Film, Television, and Audio
Degree: B.A
The BA in Film, Television, and Audio provides students with the opportunity to pursue a degree that integrates across media (film, television, audio, radio, podcasting, digital streaming).
With a BA in Film, Television, and Audio, students develop foundational knowledge in media theory and production while choosing a distinctive media focus, specializing in audio/radio, filmmaking, television production, or integrated media. Each specialization is designed to further a student’s specific career path. Students will:
- Develop a distinct creative voice, demonstrating effective use of aesthetics across different media to create stories that will engage, inform, and entertain audiences;
- Become proficient with conceptual, writing, editing, producing, directing, and technical skills to create content for diverse audiences using industry-standard technology and equipment;
- Work collaboratively in a team environment where they show sensitivity to individual differences and diversity;
- Demonstrate an understanding of visual literacy and aesthetics as they critically analyze and interpret media messages;
- Learn business models in the media industry.
Coursework comes to life through immersive learning opportunities. Students can experience hands-on learning from their first day on campus. Hamilton Hall houses the award-winning, student-run radio station, WPSC 88.7FM Brave New Radio; the award-winning, student-run TV studio broadcasts, WPTV; the Student Film Association, SFA; the Podcasting Club, the Dead Podcasters Society; and the independent student-run news source, The Beacon. Through coursework, co-curricular activities, and industry-relevant internships on and off campus for employment in the media industry, students are prepared for careers as on-air talent or working behind-the-scenes.
In our communication programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
-Social, cultural, legal, and ethical issues in the field
-Ability to research and evaluate problems using communication technologies
-Technical communication skills
-Oral, written or visual expression
Our communication students write news, conduct research, make films, produce and broadcast TV and radio shows, launch PR campaigns, create and manage social media content, and much more. They learn in state-of the-art facilities, including our HD TV broadcast studios, radio station, film production lab, digital audio production lab, several digital video and audio editing rooms, and our new Social Media Applications Research and Teaching SMART lab.
Digital Fluency | Collaboration | Creativity |
Video Production | Public Speaking | Social Media Marketing |
Broadcasting |