B.A. in Communication Arts
The explosion of mass communications systems and fast-paced technological advances serve as a backdrop for LAU’s Communication Arts program. LAU’s curriculum and facilities are geared to staying abreast of all developments in the fields of communication and drama.
The program strikes a balance between carefully crafted theoretical and practical courses in three emphasis areas: Journalism, Radio/TV/Film and Theater. All the tracks offer a proper blending of intellectual, cultural, and technical components to create well-rounded dramatists, reporters, editors, broadcasters, and movie makers.
Students learn to write, edit, layout, and design publications in computer-equipped journalism newsrooms. Radio and TV studios provide cutting-edge computer animation capabilities, and three first-class theaters offer various dramatic experiences. Seniors are required to undergo internships in their respective emphasis areas before graduating.
Students majoring in Communication Arts must complete 92 credits: 34 credits of Liberal Arts Curriculum requirements, 42 credits of major courses (which are split into Core and Emphasis requirements), and 16 credits of free electives, as follows:
Radio/TV/Film
Core requirements
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM210 | Communication Media and Society | |
| COM222 | Introduction to Radio/TV/Film | |
| COM225 | The Art of Film | |
| COM242 | Introduction to the Art of Theater | |
| COM329 | Media Law and Ethics | |
| COM451 | Media Research Methods | |
| COM499 | Internship |
Emphasis requirements
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM235 | Studio TV Production | |
| COM236 | Radio Production | |
| COM324 | History & Theory of Film | |
| COM326 | Script Writing | |
| COM335 | Advanced TV Production | |
| COM342 | Play Production I | |
| COM428 | Film Making | |
| COM486 | Topics in Media Studies |
Suggested electives
The same list, in addition to the following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM368 | Radio/TV/Film Workshop | |
| COM241 | Introduction to Acting | |
| COM213 | Public Relations | |
| COM238 | Drama Workshop | |
| COM332 | Editing | |
| COM251 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| PHO212 | Photography II | |
| WOS412 | Representation of Women in the Arts & Media | |
| COM255 | Current Affairs in Lebanese Media |
Journalism
Core requirements
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM210 | Communication Media and Society | |
| COM329 | Media Law & Ethics | |
| COM222 | Introduction to Radio/TV/Film | |
| COM225 | The Art of Film | |
| COM242 | Introduction to the Art of Theater | |
| COM451 | Media Research Methods | |
| COM499 | Internship |
Emphasis requirements
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM218 | Arabic News Writing & Reporting | |
| COM214 | News Writing & Reporting | |
| COM221 | Arab and International Media | |
| COM325 | Feature & Magazine Writing | |
| COM327 | Journalism Workshop I | |
| COM422 | Journalism Workshop II | |
| COM361 | Broadcast Journalism | |
| COM485 | Topics in Current Affairs |
Suggested electives
Same list in addition to following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM368 | Radio/TV/Film Workshop | |
| COM241 | Introduction to Acting | |
| PHO212 | Photography II | |
| COM238 | Drama Workshop | |
| COM332 | Editing | |
| COM213 | Public Relations | |
| COM251 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| WOS412 | Representation of Women in the Arts & Media | |
| COM255 | Current Affairs in Lebanese Media |
Theatre
Core requirements
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM210 | Communication, Media and Society | |
| COM329 | Media Law and Ethics | |
| COM222 | Introduction to Radio/TV/Film | |
| COM225 | The Art of Film | |
| COM242 | Introduction to the Art of Theater | |
| COM451 | Media Research Methods | |
| COM499 | Internship |
Emphasis requirements
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM241 | Introduction to Acting | |
| COM244 | Introduction to Technical Stagecraft | |
| COM247 | Theater in Performance | |
| COM326 | Script Writing | |
| COM342 | Play Production I | |
| COM487 | Topics in Drama & Theatre | |
| COM442 | Play Production II | |
| COM343 | Advanced Acting |
Suggested electives
Same list in addition to following:
| Number | Course | Cr |
|---|---|---|
| COM368 | Radio/TV/Film Workshop | |
| PHO212 | Photography II | |
| COM213 | Public Relations | |
| COM238 | Drama Workshop | |
| COM251 | Interpersonal Communication | |
| COM332 | Editing | |
| WOS412 | Representations of Women in the Arts & Media | |
| COM255 | Current Affairs in Lebanese Media |
Duration
This program consists of 92 credits, which can be completed in three years by those entering as sophomores. See the suggested three-year study plan.
Location
This program is offered on both LAU campuses. In Byblos, it is offered by the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.
More about this program
Misison, objectives and learning outcomes.
For current students