This year’s Communication Course Descriptions are now available in the 2020–2021 Course Catalog HERE . Advance to page 167 to view the Communication courses with full descriptions. There you can also find out which semesters they are offered and how many credit hours they are worth.
Communication Studies (Digital Media Production Concentration)
The Digital Media Production concentration is designed to equip our students with the skills needed to work professionally upon graduation in a variety of media-related fields. Our students learn from a wide range of software, camera, and editing equipment including the same software and equipment professionals use to create their own projects for class and their personal portfolios. This degree will prepare students for graduate school and entry level positions in media production & editing for churches, television, film, and social media.
OPTIONS: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) OR ARTS (B.A.)
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
Literature 3 hrs.
Hu 205 (Art of Film) 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 272/273 (American History I or II) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Professions, Vocations, Missions) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
Foreign Language Courses (B.A. Option only)
Foreign Language 6 hrs.
Communication Core
CM 150 (Communication Survey) 3 hrs.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia & Public Comm.) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Communication Concentration Courses:
CM 201 (Storytelling/Screenwriting) 3 hrs.
CM 209 (Intro to Design) 3 hrs.
CM 210 (Interpersonal Communication) 3 hrs.
CM 212 (Photo Journalism) 2 hrs.
CM 219 (Emerging Media) 1 hr.
CM 235 (New Media Tools) 3 hrs.
CM 240 (Digital Media Production) 3 hrs.
CM 241 (Design Technology I) 3 hr.
CM 305 (Editing and Visual Effects) 3 hr.
CM 309 (Digital Cinematography) 3 hrs.
CM 350 (Motion Graphics) 3 hrs.
CM 390 (Directing) 3 hrs.
CM 430 (e-Portfolio) 1 hr.
Communication Electives 6 hrs.
Electives or Minor 12 or 18 hrs. (number of hours depends on whether B.A. or B.S. option is chosen)
TOTAL 123 hrs
Communication Studies (Organizational Communication Concentration)
Organizational Communication incorporates information, technology, and community. In the senior project course, students showcase their knowledge and skills acquired through the communication curriculum.
CAREERS IN ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION
- Public Relations
- Marketing
- Human Resource Development
- Fundraising
- Communication Training and Consulting
OPTIONS: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) OR ARTS (B.A.)
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
Literature 3 hrs.
Art-/Music Appreciation/Philosophy/Film/Theater/Foreign Language/Literature 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 272/273 (American History I OR II) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Professions, Vocations, Missions) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
Foreign Language Courses (B.A. Option only)
Foreign Language 6 hrs.
Business Administration Electives
Choose one of the following: 3 hrs.
BU 300 (Management)
BU 305 (Marketing)
BU 315 (Business Statistics)
Communication Core
CM 150 (Communication Survey) 3 hrs.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia & Public Comm.) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Communication Concentration Courses:
CM 206 (Communication Writing Styles) 3 hrs.
CM 210 (Interpersonal Communication) 3 hrs.
CM 212 (Photo Journalism) 2 hrs.
CM 235 (New Media Tools) 3 hr.
CM 250 (Small Group Communication) 3 hr.
CM 302 (Persuasion) 3 hrs.
CM 310 (Business/Prof. Speech) 3 hrs.
CM 317 (Professional Interviewing) 3 hrs.
CM 318 (Organizational Communication) 3 hrs.
CM 320 (Public Relations) 3 hrs.
CM 360 (Intercultural Communication) 3 hr.
CM 451 (Research Methods) 3 hrs.
Communication Electives 6 hrs.
Electives or Minor 8-14 hrs. (number of hours depends on whether B.A. or B.S. option is chosen)
TOTAL 123 hrs.
Communication Studies (Sports Communication Concentration)
The Sports Communication concentration is designed to teach students how each level of sports (amateur, collegiate, professional) operate and the role of Sports Communication in today’s society.
CAREERS IN SPORTS COMMUNICATION
- Public Relations
- Sports Marketing
- Social Media Strategist
- Broadcast Media & Athletic Journalism
- Media Relations
- Sports Information
- Community Outreach Manager
OPTIONS: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) OR ARTS (B.A.)
BACHELOR OF ARTS OPTION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
Literature 3 hrs.
CM210 (Interpersonal Comm) 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 272/273 (American History) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
BU 305 (Marketing) 3hrs.
Foreign Language Courses
Foreign Language 6 hrs.
Sports Management
KN 400 (Contemporary Issues in Sport) 3hrs.
KN 410 (Sports Management) 3hrs.
Communication Core
CM 150 (Communication Survey) 1 hr.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia & Public Comm) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Communication Concentration Courses:
CM 206 (Communication Writing Styles) 3hrs.
