The College of Communication prepares men and women with the skills to be leaders in the field of communication media. With emphasis on quality, clarity, and integrity, students are challenged to communicate God’s principles and good news across cultures and communities. The College of Communication continually encourages students to raise the standard of truth in both their personal and professional lives. Graduates pursue work in design, filmmaking, illustration, writing etc. to use their gifts to serve in an international missions environment in reaching the unreached, all the spheres of society and in active service to others.
The UofN uses two types of credits, FLW (full learning weeks) and LCU (learning component units).
FLW credits are used with traditional residential courses and one of these credits requires a minimum of 50 hours of documented learning activities; these include our normal lectures, small groups, one-on-ones, etc.; and some of these activities are nonformal, in addition to the classroom activities and study assignments.
LCU credits are used for part-time programs like evening courses, intensive seminars, distance learning and other non-residential courses. Each LCU credit requires 25 hours of focused learning activities which can be spread over a period of time.
For assistance with any degrees listed here, please contact this College's Academic Advisor.
FOUNDATIONAL ASSOCIATE OF ARTS >
The Foundational Associate of Arts degree will give the student skills for a lifetime of Bible study and application; a biblical understanding of worldviews and critical thinking; and skills in interpersonal, intrapersonal, and cross-cultural communication, including the use of various media. These skills are applied in a specific emphasis through one course from one college. This degree can provide a launching pad into other further studies and other degree programmes.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 32 - 36 A Core Field Assignment may be substituted for either the Bible or Applied Christian Thinking core courses
- Emphasis Course Sequence 20 - 24
- CMC xxx Communication Course Field Assignment
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 13 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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Additional Notes:At least 20 credits are required in the emphasis area. Total Field Assignment/Practicum credit may vary from 16 to 36 credits.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: CROSS CULTURAL CONCENTRATION >
- This Associate of Arts with a concentration in cross-cultural communication will equip the student with a broad understanding and skill set in communicating cross-culturally with particular application to frontier missions contexts.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Required Courses 20 - 24
- School of Frontier Media - CMC/CHR 287Taken as Communication Core Course
- School of Frontier Media Field Assignment - CMC/CHR 288
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 20 - 24
- School of Missions - CHR 235
- School of Missions Field Assignment - CHR 236
- Cross Cultural Visual Communication - CMC 265
- Cross Cultural Visual Communication Field Assignment - CMC 266
- One Course selected from the College of Communication 12
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 9 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: DIGITAL DESIGN CONCENTRATION >
- This Associate of Arts with a digital design concentration will equip the student with insight and skills for print, web, photography and motion graphics.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Course: Communication 12
- Required Courses 36
- School of Design - CMC 225
- School of Digital Communication - CMC 328
- School of Digital Communication Internship - CMC 329
- One Course selected from the College of Communication 12
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: FILMMAKING >
- This Associate of Arts in video or film will equip the student with knowledge and skills in filmmaking. Upon completion of the degree, the graduate should contribute to projects in video and/or film at a professional level.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Course: Communication 12
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 24
- Documentary Filmmaking School - CMC 273
- Documentary Filmmaking School Practicum - CMC 274
- School of Video Production - CMC 281
- School of Video Production Internship - CMC 282
- Introduction to Filmmaking - CMC 285
- Introduction to Filmmaking Practicum - CMC 286
- School of Digital Filmmaking - CMC 385
- School of Digital Filmmaking Internship - CMC 386
- Two Courses selected from the College of Communication in consultation with the College Advisor 24
- CMC xxx Communication Course or Related Field Assignment
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: ILLUSTRATION CONCENTRATION >
- This Associate of Arts with a concentration in illustration will equip the student with a comprehensive understanding and skill set in the area of contextual illustration and fine arts.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Course: Communication 12
- Required Courses 48
- Fine Arts Foundations I - ATS/CMC 251
