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These are curriculum guides for the Taylor University Media Communication program.
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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
765-998-4927
teaches PR and journalism
kathy bruner, co-chair
765-998-5512
teaches film, video &
screenwriting
john bruner
765-998-5247
teaches film, video & audio
mike saunier
765-998-5572
teaches layout/design, web,
journalism
josh taylor
765-998-4807
technology guru, can answer
your computer purchase
questions
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
765-998-4927
teaches PR & journalistic writing
kathy bruner
765-998-5512
teaches script & screenwriting
mike saunier
765-998-5572
teaches web & journalistic writing
media communication
media communication
MEDIA COMM. CORE CLASSES: 24 credits
3 intro to media writing
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 digital photography I
3 digital video production
3 scriptwriting
3 web writing & production
3 selected topics
3 principles of marketing
3 principles of management
3 management analysis & practices
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
(765) 998-4927
teaches p.r. and writing
media communication
MEDIA COMM. CORE CLASSES: 24 credits
3 intro to media writing
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
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 digital video 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 web writing & production
3 producing for clients
3 directing visual media
3 acting
3 digital photography I
3 web animation
MEDIA COMMUNICATION CORE CLASSES: 24 credits
3 intro to media writing
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
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
john bruner
765-998-5247
teaches film, video & audio
kathy bruner
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
integration of faith/culture committee
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 digital video production
3 scriptwriting
3 multi-camera live production
3 digital filmmaking
select two courses from this list:
3 history & criticism of film
3 selected topics (ie. sundance trip, documentary film, etc.)
3 web writing & production
3 producing for clients
3 directing visual media
3 acting
3 digital photography I
3 web animation
select one course:
3 history & criticism of film
3 directing visual media
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
john bruner
765-998-5247
teaches film, video & audio
kathy bruner
765-998-5512
teaches film, video & screenwriting
MEDIA COMM. CORE CLASSES: 24 credits
3 intro to media writing
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
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
media communication
production/audio
OPPORTUNITIES
semester at martha’s vineyard
music industry connections
road trip to nyc or nashville
integration of faith/culture committee
campus production/audio jobs
senior portfolio
mentoring for your technical
& artistic gifts
campus concert production
PRODUCTION CONCENTRATION CLASSES: 21 credits3 digital audio production
3 digital video production
3 scriptwriting
3 multi-camera live production
3 digital filmmaking
select two courses from this list:
3 history & criticism of film
3 selected topics (ie. sundance trip, documentary film, etc.)
3 web writing & production
3 producing for clients
3 directing visual media
3 acting
3 digital photography I
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
john bruner
765-998-5247
teaches film, video & audio
media communication
MEDIA COMM. CORE CLASSES: 24 credits
3 intro to media writing
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
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
media communication