The media are a powerful influence on our political, social, economic, and cultural way of life. A critical understanding of the nature of mass media, the techniques involved in media production, and the impact of these techniques is essential for empowered citizenship.

Students will become a part of bringing the media to the masses. They will simulate the role of a journalist by creating, editing, and publishing a multimedia presentation on an assigned time period and/or topic, which will include components from print, audio, visual, and digital media.

Students will bring their cinematic ideas to life by simulating the filmmaking process. For this simulation, you will learn how to write a professional screenplay, film and direct a movie using professional cameras and equipment, and edit your footage using video-editing software. You will then write, produce, direct, and edit your own short film that will be presented at the Mass Media Film Festival!