Communication - Mass Communication

Associate in Arts and Science (Transfer Program) - 65 Credit Hours

Program Information:

The study of mass communication at Illinois Central College is designed to provide the student with a well-rounded education in both the practical and theoretical aspects of communication through the mass media. The program is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year college and pursue a career in broadcasting, webcasting, advertising, film production, or other related area. Students not planning transfer may be able to find employment opportunities upon completion of only the two-year degree. Four of the program courses include substantial "hands-on" experience with professional video, audio, and computer equipment in a studio or lab setting.

In addition to the mass communication courses we offer, students enrolled in the program should consider courses in general communication, multimedia, marketing, theatre, or journalism as electives. Elective credit may also be available through MCOMM 160 and 260 which provide credit to students interning at a local media outlet working on telecasts of ICC sporting events or through working on the student-produced cable television programs, ICC Underground.

Students may follow the standard course sequence or one of four program "tracks" targeting one of the following areas of interest with in mass communication: Mass Media Production, Digital Filmmaking, Announcing/News & Sportscasting, or Media Sales & Management.

Program Note:

Specific program courses (8) recommended for each track option (in addition to general education requirements):

Mass Media Production - MCOMM 110, 113, 214, 217, 220 and 230, MM 140 or THTRE 113, and Elective

Digital Filmmaking - MCOMM 110 and 214, THTRE 110 and 113, THTRE 123 or MCOMM 220, THTRE 223 or MCOMM 217, MM 140, MM 230 or 231 or Elective

Announcing/News and Sportscasting - MCOMM 110, 113, 214, 215, and 230, JOURN 122, COMM 115, and Elective

Media Sales and Management - MCOMM 110, 113, 214, and 230, COMM 203 and 115, MKTG 112, and BUS 110 or Elective

Recommended Course Sequence:

Fall Semester 1:
MCOMM 110; COMM 110; ENGL 110; MATH 110; FILM 110

Spring Semester 1:
MCOMM 113; ENGL 111; MATH 111; Physical Science; MCOMM 224

Fall Semester 2:
MCOMM 214; MCOMM 215 or Elective; MCOMM 220 or JOURN 122; Social Science; Life Science

Spring Semester 2:
MCOMM 217; PSY 110; COMM 115 or Elective; Social Science; MCOMM 230; Humanities

Course Information:

Required General Education Courses
Course	Name	Credit
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
ENGL 111	COMPOSITION II	3
FILM 110	SURVEY OF FILM	3
MATH 110	CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS	3
MATH 111	GENERAL EDUCATION STATISTICS	3
PSY 110	INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY	3
	LIFE SCIENCE *	4
	PHYSICAL SCIENCE *	4
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
	HUMANITIES *	3

Required Program Courses
Course	Name	Credit
COMM 110	COMMUNICATION: PROCESS AND PRACTICE	3
MCOMM 110	INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION	3
MCOMM 113	INTRODUCTION TO RADIO AND TELEVISION	3
MCOMM 214	TELEVISION PRODUCTION	3
MCOMM 217	AUDIO PRODUCTION	3
MCOMM 220	SCRIPTWRITING
	or
JOURN 122	BEGINNING REPORTING	3
MCOMM 224	HISTORY OF MOTION PICTURES	3
MCOMM 230	PRODUCING MEDIA FOR THE WEB	3
COMM 115	INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC RELATIONS
	or
	ELECTIVE	3
MCOMM 215	THE ON-AIR COMMUNICATOR
or
	ELECTIVE	3

* See specific requirements for Associate in Arts and Science Degree (page 4).

Completion of either MCOMM 110 or MCOMM 113 is required (and is the only prerequisite) for enrollment into MCOMM 214, 215, 217, or 220. (Multimedia majors may enroll in MCOMM 217 after first completion MM 140.)

For Program Information Contact:
Arts and Communication Department
Room 124A
(309)694-5113