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Master Storytelling with a Media Production Bachelor’s Degree

Create and amplify your professional storytelling techniques through Cornerstone University’s Bachelor of Arts in Media Production. Framed by a Christian worldview, learn cutting-edge skills for rewarding careers in various media industries. Receive specialized design, writing, recording, filming, editing and directing training. You can also specialize through concentrations in Audio Production, Film and Video Production, or Music Production.

Develop Market-Ready Skills for Media Production Degree Professionals

Gain these highly sought-after skills through Cornerstone’s 120-credit-hour Christ-centered media production curriculum which also offers three concentrations in Audio, Film & Video, and Music Production.

Video & Audio Production – Operate cameras, lighting, and sound equipment to create professional-quality media content.

Live Production & Broadcasting – Manage multi-camera setups, live switching, and real-time streaming technologies.

Storytelling & Scriptwriting – Develop compelling narratives, write scripts, and create storyboards for film, television, and digital media.

Editing & Post-Production – Use industry-standard editing software, applying color correction, motion graphics and visual effects.

Music Production – Expertise in recording, mixing, and producing music for film, television, and digital platforms using industry-standard software and equipment.

Digital & Social Media Content Creation – Produce engaging, optimized digital content.

Project Management & Collaboration – Oversee production schedules, budgets, and creative teams in professional environments.

Critical Thinking, Media Analysis & Christian Worldview – Evaluate media messages through a Biblical lens, considering ethical storytelling, cultural influence, and the responsibility of media creators to reflect truth, integrity, and redemptive narratives.

Professional Communication & Networking – Develop strong verbal and written communication skills for pitches, proposals, and industry networking.

Courses

Cornerstone is ready to help you excel in your future chosen field. The courses below reflect just a few of the general education and industry-focused courses you will experience to achieve your degree.

Featured Courses

MDA-111: Intro to Story

Explore narrative structure, aesthetic choices, and storytelling techniques across media, emphasizing the development of an artist’s unique voice.

MDA-213: Intro to Graphic Design

Discover the graphic design industry, introducing key design principles, Adobe Creative Suite software, and industry-standard workflows through hands-on projects and collaborative learning.

MDA-318: Writing for Media

Our hands-on course introduces students to broadcast writing, covering news, advertising, documentaries, and dramatic scripting while helping them develop skills across various media formats.

MDA-271: Film/Video Production I

Learn video production theory and practice across all phases, gaining hands-on experience with its processes and technology.

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Academic Catalog

General Education

A Christian Worldview of Liberal Arts and the G.O.O.D. Life

The humanities are integral to Cornerstone’s liberal arts approach, exploring culture, literature, history, and philosophy through a Christian worldview. Developed by our renowned Christian worldview scholars, students consider how to apply G.O.O.D. Life Biblical principles to inspire their spiritual growth and to profoundly influence society, industry and ministry for Jesus Christ. Our G.O.O.D. Life foundations guide students to answer life’s biggest questions from a rich Biblical perspective to shape Christ-centered moral leaders.

  • God: Who is God? What is His beauty, goodness and greatness?
  • Others: What does it mean to live in a community with responsibility and grace?
  • Ourselves: Who am I? What is the beauty and frailty of being human?
  • Dual Citizenship: What is my role as a citizen of heaven and earth?
  • Life: How do we live, know, and love the good life, valuing truth, beauty, and goodness?

Media Production Concentrations

Expand your career opportunities and gain specialized skills with optional concentrations in audio production, film & video, and music production. Read below to learn more about these concentrations.

Audio Production

Audio Production Concentration

Discover audio engineering techniques while developing hands-on experience in live audio production, studio techniques and post-production editing. Audio Production courses may include:

  • MDA-161: Audio-Video Tech Production – Learn the fundamentals of audiovisual technology, including cabling, component interconnection, system design and essential technical support skills.
  • MDA-262: Live Audio Production – Apply audio engineering techniques to a live sound context including signal flow, speaker coverage, feedback control, equipment management, amplification wattage and troubleshooting. A lab includes mixing live sound for Cornerstone events.
  • MDA-281: Audio Production II – Refine audio production skills in collection, arrangement, coloring, and sweetening through individual and group projects, with professional critiques from Cornerstone University Radio personnel.
  • MDA-361: Audio Media Production – Explore audio production in radio, theatre, streaming/podcastin,g and new media technologies such as video games, audiobooks and social media applications.

Film & Video

Film & Video Production Concentration

Create high-quality, professional-level films to add to your portfolio guided by professors experienced in working with respected production companies. Film & Video Production courses may include:

  • MDA-282: Film & Video Production II – Advance your skills in camera work, lighting, sound, directing, producing, and editing for non-fiction productions that engage communities and audiences.
  • MDA-321: Spirituality And Film History – Examine the intersection of faith and film, analyzing cinematic messages while expressing your perspectives through writing and group discussion.
  • MDA-341: Advanced Production I – Explore music and corporate videos, experimental film, multi-cam, documentary, and fictional drama through readings, viewings, hands-on projects and film assessments.
  • MDA-342: Advanced Production II – Expand your generalist and specialist skills in music videos, corporate videos, experimental film, multi-cam, documentary, and fictional drama through hands-on experiential projects.

Music Production

Music Production Concentration

Gain experience in live and studio sound mixing, and explore music technology, business, communication and marketing. Music Production courses may include:

  • MUS-110: Music Fundamentals – Learn the basics of music, including notation, rhythm, scales, key signatures, sight-singing, and harmonic analysis across various time periods.
  • MUS-171: Intro to Music Technology – Gain hands-on experience with synthesis, MIDI, digital audio, scoring software, and computer-assisted music tools.
  • MUS-227: Popular Music – Explore American popular music from the early 20th century to today, including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Gospel, and Contemporary Christian music, focusing on historical context, composers, and stylistic developments.
  • MUS-315: Songwriting – Examine melody, lyrics, hooks, and structure across popular music styles, with students composing, performing, and recording original songs throughout the semester.

Influential Careers with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Production Degree

A Bachelor of Arts in Media Production opens doors to a broad range of industries.
  • Audio Engineer
  • Sound Designer
  • Music Producer
  • Film Coordinator
  • Video Editor
  • Podcast Producer
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Post-Production Supervisor
  • Script Coordinator
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Content Creator
  • Digital Media Producer
  • Production Coordinator
  • Camera Operator

Tuition

On-Campus

$22,000 per year

Generous scholarship and payment options available.
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