The cinema and media communication major combines the liberal arts emphasis of communication arts with hands-on experience in video, film, and digital media production. Extensive electives allow students to design a program that fits individual needs or interests. The major consists of 39 required semester hours including core (24 credit hours) and concentration electives (15 hours).
Core Courses
All cinema and media communication majors must be grounded in certain theoretical and general production courses. See Course Catalog for the core requirements and course descriptions. These make up 24 credit hours. Areas of concentration are particular blends of course work that emphasize aspects of the cinema and media industry. Up to 15 credit hours must be chosen. These include:
Production
For those interested in general production of visual and audio media.
Broadcast News Performance
For students planning to work in the radio and television broadcasting industry.
Film Studies
For those interested in the motion picture industry. Work in the film format versus video is emphasized.
Multimedia
A multidisciplinary approach with a focus on graphic arts and website development as well as CD ROM and DVD production.
Internship Opportunities
Work at Channel 12 Fox/UPN, Luis Palau Ministry, the Oregon Film and Video Office, among others.
Film Opportunities
For those interested in working with the film format and networking in Los Angeles, there is the opportunity to spend a semester at the LA Film Studies Center. At the L.A. Film Studies Center, internship opportunities exist to work in some aspect of the Hollywood film or television industry.
Note: This is a competitive program and places are limited.
For those who prefer to stay on campus and who want to gain experience working on the film format, courses at the Northwest Film Center in Portland are offered. These include introductory and intermediate cinematography courses as well as an optical printing course.
