Department of Communication Arts

Media Communication

Students studying media communications at Louisiana college will be prepared for careers in broadcasting, electronic journalism, public relations and the rapidly growing Minister of Media in local churches. The emphasis is divided equally between academic theory, professional experience, and practical application.

LC media communication graduates are in high demand. Since 1988, no LC media communications graduate has received their degree without already having job offers from which to select.

The Scope of Study in media communication covers:
* the history of mass communication industries from a U.S. perspective,
* the importance of writing abilities, as emphasized through required coursework in journalism and other production courses,
* training in performance skills through broadcasting, voice and diction,
* exposure to the basics of video and other electronic media production through courses utilizing on-campus audio and video production labs, and
* the required exposure to professional media industries through internships.

The facilities specifically designed for media communication majors include:
* a 30x40 television studio equipped with professional lighting and three broadcast quality cameras,
* professionally-equipped tv control room capable of feeding to buildings on campus as well as the local cable system,
* two radio control rooms, each with an associated studio,
* Radio LC, a student-operated FM radio station broadcasting seven days a week, 24 hours a day
* internet connected news room with accessability to CNN News Honor Program and CBS Newspath on Campus programs
* four editing labs - one VHS equipped, two SVHS equipped, one of which has A/B roll capabilities, and one one SVHS with digital switcher. All can dump to 3/4."

Coursework Required:

Oral Performance of Literature Understanding Mass Media Electronic News Gathering Photography Broadcast Principles Beginning Newswriting

Broadcast Workshop Broadcast Production Radio, TV, Cable TV Management Introduction to Broadcasting Principles of Advertising Argumentation and Debate Or Advanced Public Speaking

For more information about the LC Department of Communication Arts, contact us....

By phone....318.487.7321
In person....Martin Performing Arts Center , LC campus