The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia has approved a new, four-year communication degree at the University of North Georgia. The university sought expansion of the program in response to the recent sustained increase in demand for writers, animators, cinematographers and media specialists. “The new degree will benefit the region by developing students who can meet the needs of the growing communication labor market, especially Georgia’s film, television and media production industry,” said Jeff Marker, head of UNG’s Department of Communication, Media and Journalism.