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Multimedia Communication

The multimedia communication minor will teach you the art of presenting ideas through media.

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Minor

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Description

Diversify Your Visual Skillset

Exploring courses in English, computer science, art, and communication and journalism, the rigorous minor prepares you to hit the ground running. In addition to better understanding the basic principles of visual design, you'll learn how to gather and edit audio and video and use web-based software and platforms to publish your work. Projects and coursework will also help you to analyze audiences, frame arguments and express yourself clearly both verbally and on paper.

The minor is an excellent choice for students whose careers will require them to communicate with a variety of audiences on multiple channels.

Degree Types

Program Details

Degree Types

Minor

Degree Level undergraduate

Available asMinor

College College of Arts and Sciences

Departments

Communication and Journalism Department

Computer Science Department

English Department

Campus

Eau Claire

Offered

On Campus

Requires a minor No

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Hallmarks

Course Variety

A wide range of electives within the multimedia communication minor allow you to study topics that interest you and align with your career goals. You may choose to focus on digital communication with courses in typography and website development or English with courses in science writing and grant proposal writing.

Mentoring From Diverse Faculty

Throughout the minor, you'll learn from artists, designers, writers, journalists, programmers and photographers. This multidisciplinary approach will surround you with different perspectives and new ways of thinking.

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Blugold Stories

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Learning in Action

Lights, Camera, Action!

Gain hands-on experience in television production through TV-10. Become an anchor for the university news, report on Blugold athletics, and curate content for UWEC’s free streaming service with this Blugold-staple student org.

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Learning in Action

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Learning in Action

Studying in Scotland's Countryside

Take your studies abroad to the University of Stirling, known for a variety of impressive programs, such as film and media studies, history, environmental science, and sociology. While surrounded by rolling hills and breathtaking views, take classes in historic castles and immerse yourself in a strong, welcoming community of local students.

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Learning in Action

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Courses information

SampleCourses

The multimedia communication minor includes courses in visual communication, written communication and computer programming. Choose courses of most interest to you as you craft written messages, enhance your technical skills and utilize visual strategies adapted for multiple audiences and purposes.

Here are a few courses in Multimedia Communication at UW-Eau Claire.

CJ 184

Multimedia Communication

The course will introduce students to the various media, key concepts and practices used to deliver mediated messages, including print, photo, audio, video and web technologies.

CJ 241

Audio and Video Production Process

Strategies for communicating messages and ideas via the radio and television media; introduction to basic radio and television production equipment, techniques, and vocabulary.

CJ 380