A.A.S. in Communication Media

Mission

The Mission of the Communication Media Program is to introduce students, through a liberal arts education, to the theory and practice of the Media, and to widen their communicative skills in the pursuit of higher education, as well as in their careers in the industry.

Educational Objectives

The purpose of the Associate in Applied Science in Communication Media is to:

Give students a basic background in the media, in order for them to pursue advanced studies in communication, such as Journalism, Theater, or Radio/TV/Film.
Offer students the knowledge needed to begin a career in communication.
Give students the opportunity to interact, at a preliminary level, in the media in Lebanon.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates in the Associate in Applied Science in Communication Media will be able to:

Become acquainted with the ethical and communication skills needed to work in the world of media.
Receive relevant training in the area related to the emphasis of their choice.
Develop an appreciation for the Arts and Media.
Acquire the basic knowledge, and expertise, in their field, so as to become successful in their future careers.

The Associate in Applied Science in Communication Media Program introduces students to the theory, and practice, of the mass media and drama. The courses consider the growing importance of communication media, and its application in the news industry, in public relations, in business, as well as in the arts and professions. Students who wish to attain a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) have the option of emphasizing in Radio/TV/Film, Journalism, or Theater.

Liberal Arts Core Curriculum (14 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
ARA101	Arabic Essay Reading & Writing I	3
ARA102	Arabic Essay Reading & Writing II	3
ENG202	Sophomore Rhetoric	3
ENG203	Fundamentals of Oral Communication	3
PED2xx	Physical Education	1
HLT201	Basic Health	1

Liberal Arts Electives (16 credits)

Arts (6 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
ART101	Introduction to Music and Art

Philosophy, Religion and History (3 credits)

Sciences (4 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
BIO101 or CHM101 or PHY101

Social Sciences (3 credits)

Major Core Requirements (15 credits)

Number	Course	Cr
ART201	Fundamentals of Design	3
PHO211	Photography I	3
COM210	Communication Media and Society	3
COM222	Introduction to Radio/TV/Film	3
COM242	Introduction to the Art of Theater	3

Other Major Requirements (15 credits)

Choose one of the following:

A.Radio/TV/Film

Number	Course	Cr
COM215	Photojournalism	3
COM225	The Art of Film	3
COM235	Studio Television Production	3
COM236	Radio Production	3
COM326	Script Writing	3

B. Journalism

Number	Course	Cr
COM213	Public Relations	3
COM214	News Writing and Reporting	3
COM215	Photojournalism	3
COM221	Arab and International Media	3
COM325	Feature and Magazine Writing	3

C. Theater

Number	Course	Cr
COM241	Introduction to Acting	3
COM244	Introduction to Technical Stagecraft	3
COM247	Theater in Performance	3
COM337	Creative Dramatics	3
ARA342 or ENG314 or ENG318		3