Majors
Looking for Christian programs in Advertising,
Broadcasting, Digital Arts, Film or Journalism?
Communication majors can earn a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree. The Department of Communication offers the following majors:
- Advertising/Public Relations is a major that studies all aspects of writing and mass media from the perspective of promotion and image marketing. Students learn about advertising campaigns, promotions, press relations, media distribution, and other creative services attributed to this area.
- Broadcasting The Broadcasting major is for students who want to specialize in radio, television, on-air performance, and broadcast journalism. Students participate in the student broadcast media — ECTV and KECC. Broadcast internships are available which provide students with "real-world" experience while earning college credit. Students may also choose a Broadcasting minor.
- Digital Arts is for those interested in computer technology from a communication perspective. Coursework includes desktop publishing, audio and video production for computer media, Web design, DVD authoring, 2D and 3D animation, and multimedia production. Students participate in the development and maintenance of CrusaderMedia.com.
- Film is for students interested in production of television commercials, music videos, documentaries, dramatic programming, and motion photography work. Coursework includes script writing, camera operation, editing, directing and aesthetics.
- Communication Studies The Communication Studies Major is designed to meet the need of those students who are interested in communication but who want a more generalized degree. This degree is particularly applicable to students desiring to go on to graduate work in a related field such as public relations, advertising or law.
- Journalism provides guidance and practical experience in writing, editing, news reporting and design for a variety of areas, including newspaper, magazine, broadcast and Web media. The journalism major prepares students for work in print publications such as newspapers, magazines and newsletters. Students take courses in news writing, feature writing, publication design, copyediting and desktop publishing. The publication workshops include the student newspaper, The Lance, and the college yearbook, Excalibur. Journalism students receive practical training in newspaper and magazine design by working on these publications. The department also offers a Journalism minor.
Concentrations
- Electronic Media
- Journalism
Minors
- Advertising/Public Relations – promotions for the mass media
- Applied Communication (similar to Speech)
- Broadcasting – radio and television
- Communication Studies – general minor in Communication for the non-Communication major
- Digital Arts – studies and production in computer-based media
- Electronic Media – studies in broadcasting, film and multimedia
- Film – motion picture production and film studies
- Journalism – news, writing, and information distribution
- Photography with an Communication emphasis. A Photography minor with an Art emphasis is offered through the Humanities Department.
Comprehensive Option
Students have the option to choose both a major and a minor within the communication field. The comprehensive option provides the student with additional course electives since core communication courses required of both the major and the minor are taken only once. The student must complete all of the requirements of both the major and minor, including the total number of hours required.
Degree Completion
Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies
For working adults with approximately two years of previous college credit, Evangel's Degree Completion program offers a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies that can be completed in 18-months.
Electronic Media Workshops
There are currently four electronic media workshops available to students who choose communication for their area of study. These workshops provide the student hands-on skills that are necessary for a successful career in this field. Students take four semesters of workshops overall.
Radio Workshop
This workshop provides experience in radio broadcasting through the on-campus radio station KECC. Students act as announcers, newscasters, and commentators through the week. KECC has a Christian Rock music format, but has a commitment to provide news, sports, and weather information.
Television Workshop
Students in this workshop help to produce video programs for Evangel’s cable TV station, ECTV. ECTV broadcasts on two cable channels, one on-campus and another to the Springfield, Missouri community
during prime time. Students produce three half-hour shows each week during the fall and spring semesters: Newswatch, featuring news, weather, and sports; Sports Update, a report on Evangel sports; and Strobelight, a Christian music and entertainment program. Workshop students act as crew and on-camera talent.
Multimedia Workshop
The Multimedia Workshop revolves around producing content for the student-run Web site, CrusaderMedia.com. This Web site features news, photos, and multimedia content about the Evangel student media, student life, and other Evangel events. Students layout Web pages, create Flash movies, take digital photos, and write stories for the site.
Film Workshop
Producing a film is the entire purpose of this workshop. Students take the semester to write, shoot, and edit a film of 30 to 40 minutes in length that will be shown on the big screen just before final exams. Students submit story ideas, write dialogue, and then take most of the semester shooting the scenes needed for the film. Editing is done using Avid and Final Cut Pro systems. Students shoot digital video in high definition for the best quality on the screen. Over the semester, students fulfill the roles of director, director of photography, camera operator, audio specialist, makeup artist, gaffer, etc. After being shown to the public on the large screen, the movies are then available for programming on ECTV cable channels.
Other Opportunities
Los Angeles Film Studies
Evangel University participates with the CCCU’s Best Semester program including the Los Angeles Film Studies program. While still enrolled at Evangel, students take a semester to live and study in the Los Angeles area where they can learn about filmmaking with Christians who work in the motion picture industry. We recommend a significant amount of preparatory work be finished before applying for this program. For more information on this program, visit http://www.bestsemester.com/lafsc/overview/
Internships
The Evangel Communication Department has an excellent internship program for students wanting experience beyond the workshops. Students take 2 or 3 credit internships during a semester or over the summer in nearly any area of communication. Once students have completed enough coursework and are junior or senior in status, they may apply for an internship. Internships are a great opportunity to network with those in the professional world while enhancing the skills learned in class and workshops.
Capstone Project
Each Electronic Media major must enroll for a 1-credit capstone course during one of the last three semesters of his/her program of study. Capstone projects are an opportunity for the student to show their abilities by creating a project with professional quality. Previous capstone projects have included films, commercials, magazines, scholarly papers, advertising campaigns, event presentations, and many other communication-oriented endeavors.