Digital Storytelling, B.A.

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120 Credit Hours*

Grounded in the liberal arts tradition, the Digital Storytelling program of study exists to equip aspiring media professionals with digital production-related knowledge and skills from a Christian perspective in the art of effective, dynamic, and redemptive storytelling.

The impact of convergent digital media technology, including social media, on civic, commercial, not-for-profit, and religious institutions is enormous. Its power to define public debate and impact cultural, political, economic, and social change cannot be underestimated. Our vision is, therefore, to empower aspiring Christian media professionals to make a positive contribution to society within the context of digital media communication. Our program of study equips students to communicate redemptively through storytelling in both fictional and factual forms. This preparation will allow graduates to pursue careers in digital media and audio-visual production in corporate, governmental, civic, church, and para-church organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes

“Expected student learning outcomes specify the knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes students are expected to attain in courses or in a program.” Page 69. Resource Manual for the Principles of Accreditation: Foundations for Quality Enhancement, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), 2018.

Digital Media Content & Techniques: Create meaningful and purposeful digital content projects from concept to delivery using a variety of digital media techniques at a professional level.
Critical Thinking From A Biblical Worldview: Apply critical thinking to cultural and media contexts from a Biblical worldview using digital media tools.
Critical & Analytical Foundation: Develop a critical and analytical foundation that draws on history, theory, and practice of media studies.
Written, Oral, and Visual Communication Skills: Employ written, oral, and visual communication skills to communicate information and ideas in digital media.

General Education Requirements - 45 Credit Hours

Digital Storytelling majors must meet the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements as set out in the General Education Program.

Required School of Communication and Media Courses - 9 Credit Hours

COM 1033 - Introduction to Media 3 Credit Hours
COM 2133 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
COM 3513 - Communication Ethics 3 Credit Hours

Required Courses - 36 Credit Hours

CIN 1103 - Dynamic Visual Storytelling 3 Credit Hours
CIN 3113 - Redemptive Storytelling in Television & Film 3 Credit Hours
DMP 1403 - Introduction to Audio & Video Production 3 Credit Hours
DMP 1453 - Non-Linear Editing 3 Credit Hours
DMP 2703 - Introduction to Digital Media 3 Credit Hours
DMP 3323 - Television Advertising Production 3 Credit Hours
DMP 3513 - Emerging Media Technologies 3 Credit Hours
DMP 3553 - Social Media Management 3 Credit Hours
DMP 3653 - Digital Photography 3 Credit Hours
DMP 4513 - Media Law 3 Credit Hours
DMPV 4713 - Internship in Media 3 Credit Hours
JRN 3543 - History and Philosophy of American Media 3 Credit Hours

Note:

* A minor and 30 additional credit hours of coursework are required to meet the 120 total and the 42 upper-division credit hour requirements.

Digital Storytelling Degree Plan