Media Production Concentration

Bachelor of Science Degree, Communications Major

Conducting an interview for broadcasting

This major prepares students for a career in electronic media production in the dynamic world of digital media. Courses develop students’ knowledge of video and audio production techniques and their application in a variety of production environments. Practical experience and Christian principles are emphasized as students produce projects in the student radio/video facilities, experience production internships, and work with the Rejoice in the Lord telecast, the nationally televised service of Campus Church.

Academic Requirements: Students must have at least a “C” in all art and communication courses and complete a minor other than broadcasting.

Academic Program Fee: $130 per semester or $32.50 per payment.

Recommended Course Sequence

FallSpringFreshman
BI 101 New Testament Survey 2
CO 121 Introduction to Communications 3
EN 101 English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 101 History of Civilization 3
PE   PE Activity Elective 1
SP 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Hours 15
BI 102 New Testament Survey 2
CO 122 Introduction to Communications 3
EN 102 English Grammar and Composition 3
HI 102 History of Civilization 3
PE   PE Activity Elective 1
SP 102 Fundamentals of Speech 3
Total Hours 15
FallSpringSophomore
AR 120 Digital Typography 2
BI 201 Old Testament Survey 2
CO 201 Broadcast Writing 3
CO 211 Introduction to Broadcasting 3
CO 223 Fundamentals of Video 3
EN 202 American Literature 3
 
Total Hours 16
AR 220 Digital Graphics 2
BI 202 Old Testament Survey 2
CO 224 Fundamentals of Video 3
EN 204 British Literature 3
MA 111 College Mathematics 3
SP 211 Voice and Communication 2
Minor or Elective
2
Total Hours 17
FallSpringJunior
AR 218 Photography I 2
CO 322 Video Production 3
CO 433 Media Production Internship1 3
CR 370 Origins 2
SP Speech Elective 3
  Writing Elective** 3
Total Hours 16
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CO 311 Broadcast Programming 3
CO 321 Audio Production 3
CO 399 Broadcast Project Workshop 1
SC/MA Science/Math Elective 3
  Minor or Electives 4
Total Hours 16
FallSpringSenior
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CO 303 Public Relations 3
CO 413 Broadcast Management 3
CO 434 Media Production Internship1 3
  Social Science Elective 3
  Minor or Elective 3
Total Hours 17
BA 403 Business Communications 3
BI/BB Bible or Bible Background Elective‡ 2
CO 411 Media Production Project 3
PR 306 Interpersonal Relations 3
  Social Science Elective 3
  Minor or Elective 2
Total Hours 16

‡ At least 4 hours out of 6 hours of BI/BB electives must have a BI course number.
**Students select CW 301, EN 301, or EN 325.
1 Interterm, Post-term, or summer at an approved off-campus site.