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8/16/2023 1:06:26 PM
Mass Communication–Multimedia, Associate in Arts
Total Program Credits: 60
Mass Communication-Multimedia includes careers in multimedia, journalism, film, public relations, television, radio, web design, animation and advertising. The Mass Communication–Multimedia degree uses tools to tell compelling stories through writing, designing graphics, creating websites, and incorporating sound with still and moving images. Four-year schools differ in their requirements. Students are advised to select courses that will transfer to the four-year school of their choice.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Arts Degree (Mass Communication-Multimedia) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- Evaluate the persuasiveness of the form and content of mass communication messages.
- Deconstruct the technique of new and traditional forms of mass communication and how it creates the meaning of the message.
- Differentiate the moral, ethical, and legal implications of mass communication messages in both form and content.
- Operate software or hardware for creating multimedia projects.
- Construct original narratives using properly formatted written language.
- Construct original narratives using multimedia tools.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 101 ◊ # Quantitative Literacy | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
| OR | | |
| MAT 102 ◊ # Liberal Arts Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3 |
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| MCM 120 ◊ Mass Communication | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| MCM 151 ◊ Cinema Appreciation | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| MCM 160 ◊ Reporting and Writing for Multimedia | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Life Science | Life Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Notes: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
MCM 160◊ may be taken as a General Elective.
Take Life Science general education course with a lab.
Take a Non-IAI Foreign Language course.
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| VIC 285 ◊ Digital Video | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
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| Take Credits Humanities or Fine Arts | Humanities or Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Physical Science | Physical Science Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15-18 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
GECC Credential Achieved. |
Notes: GECC Credential has been achieved.
Take a Non-IAI Foreign Language course.
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 11 |
| AND | | |
| Take Foreign Language Credits | General Elective | 4 |
| OR | | |
| Take Credits Program Electives | Program Elective | 15 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 15 |
PROGRAM ELECTIVES: (11-15)
Choose electives from different program specialty areas.
| BUS 127 ◊ Principles of Marketing | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 104 ◊ Computer Art I | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 100 ◊ Graphic Design | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 162 ◊ Digital Photography | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 161 ◊ Introduction to Photoshop | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 172 ◊ # Web Page Design | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 273 ◊ Introduction to Animation | Core Course | 3 |
| MCM 152 ◊ Cinema History | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| VIC 286 ◊ # Advanced Digital Video | Core Course | 3 |
| VIC 288 ◊ Video Editing | Core Course | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BA requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Note: Beyond designated requirements, select courses required by transfer institutions. In addition, selection should be based on specific career goals. For teaching, see Education section.
See Associate in Arts Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-arts/associate-in-arts-degree-requirements/
See MCM course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dennis McNamara, Ext. 3597, dennismcnamara@triton.edu
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |