2026-2027 General Catalog
Art, Media, and Communication
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Department Offices
Art Studio program: Art 128
(707) 664-2364
Communication Studies and Cinematic Arts programs: Stevenson Hall 3715
(707) 664-2149
https://hssa.sonoma.edu/
Department Chair
Ed Beebout
beebout@sonoma.edu
Programs Overview
The Department of Art, Media, and Communication at Sonoma State University fosters creative, critical, and professional growth by integrating visual arts, media production, communication theory, and real-world practice into a dynamic academic experience. Our degree programs emphasize creativity, technical mastery, and thoughtful engagement with contemporary culture and communication.
Art Studio, BA
Creative Practice and Visual Innovation
The Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio provides students with a comprehensive foundation in artistic practice, art history, and conceptual development. Students engage in studio courses that span a wide range of media — including ceramics, painting, photography, printmaking, sculpture, and works on paper — while developing both technical proficiency and a distinctive artistic voice. The curriculum encourages experimentation, critical reflection, and personal expression, with opportunities to pursue focused emphases and build a cohesive, professional portfolio. Coursework blends foundational principles with advanced studio exploration and art historical context to prepare graduates for careers in the creative industries or advanced study.
Communication Studies, BA
Media Literacy, Production, and Impact
The Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies equips students with the skills to understand, create, and critique media in an ever-evolving digital landscape. The program offers a robust curriculum that explores communication theory, media history, ethical issues, and practical media production. Students refine written, oral, and multimedia communication skills while gaining hands-on experience through video production, journalism, public relations, radio and broadcast labs, and digital media outlets. Internships and media lab participation ensure that students apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings and build professional portfolios.
Cinematic Arts and Technology, BA
Film Production and Creative Media
The Bachelor of Arts in Cinematic Arts and Technology prepares students for careers in the film, video, and entertainment industries through a blend of creative and technical coursework. Emphasizing hands-on experience in camera operation, audio production, editing, post-production, and media project development, this program helps students build professional, portfolio-quality work while grounding them in film and media history, theory, and industry ethics. Students also complete a media industry internship and a culminating creative media project in senior seminar, enhancing readiness for roles in production, directing, cinematography, editing, screenwriting, and related fields.
Interdisciplinary Strengths, A Unified Vision
Together, the programs in the Department of Art, Media, and Communication celebrate creativity, critical inquiry, and professional readiness:
- Creative expression & artistic exploration: Students learn to develop original ideas, master tools and techniques across traditional and digital media, and articulate concepts through visual and narrative forms.
- Media fluency & communication impact: Coursework balances theoretical understanding with practical application, preparing students for diverse media and communication roles in a rapidly changing cultural landscape.
- Hands-on experiences: From studio art projects to student-run media outlets and internships to cinematic production work, learners engage in collaborative, project-based work that builds professional confidence and real-world skills.
- Professional pathways: Graduates are prepared to pursue careers in the arts, media production, design, communications, public relations, journalism, film and video production, and related creative fields — grounded in both creative exploration and strategic communication.
ProgramsMajorMinorSample Four-Year Plans- Art History, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan
- Art Studio, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan
- Art Studio, BFA, Sample Four-Year Plan
- Cinematic Arts and Technology, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan
- Communication Studies, BA, Sample Four-Year Plan
Sample Two-Year Transfer Plans- Art History, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan
- Art Studio, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan
- Art Studio, BFA, Sample Two-Year Plan
- Cinematic Arts and Technology, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan
- Communication Studies, BA, Sample Two-Year Plan
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