Integrated Communication
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Multimedia Communication is for those who wish to entertain or instruct others through media. Telling stories that aren’t being told through uniquely crafted words and imagery is a completely modern area of study for a completely modern world.
Whether it is communicating to millions through a production, or explaining systems and programs through small presentations, a degree in multimedia communication prepares students for the new corporate global village.
Olivet communication students get into major area of study classes right away, allowing integration of study and hands-on practice, resulting in a dynamic educational experience.
Multimedia Communication Concentrations
Film Studies
The concentration in Film Studies is for the student who desires to creatively communicate inspiring, encouraging, and challenging stories through a career in the film industry. Olivet students gain the skills and resources needed to be a positive influence in the world of entertainment with training, theory and hands-on experience.
Olivet students produce short films, music videos, news programs and other creative projects in our studios. Our fleet of high-end HD equipment, beginning the freshman year is an Olivet advantage. Top-notch editing labs equipped with the industry-leading software packages and software make this program unique.
Radio and Record Industry
The concentration in Radio and Record Industry is for the student who desires a career in radio or the recording industry. Collectively, Olivet alumni are reaching more than 60 million listeners daily.
Whether as an on-air personality, or in the production or promotions side, an Olivet degree sets broadcasters up for success. Students apply learning by working at Olivet’s own Shine.FM, one of the top contemporary Christian radio networks in the country — a radio network of five stations.
With solid skills in production, writing and editing, as well as critical thinking abilities and valuable experience in an exciting internship, Radio students benefit from the skills and knowledge of professors who are already successful in the professional world.
Television and Video Production
The concentration in Television and Video Production is for the student who desires a career crafting the big-world possibilities behind the small screen. With a career in television or video production, our grads have the power to reach millions.
Olivet students learn the fundamentals of television production — cameras, audio, lighting, studio work, field work and editing and produce short films, music videos, news programs and other creative projects. Access ONU, our campus news video magazine, uses students to produce, report, anchor, direct, edit or assist.
Multimedia Journalism
The concentration in Multimedia Journalism is ideal for the student who wishes to be at the forefront of the world’s news crafting the culture. Olivet journalism students sort through complex ethical issues and confront the contemporary issues of today.
Students participate in a variety of journalism opportunities, including the award-winning campus newspaper, Olivet Gazette.
Live Event Media Management
The concentration in Live Event Media Management is for those who can expertly blend media behind the scenes to maximize impact. Media management prepares students for dynamic and exciting careers in a wide variety of live event settings.
Working behind the scenes as a sound engineer, lighting designer, technical director or live camera operator, an Olivet communication degree lets students use their talents to create live events that will impact the kingdom for Christ.
Ministry Media
The concentration in Ministry Media is for those who aspire to work in media production at a church, on the mission field or for a not-for-profit. By taking courses in both the Department of Communication and School of Theology and Christian Ministry, students are fully prepared to serve the Lord in powerful, unique and creative ways.