SCHOOL of COMMUNICATION and MEDIA

primetime ready. THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA offers cutting-edge, interdisciplinary programs that FORGE will prepare you for an exciting future in communication YOUR PATH. and media. Our core curriculum provides you essential MAJORS knowledge and critical-thinking tools, while our major Communication Studies (BA) and elective coursework gives you the deep skills and Communication and Media Arts (BA) knowledge to excel and stand out. And our ties to the Filmmaking (BFA) top creative media, corporate and civic organizations Journalism (BA) Public Relations (BA) in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan region and Digital Media (BA) provide access to internships and projects essential with concentrations in: to refining your talents and building your portfolio. Audio/Sound Design Sports Media and Journalism “Our new Center for Sports Communication and Media is Television Production uniquely positioned to be a leader in the field. Students learn Combine these programs with our world-class, to critically analyze the role of sports in society, especially multimedia learning facility and our rapidly expanding MINORS in areas such as gender and race, produce sports-related Communication Studies Montclair State University campus, and you have an content for any screen, and acquire practical experience in Journalism academic environment at the forefront of our discipline. their field of interest. Our program prepares students for GRADUATE diverse careers in sports media, from public relations to You will graduate from the School ready to thrive in Arts and Health (Certificate) journalism, in television and digital media.” a rapidly changing communication and media world. Public and Organizational Relations (MA) KELLY WHITESIDE Assistant Professor MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 2 COMMUNICATION COMMUNICATION and MEDIA ARTS NAVIGATE PUT THEORY STUDIES THE NEW MEDIA INTO PRACTICE.

LANDSCAPE. The COMMUNICATION STUDIES PROGRAM provides you with the Our COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA ARTS PROGRAM theoretical lenses and practical skills is ideal if you want to develop a critical approach to media you need to be a leader, collaborator, and culture and learn how to analyze and create media for problem solver and generator of traditional, digital and social media platforms. Through innovative communication programs unique combinations of classes, the program provides and strategies in corporate, government, opportunities to explore a variety of media formats media and nonprofit settings. and contemporary issues in both scholarly and applied contexts and develops a range of aesthetic, critical and Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, technological competencies that are essential for future you will study how communication market demands. Our aim is to equip you with lifelong processes and functions vary across learning skills that will position you as a thought leader interpersonal, organizational, public, in the rapidly evolving communication and media industries and cultural channels and contexts. and help you remain competitive throughout your career. You will develop strong communication skills and a cultural awareness that is vital in today’s modern and global work environments. The program is designed digital with great flexibility so that you can pursue your own interests and focus on such areas as health, culture and ready. diversity, and democracy.

3 | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 4 JOURNALISM FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE REPORTING AT ITS BEST. In our JOURNALISM PROGRAM, learn how to create and deliver compelling and allied media content for the broad range of formats — television, , print, byline the , mobile technologies, social media and beyond. As a journalism major, EVERY PICTURE you will learn how to find a story and cover ready. it from every angle by developing your writing, TELLS A STORY. research and production expertise in both Stories, and the art and craft of storytelling, traditional and emerging digital environments. “At a time when anyone with are at the heart of our FILMMAKING PROGRAM. There are opportunities to work on countless a camera and an axe to grind As a film student, you will make films starting your award-winning, multi-platform projects — can call themselves a journalist, first semester, exploring fiction, documentary and including our campus radio station WMSC-FM, it’s critical that we train experimental filmmaking as you learn to develop the student newspaper and website The educated, ethical, responsible a film from script to screen. You will be trained in Montclarion, our public affairs television journalists to tell the stories every aspect of filmmaking — lighting, camera, program Carpe Diem, the online news site sound, editing, producing, screenwriting, directing, that shape the world.” WiredJersey.com, and with our Center for and even 2D and 3D animation. Led by a faculty Cooperative Media. You will graduate with of accomplished professionals, you’ll gain the MARY ALICE WILLIAMS a contemporary and well-rounded skill NJTV News anchor and former skills you need for a thriving career in the film set — and ready for what’s next. anchor and news division VP at CNN and entertainment industries. 5 | OF THE ARTS 5 | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 6 PUBLIC TELEVISION and RELATIONS DIGITAL MEDIA BUILD AND MANAGE REPUTATION. In our PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM, you’ll master the art of strategic communication, using multimedia storytelling and thoughtful camera analysis to craft, aim and amplify your message. You’ll use traditional media and social media platforms to effectively and strategically frame ready. public perception. You’ll study the critical importance of public opinion and analytics, and you’ll master the art of relationship building with critical publics. Through classroom work, unparalleled internship opportunities and actual “real” client work, you’ll learn to research, write, master social media skills, develop campaigns Our TELEVISION AND DIGITAL MEDIA PROGRAM to the smart screen in your hand, you will create, and successfully tell your client’s story. provides you with practical experience in every facet of conceptualize, and produce across platforms that Our graduates can be found in executive television, digital media and audio production. You will engage us from morning till night. In this program, positions at top global agencies and companies: be challenged to think critically and creatively and to students can select distinct areas of focus, including Disney, Fleishman-Hillard, NJ Theatre Alliance, master new technologies in the evolving landscape of Television Production, Audio/Sound Design, and Rachel Ray, MWW Public Relations, Time Inc., digital production and consumption. You’ll build skills Sports Media and Journalism. Procter & Gamble, Ogilvy Public Relations, to work in the expansive media landscape that drives Production classes take place in our world-class UNICEF and many more. our daily lives, including sports, news, entertainment digital media production facility, where you will learn and beyond. From the large screen in your living room on equipment that meets and exceeds industry norms.

7 | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 8 PUBLIC and ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS (MA) REFINE YOUR CAREER INTERNSHIPS ASPIRATIONS. Our academic programs are designed to provide you with critical practical experience and ties to top industry professionals. Through a confluence of our location, strong strategic relationships in New York City and our Center for Cooperative Media located on campus, you can network with professionals and participate in our thriving internship program. Student placements include the following leading organizations: 5W Public Relations MSNBC ABC Network NBC Universal Allied Integrated New York Jets Marketing People’s Revolution The MA in PUBLIC AND effectively tap into your potential and BBC Worldwide Saturday Night Live ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONS enable you to confront and overcome Bray Entertainment SIRIUS XM Radio is carefully designed for early and challenges from different perspectives. Cumulus Media Sony Music Entertainment mid-level professionals who have The coursework focuses on strategic Disney Worldwide Spanish “The two interns I’ve received from Montclair State Services, Inc. made the commitment to expand their thinking, leadership skills, sophisticated Systems University were simply top-notch. One student has iHeartMedia career opportunities. communication techniques and The Daily Show with Johnson & Johnson Trevor Noah helped research numerous stories that made air; the advanced media skills, all of which The program provides you with the Innovation The Late Show with other former intern earned an entry-level job within expertise to become a highly desirable are honed in myriad ways through Live with Kelly Stephen Colbert our organization. I couldn’t be prouder.” organizational asset. Its innovative applied projects, internships and Madison Square Garden Viacom, Nickelodeon multidisciplinary curriculum will more independent studies. Michael Kors Viacom/MTV STEVE LIVINGSTONE Producer, 7 On Your Side, WABC-TV New York 9 | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 10 ACTIVITIES EVENTS FIND YOUR VOICE. SHARE IDEAS WITH Your academic experience includes opportunities to work on award-winning, student-run media outlets and SCHOLARS AND participate in scholarly communities that will help you INDUSTRY LEADERS. find your voice. Perhaps it’s conducting research and School of Communication and Media presenting at conferences. Or maybe you’ll cut your students have abundant opportunities teeth on the work of a reporter, producer, on-air talent, to discuss important issues with some of camera operator, or an audio or video editor. Or perhaps the media’s most influential communicators. you’ll work with real clients to build a PR campaign Our Colloquium Series brings notable across platforms. Whatever your interests and goals, voices such as ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap you’ll have unparalleled opportunities to graduate and WNYC’s Brooke Gladstone to campus. with a set of impressive credentials and highly Our Terhune Journalism Lecture Series marketable job skills. Opportunities include: offers a chance to hear from top journalists CARPE DIEM Weekly half-hour, magazine show like Fox Business reporter Maria Bartiromo HAWK COMMUNICATIONS Student-run PR agency and NBC’s Willie Geist. Additional SCM THE MONTCLARION Student newspaper special events include discussions with LAMBDA PI ETA Communication honor society top PR and advertising professionals, media executives, sports reporters and PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA communication scholars. And our Films Professional organization for PR students and Filmmakers Series provides a forum STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM School organization for students to hear from some of the VIDEO CLUB Forum for film critique and video projects industry’s most innovative filmmakers. WIREDJERSEY.COM Online media collective WMSC 90.3 Radio station 12 | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 12 The CENTER for COOPERATIVE MEDIA BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE. Our 105,000-square-foot facility creates a real-time THE INDUSTRY newsroom environment, complemented by five state-of- the-art production studios and audio production studios. COMES TO YOU. The building also houses a 4K television suite and a The mission of the CENTER FOR Foley stage, because the boundaries between COOPERATIVE MEDIA at Montclair traditional and new media have blurred. State University is to grow and So, whether you want to make experimental films, strengthen local journalism for the produce television programs, shape public opinion, benefit of New Jersey residents. It does or report breaking news on multiple platforms, you that through the use of partnerships, will find the resources you need to succeed. networking, communication, training and research. The Center’s flagship project, the NJ News Commons, is a network of more than 200 media “From our spectacular state-of-the-art facility to organizations. The Center is also an our exceptional faculty to our countless student international leader in the study of productions and clubs, the School of Communication collaborative journalism. and Media provides a world-class education that By leveraging the talents and resources prepares leaders in our expansive and evolving of the School of Communication and industry. Students graduate with expertise across Media, the Center frequently brings the converged media landscape, ready for media professionals to campus for successful and meaningful lives and careers in training events, collaborative projects the dynamic world of communication and media.” and an annual national conference, all  KEITH STRUDLER of which helps to provide students with Director, School of Communication hands-on, marketable experiences. and Media

13 | SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA MONTCLAIR.EDU/SCM | 14 NON-PROFIT ORG. US POSTAGE PAID NEWARK, NJ COLLEGE OF THE ARTS PERMIT NO. 6846 Office of the Dean/Student Services Morehead Hall 1 Normal Ave. Montclair, NJ 07043 montclair.edu/arts red hawk ready. HOW TO APPLY To explore the programs of the School of Communication and Media, complete your application and schedule an interview, visit: montclair.edu/scm

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