The media production minor provides students with an opportunity to gain expertise in either video or audio production.
The media production minor may be right for you if you
- enjoy working with technology
- are interested in gaining experience with video or audio production
Why study media production at Northwestern?
You’ll learn from experienced Christian professors to develop a critical understanding of media production. Our small classes allow Northwestern faculty members to mentor you towards a track that will best fit your strengths. While growing in faith and seeing God’s gifts flourish within you.
Students start with an introductory course in either video or audio and then build upon that foundation to specialize in one or the other.
With campus so close to Minneapolis and St. Paul, students can take advantage of opportunities in Minnesota’s thriving business and media production industries.
What will I learn?
You will gain an appreciation for technology and gain video or audio skills.
MEP 1012
Audio Production
This course introduces students to the world of Audio Production. Students will examine the history, theory and practice of audio production plus investigate the unique properties of the medium. In addition to providing extensive hands-on experience through production exercises and projects, the course places considerable emphasis on aesthetic analysis of audio products through a series of “critical listening” exercises. The concept of sound design for radio, TV, film and animation is applied to the various productions. Students will see how the power of sound can influence audiences and shape their mood and emotion.
MEP 2627
Northwestern Live (7)
Laboratory experience in the production of television news. Northwestern Live (7) is a news program produced for distribution over the local cable television system. Students are involved in all aspects of the production.
MEP 2626
Northwestern Productions
This course provides students with hands-on experience and training in writing, directing, producing and editing different types of video productions. Students will be working in crews (teams) in bringing a project from conception to completion.
MEP 2625
Radio Workshop
Laboratory experience in radio through the student radio station. Students choose from various radio departments, including programming, music, community outreach, technical support, news/sports and production.
MEP 1016
Story Structure
An examination of communication in the electronic media through the analysis and development of script structure and narrative story elements. Subjects include storyboarding, acts, scenes, premises, plots, characters, action, motifs, etc. Students write critical analyses of professional scripts and productions and author their own treatments.
MEP 1013
Video Production
This course introduces students to the world of video production. Students will examine the history, theory and practice of video production plus investigate the unique properties of the medium. In addition to providing extensive hands-on experience through production exercises and projects, the course places considerable emphasis on aesthetic analysis of video products through a series of “critical viewing” exercises.
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