Digital Media Production, B.A.
Program overview
The Bachelor of Arts degree in Media and Communication at St. Francis College in New York will empower innovative and inspired creators who not only adapt to the ever-changing media world around us, they aim to set the pace. With the speed of evolution of social media, in particular, SFC keeps its finger on the pulse of this evolution, adapting what it means to tell a story and remain relevant in the 21st century.
Students in the Media & Communication program study both the theory and practice of communications, as well as gain hands-on media production experience in radio, film, and TV. Students in the program have the opportunity to create a portfolio of creative work, which will include a capstone project in the media of the student’s choosing.
Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven B.A. in Media and Communication curriculum is SFC’s robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals who enter the workforce and work to change and culturally diversify the world.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
General Education Program
Understanding College (FS)
Writing and Presentation (WRI1 & OC1)
Mathematics
Information Literacy, Media and Research (ITML)
Introduction to Digital Humanities
Creative Voices Across Culture (HCE)
Orientation in Art
Science at Work (NPW)
Ethics, Reality, and Logic (PEM)
Individual and Societies (SEH)
Mass Communication
Mass Media and Society
Our World, Past and Present (WHG)
Personal Wellness
Religion and Culture (RS)
Media and Communication Major
Introduction to Media Production
Writing for Media
Select ONE of the following courses
Interpersonal Communication
Digital Media Cultures
Acting I: Voice and Movement
Language of Film
Media Research Methods
Gender, Race, & Class in Media
News Writing
Field Experience in Communication Arts
Select ONE of the following courses
Capstone Practicum
Capstone Seminar
Media Studies Concentration
Select ONE of the following courses
History of Film
History of Broadcasting and Audio Media
History of Television
Advertising and Society
Political Communication
Film Criticism
Globalization of Media, Communication & Technology
Communications and the Law
COM Electives
General Electives
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PROGRAM LEARNING OBJECTIVES
PLO 1: Employ theories and practices of classical and contemporary rhetoric across different forms of communication.
PLO 2: Analyze media across the realms of reading, writing, listening, and viewing through critical thinking and research skills.
PLO 3: Use performance practices for creative expression and/or to address substantive global and local issues.
PLO 4: Assess their own roles as global citizen in a media-saturated world, and the social responsibilities of these roles.
PLO 5: Create media projects using the tools and technologies of media production.
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
CURRICULUM HIGHLIGHTS
Whether interested in attending film screenings, networking with industry leaders, joining the Communications Honor Society or completing an Improv Boot Camp, there is no shortage of fun and interesting activities to participate in as a Media & Communication student.
Qualified Bachelor of Media & Communications students seeking an additional academic challenge can participate in the St. Francis Honors Program, where students participate in a series of small, intensive seminars, trips, and other activities that lead towards a senior thesis.
SFC, located in New York City, is also home to 15 national honor societies and its own Duns Scotus Honors Society which recognizes students for their academic and community achievements.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
🎬 Media Production Careers
You will plan, produce, film, and edit professional video and multimedia projects for film, television, streaming platforms, and digital media organizations.
💻 Digital Media & Content Creation
You will create engaging digital content such as videos, graphics, podcasts, and multimedia stories designed for websites, social media, and online platforms.
📢 Marketing & Communication
You will develop digital communication strategies and produce multimedia content that helps organizations promote their brand and connect with audiences.
🖥️ Design & Multimedia
You will design visual and interactive media including motion graphics, digital graphics, and multimedia elements for websites, media productions, and digital campaigns.
🚀 Additional Opportunities
You will apply your digital media production skills in freelance projects, independent media ventures, or entrepreneurial creative businesses.