The process, strategy, and tactics involved in public relations. Implementation of actions for different dimensions of public relations such as issue management, image making, community and media relations, crisis management, event management, sponsorship, and lobbying. Practical training for writing speeches and news releases etc.

Working with the fundamental concepts and techniques of 2D animation. Character design, computer based 2D animation production and animation production techniques such as stop-motion will be studied in the workshop format.

Exploration and application of branding and visual identity design, covering the theory and practice of creating brand identity design products. Developing the visual elements of ‘one brand’, which consists of logo design, visual identity elements, merchandising materials, advertising and brand communication on printed and digital platforms as well as animation.

Exploring various aspects of type as image via dimensional typography, experimental alphabet and typographic installation as experimental forms of typographical art covering wide variety of conceptual approaches. Positioning type as the primary design element

Intensive study of screenplay writing for feature length films, short films, television programs. Screenplay structure and screenwriting, including a workshop of student pitches, treatments, screenplays and synopses.

Introduction to the management of the creative industry in public, private and non-profit sectors. An overview of international art markets and cultural organizations. Understanding of current art trends and emerging art centers. Art financing, budgeting, resource development, publicity, networking, internationalization, project management, ethics and law, education.

Comprises creativity in all phases of photographic activity developing a project, shooting, editing, sequencing and output. Exploration and expression of personal creativity through new projects, learning, and implementing imagination in applying new knowledge. Involves a comprehensive analysis of a variety of concepts, processes and influences upon which the student can draw to develop their photographic sensibilities of creative subjective self-expression. Development of a new/different sense of visualization. Making images; interesting and influential in their own right, rather than merely "take pictures". Additionally, gaining historical and contemporary knowledge and appreciation of photography as a medium for artistic expression.

A survey of the history of documentary film and other nonfiction genres from the beginnings of film to the present. Basic theoretical concepts, practical issues and ethical considerations relevant to filmmakers working in the documentary form. Group projects involving the production of a short documentary.

The relationship between American cinema and the history, politics and culture it invokes. Each film will be followed by a discussion of its relevance within a larger topic, genre, or historical moment.

This course examines how gender has been a major factor in shaping our approaches and interpretations of visual culture in the past and present societies. It examines a variety of subjects in visual culture which intersect with gender.