The department recognizes the fundamental prerequisites to success depend upon the students' abilities to compete in an employment climate that is competitive, dynamic and global. To this end, while the department encourages effective communication skills, both oral and written, it also facilitates the development of sophisticated abilities in the gathering, analysis, and dissemination of information. As a result of this approach, students are able to create award-winning productions based upon the highest academic and professional standards. They are also equipped for the?most competitive graduate programs in the discipline.