Analyzing Communications Web Site

University of Miami School of Communications

The communication web site for this university has several great details that are not included on the FSC Communication web site. First, the web site divides the University of Miami Communication Department into seven concentrations with graphics. A student who is interested in Public Relations can click on its graphic, and the image gets larger. I think that this idea makes the web site user friendly. Another great thing about the UM Communication web site is that once a student clicks on a concentration, they are directed to another web page that has information on that major, and additionally, a video immediately plays images of current UM Communication students in class working on assignments, class projects, or giving presentations. This idea can be implemented onto the FSC Communication web site to make it interactive and engaging for the user. 

Barry University

One thing that captured my attention about the Barry University Communication web site was that it has an internship category. This category lists all the companies in the Miami area where students can network. I suggest that the FSC Communication Department includes an internship category on its web site that is visible by all users so that communication students and perspective students are aware of the networking opportunities that FSC offers in Lakeland and in other places. The web site can list the companies based on the related concentration to make it easier for students looking for a specific internship. 

University of Florida School of Communications

This institution offers an event section on their communication web site. The FSC Communication Department can certainly add a section like this to inform students about guest speakers, activities, lectures, and seminars. This idea can also help FSC students plan to attend events in advance. This idea also invites other interested student around campus to attend communication seminars to learn more about this major. 

Florida International University

The communication web site for this institution is divided into three categories: Current Student, Prospective Student, and Visitors. This idea can be another option for FSC because it can help people find specific information faster, instead of having people read the current long text where not all the information may be relevant to the user. For example, a graduating high school student interested in communications at FSC can click on perspective students to find out about the communication courses offered, the communication professors, and organizations in that department. 

Florida State University School of Communications

One thing that I liked about this institution's communication web site is that is uses videos to show students involvement in community projects. I think that the FSC Communications Department should have videos on their web site to make it personalized instead of having users read boring text. For example, the FSC Communications web site can apply a study abroad video to show the experiences that previous students have had abroad. This video can simply be a slide show of pictures with music in the background, as long as the video is engaging for the user. Another idea is to include a quick video of the communication students working throughout the community. The FSC Communication web site also needs to update and add more pictures.