Mass Communication The Mass Communication program at Illinois State University offers students the opportunity to study the developing communication of the 21 st Century. The mass media have been a major factor in the information revolution that affects much of social, home, and career environments. Students choosing the Mass Communication program must choose one of the following sequences. Interactive Media The Interactive Media sequence in the Mass Communication major helps students discover the many facets of how computer and web design have significantly changed the international landscape. Students interested in visual design elements, computer layout and similar areas often find careers in web design, computer message design consulting, digital photography layout and similar areas. Significant course-work in this sequence includes: Communication Technologies and Impacts, Graphic Communication, Photography, Non-Broadcast Television, Media Ethics, and Media Regulations. Radio Production The radio sequence in the Mass Communication major introduces students to audio and radio production. Students learn about announcing, audio editing, advertising and commercial design and radio programming. Students interested in careers in the radio or audio industry or who wish to work in corporate media will find the Radio sequence especially informative. Students often complete their course-work with internships at radio stations. Significant course-work in this sequence includes: Radio Production, Advanced Radio, Broadcast Performance, Media Ethics, and Media Regulations. Television Production The television production sequence in the Mass Communication major introduces students to visual and television production. Students learn about studio cameras, electronic and digital editing, broadcast programming, shooting news stories and directing newscasts. Students interested in careers in the television or non-broadcast video industry will gain valuable experience in the Television Sequence. Students often complete their course-work with internships at television stations. TV-10 is the departmental television news service. Students present a live 30 minute news program at noon each Monday through Friday. Significant course-work in this sequence includes: Television Production, Advanced Television, Broadcast Performance, Media Ethics and Media Regulations. Each sequence has its own focus, but students are allowed to complete their major electives from the other two sequence areas. Careers in Mass Communication On-Air Personality Station Manager Producer TV Copy Writer TV/ Radio Sales Audio Engineer Media Buyer Community Affairs Director Interviewer Set & Props Manager Feature Writer Personnel Director Production Assistant Research and Development TV Research Director Video/Film Operator News Director Media Coordinator Labor Relations Executive Director Student Organizations and Activities: National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Students in Illinois News Broadcasters Association Student Television Workshop WZND Student Radio TV-10