College of Professional Studies
The online minor in Writing for Visual Media at the University of New Hampshire refines skills in writing, storytelling, and visual communication to create compelling content for web, social media, and other digital platforms. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to engage and inform audiences.
If you would like to add a minor to your degree program, please contact your advisor.
The minor in Writing for Visual Media is designed to establish specialized skills in writing for the web and various forms of media. Courses explore how to organize writing tasks, solve problems, and think critically and creatively to engage, inform, and persuade an audience using media. Students will have the opportunity to produce works tailored to a specific demographic and to hone their ability to write with clarity, precision, and purpose.
The minor in Writing for Visual Media is designed for the student seeking specialized training in writing for the web and other forms of media. Your coursework challenges you to explore how images and words work together to convey a specific message. This minor is interdisciplinary and prepares you for careers in fields such as design, communication, marketing, social media, journalism, and more.
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 647 | Writing for Visual Media | 4 |
| COM 665 | Media and Strategic Communication | 4 |
| COM 670 | Advanced Visual Communication | 4 |
| MKT 600 | Social Media Marketing | 4 |
| MKT 720 | Digital Advertising | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |