Communications & Media Arts Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcome 1
Official Description: Demonstrate oral communication skills expected of a future professional in the field. Indicators of achievement are as follows: Effectively speak in public settings; Apply advanced decision-making processes within groups; negotiate and collaborate effectively.
My Description: I can effectively demonstrate oral communication skills such as public speaking and leadership in group settings while collaborating successfully.
Evidence:
Public Speaking Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0uQbBuS8qQ
My public speaking final consisted of a 3 minute oral presentation with 2 credible sources and a visual aid where I was able to organize my thoughts clearly and inform my audience involving adequate feedback from my professor.
Learning Outcome 2
Official Description: Demonstrate written communication skills expected of a future professional in the field. Indicators of achievement are as follows: Write for specific purposes and situations; Write informatively, persuasively and clearly.
My Description: I can effectively demonstrate written communication skills such as writing for specific purposes with a clear and informative tones.
Evidence:
How Troy, NY Residents Uncover the City’s Silver Linings Press Release: 290FINAL _ Press ReleaseDownload
Wrote a press release designed for a specific audience and purpose. It shows my ability to communicate information clearly and concisely.
Learning Outcome 3
Official Description: Use current technology related to the communication field effectively and ethically. Indicators of achievement are as follows: Use a range of applications software effectively; Use communication technology effectively and ethically in a professional setting; Understand the limitations of technology.
My Description: I have knowledge of current software in the communications field and understand the capacities and limits of it.
Evidence:
Learning Outcome 4
Official Description: Competently employ digital media in professional settings as an effective communication tool. Indicators of achievement are as follows: Have a working knowledge of media story structure; Create media content that communicates effectively using a variety of tools; Contribute to the production of media content by serving in different roles and working effectively in teams.
My Description: I can produce digital media that can be used in a professional setting in an ethical way not showing bias.
