Description and Objectives
The Department of
Communication Arts offers undergraduate study leading to a Bachelor of Arts
Degree in Communications Arts, specifically the electronic media. This degree
sequence, outlined in the Theatre & Communication section, provides classroom
and practical experience in the areas of television and radio production,
management, instructional telecommunications, technical aspects of broadcasting
and a complement of courses in history and criticism and the new digital media,
including internet and web management.
The department uses the facilities of Gannon’s WERG-FM, the University’s 3000
watt broadcast non-commercial FM radio station to provide opportunities to
students. The department also operates a television studio, digital editing, and
multimedia studio.
For courses and additional information see Theatre and Communication Arts.