University of Indianapolis – Shaheen College of Arts & Sciences

Curriculum Guide for Minor in Visual Journalism minor

updated 05/17

Core (9 Hours)

q COMM 114 Introduction to Mass Media (3)

q COMM 120 Applied Journalism (1 hour x 2 semesters = 2 Hours)

q COMM 111 Applied Television (1)

q COMM 440 Communication Law (3)

TRACK A: Online/Web (9 Hours)

q COMM 118 Studio Production (3) or

q COMM 119 Field Production (3)

q ART 101 Introduction to Computers for Artists (3)

q ART 371 Introduction to Web Design (3)

TRACK B: Design (9 Hours)

q COMM 222 Publication Design (3)

q ART 101 Introduction to Computers for Artists (3)

q ART 170 Introduction to Visual Communication Design (3)

TRACK C: Photojournalism (9 Hours)

q COMM 223 Photojournalism (3)

q ART 261 Digital Photography I (3)

q ART 271 Digital Photography II (3)

Total Hours for Visual Journalism minor = 18