Electronic Media/Broadcasting

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone

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Appalachian State University

United States of America , Boone

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

USD 65

Campuses

Boone

Hickory

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines21-Aug-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 42,840 / year

Next Intake 21-Aug-2023

Electronic Media/Broadcasting

About

Hands-on experience in the classroom. Applying what you learn in classes by working with App State's award-winning, student-run media organizations. Creating a digital media portfolio to share with potential employers.

Sound interesting? Consider the Electronic Media/Broadcasting (EM/B) major offered by the Department of Communication at App State.

Here you will learn the skills needed to launch your career in the electronic media/broadcasting field. The EM/B curriculum provides a well-rounded introduction to the history, principles and practices of digital media production.

As an EM/B student, you will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of the digital storytelling process – from idea development to finished work. Before you graduate, you will create digital media content and an online portfolio to showcase your work.

Opportunities for practical and applied production experience include student-run media outlets 90.5 WASU-FM, known as "The App"; AppTV, which offers a wide range of programming and production opportunities, including the Appalachian Weekly News broadcast program; The Appalachian newspaper organization; and The Peel Literature and Arts Review.

Disciplines

Technology

Communication and Writing

Requirements

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

Career

Anchor Person
Audio Engineer
Creative Director
Director
Executive Producer
Field Producer
Floor Manager
Media Buyer
Radio or TV Narrator
News Commentator
Radio or TV News Reporter
Photojournalist
Producer
Radio Program Director
Radio Reporter
Radio or TV Sales Representative
Sales Manager
Sports Announcer
Station Manager
Technical Director
TV programming department
Videographer

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

USD 42,840

Application Fee

USD 65

How to Apply

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)