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Options in Communication:
The Media Studies option provides students an excellent
opportunity to pursue an interest in advertising, public relations,
broadcasting and journalism, offering a comprehensive
overview of the theoretical and practical approaches of mass
communication. The advertising/public relations emphasis
uses an integrated approach, which reflects the most modern
perspectives of the industry. It is designed to prepare students
by using mass media, problem solving techniques and creative
endeavors for career preparation in advertising/public relations
firms, institutions, business, politics, government and other
organizations. The broadcasting emphasis prepares students
for careers in the electronic media industry. It is designed to
provide students with a theoretical foundation along with practical
experiences. Students in the broadcasting emphasis have
access to state-of-the-art broadcasting facilities, which include a
radio station and video-editing suites. The journalism emphasis
is designed to prepare students in all aspects of the journalism
profession. This emphasis is designed to give students
practical experiences combined with a theoretical foundation.
Students in this emphasis have access to a technologically
advanced newsroom that produces a weekly newspaper, its
Web site and a fully digital yearbook. Journalism graduates are
recruited by newspapers, magazines, trade publications and
public relations firms.
The Organizational and Strategic Communication option
provides a flexible and challenging program for students
seeking professional careers and administrative positions in
business, educational, health, legal, political, and religious organizational
units. The Organizational/Strategic Communication
track blends theory, faculty research, and experience-based
instruction, to facilitate active learning vital to the contemporary
organization. Students develop critical communication skills,
learn how com munication functions in organizational structures
and develop rhetorical strategies characteristic of various
organizational units. Recent graduates have secured employment
in training and employee development, organizational
development and public affairs, while others have pursued law
degrees and graduate degrees in communication.
Theatre
The mission of the theatre program is to provide students
with important facets of our cultural heritage through recreating
historical, as well as, contemporary drama and musical theatre
productions. It also qualifies students for entry into professional
companies and graduate programs at other institutions. Finally,
it improves the cultural, artistic, extracurricular and academic
environment of Southeastern Oklahoma through exposure to
live presentations of quality dramatic literature.
Options in Theatre:
The Acting/Directing option allows majors to receive training
in various acting methods, styles and historical periods
that will give the student an overall understanding of the craft
of acting. A vigorous production season provides ample opportunity
for on-stage experiences in the option.
The Musical Theatre option offers training in music, dance,
vocal performance, and acting. The option, which contains rigorous
production and historical elements, prepares majors for a
myriad professional opportunities including touring companies,
theme parks, cruise ships, and regional theatres.
The Technical Theatre/Design option focuses on the “behind
the scenes” aspect of theatre. Students learn through
coursework and practical application methodologies used to
create visual and auditory imagery on the stage.
The Theatre Management option affords majors the opportunity
for hands on experience in the stage management,
marketing, promotion and administrative aspects of the theatre.
This option includes meaningful cross-curricular courses in
communications and art.
ART (3)
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Major-Minor....................................54 Semester Hours
Core
ART 1213 Drawing I
ART 2013 2-D Design
ART 2023 3-D Design
ART 1413 Ceramics I
ART 3223 Painting I
ART 3123 Color Theory
ART 2103 Art and World Cultures
ART 3213 Drawing II
ART 2113 Art History Survey I
ART 3133 Art History Survey II
ART 3323 Painting II
ART 3433 Sculpture I
ART 3083 Issues in Aesthetics and Criticism
ART 4133 Art History III: Modern and
Contemporary Art
ART 4213 Printmaking I
Nine elective hours of Art
NOTE: The major-minor program is just one component
of a baccalaureate degree. For other degree requirements
see pages 56-60.
Minor...............................................24 Semester Hours
ART 1103 Art Appreciation
ART 1213 Drawing I
ART 1413 Ceramics I
ART 2013 2-D Design
ART 2023 3D Design
ART 3223 Painting I
Six elective hours of upper division Art
NOTE: The major-minor program is just one component
of a baccalaureate degree. For other degree requirements
see pages 56-60.