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Taylor Universitymedia communication

DEGREESB.A. Media Communication

B.S. Media Communication/Systems

CONCENTRATIONSWriting

Web

Public Relations

Production

Production/Film

Production/Audio

MISSIONTo develop extraordinary communicators marked by professional excellence, passion for serving Christ and the desire to use media for cultural transformation.

OUR DNA•a far-reaching curriculum that gives you background in all converging communication media: film, writing, audio, video, web, graphic design, photography, as well as depth in a concentration of your choice

•a passion-driven program that lets you exercise your God-given creative gifts and focus your commitment to Jesus Christ

•a culture-influencing program designed to place you where God wants you, so you can make a real difference in media

•a challenging & time-consuming curriculum that demands excellence but pays back amazing dividends with a killer senior portfolio

•a faculty team concerned about your professional, spiritual and personal development sharing their lives, their homes & their professional experiences

•a hands-on, immersive approach to learning where you learn by doing, work on real world projects and create professionally recognized, award-winning work

•a collaborative environment that stresses productive teamwork and creativity

•a real-world connected program with semester opportunities to study media in Los Angeles, Martha’s Vineyard, Australia, Washington, D.C. and around the world

•great access to industry-standard tools and technology

CONTACTdonna downs, co-chair

[email protected]

765-998-4927

teaches PR and journalism

kathy bruner, co-chair

[email protected]

765-998-5512

teaches film, video &

screenwriting

john bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5247

teaches film, video & audio

mike saunier

[email protected]

765-998-5572

teaches layout/design, web,

journalism

josh taylor

[email protected]

765-998-4807

technology guru, can answer

your computer purchase

questions

mailto:[email protected]










writing

OPPORTUNITIES

write for award-winning student

publications in print & online

journalism semester in DC

screenwriting in LA

on-campus writing for PR,

admissions & alumni office

professional writing internships

senior portfolio

mentoring for your writing gifts

freelance writing for local media

campus writing opportunities with

admissions, writing center, taylor

student organization

CONCENTRATION CLASSES: 21 credits

3 intro to media writing

3 digital photography I

3 advanced media writing

3 magazine & feature writing

3 web writing & production

3 digital audio production

OR

3 digital video production

Select two from this list:

3 digital audio production (may not double count with above)

3 digital video production (may not double count with above)

3 scriptwriting

3 selected topics

3 creative nonfiction

3 freelance writingStudents wishing to attend the Washington Journalism Program or Los Angeles Film Studies Program must apply and be accepted. The media program can’t guarantee acceptance, although no Taylor

student has been turned down yet.

COMMUNICATION ARTS CORE CLASSES: 11 credits

3 interpersonal communication

1 comm arts seminar I: new majors orientation

2 comm arts seminar II: dimensions of communication

2 comm arts seminar III: aesthetics and ethics

3 one theatre course

FOR MORE INFORMATION

donna downs

[email protected]

765-998-4927

teaches PR & journalistic writing

kathy bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5512

teaches script & screenwriting

mike saunier

[email protected]

765-998-5572

teaches web & journalistic writing

media communication

media communication

MEDIA COMM. CORE CLASSES: 24 credits


3 media and society

1 digital tools - photoshop

1 digital tools - indesign

1 digital tools - dreamweaver

3 layout and design

3 web design

3 media, faith & culture

3 practicum/internship

3 senior capstone & portfolio







public relations

OPPORTUNITIES

client p.r. campaigns

campus p.r. internships

campus p.r. jobs

study abroad

semester at martha’s vineyard

combining ministry with p.r.

senior portfolio

field trips & guests

professional internships

special events planning & execution

fast-growing field

grant writing

award-winning campus publications

CONCENTRATION CLASSES: 21 credits3 introduction to public relations

3 cases & campaigns

3 p.r. writing and production

3 advanced media writing

choose three additional courses to complete the concentration:

3 corporate communication

3 team-based communication

3 communication in organizations



3 scriptwriting


3 selected topics

3 principles of marketing

3 principles of management

3 management analysis & practices








donna downs

[email protected]

(765) 998-4927

teaches p.r. and writing

media communication



3 media and society




3 layout and design

3 web design






production

OPPORTUNITIES

hi-def shooting & editing

sundance film festival trip

digital filmmaking projects

in-house production company

integration of faith/culture committee

envision film festival

campus production jobs

missions trip shooting

chapel crew

paid client projects

senior portfolio

radio production

documentary filmmaking

studio productions

field trips

internships

heartland film festival

CONCENTRATION CLASSES: 21 credits3 digital audio production


3 scriptwriting

3 multi-camera live production

3 digital filmmaking

select two courses from this list to complete the concentration:

3 history & criticism of film

3 selected topics (ie. sundance trip, documentary film, etc.)


3 producing for clients

3 directing visual media

3 acting


3 web animation

MEDIA COMMUNICATION CORE CLASSES: 24 credits


3 media and society




3 layout and design

3 web design











john bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5247


kathy bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5512

teaches film, video & screenwriting

media communication





production/film

OPPORTUNITIES

semester in los angeles

industry internship & connections

hi-def shooting & editing

sundance film festival trip


envision film festival

campus production jobs

missions trip shooting

senior portfolio

documentary filmmaking

heartland film festival workshops

mentoring for your technical &

artistic gifts

PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION CLASSES: 21 credits3 digital audio production


3 scriptwriting



select two courses from this list:






3 acting


3 web animation

select one course:



FILM SEMESTER IN L.A.: 16 credits

3 hollywood production workshop

4 theology in hollywood

6 film industry internship (counts as required internship)

select one of these in LA:

3 screenwriting (can count as screenwriting above)

3 independent study

3 motion picture production (can count as digital filmmaking above)Students wishing to attend the LA Film Studies Program must apply and be accepted. The media program can’t guarantee acceptance, although no Taylor student has been turned down yet.


john bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5247


kathy bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5512

teaches film, video & screenwriting



3 media and society




3 layout and design

3 web design










media communication





production/audio

OPPORTUNITIES

semester at martha’s vineyard

music industry connections

road trip to nyc or nashville


campus production/audio jobs

senior portfolio

mentoring for your technical

& artistic gifts

campus concert production

PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION CLASSES: 21 credits3 digital audio production


3 scriptwriting



select two courses from this list:






3 acting


3 web animation

3 elective from martha’s vineyard program

AUDIO SEMESTER AT CMC MARTHA’S VINEYARD: 16 credits

3 faith, music & culture (counts as media, faith & culture)

3 inside the music industry

3 advanced recording techniques (counts as media elective)

3 live sound reinforcement (counts as media elective)

3 lighting design

1 road trip to nashville or nyc (counts as 1 credit practicum)Students wishing to attend the Contemporary Music Program must apply and be accepted. The media program can’t guarantee acceptance, although no Taylor student has been turned down yet.


john bruner

[email protected]

765-998-5247


media communication



3 media and society




3 layout and design

3 web design










media communication



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