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Broadcasting and Media Production (B.A.)

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates from Messiah’s Broadcasting and Media Production program can:

  1. Apply tools and technologies appropriate for the communication professions in which they serve (radio, TV, web).
  2. Research effectively, write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communication professions, audiences, and purposes they serve, and present images and information effectively
  3. Communicate clearly, solve problems and work independently, and work collaboratively as a team member
  4. Demonstrate comprehension of the history of and fundamental structures of all primary forms of Mass Communication
  5. Apply media law, the professional ethical code of practices for broadcasters, and Christian faith perspectives related to the media industry

Major Requirements

Complete the following for your major:

COMM 105Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3
COMM 107Introduction to Communication Seminar

1
COMM 203Basic Video&Editing Techniques

3
COMM 218Mass Media and Society

3
COMM 243Audio/Visual Newsgathering

3
COMM 247Writing for Mass Media

3
COMM 324Television Production

3
COMM 341Communication Theory

3
COMM 365Media Law and Ethics

3
COMM 493Communication Senior Seminar

3

COMM 247: Fulfills Writing Enriched course requirement for Major.

Three credits from the following:

COMM 241Small Group Communication

3
COMM 313Relational Communication

3
COMM 342Intercultural Communication

3
COMM 354Interpersonal Conflict

3

Nine credits from the following; at least one 300/400 level course:

COMM 112Newswriting

3
COMM 207Communication Design

3
COMM 317Advanced Editing & Effects

3
COMM 319Sports Broadcasting

3
COMM 323Broadcast Performance and Production

3
COMM 330Multimedia Storytelling

3
COMM 363Documentary and Promotional Film

3
COMM 325Electronic News Gathering and Field Production

3
COMM 374Topics in Media Production

3
MUCM 353Sound Design

3

COMM 317, COMM 363, COMM 325, COMM 374: Elective course that requires prerequisite coursework.

Six credits from the following:

COMM 391Communication Practicum

1-3
COMM 392Student Media Lab

1-3
COMM 492Student Media Lab

1-3
INTE 391Internship

1-3
INTE 394Internship

4-12

*All credits must be taken for a letter grade; at least 3 credits must be off campus.

QuEST Requirements

Experiential Learning requirement 0
QuEST requirements Credits
First Year Seminar 3
Oral Communication (COMM 105) met/major
Created and Called for Community (W) 3
Mathematical Sciences 3 or 4
Laboratory Science 3 or 4
Science, Technology & the World 3
Two of the following (six credits total):
   Social Science
   European History
   United States History		 6
Literature 3
Philosophy and Religion 3
Arts 3
First Semester of Language 3
Second Semester of Language 3
Third Semester of Language or Cross Cultural 3
Non-Western Studies 2 or 3
Bible 3
Christian Beliefs 3
Wellness 1
Ethics, World Views or Pluralism 3
QuEST requirements 51-54
Major requirements 46
Free electives 26-23
Total credits 123