- School of Illustration - ATS/CMC 255
- School of Illustration Practicum I - ATS/CMC 256
- Fine Arts Foundations II - ATS/CMC 353
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: PHOTOGRAPHY >
- This Associate of Arts in photography will equip the student with knowledge and skills in photographic communication. Upon completion of the degree, the graduate should contribute to projects in photography at a professional level.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Course: Communication 12
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 24
- School of Photography I - CMC 241
- School of Photography I Internship - CMC 242
- School of Storytelling & Digital Photography - CMC 277
- School of Storytelling & Digital Photography Internship - CMC 278
- Two Courses selected from the College of Communication in consultation with the College Advisor 24
- CMC xxx communication course
- CMC xxx Communication Course or related Field Assignment
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: WRITING >
- This Associate of Arts in writing will equip the student with knowledge and skills in the written word. Upon completion of the degree, the graduate should contribute to projects at a professional level in writing.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Course: Communication 12
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 24
- School of Writing - CMC 213
- School of Writing Practicum - CMC 214
- School of Journalism - CMC 275
- School of Journalism Internship - CMC 276
- Author's Training School - CMC 375
- Two Courses selected from the College of Communication in consultation with the College Advisor 24
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- CMC xxx Communication Course or Related Field Assignment
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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If you have completed courses that you believe might fulfill, or nearly fulfill a previously listed degree from this college, please contact the college academic advisor.
For assistance with any degrees listed here, please contact this College's Academic Advisor.
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: CROSS CULTURAL CONCENTRATION >
- The Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in cross-cultural communication will equip the student with a deeper understanding and skill set in communicating cross-culturally, with particular application in the frontier missions context. The graduate should be able to effectively and appropriately contextualise their message for a cross-cultural audience.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Applied Christian Thinking 24
- Required Courses 36
- School of Strategic Communication - CMC 319
- School of Frontier Media - CMC/CHR 287Taken as Communication Core Course
- School of Frontier Media Field Assignment - CMC/CHR 288
- Choose either the seminar AND practicum OR the full 12-week school 12
- Advanced Principles of Communication Seminar - CMC 305
- Advanced Principles of Communication Practicum - CMC 306
- Advanced Principles of Communication - CMC 411
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 20 - 24
- School of Missions - CHR 235
- School of Missions Field Assignment - CHR 236
- Foundations for Intercultural Studies - HMT 271
- Foundations for Intercultural Studies Field Assignment - HMT 272
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 20 - 24
- School of Cartooning & Animation - CMC 261
- School of Cartooning & Animation Field Assignment - CMC 262
- Cross Cultural Visual Communication - CMC 265
- Cross Cultural Visual Communication Field Assignment - CMC 266
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 13 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: DIGITAL DESIGN CONCENTRATION >
- This Bachelor of Arts with a concentration in digital design will equip the student with a deeper understanding and skill set in all elements of visual design, from web development to videography, photography and graphic design. Upon completing this BA, the graduate should be able to build websites, create a broad range of print media, and shoot effective photography and videography. They should also be able to think critically and be able to market their work effectively.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Courses 48
- School of Design - CMC 225
- School of Strategic Communication - CMC 319
- School of Digital Communication - CMC 328
- School of Digital Communication Internship - CMC 329
- Choose either the seminar AND practicum OR the full 12-week school 12
- Advanced Principles of Communication Seminar - CMC 305
- Advanced Principles of Communication Practicum - CMC 306
- Advanced Principles of Communication - CMC 411
- Two Courses selected from the College of Communication, one of which must be a Related Field Assignment 24
- CMC xxx Communication course
- CMC xxx related Communication Field Assignment
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: FILMMAKING >
