Screen Writing Emphasis A screenwriting emphasis covers the fundamental elements of storytelling-from conception (the pitch and the outline), to execution (the script), to the all-important rewriting and polishing process. Through classes in the English department, students are encouraged to become vigorous readers. Students will also get a thorough grounding in the production process. Students who choose this emphasis must include: 101, 102, 103, 104, 202, 204, 320 or 355, 356, 440, 447, 456, 470, ENGL 344 or MCOM364, and either ENGL 220, 230, 251, 252, 281 or 282 (in addition to the gen- eral education requirement) and 3 units of upper division mass communication electives.
ness / marketing courses, including, but not limited to, Business 332, 337 and/or 453.
Visual Journalism Emphasis Students complete 45 units, of which 24 must be upper division.
The 37-unit core in Visual Journalism includes 106, 107, 110, 202, 225, 231, 249, 300 (3 practicum semesters at 1 unit each), 347, 433, 440 (totaling 3 units), 461, 466 and 467. Students, guided by their academic advisor, are urged to take this internship in a major media market, in a cross-cultural setting or overseas. The remain- ing 8 units of electives, 6 of which must be upper division, may be selected with the approval of a journalism advisor from the following courses: MCOM 101, 102, 103, 305, 332, 336, 348, 456, 470, ARTS107, 109, 110, 221, 312, 315 and 331. F i lm-Televi s ion - Radio Biola’s Film-Television-Radio program seeks to usher in a new renaissance in mass media. We follow God as the ultimate creative force and communicate this with the world around us. Our loca- tion in Southern California allows us to access media professionals working in Hollywood, securing guest speakers, prime internships and additional resources via our Biola Studio Task Force.
Admission Requirements: Film-Television-Radio program
The Entertainment Industry is a highly competitive, creative, and demanding business. Admission to FTR is separate from and contingent upon your admission to Biola University. Admission to Biola University does not guarantee admission into the FTR major of the Mass Communication Department. Applications to the FTR major will not be considered until after the applicant has been admitted to Biola University. Notifications concerning your acceptance to the FTR major will be processed by groups as listed on the application schedule page available from the Admissions Department. After you have completed your application to Biola University, submit your application to the FTR major by the appropriate deadline. See the application schedule page.
A Film / TV / Radio major is 45 units, of which 24 must be upper division. Choose one of the emphases listed below.
Media Management Emphasis A media management emphasis introduces students to the business principles that drive the entertainment industry. Media managers make strategic decisions regarding what films get produced and what TV shows get broadcast. By combining classes in mass communication and business, students are equipped to serve as producers or development and marketing executives, en route to corporate management. Students who choose this em- phasis must include: MCOM101 or BUSN211, MCOM202, 204, 301, 302 or BUSN212, MCOM355 or 449, 358 or 452, 359, MCOM392 or BUSN230, MCOM433, 440 (for a total of 4 units), 455, 456, 458 or 470, COMM387 or an upper division MCOM elective. Production Emphasis A production emphasis offers students a thorough grounding in the creation of film, television or audio-based media. Students are encouraged to develop their technical skills, training for positions as director, cinematographer, gaffer, editor, sound designer, re- cording engineer, and/or production designer. Whether pursuing careers in the entertainment industry or media ministry, students discover a spirit of cooperation and collaboration is essential. Stu- dents who choose this emphasis must include: 101, 102, 104, 202, 251, 262, 301, 302, 303, 315, 358 or 452, 359, 440, 456, and 8 units of upper division mass communication electives.
Your application to the FTR major should include the following items.
1. Completed FTR Application Form.
2. Typed short answers to the questions on the second page of the Application Form.
3. Three references with e-mail addresses.
4. Any examples of your work or accomplishments you would want us to review. Quantity is not necessarily correlated with quality. We prefer one good example. Please be assured that media production experience is not a prerequisite for admission into the FTR major. Our program will show you how to use the tools. We are more interested in leader- ship ability, creative thinking, problem solving, and dreamers of credible character. The full department faculty will prayerfully review your applica- tion. Notification letters will be sent out by the deadlines listed in the schedule. You will be notified of your acceptance, placement on a waiting list or rejection.
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