Students work in a cooperating agency and in consultation with an IM faculty internship coordinator. The student may undertake either a thesis or a research project for a specific client. The thesis may be an organized scientific contribution or a comprehensive analysis of theory and practice in a specific area relevant to instructional media. The research project would require close work with a client, research in the educational or work setting of the client, development of a needs analysis, and implementation of an instructional media product that uses a variety of media tools, as appropriate. A survey of radio, television, video, and multimedia to communicate the gospel in the local church, through the secular mediad and internationally.
Course includes a major media project consisting of a research paper or media production.
Explores advanced audio production techniques including microphone positioning, multi-track recording and digital audio. Course also covers the theory and practical hands-on applications in radio and television. Students will complete an audio research paper or major audio project. A hands-on study of 3D computer animation. Basic concepts and techniques of model building, mapping, lighting, and animation.