Communication: Media Production Concentration

The Media Production concentration in Grand View's Communication program prepares students for a variety of careers in the communications landscape by exposing them to current media tools, including those used in magazine and web publishing, audio and video production, digital platforms, and social media technologies. Students who choose this concentration will have the opportunity to write, design, and take photographs for Grand View’s award-winning student magazine, produce a web-based TV show, and record podcasts for Viewfinder Media, Grand View’s student media organization. They will graduate with a diverse portfolio of published work that will make them competitive in the communications workforce.

Why Grand View?

Students in the communication department have the opportunity to create content for Viewfinder Media including newscasts, Viewfinder magazine, a podcast, and much more, providing hands-on experiences and developing skill sets for their career.
Faculty in Grand View's communication department have years of experience in the communication field.
Students will become comfortable in an array of communication forms and have the freedom to spend more time honing in their skills in the areas that most interest them.

Degree Level:

Undergraduate Programs

Program Type:

Concentration

Format:

Full Time/Part Time, In-Person

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Student Testimonials

KC McGinnis

“KC McGinnis helped me achieve a project for a class outside of the one that I have with him. He taught me how to use new equipment, schedule studio time, troubleshoot editing ideas, and inspire me to challenge myself with projects outside of the skill set that we learn in class. KC welcomes any filming or editing questions anyone has and he would go above and beyond to help students get the content they would be looking for.” - Mariah Koch

Dr. Erin Kim-Cho

"Through the network Dr. Kim-Cho has helped me build, I have been able to directly serve and positively impact a wider community. Through The Anna Jinja Show, I have learned about the complexities of adoption and adoption communities, and through my service term with RIVA, I have learned greatly about the Immigrant and Refugee communities in Iowa. I am overwhelmingly grateful to have been recommended by Dr. Kim-Cho for these experiences and feel that they exemplify her understanding of my personal passions as well as the best way for me to effectively apply my skills to real-world experiences. Dr. Kim-Cho is attentive to students’ individual abilities, interests, and career goals." - Linnea H., Editor-in-Chief of Viewfinder

Program Details

Course Requirements (42 credits)

Take the following courses:

COMM 104	Media Literacy	3 credits
COMM 141	Multimedia Storytelling I	3 credits
COMM 241	Multimedia Storytelling II	3 credits
COMM 255	Public Relations Principles	3 credits
COMM 404	Comm Law & Ethics	3 credits
COMM 470	Multimedia Career Seminar	3 credits

Take the following additional courses:

COMM 128	Video Production I	3 credits
COMM 228	Video Production II	3 credits
COMM 122	Audio Production I	3 credits
COMM 222	Audio Production II	3 credits
ARTS 131	Basic Digital Photography	3 credits

Take 6 credits from the following:

COMM 323	Emerging Video Techniques	3 credits
ARTS 335	Motion Graphics	3 credits
COMM 375	Culture & Media	3 credits
COMM 430	Topics in Communication	3 credits
COMM 352	Feature Writing and Editing	3 credits
COMM 399	Internship	1-3 credits

Take 3 credits from the following (repeatable):

COMM 359	Viewfinder Staff	1 credit
COMM 328	Viewfinder TV Staff	1 credit
COMM 322	Viewfinder Audio Staff	1 credit

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