Video Production Major, B.A.

General Information:

Bachelor of Arts

The student majoring in journalism, public relations, speech communication, or video production at College of the Ozarks will:

• acquire knowledge of the principles and theories underlying the study of communication and assess the appropriate application of these theories (Academic);
• learn how to employ words and images to fulfill the calling God places on each of our lives (Vocational);
• develop an understanding that “all on the side of truth” listen to Jesus (John 18:37) and represent the incarnate Word in their communication (Christian);
• appreciate the communicative freedoms and responsibilities guaranteed by the American Constitution, and understand how citizens can employ them to improve our nation (Patriotic);
• realize the power that words and images can have in shaping understandings of the world, and commit to using them for the good (Cultural).

A student may major in more than one are in the Communication Arts department, but not in both public relations and speech communication.  Additionally, students majoring in public relations or speech communication may not minor in speech communication.

Video Production Major Requirements: 55 credit hours

General Education Courses Specified by Major:

• DRM 163 - Vocal Training for the Stage

Required Major Courses: 37 credit hours

• MCC 103 - Foundations of Mass Media
• MCC 403 - Communications Law and Ethics
• MCC 451 - Portfolio and Career Preparation
• MPH 113 - Introduction to Photography
• MPR 213 - Video Production I
• MPR 313 - Video Production II
• MPR 333 - Introduction to Screenwriting
• MPR 393 - Fundamentals of Animation
• MPR 403 - Media Production Practicum
• MPR 48V - Media Production Internship (3 credit hours)

Required Collateral Courses: 18 credit hours