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Mass Communication–Multimedia, Associate in Arts

Pathway:

Mass Communication-Multimedia

Degree Type:

Associate in Arts

Curriculum Code:

VPA.MCM.AA (U224A09)

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:

  1. Evaluate the persuasiveness of the form and content of mass communication messages.
  2. Deconstruct the technique of new and traditional forms of mass communication and how it creates the meaning of the message.
  3. Differentiate the moral, ethical, and legal implications of mass communication messages in both form and content.
  4. Operate software or hardware for creating multimedia projects.
  5. Construct original narratives using properly formatted written language.
  6. Construct original narratives using multimedia tools.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
MAT 101 # Quantitative Literacy

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

OR
MAT 102 # Liberal Arts Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3

 
MCM 120 Mass Communication

Core Course

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

 
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
Next StepsMeet 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◊.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
MCM 160 Reporting and Writing for Multimedia

Core Course

3

OR
Take Foreign Language Credits

General Elective

4

 
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
Next StepsMeet 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.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
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

 
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
Next StepsMeet 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.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
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
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s).

PROGRAM ELECTIVES: (11-15)

Choose electives from different program specialty areas.

Advertising/Public Relations:

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 127 Principles of Marketing

Core Course

3

VIC 104 Computer Art I

Core Course

3

Journalism:

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 100 Graphic Design

Core Course

3

VIC 162 Digital Photography

Core Course

3

Multimedia:

CourseCategoryCredits
VIC 161 Introduction to Photoshop

Core Course

3

VIC 172 # Web Page Design

Core Course

3

VIC 273 Introduction to Animation

Core Course

3

TV/Film/Digital Media:

CourseCategoryCredits
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: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/computer-information-systems/software-development-degree

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)