The Communication major at Avila
Become a creative entrepreneur.
Not only will you get classroom instruction, you will also receive hands-on experiences in content creation, understanding an audience, and creating a message using the most effective channels to deliver the message.
Become a compelling digital storyteller and work with the latest technology and professionals who are experts in their field. This program has 4 main concentration areas to choose from. Some programs also have online and graduate level degrees as well.
Choose Your Path with one of these Concentrations
Students interested in a career in public relations/advertising in a corporate, non-profit, healthcare, or entrepreneurial setting, or in a graduate program in communication studies or business, are required to complete the following courses:
- CO 125 – Convergence Journalism & Media (3)
- CO 213 – Strategic Presentation in the Digital Environment (3)
- CO 317 – Promotional Writing (3)
- CO 319 – Digital Advertising Campaigns (3)
- CO 485 – Talon Media Practicum (3)
- CO 415 – Integrated Brand Management & Communication (3)
- CO 435 – Advertising/Public Relations Practicum (3)
- CO 452 – Strategic Communication and Leadership (3)
- CO 436 – Sports Promotion Practicum (3)
Students interested in a career in film or video production, editing and sound design, digital storytelling, or graduate studies in mass communication or film are required to complete the following courses in addition to the above Foundation courses:
- AR 322 – Intermediate Photography (3)
- CO 181 – Survey of Film I: Birth of Cinema (3)
- CO 182 – Survey of Film II: World Cinema (3)
- CO 216 – Corporate Script Writing (3)
- CO 217 – Screenwriting (3)
- CO 338 – DM: Techniques in Motion Graphics & Digital Effects (3)
- CO 348 – DM: Advanced Motion Graphics (3)
- CO 425 – Intermediate Production (3)
- CO 427 – Advanced Production (3)
Students interested in a career in public relations/advertising in a corporate, non-profit, healthcare, or entrepreneurial setting, or in a graduate program in communication studies or business, are required to complete the following courses:
- CO 125 – Convergence Journalism & Media (3)
- CO 213 – Strategic Presentation in the Digital Environment (3)
- CO 317 – Promotional Writing (3)
- CO 319 – Digital Advertising Campaigns (3)
- CO 485 – Talon Media Practicum (3)
- CO 415 – Integrated Brand Management & Communication (3)
- CO 435 – Advertising/Public Relations Practicum (3)
- CO 452 – Strategic Communication and Leadership (3)
- CO 436 – Sports Promotion Practicum (3)
Be Prepared for Your Career
Students with a Degree in Communication can pursue careers as:
- Content Creator
- Creative Director
- Digital Strategist
- PR Specialist
- Brand Strategist
- Journalist/News Anchor/Business Reporter
- Marketing Coordinator
- Managing Editor
- Social Media Planner/Social Media Manager
- Product Advertising Manager
- Content Advertising Manager
- Web Producer
Contact
Dept. of Visual Communications
11901 Wornall Road / Kansas City
Nicole Esquibel, MFA, Associate Professor
P: 816-501-2404 / E: nicole.esquibel
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