Minor Available
125 credits
125 credits
required for program
Minor Available
Department of Communication
Media Production - Film & Video Track
Department of Communication
Media Production - Film & Video Track
- Bachelor of Science
- Undergraduate
You’ll learn from experienced Christian professors to develop a critical understanding of media production and its relationship to faith in today's world. The Film & Video track is designed to develop your skills in video production and content creation. You’ll be prepared to work in television, film, and other careers in electronic media or go on to graduate study.
Why study media production at Northwestern?
When you choose the Film & Video track you can either study for a semester at the Los Angeles Film Studies Center (LAFSC) in Los Angeles, CA) or take classes on campus at University of Northwestern.
Our small classes allow Northwestern faculty members to guide and mentor you towards a track that will best fit your unique strengths, while growing in faith and seeing God’s gifts flourish within you. With campus so close to downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and media production industries.
Northwestern media production alumni have found careers as anchors or producers at TV news stations, working in the film industry, running their own production companies, and producing content for non-profit or ministry organizations.
What will I learn?
You will gain an appreciation for technology and develop strong written and verbal communication skills.
Careers in media production
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in media production.
What types of work are related to this degree?
- Programming and production
- Television news casting
- Directing
- Media advertising and sales
- Advertising production
- Reporting
- Public Relations
- Producing and Editing
- Promotions
- Audience analysis
- Audio, video, or television production support
- Speech and copywriting
- News Videography
Who employs people with this degree?
- Internet-based companies
- Companies specializing in webcasting services and technology
- Nonprofits
- Corporations
- Public relations firms
- Media outlets
- Major networks
- Web application companies
- Government and corporations
- Freelance or private video production companies or videographers
- Universities and colleges
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1,300
people attend the Five16 Film Festival hosted by Northwestern students
Preparing for a Career
College graduation rates continue to increase each year making competition for jobs even greater. Set yourself apart from the crowd with the following strategies for getting started, networking, and gaining experience.
Strategies for success:
- Internships are crucial for breaking into the field of electronic media and broadcasting. Complete as many internships as you can during college.
- Develop excellent technical and computer skills, especially internet proficiency and knowledge.
- Consider shadowing or informational interviewing as a means through which to gain information, develop contacts, build mentoring relationships, and gain entry into a competitive field.
- Be willing to start at the bottom doing entry level tasks before moving up to larger markets or organizations.
- Understand that geographic flexibility and a willingness to relocate are important in finding job opportunities.
- Study all aspects of the industry and stay up-to-date through continuing education or training.
- When conducting your job or internship search, consider searching for keywords such as software you are well-versed in (i.e. Final Cut Pro). This will produce positions you may not have thought to search for but will give you valuable experience.
- Consider gaining experience in a corporation or non-profit. Many companies use media of all types to communicate internally and externally.
Professional associations:
- Public Relations Society of America
- National Communication Association
- International Communication Association
- Health Sciences Communication Association
- The Association for Women in Communications
- International Association of Business Communicators
- American Advertising Federation
- American Business Women’s Association
- American Society for Training and Development
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