If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call the department secretary at 562-777-4052 or write to:
for publication, graphic design, publication layout and produc- tion. A student’s name on the masthead is a valuable asset and will contribute to internship and job placement. PRSSA PRSSA purposes to cultivate a favorable and mutually advanta- geous relationship between students and professional public relations practitioners. PRSSA at Biola strives to serve student members by enhancing student knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities. With this, PRSSA also serves the public relations profession by helping to develop highly qualified, well-prepared professionals. B iola F i lm Festival An annual celebration of the best films created by Film / TV / Radio students. This campus-wide event recognizes and awards achievement in acting, directing, screenwriting, production design and editing. Guer i lla F i lm Soc i ety A student created, student led organization dedicated to the art of filmmaking. Weekly GFS meetings allow Film / TV / Radio major to exchange info, announce upcoming projects, connect with poten- tial crew members, and rally around new and classic films. Studio Task Force Over 250 media professionals gather on a quarterly basis to support and empower Biola’s Mass Communication department. These committed Christians work throughout the Entertainment Industry, allowing Biola students to draw upon their expertise and connections. The Parents Task Force comes alongside Biola’s students to complement the Programs and activities of the Mass Communication department, including special premiers, fundrais- ers, and galas. B iola Media Conference Once a year we bring hundreds of mass communication industry professionals to campus for an all-day conference on a wide range of media related topics. Given Hollywood’s global influence, this event attracts participants from around the world and has grown into the largest gathering of Christian media professionals in the nation. For-up-to date information, visit, www.biolamedia.org. Journal i st In Res idence A series of meetings each spring with guest professionals from the journalism and public relations fields on themes such as photo- journalism, music media, and political journalism. Students hear and see presentations, interact one-on-one with these profession- als, and participate in a concurrent photo contest.
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FTR Students are encouraged to purchase a computer with video editing software. While we understand the financial strains of such equipment expenditures, we also recognize that this techno- logically driven major involves costs well beyond the textbooks that serve as the essential tools for many other undergraduate departments. Contact the department for specific equipment recommendations.
All Mass Communication majors must achieve a mini- mum grade of “C” in all major courses taken at Biola. Anyone receiving a lower grade must repeat the course and receive a “C” or better. The total number of units for major area credit from practicum, internship and directed research courses may not exceed nine units. Also, all Mass Communication Department majors are required to take the Biblical Studies 465 integration seminar for Bible credit.
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On-campus Study Opportunities B iola Radio Biola Radio gives you a great opportunity for hands-on practical experience. Check it out at www.biolaradio.com. EagleVi s ion Biola’s television news service, keeps students, staff and alumni up-to-date with campus events. Journalism students get practi- cal experience in writing, reporting, announcing and producing electronic news for the Internet broadcast. The Chimes Biola’s award-winning weekly newspaper provides deadline expe- rience in reporting, writing, photojournalism, graphics design and application of news and features to the web. Training before and during the year provides students with portfolio material. The B iolan Biola’s yearbook provides students experience in magazine-style writing, photojournalism and page design in a context that gives insight to book production. The Point The Point magazine offers students the opportunity to participate in the production of a full-color, slick, visually attractive, engag- ing magazine publication. Students are showcased and receive hands-on experience in article writing, copy-editing, photography
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