UNH MAnchester
Add value to your degree by acquiring the interpersonal and communication skills employers want most with our Communication Arts Minor program.
*Number of courses and course credit hours may vary, please reach out to your academic advisor for exact requirements.
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Communication is a vital part of daily life, regardless of career or industry—that’s part of the reason communication arts is one of the largest and most popular of the humanities disciplines. Another reason is the inherent flexibility students find in the job market through the range of transferable skills they develop. A communication arts minor adds value to any degree by focusing on the social and communication skills employers want most.
The communication arts minor at UNH Manchester allows students in other majors to broaden their understanding of human communication while also developing deeper knowledge and practical skills to enhance their professional lives and complement their field of study. Led by expert faculty who focus on hands-on learning, this minor gives you the transferable communication skills that are valuable in every industry.
The communication arts minor allows students in other majors to broaden their understanding of human communication while also developing deeper knowledge and practical skills that can enhance their professional lives and complement their major field of study.
Academic policies related to Minors.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| I. Breadth Courses | ||
| Select any two of the following, as long as they are NOT from the same category: | 8 | |
| Category A: | ||
CMN 457 | Introduction to Language and Social Interaction | |
| Category B: | ||
CMN 455 | Introduction to Media Studies | |
CA 502 | Image and Sound | |
| Category C: | ||
CMN 456 | Propaganda and Persuasion | |
CA 450 | Introduction to Public Speaking | |
| II. Depth Courses | ||
| Select any three 500-level (or above) CA courses: 1 | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Except CA 501 Internship/Communication in the Urban Community
Note: Students who use CA 502 Image and Sound as a "breadth" course may not use it as a "depth" course.
As a communication arts student, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art sound recording and video production studios, a high-definition editing lab and a brand-new digital media screening room with surround sound.
From script to screen, bring your work to life in our state-of-the-art video studio and editing lab. Explore the artistry of digital media with high-definition cameras, green screen technology and industry standard editing software.
The audio studio gives you the tools to record, edit and produce your original projects. Equipped with a digital recording booth, editing stations, control room and more, the studio is your haven for both audio and video production.