Communication and Digital Media
Program Overview
A degree in Communication and Digital Media from Simpson University offers an exciting opportunity to design and create in a faith-based environment. Through guided instruction and experiential learning using industry standard software, students will work toward mastery in the principles of graphic design, photography, drone, animation, film, communication, and more. Much of a digital media major’s time is spent on completing projects, with the intent of developing real-world, relevant career skills. Students will also have opportunities to participate in a wide variety of internship programs, which will further develop these skills.
Students who pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Digital Media at Simpson University learn to integrate their faith into their creative process and their projects. While gaining a faith-based, academic and technical education, our students also learn to create as Christian professionals equipped to impact and serve the world around them.
THE ART OF COMMUNICATION IS THE LANGUAGE OF LEADERSHIP
Major Specializations
- Organizational Communication and Public Relations
- Digital Media
- General Communication
Program Highlights
- Have opportunities to create engaging media with the latest tools and methodologies
- Work with others to solve problems by utilizing integrated, creative processes
- Learn how to utilize social media platforms, graphics, web resources, and media production in communicating effectively to business customers and the community at large
- Combine faith, art, technology, culture and business to create work that is relevant and meaningful
- Develop a portfolio that includes creative solutions in a broad range of digital mediums
Why choose SU for your Communications degree?
- One-on-one Attention. Because of our small class sizes, our professors can be intentional and give students the attention they need to equip them to grow their skills and develop projects that are engaging, meaningful and relevant. We have an Mac lab with Adobe Creative Cloud access available to Digital Media students along with digital cameras, Podcast Studio, and other high-quality multimedia equipment.
- Experiential Learning and Internships. Much of the work students do will be project-based and therefore, require students to utilize their new skills and knowledge. This may include real-world projects for both departments on campus and area businesses. Assistance in finding digital design internships will also be available for students within this major.
Learning Outcomes
- Communication Models & Theory: Students will comprehend, understand, and apply communication models and theory in diverse practical contexts.
- Ethically Appropriate Communication:
- Students will be able to develop content that reflects ethically appropriate communication in multiple contexts.
- Students will be able to understand and demonstrate appreciation of the cultural values, diversity and unity of a multicultural world.
- Communication Artifacts: Students will be able to evaluate, analyze, and synthesize communication artifacts with skill in relating them to similar communication products.
- Information Literacy: Students are able to recognize when information is needed and have the ability to use the appropriate methodology to discover, evaluate, and utilize the appropriate evidence in communicating messages.
- Communication Ability: Students will be able to communicate orally and in writing with advanced proficiency.
Internship & Career Opportunities
- Social Media Manager
- Content Creation
- Podcasting
- Graphic Designers
- Illustrators
- Film/Video Editors
- Multimedia Artists and Producers
- Web Designers
- Art Directors
- Marketing and Digital Designers
- Film and Video Editors
- Photographers
- Advertising and Promotions Managers
- Social Media Manager
Communication Minor
Required Courses
- Required Courses (6 credits)
- Oral Communication
- Communication Theory
- Electives (15 credits; 9 must be upper div
- Choose at least one Introductory Skill course: Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication
- Choose at least one Methods course: Argumentation & Debate or Nonverbal Communication or Advanced Public Communication
- Choose 9 credits of Communication Department electives
Digital Media Minor
Required Courses
- Required Courses (12 credits)
- Media and Culture
- Electronic Publishing
- Convergent Media
- Communication Ethics
MEET THE FACULTY
Molly Rupert
Communication Department Chair
The Slate, Faculty Adviser
Rosealine Lemette, M.S., M.A.
Instructor of Digital Media
