A focus on messages and their meanings unites the many disciplines of the Communication Arts department. Communication Studies investigates verbal and nonverbal messages to help students improve their abilities. Public Relations, Journalism and Advertising develop the professional communication skills needed to succeed in the business and nonprofit worlds. Art, Cinema and Theatre develop student understanding of and capacity for creative visual communication. Digital Media Studies prepare students for careers in broadcasting and media content creation.

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Communication Arts

Ada Ruth Larsen

Ada Ruth Larsen, from Americus, Georgia, is majoring in digital media with an emphasis in studio production and minoring in theatre. She is currently involved with APO, Lee’s theatre honors society, which has proven to be a strong and loving community for her. “It was a good group to transition into coming so far away from home.” After graduation, Ada Ruth plans to produce and direct film and television in Atlanta, Georgia.