Department of Electronic Media Communication
615-898-5862
Robert Gordon, program coordinator
Robert.Gordon@mtsu.edu
The Video and Film Production program teaches a combination of filmmaking, video production, and live television production. Students are able to specialize in these aspects by their choices of required course options. Overall, the program blends theoretical and hands-on approaches to media production. Used for instruction are three production studios including a 3,000 square foot TV/film studio and a robotic TV studio with virtual sets; video editing facilities; an equipment checkout system for students that includes a variety of cameras and other field production equipment; a 40-foot mobile television production lab; a student-run FM radio station, and a student-run TV station.
The department sponsors several industry-specific student organizations that provide meaningful extracurricular opportunities for its video and film production students. The department also offers a varsity team for live television production that produces live broadcasts of athletic events, concerts, awards shows, and more. These opportunities are available to all students regarding of classification.
NOTE: Students must earn a C (2.00) or better in each course in the college in order to graduate.