Photo Credit: Drew Dubis At UMSL, students studying in the Dept. of Communication & Media explore the construction, delivery, and perception of purposeful messages and their consequences. Whether the intent is to inform, influence, or entertain, students use research and theory to improve effectiveness and achieve outcomes needed by today's professionals. In addition, students can find a creative outlet in Media, which focuses on the production of content. It encompasses the aesthetics of audio and visual media in all forms. Importantly, students can hone practical skills ranging from conceptual development to camerawork and post-production editing. Whether students want to work on a public health campaign to reduce risky behaviors or a documentary designed to educate or develop and plan a public relations campaign, the Department of Communication and Media offers excellent preparation for the rapidly changing world. Since you’re here, you just might have something positive and interesting to say about UMSL's Department of Communication & Media that you’d like to share with the world. We want to hear what you have to say. Please respect the following “House Rules.” • Do not post abusive, disparaging, obscene, threatening, harassing, incendiary, defamatory, libelous, offensive, non-constructive or sexually explicit material. • Flame messages and trolling are prohibited. • Do not make false or misleading statements. • Do not offer to sell or buy any product or service. • Do not post material that infringes copyright or other intellectual property rights. • Do not post information that you know to be confidential or sensitive or otherwise in breach of the law or any regulations. • UMSL Dept. of Communication & Media is not responsible for information or content posted in comments. • UMSL Dept. of Communication & Media reserves the right to delete comments in its sole discretion.