

• Narrative Video AND Screenwriting
  OR
• Documentary Video AND Media Studies

What degree does UArts offer in Communication?
BS in Communication

What extracurricular opportunities are available?
The UArts Communication department sponsors extracurricular opportunities that allow you to experiment on your own or with you classmates:

• Web radio: host your own program.
• Web video: produce your own sitcom, talk show, or news program.

Are faculty members practicing professionally?
Yes. Many of the faculty teach as well as pursue professional work in their respective field of media.

How will I be prepared for a career in Media Communications?
The Communication degree program mixes courses that are both applied and critical. The senior year is spent writing, directing and producing, along with postproduction of an original video production, either narrative or documentary. It provides graduating students with a showcase of their work for future jobs in video production and screen and TV writing-related fields.