CM 219 (Emerging Media) 1 hr.
CM 240 (Digital Media Production) 3 hrs.
CM 241 (Design Technology I) 3 hrs.
CM 302 (Persuasion) 3hrs.
CM 305 (Editing and Visual Effects) 3 hrs.
CM 309 (Digital Cinematography) 3 hrs.
CM 310 (Bus & Professional Speech) 3hrs.
CM 317 (Professional Interviewing) 3hrs.
CM 320 (Public Relations) 3hrs.
CM 3XX (PR in Sports Comm) 3hrs
CM 4XX (Sports Production) 3hrs.
CM 430 (e-Portfolio) 1 hr.
Communication Electives 4hrs.
Electives or Minor 6 hrs.
TOTAL 123 hrs.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OPTION
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
Literature 3 hrs.
CM 210 (Interpersonal Comm) 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 272/273 (American History) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Senior Seminar) 1 hr.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
BU 305 (Marketing) 3hrs.
Sports Management
KN 400 (Sports Management) 3hrs.
KN 410 (Continuing Issues in Sport) 3hrs.
Communication Core
CM 150 (Communication Survey) 1 hr.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia & Public Comm) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Communication Concentration Courses:
CM 206 (Communication Writing Styles) 3hrs.
CM 219 (Emerging Media) 1 hr.
CM 240 (Digital Media Production) 3 hrs.
CM 241 (Design Technology I) 3 hrs.
CM 302 (Persuasion) 3hrs.
CM 305 (Editing and Visual Effects) 3 hrs.
CM 309 (Digital Cinematography) 3 hrs.
CM 310 (Bus & Professional Speech) 3hrs.
CM 317 (Professional Interviewing) 3hrs.
CM 320 (Public Relations) 3hrs.
CM 3XX (PR in Sports Comm) 3hrs
CM 4XX (Sports Production) 3hrs.
CM 430 (e-Portfolio) 1 hr.
Communication Electives 7 hrs.
Electives or Minor 9 hrs.
TOTAL 123 hrs.
In this increasingly digital world united through the Internet, the field of graphic design is growing. This growth offers career opportunities to those with the skills to meet these new and exciting challenges. Emmanuel University’s major in Graphic Design provides students with an environment equipped to attain these sought after skills by combining a solid foundation in design fundamentals with creative opportunities that allow a student’s God-given talents to flourish. Our Graphic Design major incorporates information, technology, and community. In the senior project course, students showcase their knowledge and skills acquired through the communication curriculum.
Aside from completing 18 hours of core communication courses, students who choose the graphic design major are prepared for graduate school or entry-level positions in a variety of career choices, including Media Production, Public Relations, Graphic Design, Advertising, Layout and Design, Marketing, etc.
OPTIONS: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) OR ARTS (B.A.)
LIBERAL ARTS CORE
Communication Skills
EN 101, 102 (Freshman Composition) 6 hrs.
CM 130 (Intro to Communication) 3 hrs.
Humanities
Literature 3 hrs.
HU 205 (Art of Film) 3 hrs.
Social and Behavioral Science
HY 272/273 (American History I & II) 3 hrs.
Political Science/Psychology/
Sociology/Economics/Geography 3 hrs.
Natural Science/Mathematical Reasoning
Science (Lab course) 4 hrs.
Mathematics 3 hrs.
Christian Ministries
BI 111 (Biblical Literature & History) 3 hrs.
BI 112 (Interpreting Biblical Literature) 3 hrs.
BI 300 (Gospel of John) 3 hrs.
TH 237 (Christian Ethics) 3 hrs.
Physical Wellness
PE 105 (Total Fitness) 1 hr.
FS 101 (Freshman Seminar) 2 hrs.
SS 400 (Professions, Vocations, Missions) 1 hrs.
Total 44 hrs.
MAJOR LOWER AND UPPER LEVEL COURSES
Computer Use
BU 250 (Computer Applications I) 3 hrs.
Foreign Language Courses (B.A. Option only)
Foreign Language 6 hrs.
Communication Core
CM 150 (Communication Survey) 3 hrs.
CM 230 (Media and Society) 3 hrs.
CM 316 (Multimedia & Public Comm.) 3 hrs.
CM 401 (Communication Law) 3 hrs.
CM 402 (Internship) 3 hrs.
CM 471 (Senior Project) 3 hrs.
Graphic Design Core
CM 209 (Intro to Design) 3 hrs.
CM 212 (Photo Journalism) 2 hrs.
CM 240 (Digital Media Production) 3 hrs.
CM 241 (Design Technology I) 3 hrs.
CM 242 (Design Technology II) 3 hrs.
