Communications - Green Mountain College

Communications from Green Mountain College is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. A communications graduate will possess strong writing and media authoring skills. These skills are increasingly valued in relation to a graduate's initiative and literacy in emerging communication methods. In an era of media convergence, an effective communications graduate will gather content and deliver refined messages in any form and for all media . To prepare for such a complex and dynamic career, communications majors at Green Mountain College study media analysis, information gathering, media writing and reporting, publishing technologies, the resolution of legal and ethical issues, and gain an understanding of the media's role in governance, community, and commerce. Students complete their coursework with professional experience gained through an off-campus internship or a publishing practicum serving campus publications and community communications projects. GOALS FOR COMMUNICATIONS MAJORS Students completing a Communications major with a concentration in Media Practices or Media Advocacy will gain a coherent set of knowledge, skills and abilities that include: An understanding of principles, laws, history, values, ethics, and civic role of communications. Critical analysis, synthesis, and communication of information for civic and rhetorical purpose. An ability to integrate and publish text, images, audio, and video for a variety of audiences and purposes. In addition to the common learning outcomes and goals for all majors, students who select a Communications: Media Advocacy concentration will achieve specific goals unique to the concentration: The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the history and role of individuals and institutions in using the media to affect social and political change. Conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to the field of media advocacy. Apply tools and technologies appropriate to the clients, campaigns and causes served. Students who select a Communications: Media Practices concentration will achieve specific goals unique to the concentration: Conduct research and evaluate information that support interdisciplinary expertise, media analysis and publishing practices. Apply advanced techniques, tools and technologies to edit and author publications, with specific expertise in one or more media . View more details on Green Mountain College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.