Media (Film or Audio)
The media major offer two degree tracks: film or video.
Light … Camera … Action! Film and television are some of the most important methods for communication and change on our planet. Great audio/visual storytelling can transcend language and culture to influence us on many levels, both consciously and subconsciously. The media production degree at Cornerstone University instructs students in the hands-on basis of production workflow – pre-production scripting and organization, through cinematography and production to post-production visual and audio editing. Whether you have a passion to work with church media or you want to be “salt and light” in the Hollywood system, Cornerstone has a place for you to create, build teams of like-minded people and develop your skills to make a difference in the world through media.
“It’s such a joy to work with our students and see the passion they have for using the media for Christ! I’m watching them grow in their script writing, pitching original ideas, announcing, shooting, editing, interviewing, reporting and producing. We have an active division of students who love what they are doing as they learn more about this crazy, wonderful, powerful world of media.”
Kathleen Sindorf, associate professor of communication and media studies
Degree: Bachelor of Arts
- What can I do with this major?
Independent filmmaker
Work in a television studio, for a network or production house
Work as a church media director or major Christian ministry
- Why choose Media at Cornerstone?
Cornerstone has a great blend of critical thinking skills that inform hands-on practice within the heart of a Christian worldview. Jesus spent much of his earthly ministry telling stories of redemption and restoration and we believe Cornerstone has a role in influencing our culture towards reconciliation.
With new hi-def Sony field cameras, AVID and Final Cut Pro editing labs and suites and a new HD television studio, we offer students the change to work on industry standard equipment and learn the best practices from industry professionals and skilled teachers.
- Interesting classes I may take?
• MDA 232 Film A-Z
• MDA 234 Mass Media and Society
• MDA 255 Basic Film Editing
• MDA 352 Faith, Film & Culture
• MDA 354 Announcing and Reporting
• MDA 317 Media Literacy
• MDA 356 Corporate Video Production
• COM 112 Communication in Culture
• COM 262 Advertising Principles
- What internships or partnerships are available for this program?
Our students work with real clients in the business and nonprofit community – shooting, writing, producing commercials and information videos for real campaigns.
o Focus on the Family
o The Film Foundry
o Bernard Telsey Casting Inc.
o 20th Century Fox
o WCSG Radio; WAY-FM Radio
o Hanon McKendry Ad Agency
o WOOD TV-8
o Mission Network News
Chicago Semester and Los Angeles Film Study Center – Opportunities are available for students to spend a semester in film and other communication skill sets, as part of our passion to secure for each student the best hands-on connections available during their junior/senior academic years. Our students have access to leaders and companies who provide internships within the working levels of Hollywood, greater Los Angeles and Chicago.
A filmmaking semester in the jungles of Nicaragua is also available.
- What are grads doing now?
Matt Chapman (’03) Development Officer for Independent Features, The Lifetime Channel.
Brad Porter and Dan Smith (’08) have started a film production company – Red and Black. Their short films have been major award winners in film festivals.
