Catalog 05-07 - Biola University

I o l a f I l m f e s t I va l
An annual celebration of the best films created by Film / TV / Radio
students. This campus-wide event recognizes and awards achievement
in acting, directing, screenwriting, production design and
editing.
G U e r I l l a f I l m s o C I e t y
A student created, student led organization dedicated to the art of
filmmaking. Weekly GFS meetings allow Film / TV / Radio major to
exchange info, announce upcoming projects, connect with potential
crew members, and rally around new and classic films.
s t U d I o ta s k f o r C e
Over 250 media professionals gather on a quarterly basis to support
and empower Biola’s Mass Communication department. These
committed Christians work throughout the Entertainment Industry,
allowing Biola students to draw upon their expertise and connections.
The Parents Task Force comes alongside Biola’s students to
complement the Programs and activities of the Mass Communication
department, including special premires, fundraisers, and galas.
b I o l a m e d I a Co n f e r e n C e
Once a year we bring hundreds media professionals to campus for a
an all-day conference on a wide range of media related topics. Given
Hollywood’s global influence this event attracts participants from
around the world. For-up-to date information check our web site,
www.biolamedia.org.
m a s s Co m m U n I C at I o n s C h a P e l s
Film / TV / Radio and Journalism majors meet monthly for a unique
time of worship, fellowship and exploration of the abilities God has
granted us and others. A wide range of special guests and experiences
makes this “family time” an essential part of our growth as an
artistic community.
I n t e r n s h I P s
Biola’s proximity to Hollywood and the entertainment industry,
affords our Mass Comm majors prime internship opportunities. Our
Studio Task Force has extensive contacts in all facets of mass media,
from massive movie studios to smaller production companies. Our
students find internships to suit their interests and career plans.
Off-campus Study Opportunities
Through Biola’s membership in the Council for Christian Colleges and
Universities, we offer several memorable off campus study programs.
More information about these experiential learning programs can
be found in the “Off-campus Programs” section of this catalog, or at
www.bestsemester.com on the web. If you are interested in one of
these programs please consult with your advisor as early as possible.
l o s a n G e l e s f I l m s t U d I e s C e n t e r
An intensive semester-in-Hollywood program. Students get a taste of
Hollywood by living and working in proximity to the Studio System.
Recommended for upper classmen.
b I o l a s U n da n C e
Students attend the premier festival for American and international
independent film. This experiential class is held in Park City, Utah during
January interterm.
t h e Co n t e m P o r a ry m U s I C C e n t e r
For musicians or those who wish to work behind the scenes in the
music industry, this program gives you a semester-long opportunity
to study the music industry. You spend most of the semester in
beautiful Martha’s Vineyard, plus have an intensive field experience
in Nashville
a m e r I C a n s t U d I e s P r o G r a m
A great semester for journalists - you study in Washington DC for a
semester and intern with a national news organization.
s U m m e r I n s t I t U t e o f j o U r n a l I s m
An intense, month-long seminar / practicum in newsgathering in
Washington DC.
Courses (MCOM)
mCom 101 The art of storytelling ...........................................................3
Creating poets via an introduction to the building blocks of
storytelling: character, setting, plot. Students will read, analyze
and create poetry, short fiction, non-fiction, drama, and film
ideas. Special emphasis will be given to the history, art and
aesthetics of storytelling. Fee: $40
mCom 102 Visual aesthetics ......................................................................3
Creating painters via an introduction to the building blocks
of visual storytelling: camera and lighting. Students will learn
how to light and photograph on set and on location, indoors
and outdoors, through the use of various cameras and film
stocks. Special emphasis will be given to production design
and the use of color / contrast / movement. Fee: $60
mCom 103 introduction to TV & film Production ..............................3
Creating sculptors via the building blocks of moving images:
the editing of pictures and sound. Students will form groups
to write, direct, shoot and edit short film and video projects:
114 Undergraduate Programs B I O L A U N I V E R S I T Y
Fee: $60
mCom 104 history of Cinema ...................................................................3
Creating historians via a survey of the development of the
motion picture. Films screened in the course will be analyzed
from perspectives of auteur theory, genre theory and themat-
ic criticism. Special emphasis will be given to cultural criticism
locating films in their unique time and place. Fee: $40
mCom 106 Convergent Journalism - Print and internet ..................3
Covers the basic principles of news writing and presentation
for print and internet. Students will make their work available
for publication in The Chimes in both its print and Internet
expressions. Fee: $20.