High School Crew Points
Every Mass Comm major must earn a certain number of Crew Points to graduate. They earn those by working on films, going to certain screenings, and in lots of other ways.
High school students of sophomore standing and above (or foreign equivalent) who are interested in majoring in Mass Comm can begin earning Crew Points even before they arrive at NNU. You can begin earning Crew Points now for work you're doing in school, at your church, or even on your own.
Awards are given for earning more than the minimum – the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Slate awards.
Crew Points are also used to help determine which students get to go on department trips, which are "first in line" for special opportunities, in the Teaching Assistant scholarship selection process, and for other special considerations. In other words, those who have the most points, get the best opportunities.
If you plan to attend NNU, and think you might major in Mass Communications, you can apply to begin earning Crew Points for work you’re doing now. This gives you a head start on your Crew Points – and your education – when you arrive at NNU.
HS Crew Points can be earned in several ways, in two separate categories:
Earn Production Crew Points by . . .
- working on a high school video team
- working for a local TV station or production house
- helping with media production at your church
- producing your own short "films"
- working on a film or video shoot while visiting NNU (preview days, etc.)
Earn Academic Crew Points by . . .
- attending a film festival, seminar, etc.
- reading certain books on film production
- watching certain movies at home or in school
Basically, points can be earned for any media production or education which is supervised by an adult, takes place at NNU, or results in a product you can submit to the faculty at NNU (such as a video or report).
Click Here for details on how to earn HS Crew Points
You receive one HS Crew Point for every hour worked on a crew, etc. Up to 30 Production points and 30 Academic points can be earned before arriving at NNU.
Requirements:
- a current high school GPA of at least 2.3
- you must have an NNU ID number (assigned by Admissions)
- Submit the HS Crew Points Application, signed by both you and a parent or guardian
Click Here for forms and information
Questions? Email hscp(at)nnu.edu
Earning High School Crew Points does NOT guarantee admission to NNU. Normal admission requirements apply. Crew Points do not earn college credit, though they do count toward graduation requirements for a Mass Comm degree.