CM 245 (Typography) 3 hrs.
CM 309 (Digital Cinematography) 3 hrs.
CM 335 (Animation) 3 hrs.
CM 340 (Web Design) 3 hrs.
CM 341 (Page Layout and Publication Design) 3 hrs.
CM 342 (Packaging Design) 3 hrs.
CM 350 (Motion Graphics) 3 hrs.
CM 420 (User Interface Design/Usability) 3 hrs.
CM 430 (e-Portfolio) 1 hr.
Electives or Minor 15-21 hrs. (number of hours depends on whether B.A. or B.S. option is chosen)
TOTAL 123 hrs. (B.S. Option) OR 124 hrs. (B.A. Option)
Additionally, a student may minor in the following:
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered as a minor in Communication Studies, students must meet these requirements:
• complete EN 101, EN 102 and CM 130 with a grade of “C-” or higher;
• hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher.
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completion of the Liberal Arts Core and completion of the requirements for a major in another area, the following courses must be taken to qualify for a Communication Studies Minor. There can be no duplication of course work in this minor. Therefore, if any of the following courses are required by one’s major, additional courses will need to be completed for a total of 17 hours of credit for the minor. Where there are prerequisites, they must be met. A grade a “C-” or higher is required for each course taken in this minor.
CM 210 (Interpersonal Communication), 3 hrs.
CM 212 (Photo Journalism),1 hr.
CM230 (Media and Society), 3 hrs.
CM 235 (New Media Tools), 3 hrs.
Communication Electives, 9 hrs.
Choose one of the following:
CM 201 (Storytelling/Screenwriting)
CM 206 (Communication Writing Styles)
CM 240 (Digital Media Production)
CM 250 (Small Group Communication)
CM 305 (Editing and Visual Effects)
CM 320 (Public Relations)
CM 360 (Intercultural Communication)
CM 401 (Communication Law)
Total 19 hrs.
This minor is offered through a partnership with the Council of Christian Colleges & Universities Los Angeles Film Studies Center. Therefore, the requirements for admittance to this program are subject to criteria established by Emmanuel College and the CCCU.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for a minor in Film Studies, students must meet these requirements:
1. Complete EN 101, EN 102, and CM 130 with a grade of “C-“ or higher;
2. Hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.75 or higher;
3. Apply and be accepted to the Los Angeles Film Studies Center.
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completion of the Liberal Arts Core and completion of the requirements for a major in another area, the following courses must be taken to qualify for a Film Studies Minor. There can be no duplication of course work in this minor. Therefore, if any of the following courses are required by one’s major, additional courses will need to be completed for a total of 16-19 hours of credit for the minor. Where there are prerequisites, they must be met. A grade a “C-” or higher is required for each course taken in this minor.
Non-Communication Majors Only
CM 201 (Storytelling & Screenwriting) 3 hrs.
CM 370 (Hollywood Production) 3 hrs.
CM 375 (Theology in Hollywood) 4 hrs.
CM 403 (Internship) 6 hrs.
CM 470 (Film Elective) 3 hrs.
Total 16-19 hrs.
*Emmanuel students will not be allowed to participate in the CCCU off-campus film studies program unless they complete the CCCU application process, are accepted by the CCCU, and pay in full all tuition and fees associated with their off-campus semester no later than one-month prior to the first day of off-campus classes. (FACTS agreements which extend beyond this one-month deadline will not be considered payment in full.) Acceptance into the Emmanuel University Film Studies Minor does not guarantee acceptance into the CCCU off-campus film studies program. www.bestsemester.com/lafsc/
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
To be considered as a minor in Communication Studies, students must meet these requirements:
• complete EN 101, EN 102 and CM 130 with a grade of “C-” or higher;
• hold a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or higher.
REQUIREMENTS
In addition to completion of the Liberal Arts Core and completion of the requirements for a major in another area, the following courses must be taken to qualify for a Graphic Design Minor. There can be no duplication of course work in this minor. Therefore, if any of the following courses are required by one’s major, additional courses will need to be completed for a total of 18 hours of credit for the minor. Where there are prerequisites, they must be met. A grade a “C-” or higher is required for each course taken in this minor.
CM 209 (Intro to Design) 3 hrs.
CM 241 (Design Technology I) 3 hrs.
CM 242 (Design Technology II) 3 hrs.
CM 245 (Typography) 3 hrs.
Graphic Design Electives 6 hrs.
Choose any two of the following:
CM 240 (Digital Media Production)
CM 309 (Digital Cinematography)
CM 340 (Web Design)
CM 341 (Page Layout and Publication Design)
CM 350 (Motion Graphics)
Total 18 hrs.
