Yes, I have a minor in Art History. No, I do not paint.
by Patrick Smith, SCC’18 As a Strategic and Corporate Communication major, I’ve taken a wide range of classes such as Message Design, Risk and Crisis Communication, Theories of Persuasion, Organizational Communication, Advertising and Promotion Strategy, and International Marketing. Talk about being well-rounded, ha! I’d like to propose, however, that I would not have learned so
Marketing in the City by the Bay
by Gina Pasquinelli, SCC ’18 Christy Ottesen graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor’s in Strategic and Corporate Communication in December 2015. Since then, Christy has been exploring her career options, but she has landed in her perfect fit, a Marketing Associate for Yelp Reservations & Yelp Nowait in San Francisco, California. Christy was able to
From An Office to the Mic: Jess Weimer Pursues Her Dreams As A Solo Artist
by Bryanna Merda, SCC ’18 Jess Weimer graduated in 2014 with a double major in Communication Studies and Spanish. Starting from an office then shifting to a mic, she is now pursuing her dreams of becoming a solo artist. She was excited to share her journey with the School of Communication family in a short interview
Why I Became a Communication Major
When I first entered college, I was confident about what I wanted to do with my life. I was studying political science with the intent to go to law school following my undergraduate degree. As I was moving in that direction I began to reconsider whether it was the best fit for me and my
Rate my Course
As seniors in Chapman University’s Strategic and Corporate Communication major, we’d like to share with you one of our favorite course throughout our time as an SCC major. Below, you can read our reflections using a style similar to “Rate my Professor” where we share our personal opinions and experiences in the class Fundamentals of
SoC Grad Entrepreneur Helps Small Businesses Grow
Tim Seavey (’15) took the time to share his reflections on his undergraduate experience in the School of Communication, and offers advice for current students looking to launch their careers post-grad! Tell us about your work. I co-own Vizolutions – a website development, search engine optimization business based in Newport Beach that specializes in helping
54 Hours of Non-Stop Creative Energy!
The best and only way to describe Forge54 is as a complete and total whirlwind. Tasked with creating an entirely new marketing plan and advertising campaign for a local nonprofit– the Ocean Institute (OI) in Dana Point– seemed like an easy feat with the Forgers of 2017. Surrounded by creative individuals inspired to give back
SCC 400 and the Rethink Campaign
SCC 400 and the Rethink Campaign By Heather Matley, Carolyn Crosby, and Tessa King. The semester long course SCC 400, or Message Design II, works to instill effective message implementation skills in students by giving them the chance to design and implement a campaign under expert supervision. Students are able to gain first hand marketing experience while applying
The Theory of Buying a Flamingo
by Carolyn Devan, Brooke Francis, Hannah Klinedinst What if I told you I had the background knowledge to persuade you to buy a flamingo? Well, I may just be able to with the help of my little friend, Theory of Planned Behavior. Looking at your behavior, normative, and control beliefs I can ideally predict and
What does it look like when a Communication Studies theory inspires a play?
Transferring The Script To The Stage: A Reflection on The Process of Mounting a New Play Sitting in the darkness…with popcorn on my knees…and my innermost fears tearing at my soul. This was me back in January as I sat in a plush movie theater seat watching La La Land. What caused this reaction you