Listed below are the learning outcomes for the Communications and Media Arts Major at UNE. Followed by how I have met those outcomes.

• 1)Demonstrate oral communication skills expected of a future professional in the field.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Effectively speak in public settings
  • Apply advanced decision-making processes within groups
  • Negotiate and collaborate effectively
• 2)Demonstrate written communication skills expected of a future professional in the field.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Write for specific purposes and situations
  • Write informatively, persuasively and clearly
• 3)Use current technology related to the communication field effectively and ethically.
  Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Use a range of applications software effectively
  • Use communication technology effectively and ethically in a professional setting.
  • Understand the limitations of technology
• 4)Competently employ digital media in professional settings as an effective communication tool. Indicators of achievement are as follows:
  • Have a working knowledge of media story structure
  • Create media content that communicates effectively using a variety of tools
  • Contribute to the production of media content by serving in different roles and working effectively in teams

How I have addressed these learning outcomes through my time in the program.

1. I have been a part of multiple discussion-based classes every semester, learning skills as follows:
   • Engaging in class-wide conversations.
   • Presenting slideshow/ film projects to my peers.
   • Giving mock press conferences to classmates.
   • Collaborating with peers, giving helpful feedback and critique on writing.
2. As a Writing Minor, I have taken both journalism and creative writing courses, learning skills as follows:
   • Writing with proper grammar, factual information, and appropriate citation.
   • Creating first-person and third-person fiction stories, using storytelling techniques.
   • Covered sports matchups and personal biographies as a journalist.
3. My interest in creating films has allowed me to explore technologies as follows:
   • Proficient in editing on DaVinci Resolve.
   • Understands camera settings for creative choices
   • Worked with high-end gear such as Lumix GH5, Blackmagic Pocket Pro 6k.
   • Can set up and tear down gear after a studio shoot.
   • Understands audio levels and EQ editing.
   • Practices ethical filmmaking.
4. In the summer of 2026, I used my digital media skills to interview racecar drivers at Stafford Motor Speedway and start the creation of a web series called “SPEEDWAY”. The skills I employed are as follows:
   • Crafted question lists for interviews that guide the narrative.
   • Learned to ask follow-up questions and push subjects to dig deeper when appropriate
   • Arranged video and interview clips to tell a compelling story.
   • Contributed to Stafford Speedway’s production crew with video clips used on their social media pages and jumbotron.