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Program
Highlights
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“The
mission of a mass communications
professional in a democratic
society is to inform,
to enlighten and to champion
the freedoms guaranteed
by the First Amendment.
They seek to enable people
to fulfill their responsibilities
as citizens who mean to
govern themselves. They
seek to help people protect,
pursue and promote their
rights and interests in
their personal lives and
in their work in public
and philanthropic service,
in commerce and industry,
and in the professions.”
- ACEJMC Principles
of accreditation, Sept.
16, 2000 |
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The objective of
the mass communication program at
Champlain is to prepare you for a
career in the mass media by giving
you a broad understanding of modern
communication strategies and their
role in society. In this program you’ll
develop the critical and analytical
skills needed for professional pursuits
through exploring the relationships
between the media and society, the
media and individuals, and the ethical
values that guide media practices
and professional standards.
- Design
a mass media program to fit your
career aspirations -- Choose
from courses in advertising, marketing,
public relations, television and
audio production, digital editing,
print and electronic media writing,
film appreciation, creativity and
conceptual development, media design,
ethics in the media and more.
- Master
professional skills and procedures
using cutting-edge technology --
Gain hands-on experience
with industry-quality equipment
in digital editing suites, a television
studio, plus numerous video labs,
computer labs and audio studios.
Champlain offers state-of-the-art
facilities to teach professional
practices so you can land an entry-level
position armed with an array of
finely honed skills.
- Learn
through a mix of theory and hands-on
experience -- Classes range
from production-oriented, where
you’ll learn to script, direct,
shoot and edit videos shot on location,
to theoretical, where you’ll
learn the historical and critical
context of mass communication within
a context of cultural, economic
and technological factors, enabling
you to create ethical, enlightened
work.
- Learn
about real-life environments from
industry experts -- As
mentors both in and out of the classroom,
the faculty contribute a wealth
of experience from a variety of
professional backgrounds including
radio, television, public relations,
journalism, advertising, publishing,
theater and film.
- Get involved
in an internship -- Jump-start
your career with a 140-hour internship
that corresponds with your area
of interest. This real-world experience
is critical in this major to provide
you with hands-on experience for
your employment search.
- Explore
a variety of career opportunities
-- This program is structured
to provide you with the real-world
skills and concepts you need to
succeed in the fields of print and
broadcast news, advertising, public
relations, radio, visual journalism,
electronic media production and
programming.
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