The Communication Studies Department, one of the most varied departments at the District, offers classes in Communication, Speech, Film & Media Arts (FMA), and Journalism. The department is also home to the SRJC Forensics Team, The Oak Leaf student news media, SRJC-TV student media channel, the Petaluma Cinema Series, and Film Fest Petaluma. Our twelve full-time, and over 30 adjunct instructors, are committed to providing comprehensive and varied educational programs to meet the needs of all of our students. We pride ourselves on our outstanding students and faculty whose dedication and achievements continue to maintain the department's instructional excellence demonstrated over the years.
Communication and Speech classes range from group discussions and oral interpretation to basic public speaking. Students can join one of the most successful speech and debate teams in the country that competes regularly.
Film & Media Arts Studies examines mass media, early and modern cinema history, media criticism, and culture & identity analysis.
Film & Media Arts Production teaches students media production and storytelling in a hands-on, creative, team environment using state of the art equipment and facilities.
Journalism prides itself on our award-winning student news media, The Oak Leaf, and Television courses top off our offerings with classes in production, theory, and much more.
We invite you to explore SRJC's dynamic Communications Studies program, and are confident that when you enroll you will find your experience very rewarding!
