B.A. in Broadcasting Total Credit Hours 120
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^ Grade of “C” or better required.
* This course has a prerequisite.
# Possible waiver by exam.
π A major course that meets a General Education requirement.
+ Possible waiver with a specified number of transfer credits upon first-time admission.
Broadcasting Learning Outcomes
This award-winning program prepares students for careers in broadcasting via radio, television, or the web in areas both on and off the air. The hands-on approach allows students to produce creative work from the very beginning of the program, practice teamwork and keep meet deadlines. Students will also develop skill in writing, speaking, social media management and storytelling. A unique aspect of this program is its early focus on hands-on experience, and an emphasis on ethics and creativity.
Technology Requirements
Students in this major are encouraged, but not required, to consider purchasing a current Macbook Air or Macbook Pro capable of running Adobe Creative Cloud software. Check the specs here: https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/help/creative-cloud-desktop-app-system-requirements.html Students in this major, will have free access to Macs/software in the Mac lab located in the Art building.
Program Progress Check
Student progress will be assessed by the department at both the freshman and sophomore levels (first year for transfer students). Students must have a cumulative 2.5 GPA and pass the progress check to continue in the program.
COM 212 Rhetoric Requirement for Transfer Students
Students who transfer to SAU or who transfer from a different major at SAU to the broadcasting major and have previously taken a public speaking course may fulfill the COM 212 - Rhetoric requirement with the public speaking course and by taking the 1 credit hour COM 232 - Readings in Rhetoric course.
Extracurricular Opportunities
SAU Radio offers experience at both The Arbor, our student station, and Home.fm, our professional station, which requires professional level skills, an application process, and formal hiring. There are opportunities to write, shoot, edit, and appear in client, department, and chapel videos, as well as Will Shoot for Credit short films.
Study Abroad
Students may substitute coursework from certain off-campus semester or semester abroad programs. Admission to these programs may require applications. Students should consult their academic advisor before proceeding with the application process and to determine which requirements can be satisfied through these programs.
Program Oversight
The broadcasting major is overseen by the Department of Media and Visual Arts. Courses with ART, AUD, FAS, and VID numbers are administered by this department. Questions about the major should be directed to the department chair.
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