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The Bachelor of Arts program in Communication Studies provides a flexible program that permits you to choose a curriculum that is right for you and serves your goals.

Discover the ways strategic communication can enhance transparency and trust, mobilize social movements and drive behavior.

Whether using a camera, a microphone, a smartphone or a laptop, students become journalists by doing journalism inside and outside the classroom. 

Gain experience in all aspects of single-camera and live multi-camera production, including shooting, audio recording, editing, writing, directing and producing. 

Advertising involves developing a brand and connecting with people. Our graduates find themselves prepared to contribute to the ever-evolving global industry of persuasive communication.

Tom Jennings, '85 | Award-winning documentarian

Tom Jennings, ’85, discovered journalism at ������Ƶ State.  But his experience as a reporter in the infamous O.J. Simpson trial sparked a career shift into documentary filmmaking and international acclaim.

Jennings reflected on his career while attending the 59th Monte Carlo Television Festival in Monaco earlier this summer, where his latest documentary “APOLLO : Missions To The Moon” screened. The film premiered July 7 on the National Geographic Channel.

Tyler Pina, '14 | Award-winning film director

Less than 10 years ago, Tyler Pina was working on films at ������Ƶ State. Today, he’s an award-winning director in Los Angeles.

Tyler founded his production company, Neon Flamingo Films in 2017, while he was still working full time producing science and technology-related content for The Verge in San Francisco. At The Verge, he worked on several high-profile projects with NASA, Aston Martin and Volkswagen.

Female Filmmakers Initiative

Female Filmmakers Initiative is a student organization that aspires to break down barriers for women in filmmaking.

TeleProductions

������Ƶ State's in-house production unit trains students on industry-standard video equipment to work on live production and telecasts of university events and Mid-American Conference games for ESPN+. Students also explore marketing and promotional videos, Esports broadcasts, custom engineering projects and more.