Students gain an understanding of the history of communications and examine the future of the communications industry. Students develop and implement essential technical writing skills throughout the Suite and the Suite challenges.
Students examine the use of media as a tool for persuasion.
Students examine the political, social, environmental, cultural, ethical, and economic issues associated with mass communication. Students examine various aspects of optical systems and photography. Students experience Web-based design. Team members design a proposal introducing the concept to the student body and develop pamphlets for distribution among the student population. Students in the Communications Suite use modern technology and techniques to create media to satisfy the requirements of Team challenges.