Degree

The Mass Communications major ("Film School") is designed for people who would like to work in the field of media production in a creative and/or technical "behind the camera" role.  This includes producers, directors, camera operators, audio technicians, lighting directors, scriptwriters, editors and so forth, for everything from marketing videos and local news to major motion picture production.

The objectives of The Film School are to provide students with an understanding of the role that mass media play in contemporary society, teach specific skills in video and movie production, and to prepare students to obtain employment in  television, church, corporate, or "Hollywood" settings. Students can also use their education and training to pursue graduate study in communication and other fields.

The major includes a total of 50 semester credit hours plus extra-curricular work, as reflected in The Four Foundations of the Film School:

1. Coursework
2. Crew Points
3. Screen Credits
4. Senior Project