BA MAJOR

What You’ll Study

Every organization needs a successful communication strategy in order to succeed and every individual needs problem-solving skills and the ability to express oneself. Through this interdisciplinary major, you will develop the skills and expertise needed to be a creator and compelling storyteller, be it through video and audio production, writing, photography, or public speaking. 

Throughout your studies, you will create a variety of projects to showcase your new skills to jumpstart an innovative career that’s public-facing and steeped in social justice. Projects will include strategic plans, short films, feature articles, audio stories, and websites. Whether you dream of becoming a master storyteller, a groundbreaking creative strategist, a passionate documentarian, an impeccable event planner, a public relations expert, or a savvy digital media professional, we will help you achieve your aspirations.

Capstone

Every student at Warren Wilson completes a capstone project. As a Communications student, you will work with a nonprofit or business in the community to continue your hands-on experience and make the launch into the professional world seamless. Your capstone will provide another opportunity to hone your skills while building your resume in a meaningful way.

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ENG 1410

Media and Society

How do media and society influence one another to create culture? To explore this dynamic, you’ll focus on the history of media, its role in identity, how audiences function, cultural studies and structuralism, and other key concepts and theories. The course centers on race, class, and gender in order to better understand these topics.

ENG 2410

Introduction to Media Writing and Research

In this course, you’ll learn the basics of writing for media professions. You will develop skills in writing website content, press releases, scripts, profile pieces, and strategy decks. You’ll explore the fundamentals of public relations, advertising, marketing, and journalism with the associated types of writing and research necessary for the fields.

ENG 3975

ST: Queer and Trans Media Studies

You’ll use a historical and socio-cultural lens to analyze queer and transgender representation in film, television, and the news in this course. You will learn about transgender and queer audience studies, labor studies, and representation. By the course’s end, you will have a firm understanding of the shifting landscapes of queer and transgender media and the politics and activism surrounding them. You’ll engage in creating your own queer and trans media that responds to the course content.

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Meet Our Faculty

Warren Wilson’s holistic approach to education is a powerful springboard toward an actualized life. With it, our students can understand their power and worth in creating a better world.

Beck Banks
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Beck Banks
Paula Garrett

Warren Wilson students expect more of their professors than students I've taught elsewhere, and those expectations keep me on my toes.

Paula K. Garrett, Ph.D.
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Paula Garrett
Paula K. Garrett, Ph.D.

Wilson students are engaged and passionate about their engagement. I love feeling their enthusiasm for being in the world.

Jamieson Ridenhour, Ph.D.
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Jamieson Ridenhour, Ph.D.
Candace Taylor

I don't think I would have gotten this part without Candace. Needless to say, when I showed up at Wilson, I knew I wanted to act, but I was scared... and it was the most terrifying thing ever. Candace worked with me just endlessly.

Lewis Pullman '15
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Candace Taylor, MFA
Christine Swoap

At Warren Wilson, I see creativity, sensitivity and a willingness to engage with others in meaningful ways. Professors and students work collaboratively towards various educative goals, taking risks while being advocates for themselves and others. All of this inspires me.

Christine LaRocque Swoap, MA
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Christine LaRocque Swoap, MA
Professor Lucy Lawrence lectures

I am committed to preparing new generations of social work professionals who are critical thinkers and competent practitioners through rigorous academics that integrates civic engagement and practical experience.

Lucy Lawrence, Ph.D.
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Lucy Lawrence, Ph.D.

Our department is a community where, through art, we create moments of deep connection and genuine learning, and where, together, we are building a future we all want to be part of.

Charlotte Taylor, MFA
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Charlotte Taylor, MFA
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Hands-on, All-in

Award-Winning 
Our student newspaper has won a plethora of awards since its return in 2020 including Best of Show from the North Carolina College Media Association (NCCMA).
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Join the staff behind the publication
Work 
On the Communications crew, you’ll have the opportunity to find the best shots, compose compelling videos, and craft social media content.

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