The Communication Arts Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville trains men and women to be Catholic leaders in the mass media.
We live in the age of electronic media. Today, social media, video services, podcasts, 24-hour news channels, and a myriad of instant updates form the world of information sharing.
But unless we can trust the people who choose which information comes our way, we can’t know if we’re getting the information we really need. That's where you come in.
If you want to be a part of the digital media revolution, if you want to shape the way people see the world, if you want to learn how to craft stories that persuade and inspire, then consider majoring in communication arts.
As a communication arts major at Franciscan University, you can choose to concentrate your studies in journalism, radio and television, or multimedia. Journalism students take courses in news reporting and editing, convergence journalism, as well as publication design and management. Those in the multimedia program focus on interactive media, graphic and web design, digital compositing and special effects, and more. And our radio and television students study digital audio-video production and editing, performance, scriptwriting, podcasting, and management. Additionally, our Film Studies minor enhances all three concentrations and other majors on campus with courses in independent digital filmmaking, film/television analysis and theory, world cinema history, and genre studies, which will help you develop the critical skills you need to interpret, analyze, and create digital cinema.
Regardless of how you choose to focus your studies, your classroom work will give you a theoretical understanding of communication in the digital age, as well as the practical skills you need to succeed in your chosen field. You’ll also learn how the Catholic Church understands the role of media in New Evangelization and discover new ways you can use the power of digital communciation to transform our culture.
Your studies, however, don’t end in the classroom. At Franciscan, you’ll have multiple opportunities to apply what you’ve learned in your courses, gaining valuable hands-on experience before you enter the job market.
As a Franciscan student, you'll be able to write for the Troubadour, our campus newspaper, or go on-air with our campus radio station, WFRScc 88.3 FM, FranciscanEffect.com, Today’s Positive Hits. Students also assist in the production of Franciscan University Presents, a monthly television program aired on EWTN;plus a variety of other audio/video/interactive projects produced in our on-campus studios.
As a communication arts major, your program of study is flexible enough to allow you to double major in theology, history, political science, philosophy, or many other subjects. By the end of your time at Franciscan, you’ll have the knowledge, artistic skills, and practical experience you need to succeed in the communications field. You’ll also have a clear understanding of how your work can serve the Church and culture.
Your degree will then enable you to join other Franciscan alumni who have gone on to successful careers in the communications industry.
The Communication Arts Department at Franciscan University of Steubenville provides students with excellent preparation for a career in radio and television broadcasting, journalism, religious communications, audio production, desktop publishing and web design, public relations, advertising, corporate and industrial communications, or graduate study in mass communications. The program leading to the Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Communication Arts (Radio/Television or Journalism) emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application of mass media skills in contemporary society. Along with a liberal arts background, the Communication Arts Program is designed to: (1) help develop graduates with the knowledge and artistic skills necessary to pursue a professional career in the broadcast and recording industries, journalism, or related fields; (2) provide a base for a wide range of practical experiences in mass media; and (3) provide appropriate preparation for graduate study in radio/television or journalism.
