The electronic media communication major is designed to prepare students for careers in radio, television, film, recording arts, or other forms of electronic media. The development of skills in announcing, audio and video production, writing, programming and management are features of this program. Students will also develop a critical understanding of electronic media and its relationship to faith in today's world. Completion of the degree will also prepare students for graduate work in the field.
Required Courses
29–30 cr
EMC1012
Introduction to Audio Production
3
EMC1013
Introduction to Video Production
4
EMC1016
Story Structure
4
EMC3115
Screenwriting
4
EMC4115
Business of Media Management
4
EMC4845
Senior Project
3
COM3835
Communication Careers Seminar
1
COM4105
Mass Media and Society (WCE, OCE)
4
Workshops:
Five enrollments selected from EMC1625, 2625–2627, 3625, 4625–4627, at least two of which must be taken for credit.
2–3
Track
20–23 cr
Choose from Recording Arts, Audio Production, Film Production or Video Production; requirements are listed below.
Recording Arts Track
Required Courses
27 cr
EMC2115
Broadcast Tech
2
EMC3116
Principles of Programming
4
EMC3119
Media Ministries
2
EMC3125 or EMC3216
Advanced Audio Production or Radio Production
3
CMC
Faith, Music and Culture
3
CMC
Inside the Music Industry
3
CMC
Practicum "CMC" Tour
1
CMC
Tech Track OR Business Track (see below)
9
Business Track
CMC
Strategic Management
3
CMC
Music Business Survey
3
CMC
Advanced Media Marketing
3
Tech Track
CMC
Advanced Studio Recording
3
CMC
Audio Engineering
3
CMC
Concert Production
3
(CMC = Contemporary Music Center, Nashville)
Audio Production Track
Required Courses
20 cr
EMC2015
Electronic Journalism
2
EMC2016
Announcing
2
EMC2115
Broadcast Tech
2
EMC3116
Principles of Programming
4
EMC3119
Media Ministries
2
EMC3125
Advanced Audio Production
3
EMC3126
Radio Production
3
EMC3225
Radio News
2
Film Production Track
Required Courses
23 cr
EMC2036
Studio Operations
4
EMC3135
Single Camera Production
3
EMC3137
Post-Production
3
LAF2706
Hollywood Production Workshop
4
LAF3709
Internship: Inside Hollywood
6
LAF3707
Professional Screenwriting or
3
LAF4707
Professional Acting for the Camera
Video Production Track
Required Courses
20 cr
EMC2015
Electronic Journalism
2
EMC2016
Announcing
2
EMC2036
Studio Operations
4
EMC2115
Broadcast Tech
2
EMC3119
Media Ministries
2
EMC3135
Single Camera Production
3
EMC3137
Post-Production
3
EMC3235
Television News
2
WCE=Written Communication Emphasis; OCE=Oral Communication Emphasis. See the catalog for explanation and prerequisites.
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