Department Spotlight
Abigail Gunasegaren came to Evangel from Japan, where her parents are Assemblies of God missionaries. She is an Advertising/Public Relations major. Read more.
Communication Department
Alumna joins Evangel public relations department
Evangel University has announced the addition of alumna Valorie Coleman to the administrative staff as of Jan. 4. She will serve as assistant director of public relations.
Degree Programs
Looking for Christian programs in Advertising,
Broadcasting, Digital Arts, Film or Journalism?
Communication students can earn a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Arts degree in any one of the programs listed below, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film or Digital Arts. 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.
Degree Sheets - 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.
Degree Sheets - 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.
Degree Sheets - Film is for students interested in production of television commercials, music videos, documentaries, dramatic programs and features, and motion photography work. Film students participate in EU Films, which produces a feature film (40 to 60 minutes) every semester. Coursework includes script writing, camera operation, editing, directing and aesthetics.
Degree Sheets - 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.
Degree Sheets - 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.
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Concentrations
- Electronic Media
Degree Sheets - Journalism
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Minors
- Advertising/Public Relations – promotions for the mass media
Degree Sheets - Applied Communication (similar to Speech)
Degree Sheets - Broadcasting – radio and television
Degree Sheets - Communication Studies – general minor in Communication for the non-Communication major
Degree Sheets - Digital Arts – studies and production in computer-based media
Degree Sheets - Electronic Media – studies in broadcasting, film and multimedia
Degree Sheets - Film – film and video production combined with film studies.
Degree Sheets - Journalism – news, writing and information distribution
Degree Sheets - Photography with an Communication emphasis. A Photography minor with an Art emphasis is offered through the Humanities Department.
Comprehensive Option
Students earning the BA or BS degree 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. Students earning a BFA degree are not required to have a minor.
Professional Studies
Bachelor of Science in Professional Communications
For working adults with approximately two years of previous college credit, Professional Studies' Degree Completion program offers a Bachelor of Science in Professional Communications 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 live 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 is primarily devoted to 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 the EU Films workshop. Students take the semester to write, shoot, and edit a film of 40 to 50 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 Adobe Premiere Pro systems. Students shoot digital video in high definition (1080p at 24 fps) 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.