Media Production Minor
The media production minor explores key areas of media production, audio production, editing, filmmaking or broadcasting, and web design to give students exposure to the ever-evolving field of media production and its use in businesses, churches, and within production companies.
Why should I study media production?
We live in a world where consumers have the luxury to curate personalized viewing experiences. That's why our media production minor exposes students to key foundational media knowledge through the exploration of multiple different platforms. You'll also have the opportunity to delve deeper into one elective media area.
What can I do with this degree?
The minor pairs nicely with studies in film, journalism, business, or missional ministries.What skills will I develop?
- Technical skills in a variety of software and hardware related to audio, visual, and web-based media
- The ability to tell creative and engaging stories through these various media
You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in the R.E.A.L. Experience—a program specifically designed to help you gain the relevant, hands-on experience employers desire—so that when you graduate, you’ll be as impressive in practice as you are on paper.
What unique experiences or opportunities will I have?
Gain real-world experience in Los Angeles
You'll have the opportunity to spend a semester at the LA Film Studies Center, where students acquire skills in creating, developing, and producing compelling stories through film. This off-campus program includes an internship in Hollywood.
Learn from experienced professionals
Our professors are experienced teachers—3 of them have won Bethel awards in teaching and service—and they have had many professional successes in their own right.
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I’m so thankful for this program. Professors provided challenging and thought-provoking courses. They were available to counsel and encourage us in our pursuits. I gained confidence because several professors provided guidance in what they felt were my strengths, helping me apply those to my career.
Sarah Jean Knox '08Current job: Owner/Auctioneer, Sarah Knox Benefit Auctions
My time at Bethel was invaluable and the Communication department was a major part of that. I felt empowered by the professors to be a leader and to create opportunities for myself both personally and professionally.
Meghan Harmison '08Current job: Director of Adult Ministries and Outreach, Salem Lutheran Church
The Communication department does an excellent job providing the tools needed to find a job. I was prepared and confident entering the marketplace, and was able to use the knowledge from my communication coursework to find a good job quickly.
Tyler Jass '11Current job: Student Visitor Program Coordinator and Admissions Counselor at The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
I’m so grateful for my Bethel experience! I cultivated deep friendships and had wonderful leadership and spiritual development opportunities. Combined with, the learning experience and faculty relationships through the Communications and Business departments, it all prepared me for great leadership opportunities.
David Horsager '95, GS'07Current job: Author, Speaker, Consultant and CEO, Horsager Leadership, Inc.
My communication professors were truly invested in my education and cared about helping me find my passion. I use the knowledge, skills, and experience I gained in classes like Corporate Communication and Organizational Communication in my job every day.
Kelsey Jass '11Current job: Product Marketing Specialist at Deluxe Corporation