Communication Division

Media Production

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Media Production Major (Formerly Telecommunications Production)

Everyone tells stories. Storytelling, in fact, is the most common and effective way of conveying information from one person to another, and from one group of people to another group of people.  Today professional communicators, those who want to change society through information and entertainment, need to rely on a large team of technical experts in writing, sound, camera usage, editing and web design to maximize the effectiveness of their story.

At Pepperdine, we expose students to a variety of ways to use technology ethically to better communicate with audiences.

Mission Statement

With a strong foundation in purpose and service, the Media Production major empowers students to write, produce, direct, edit and provide technical expertise to tell stories of socially redeeming value with the highest narrative and production quality. Students become cultural leaders who can flourish in any part of the art or business of creating and distributing narratives through radio, television, film, the Internet, and social media.

Student Learning Outcomes

A media production graduate can:

1. Develop and identify major theoretical, business, legal, social, ethical and technological shifts in media.

2. Research, develop and write stories using diverse sources targeting a variety of diverse audiences.

3. Produce, direct, shoot and edit original media on location and in the studio.

4. Evaluate media for creativity, continuity, technical qualities, ethical sensitivity, and emotional and social impact.

Course Requirements

Freshman-Year Program

The media productions major should enroll in the regular freshman program, including COM 200, ENG 101, ENG 102, and COM 180 (formerly SPE 180). Students planning to study in an international program during their sophomore year should be sure to complete these courses, and COM 205 and MPRD 270 during the first year.