Communications Electronic and Visual Communications - Miles College

Communications Electronic and Visual Communications from Miles College is a Campus Bachelor Media Studies degree that prepares you for a Communications career. Students who pursue a bachelor of arts degree in communications may choose an area of specialization in Electronic and Visual Communications, which focuses on television, digital photography, and mass media . The division has a full broadcast capable three-camera television studio, with upgraded lighting. The television control area is fitted with a state-of-the-art Trinity digital system, capable of both on- and off-line editing. The division also houses a journalism/research laboratory with personal that are fully Internet accessible. Other equipment in the facility include hand-held video cameras, digital still photography cameras, a full broadcast remote production unit, and an audio sound-editing lab. Further, a new FM non-commercial radio station and a low power television station are pending FCC approval. There is a strong emphasis on preparing students for broadcast and the age of digital technology. In addition to the course offerings, which include a sound theoretical foundation in mass communications and media technology, students receive hands-on training in production and writing for media . A student internship program places communications students in work situations designed to maximize their exposure to real-world communications environments. As a leading market for media, the city of Birmingham and vicinity offer a wide range of practical work opportunities for students in communications. Majors in Communications at Miles go on to become radio and television producers, writers, and reporters, sales representatives for radio and television, television directors and production assistants, on-air talent, media managers, programmers, news directors, assignment editors, public relations practitioners, speech writers, press agents, media buyers, photojournalists, layout specialists, community relations specialists, radio announcers, newspaper reporters and editors. OBJECTIVES 1. Students will become knowledgeable of the history of mass media , media technology and the impact of media and technology on society. 2. Students will demonstrate abilities and skills in the practical application and the use of media, including both traditional and new technological media forms. 3. Students will have proficiency in the tools of persuasion and the ability to utilize those tools in the context of promotion, marketing, and advertising. 4. Students will show strength and competency in human communications, including the ability to write, speak, problem solve and think critically in terms of media. View more details on Miles College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Media Studies courses.