- This Bachelor of Arts in video and/or film will equip the student with a deeper understanding and skill set in filmmaking. Upon completion of this BA degree, the graduate should be able to think critically and be able to work professionally in the development of projects, contribute well to a creative team, and be able to market their work effectively.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Course 12
- Choose either the seminar AND practicum OR the full 12-week school 12
- Advanced Principles of Communication Seminar - CMC 305
- Advanced Principles of Communication Practicum - CMC 306
- Advanced Principles of Communication - CMC 411
- Two Courses and their associated Field Assignments, chosen in consultation with the College Advisor, selected from the following 48
- Documentary Filmmaking School - CMC 273
- Documentary Filmmaking School Practicum - CMC 274
- School of Video Production - CMC 281
- School of Video Production Internship - CMC 282
- Introduction to Filmmaking - CMC 285
- Introduction to Filmmaking Practicum - CMC 286
- School of Digital Filmmaking - CMC 385
- School of Digital Filmmaking Internship - CMC 386
- One Course selected from the College of Communication, in consultation with the College Advisor 12
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: ILLUSTRATION CONCENTRATION >
The Bachelor of Arts with an illustration concentration will equip the student with a comprehensive understanding and skill set in the area of contextual illustration and fine arts. Graduates should also be able to think critically and be able to market their work effectively.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Courses 60
- Fine Arts Foundations I - ATS/CMC 251
- School of Illustration - ATS/CMC 255
- School of Illustration Practicum I - ATS/CMC 256
- Fine Arts Foundations II - ATS/CMC 353
- School of Strategic Communication - CMC 319
- Choose either the seminar AND practicum OR the full 12-week school 12
- Advanced Principles of Communication Seminar - CMC 305
- Advanced Principles of Communication Practicum - CMC 306
- Advanced Principles of Communication - CMC 411
- One Course selected from the following 8 - 12
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 9 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: PHOTOGRAPHY >
- This Bachelor of Arts in photography will equip the student with a deeper understanding and skill set in photographic communication. Upon completion of this BA degree, the graduate should be able to think critically and be able to work professionally in the development of projects, contribute well to a creative team, and be able to market their work effectively.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Course 36
- School of Strategic Communication - CMC 319
- School of Photography 2 - CMC 343
- School of Photography 2 Internship - CMC 344
- Choose either the seminar AND practicum OR the full 12-week school 12
- Advanced Principles of Communication Seminar - CMC 305
- Advanced Principles of Communication Practicum - CMC 306
- Advanced Principles of Communication - CMC 411
- One Course and its associated Field Assignment selected from the following 24
- School of Photography I - CMC 241
- School of Photography I Internship - CMC 242
- School of Storytelling & Digital Photography - CMC 277
- School of Storytelling & Digital Photography Internship - CMC 278
- One Course selected from the College of Communication, chosen in consultation with the College Advisor 12
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS & MEDIA: WRITING >
- This Bachelor of Arts in writing will equip the student with a deeper understanding and skill set in the written word. Upon completion of this BA degree, the graduate should be able to think critically and be able to work professionally in the development of projects, contribute well to a creative team, and be able to market their work effectively.
- Prerequisites 19 - 24
- Core Courses: Bible, Communication, Applied Christian Thinking 36
- Required Course 12
- Choose either the seminar AND practicum OR the full 12-week school 12
- Advanced Principles of Communication Seminar - CMC 305
- Advanced Principles of Communication Practicum - CMC 306
- Advanced Principles of Communication - CMC 411
- Two Courses and their associated Field Assignments, chosen in consultation with the College Advisor 48
- School of Writing - CMC 213
- School of Writing Practicum - CMC 214
- School of Journalism - CMC 275
- School of Journalism Internship - CMC 276
- Author's Training School - CMC 375
- One Course selected from the College of Communication, in consultation with the College Advisor 12
- CMC xxx Communication Course
- Elective credits that may be required* 0 - 5 *Check with college academic advisor for options
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If you have completed courses that you believe might fulfill, or nearly fulfill a previously listed degree from this college, please contact the college academic advisor.
College Dean
Aleck Cartwright
International Committee
- Anne Abok (Capetown, South Africa)
- Jay Bringas (Davao, Philippines)
- Adrian Coates (Capetown, South Africa)
- Calvin Conkey (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
- Paulo Fillion (Medellin, Colombia)
- Jeff Rogers (Kailua-Kona, HI, USA)
- Donna-Rae Cartwright (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
- Jonathan de Jong (Harpenden, England)