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Media Communication, minor

Media Communication, minor

Program Overview

Do you have a passion for film, radio, television and other media? Do you dream of playing a part in the production process? If so, you should consider a minor in media communication.

As a media communication minor at ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç, you will experience a program designed to prepare you for a wide range of careers in television, film, and new media production, as well as media distribution and management. You’ll work alongside creative classmates and expert faculty to gain the skills needed by producers, directors, cinematographers, videographers, sound and lighting designers, editors, animators, art directors, and writers in fiction and nonfiction storytelling.

Voices in Media Communication

Nathan Gibbs: Nurturing Minds, Weaving Stories, and Cultivating Faith in Media Education
Disney, Dreamworks, and beyond: Jason Carter achieves digital animation dream job
Harris Smith: Splitting Atoms in Hollywood
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Nathan Gibbs: Nurturing Minds, Weaving Stories, and Cultivating Faith in Media Education ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç media education professor Nathan Gibbs shares how his story has shaped his career path.
Disney, Dreamworks, and beyond: Jason Carter achieves digital animation dream job From animation, storytelling or technology Jason Carter has found the perfect career fit for himself at every step along the way.
Harris Smith: Splitting Atoms in Hollywood ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç alum Harris Smith shares his experience working on some of Hollywood’s biggest films.
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Studio Mentorship
"What was great was that you had the academic and theoretical side as well as the practical, hands-on experience side. My professors were so patient and willing to open up the studio space to give us a chance to get to know ourselves as creators, as filmmakers, and as technicians"
Harris Smith Media Communication B.A.
Find Your Place
"¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç opened my mind to possibilities, not just professionally, but with relationships and with life in general and finding my place in the world. "
Destin Daniel Cretton Communication Studies B.A.

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Media Communication, minor program, view the ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç Catalog. 

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Student Support

For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç, we’re committed to supporting you â€” academically, professionally, spiritually, personally — so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That’s why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals — resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

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Career Opportunities

As a ¹ú²ú¾çÂ鶹¾ç graduate with a minor in media communication, you will be able to demonstrate skills in the theoretical and historical critique of media, in addition to scriptwriting, production, and performance skills for radio, TV, film, the web, and more.

A minor in media communication can play a supporting role in careers in front of the camera and behind the scenes:

  • Actor
  • Radio Personality
  • Film or Television Director
  • Radio, Film, or Television Producer
  • Screenwriter
  • Production Designer
  • Stage Manager
  • Lighting and Sound Producer
  • Voiceover Artist

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