Admission Requirements
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Completed application
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Official transcripts
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Letter of recommendation
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Official SAT and/or ACT test scores (Marywood is test optional)
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Essay (optional)
Facilities & Technology
Center for Multimedia Communication
Located in the Learning Commons, the Center for Multimedia Communication provides media tools necessary to publish an online newspaper; direct, product, shoot, or edit video and audio programming; create and publish a PR newsletter; work as on-air television or radio talent; create virtual sets; produce short films; manage social media accounts; broadcast live sporting events; and much more. Marywood's Multimedia Communication students start getting valuable experience from Day One, learning how to become versatile, ethical, and in-demand communicators.
Scholarships
Morris K. Udall Scholarship
The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Foundation also seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in public and community health care, tribal government, and public policy affecting Native American communities, including land and resource management, economic development, and education.
Faculty
Dr. Lindsey L Wotanis
Director of the School of Communication | Associate Professor
James Donnelly
Assistant Coordinator of Broadcast Operations (10 Mnth)
Alicia Grega
Lecturer | Lecturer
Sarah A Hall
Lecturer
Christina S Hitchcock
Lecturer
Adam J Marco
Lecturer
William N Murphy
Assistant Professor of Practice
Sujata Nair-Mulloth
Lecturer
Mandy Leigh Pennington
Lecturer
Kimberly Anne Petro
Lecturer
Courses & Curriculum (30 total credits)
Primary Concentration - Multimedia Communication (30 credits)
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Field Production and Editing |
3 |
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Audio Production |
3 |
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Introduction to Media Writing |
3 |
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Media, Culture, and Society |
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Media Performance |
3 |
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Digital Content Curation |
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Visual Communication |
3 |
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Media Management |
3 |
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COMM XXX |
Elective |
3 |
Take 3 practica from the following:
COMM 170 Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 171 Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 270 Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 271 Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 370 Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 371 Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 470
Practicum A, B, or C 1
COMM 471
Practicum A, B, or C 1
Choose two courses from the following five:
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Fundamentals of Acting |
3 |
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Scenic Design |
3 |
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Lighting and Sound Design |
3 |
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Costuming and Make-Up |
3 |
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Stage Directing |
3 |
Business of the Arts (15 credits)
Choose 3 COMM courses from the following
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Public Relations Writing |
3 |
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Promotions and Events |
3 |
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Writing for Social Media |
3 |
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Communication Ethics and Law |
3 |
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Cause Related Communication |
3 |
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Grant Writing and Fundraising |
3 |
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Digital Analytics and Measurement |
3 |
Choose 2 BUS courses from the following
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Principles of Marketing |
3 |
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Retail Management |
3 |
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Advertising and Digital Marketing |
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Consumer Behavior |
3 |
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Visual Design Concepts |
3 |
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Legal Environment of Business/Law I |
3 |
Secondary Concentrations
Students will also select one secondary concentration (15 credits) from the following (Art, Multimedia Communication, Music, or Theatre):
Secondary Concentration - Multimedia Communication (15 credits):
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Media Management |
3 |
Choose 1 production course:
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Studio Production |
3 |
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Field Production and Editing |
3 |
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Audio Production |
3 |
Choose 1 speaking course:
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Public Speaking and Presentation |
3 |
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Media Performance |
3 |
Choose 1 writing course:
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Introduction to Media Writing |
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Screenwriting |
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Copy Editing |
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Choose 3-credit Comm Elective or choose three practicums from among the following
COMM 170 Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
COMM 171 Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
COMM 270 Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
COMM 271 Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
COMM 370 Practicum A, B, or C 1 credit
COMM 371 Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
COMM 470
Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
COMM 471
Practicum A, B, or C1 credit
Program Learning Outcomes
The Arts Administration major is for the student who has a strong affinity for the arts generally and plans to work in arts management. The program combines a dual foundation in a primary arts concentration (Art, Multimedia Communication, Music, or Theatre) and the business of the arts, which provides the student with historical, experiential, practical, critical, and ethical information. A secondary concentration in Art, Multimedia Communication, Music, or Theatre rounds out the course of study.
Through their primary and secondary concentration selections, the Arts Administration major participates in curricular and co-curricular activities, gaining hands-on experience and training at our on-campus art galleries; the campus television and radio stations; the student online news source; our film production club; in our ensembles; or in our annual theatre productions. Though it is not required, an internship in the arts is strongly encouraged.
The major in Arts Administration requires 30 credits in a Primary Concentration (Art, Multimedia Communication, Music, or Theatre); 15 credits in the Business of the Arts; and 15 credits in a Secondary Concentration (Art, Multimedia Communication, Music, or Theatre). A total of 60 credits are required for the B.A. in Arts Administration.
The Arts Administration major combines two areas of artistic interest with practical business applications.
The program's objectives are:
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Develop skills in music or theatre, as well as a secondary artistic field;
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Foster proficiencies in business administration;
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Familiarize students with the standards for effective arts management.
Program Learning Objectives
Graduates of this program are prepared for a variety of arts-related applications in the business world. Opportunities exist in federal, state, and community arts agencies, and arts education programs.
Student Resources
Multimedia Communication Laptop Policy
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Component
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Windows recommended
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Mac recommended
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Operating system
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Windows 11, 64-bit
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Current supported macOS
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Processor
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Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9, current generation
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Apple M4, or newer; Pro-level chip preferred
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Memory
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32 GB RAM
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24–32 GB unified memory preferred; 32 GB ideal
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Storage
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1 TB SSD
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1 TB SSD
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Graphics
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NVIDIA RTX or comparable dedicated GPU with 6–8 GB VRAM or higher
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Apple Silicon GPU; Pro-level chip preferred for heavier video work
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Display
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14–16 inch display; high color accuracy preferred
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14–16 inch MacBook Pro preferred for heavier production work
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External storage
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1–2 TB external SSD for media projects
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1–2 TB external SSD for media projects
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Warranty
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3–4 year accidental damage/support plan recommended
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AppleCare+ recommended
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From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way.
