Writing for Visual Media Minor
https://cps.unh.edu/online/program/minor/writing-visual-media
The minor in Writing for Visual Media is designed to establish specialized skills in writing for the web and various forms of media. Courses explore how to organize writing tasks, solve problems, and think critically and creatively to engage, inform, and persuade an audience using media. Students will have the opportunity to produce works tailored to a specific demographic and to hone their ability to write with clarity, precision, and purpose.
Note: This minor may not be declared with the following major: B.S. Digital Communication Design: Writing for Visual Media.
All minor courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C-, and a 2.0 grade point average must be maintained in courses for the minor. Two courses must be at the upper level (600 or 700). Only 8 credits may overlap between major and minor.
Minor Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM 647 | Writing for Visual Media | 4 |
| COM 665 | Media and Strategic Communication | 4 |
| COM 670 | Advanced Visual Communication | 4 |
| MKT 600 | Social Media Marketing | 4 |
| MKT 720 | Digital Advertising | 4 |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Describe the unique attributes and considerations associated with writing for visual media.
- Practice writing across various modalities, to include blogging, voiceover, copy writing, landing pages, social media, mass email, and public relations.
- Compose scripts for visual media and practice delivering them with precision and intonation.
- Evaluate, critique, and refine writing in various stages throughout the process.