| PROGRAM STANDARDS |
| 1. Develop content in the areas of communication theory, psychology, educational psychology, educational psychology, (learning
theory, propaganda, and persuasion, aesthetics, motivation). |
| 2. Develop students’ research, analytical, presentation, writing and communications skills. |
| 3. Prepare students to understand the effects of media and communications. |
| 4. Foster students’ creative understanding and applications of communications media. |
| 5. Develop an understanding of the legal and regulatory environment of communications media. |
| 6. Develop proficiency and competence in current technology and software for communications media. |
| 7. Apply communications theory and technology skills to selected production and design including: graphics, audio,
photography, television, radio, gaming and Internet. |
| 8. Apply theory and communications technical skills in at least one experiential education opportunity
appropriate to a selected standard. |