Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media Communication

Tracks

• NEW! Recording Arts
• Audio Production
• Film Production
• Video Production

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.