Undergraduate Catalog

Digital Media and Broadcast Production, Bachelor of Arts

Program Aims

Students are prepared for careers in the rapidly expanding media production field, which includes radio and television broadcast stations, web-based media outlets, film company’s and production houses. They explore digital audio and video editing and learn how to tell a story from scriptwriting through production. They also learn audio/music production skills. They learn about emerging digital tools and how to produce, direct, and shoot in the field and in a studio. Students also are equipped to produce and direct independent productions (e.g. documentaries and podcasts). Students practice leadership skills, media performance and newswriting at student-managed radio and television stations.

Program Requirements for Broadcast Communication Majors (50 credits)

Major specialization in Broadcast Communication requires 50 total credits:

COMM 231Audio Production

3

COMM 130DPracticum- Video Production II

1

COMM 234LVideo Production Lab

3

COMM 237New Communication Technologies

3

COMM 238Media Scriptwriting

3

COMM 334Media Management

3

COMM 337Media Programming

3

COMM 339Media Performance

3

COMM 389Telecommunications Sales and Promotions

3

COMM elective

3

COMM elective: Filmmaking, Internship or any other Communication Arts course; i.e., COMM 431 or 448.