Publications Writing and Design

The Publications Design major combines work in writing, art and computer technology. Its goal is to prepare students to create both the form and content of various texts in fields such as advertising, publications and public relations.

Publication Writing & Design

B.A. Degree — Publication Writing & Design Major

In addition to the general education requirements, majors in Publication Writing & Design must complete 42 semester hours as prescribed below:

One literature survey course (selected from ENGL1500, ENGL2310, ENGL2320, ENGL2330, ENGL2340) 3 s.h.

Creative writing course (ENGL2410 or ENGL2420) 3 s.h.

ENGL3480 Cultural Studies 3 s.h.

ENGL3410 The Structure of English 3 s.h.

ENGL/COMM2500 Introduction to Mass Media 3 s.h.

Either ENGL3270 Media Writing or ENGL3280 Newswriting (3 s.h.) in addition to the Advanced Composition General Education Requirement.

COMM3310 Interpersonal Communication or

SOCI/PSYC3310 Social Psychology 3 s.h.

ARTS1100 Design Principles 3 s.h.

ARTS1710 Introduction to Visual Communication 3 s.h.

ARTS2390 History of Graphic Design 3 s.h.

ARTS3630 Systems in Design 3 s.h.

ARTS3640 Interactive Design 3 s.h.

ARTS4440 Portfolio Development 3 s.h.

ARTS4500 Advanced Studio Practices 3 s.h.

ARTS4700 Senior Exhibition 0 s.h.