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Media and Communication offers diverse job opportunities in the expanding field of media and information technology. Arcadia’s program balances theory with practice, providing a critical understanding of the communication process along with skills for specific careers.
You will complete a closely supervised, professional internship in your senior year. You can choose from among 400 media organizations in the greater Philadelphia area, utilizing their acquired knowledge within the challenges of the workplace. Recent internship sites have included: ABC Sports, the Academy of Natural Sciences, WYSP (radio), the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Flyers, the Arthritis Foundation, and Philadelphia Magazine.
Murphy Hall houses the Media and Communication studio, which includes three separate editing rooms. The most current software, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Intel Mac Pro computers and high-definition camcorders are available. In addition, you may utilize the audio recording facility, with Ableton Live, Pro Tools and other software programs in PC and Mac platforms. Your work in various forms of video, documentary, narrative, experimental or animation is supported by expert guidance from the professionals and open access to the facilities.
You have the option to declare a double major. If Media and Communication is one of the majors you've chosen, then no more than two courses may count in both major areas. The Department Chair must approve all double majors.
Students majoring in Media and Communication specialize in one of the following areas:
The concentration in Public Relations focuses on careers in business communication, new media marketing, multimedia/web design, and public relations. Courses in organizational communication, public relations, crisis communication and multimedia for the web provide practical training to be used for successful careers. Supported by professional faculty with strong experience and insights from the field, this concentration offers opportunities for entrepreneurial as well corporate careers.
Journalism has been reshaped in the age of electronic and social media. A concentration in Multimedia Publishing gives you both a broad training in traditional aspects of newspaper and magazine journalism and training in writing for broadcast media and film. With a strong focus on writing for television and film, along with courses in English and Theater, this concentration prepares you for careers in the fast-changing world of journalism and writing. Working professionals teach our writing courses, bringing a wealth of experience to students and the classroom. Multiple study abroad options and our Global Media program offer opportunities for studying international journalism and multimedia writing.
Supported by a digital post-production facility that provides wide and open access and taught by reputed and experienced faculty, the Screen Media concentration prepares you for a broad range of careers. In addition to video production courses, the concentration also includes coursework in film studies and writing to provide diverse training for the field. Producing creative projects and training in web design augment the Screen Media concentration’s already strong preparation for careers in the film, television, radio, and new media industries, with the groundwork for innovative entrepreneurial ventures. Multiple study abroad options and our Global Media program offer opportunities for studying film production, cinema studies, entertainment industries and electronic media production.
An Individualized Concentration develops a special combination of interdisciplinary courses to meet specific interests of individual students. Approval by the academic adviser is required.
Each student’s program is individualized based on numerous factors including AP, IB or dual enrollment credits earned during high school. Accelerated degree students work closely with two academic advisors to produce a program of study that fits their needs and interests.
Please note that this course sequence is an example only.
Service Learning Experience (ex: any experience that involves the work of the media in dealing with people in real-life situations)
Internship (ex: internship in any media organization in the Greater Philadelphia area)
Studying abroad expands one’s thinking, gives depth to the experience and enlightens minds to welcome and adjust to others in the world. For Media and Communication majors, it is increasingly a professional necessity as we move about in a global village. We live in world where cultures come together and knowledge grows in worldly collaboration and conversation. We strongly recommend that you make the most of this opportunity to spend one semester abroad at one of the exciting programs offered by The College of Global Studies.
Media and Communications majors who plan to study abroad must do so during the sophomore or junior years only. With prior approval, you may take courses to fulfill any University-wide requirement. You must plan your study abroad program at least a year in advance to ensure finding appropriate courses that will transfer to your requirements.
Since it is important that you plan ahead for study abroad, you should consult with your adviser as soon as possible and make your intention known to the department chair and the Office of Global Engagement.
Media & Communication
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