Electronic media technology prepares students in a broad array of media communication and production skills. Instruction includes critical studies in media, portfolio development, and research. Production courses are structured to provide hands-on, practical experience with both technology and process in smaller-sized classes. There are opportunities for students to work on media projects for real clients under faculty supervision. When offered, these real-world experiences complement course work. Many of these experiences are provided in regular production courses, but there are also options for professional internships, individual and group studio projects, and professional capstone experiences. Students are not required to have previous media production experience to enroll in our program.<br><br>Our philosophy is based upon the belief that there must be balance between practice and theory that integrates design skills and concepts, technical skills, critical, historical and cultural education, and professional practice. Our curriculum seeks to balance studio work with critical, cultural and historical studies.