Across all forms of mass communication, there is growing demand for multimedia reporters or content producers. Print publications are adding audio and video to their stories. Broadcast outlets are engaging their audiences through websites and online social media. This “convergence” of traditional and new communication methods has created exciting job opportunities for people with a broad skill set.
Students majoring in Convergent Media gain hands-on experience with interactive media and digital networks, providing them with the opportunity to the knowledge and skills necessary for entry into the digital communication industry. Students are challenged to express meaning in variety of ways: writing for media, principles of visual design, the creation of sound environments, video storytelling, and interactive multimedia design. Realistic, creative, and challenging learning experiences occur both within the classroom and through co-curricular activities. These learning experiences focus on preparing communication content that will work effectively across multiple forms of media. Students work with our campus television station “FHn,” campus radio station “WFHU,” and online campus newspaper “The Bell Tower.”
4-Year Plan
To make your path to graduation a little easier, a 4-year plan for students planning to major in Convergent Media has been created:
2012-2013 4-Year Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Convergent Media
2011-2012 4-Year Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Convergent Media
Degree Requirements
Course of Study for B.A. Major in Mass Media* For a complete listing of requirements for graduation, see Academics: "Degree/Graduation Requirements." | I. General Education Requirements | 50 hours |
(Listed in this catalog under Academics: "General Education Display")
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| Plus Humanities Course for B.A. Degree | 3 |
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| 53 hours |
| II. Major Requirements |
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ART 230
| Digital Graphic Fundamentals
| 3 hours |
COM 150
| Media History | 3 |
| COM 151 | Radio Station Operations | 1 |
| COM 152 | TV Studio Production | 1 |
| COM 241 | Small Group Communication | 3 |
COM 252
| Radio Production and Copywriting (W)
| 3 |
| COM 253 | Video Production Fundamentals
| 3 |
COM 341
| Mass Media Research (W) | 3 |
| COM 350 | Media Management
| 3 |
| COM 356 | Communication Law
| 3 |
| COM 362 | Desktop Multimedia
| 3 |
| COM 396 | Field Lab
| 1 |
| COM 442 | Communication Theories (W) | 3 |
| COM 463 | Computer Mediated Communication
| 3 |
| COM 489 | Senior Seminar
| 1 |
| COM 497 | Senior Practicum
| 2 |
| JOU 270 | Introduction to Photography | 3 |
| JOU 274 | Basic Media Writing (W) | 3 |
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| 45 hours |
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| III. Electives (including additional Bible) | 34 hours |
| | A minor in Art, Management, or Marketing is recommended | |