Media Production — Bachelor of Arts The Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in media production prepares students for careers in a wide range of media — radio, television, non-broadcast audio/video production, and online and computer-based media. Because of the paraprofessional nature of this program and the balance of practical and theoretical aspects of media work, Cedarville graduates have excelled in careers across all of these media. Through specifically designed courses, students have the opportunity to work in environments in which radio stations are streaming alternate music formats on the web, television is digital and interactive, and the Internet’s broadband capacity provides video on demand. Students receive a broad perspective to prepare them to work in a rapidly changing media environment and will also select a concentration for specialization. Course requirements involve 65–66 semester hours — 41 semester hours of core courses that provide the student with an overview of these media and develop skills in common with all of them and a 24- or 25-hour concentration. The concentrations provide specialized courses in audio production, video/film production, motion design, and sports media production. Internships are strongly recommended but are dependent upon faculty approval, availability, and placement. Course requirements involve 65–66 semester hours, including: Core Requirements....................................................................41 MDPR-1110 Introduction to Media Production...........................3 MDPR-1120 Audio Production...................................................3 MDPR-1130 Video Production...................................................3 MDPR-1140 Writing for Media...................................................3 MDPR-2110 Sophomore Seminar.............................................1 MDPR-2120 Preproduction.......................................................3 MDPR-3110 Social Media Analytics and Campaigns................3 MDPR-3120 Media Ethics.........................................................3 MDPR-3130 Media Leadership.................................................3 MDPR-3140 Brand Story and Messaging.................................3 MDPR-3150 AI-Assisted Media Workflows...............................3 MDPR-4110 Digital Media Law and Regulation........................3 MDPR-4120 Media Strategy and Consulting............................3 MDPR-4130 Senior Seminar.....................................................1 *MDPR-4150 Media Internship...........................................3–12 (or *MDPR-4160 Senior Project................................3) One Concentration selected from the following...............24–25 Audio concentration.............................................................24 MDPR-2200 Sound Design................................................3 MDPR-2210 Media Performance........................................3 MDPR-2240 Podcast Production........................................3 MDPR-3210 Digital Audio Post Production.........................3 MDPR-3220 Audio for Video and Film................................3 2XXX Elective options approved by advisor.......................6 Practica – three hours selected from the following.......3 +MDPR-3240 Audio Production Practicum (x3).......... 1 Film and Video concentration.............................................. 25 MDPR-2310 Film History....................................................3 MDPR-2330 Camera Tech and Grip...................................3 MDPR-2340 Multicamera Production.................................3 MDPR-3310 Digital Film Production...................................3 MDPR-3340 Screenwriting.................................................4 MDPR-3390 Editing Theory and Practice...........................3 MDPR-4310 Documentary Film Production........................3 (or MDPR-4320 Directing the Narrative Film............3) Practica – three hours selected from the following.......3 +MDPR-2320 Film/Video Practicum (x3)....................1 (or +MDPR-3520 Sports Production Practicum (x3)..1) Motion Design concentration...............................................24 VCD-1050 Applied Design: Tech Tools I..............................3 MDPR-2410 Introduction to Computer Animation...............3 MDPR-2420 Introduction to Motion Design........................3 MDPR-3310 Digital Film Production...................................3 (or VCD-2200 Typography.........................................3) MDPR-3390 Editing Theory and Practice...........................3 MDPR-3410 Principles of Computer Animation..................3 MDPR-3420 VFX and Compositing....................................3 MDPR-4440 Advanced Motion Design...............................3 Sports Media concentration.................................................24 MDPR-1510 Multiplatform Storytelling................................3 MDPR-2340 Multicamera Production.................................3 MDPR-2520 Sports Reporting...........................................3 MDPR-2530 Advanced Sports Reporting...........................3 (or MDPR-2210 Media Performance.........................3) MDPR-2240 Podcast Production........................................3 (or MDPR-4310 Documentary Film Production.........3) MDPR-4540 Magazine Writing...........................................3 SMGT-2100 Sport in Society..............................................3 Practica – three hours selected from the following.....3) +MDPR-3520 Sports Production Practicum (x3)........1 (or +MDPR-3560 Sports Content Practicum (x3)......1) *Capstone Course +Repeatable Media Production Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements..........................................................0–4 General Education Requirements..........................................51–59 Media Production Major Requirements..................................65–66 Electives...................................................................................1–10 Total (minimum, not including proficiency)...........................126 Media Production Advisory Board The Media Production Advisory Board provides input on the development of the media production majors and an assessment of the program’s courses and facilities to ensure that students are being prepared for a career in the field. 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 127 Robert W. Plaster School of Business Communication
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