Filming a travel documentary in Puerto Rico

The EMC Deptartment is offering a new 4940 Advanced Production Seminar course this May in Puerto Rico! Students will travel May 9-21 to experience a unique educational opportunity, exploring the culture, cuisine and commerce of the island, while creating a new kind of travel TV show. Different abilities, skills and backgrounds are welcome. The class will work together to film

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No more 48/72-hour rule for EMC majors

Thanks to a change of accreditation, EMC majors are no longer limited to a maximum of 48 credit hours within the College of Media and Entertainment. EMC majors are no longer required to have at least 72 credit hours outside the College of Media and Entertainment. This applies to all EMC majors regardless of which catalog you are using. See

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New Course: Post Production I lays the foundation for filmmakers

This new course provides an introduction to the techniques and history of video post-production. Non-linear editing techniques and practice, as well as the history and theory of film/video editing, are explored. Topics of study include post-production workflow, video formats and compression, narrative and documentary storytelling, exporting, sound design, color correction, multi-cam editing, and motion graphics. For students on the 2016-17

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“Create Your Career” class helps avoid “failure to launch”

Create Your Career is designed to help students connect what they have learned in their EMC educations with earning a living. Create Your Career helps students prepare for the job market by strategically positioning and preparing themselves for their chosen marketplaces. Students will create tools to help them pursue the work they desire including personal brands, résumés, business cards, professional

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Exciting spring semester for EMC multi-camera students

This semester is shaping up to be a very busy and exciting one for students studying live television production in MTSU’s College of Media and Entertainment’s Department of Electronic Media Communication. The 25-person EMC Productions “varsity production team” has already produced five nine-camera live MT basketball games for Conference USA Digital Network and Blue Raider Network. The first one this

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EMC at the CMAs

Country music’s biggest night was also a big night for 25 (and counting) MTSU alumni and current students from MTSU’s College of media and Entertainment. Alumni and students from Electronic Media Communication (EMC) Department worked in a variety of production positions and several RIM alumni worked in audio positions. LEAD/Technical Producer for ABC – Nic Dugger Technical Director – Tony

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Screening of “The Wrecking Crew” & Q&A with film’s director, Danny Tedesco

A behind-the-scenes look at the session musicians who helped create hit songs by The Beach Boys, The Mamas & the Papas, Jan and Dean, and The Monkees. Q&A with the film’s director, Danny Tedesco, following the screening. The Wrecking Crew 6pm Wednesday, October 28, 2015 BAS State Farm Room This program is part of a year-long series of events celebrating

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“Media in Mexico” a winter break class

Interested in studying “Media in Mexico” from Dec. 29 to Jan. 17, 2015/ ‘16 and earning 3 credit hours? We’ll spend 20 days of our Winter Break reading and discussing a couple of books, working “hands on” with two Los Cabos advertising and public relations agencies, getting to know marketing and design students from two Mexican universities and—yes—have some time

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Ocean exploration internships for Video & Film Production students

Imagine yourself visiting exotic locations aboard a world-class scientific research ship, exploring the ocean depths via remote video cameras. Sunken ships, deep-sea creatures, and possibly even sunken treasure await. For many years recently retired EMC Professor Mary Nichols has worked during the summer months aboard the Exploration Vehicle (E/V) Nautilus, a 64 meter scientific research vehicle. The leader of this

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EMC facilities are getting a serious graphics upgrade with Ross XPression

Studio 1 and Studio 2 in the Bragg building are set for a major graphics upgrades with the installations of two Ross XPression real-time motion graphics systems. XPression is a system of real-time motion graphics, clip servers, workflow tools, and purpose-built software applications that can be used in any kind of live TV productions such as news, sports, elections, etc.

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EMC students create, customize video wall for Murphy Center homecoming concert

EMC students are providing extensive technical support — and eye-catching entertainment for fans — at the first large music concert inside Murphy Center since 2013. A dozen students from instructor Mike Forbes’ Video Technology class added to their professional expertise as they set up a massive 30-foot-wide LED video wall in Hale Arena all day Wednesday, Sept. 30. It’ll be

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Dr. Dennis Oneal wins TAB’s Distinguished Service Award

Recent EMC retiree, Dr. Dennis Oneal has just become part of a select group within the Tennessee Association of Broadcasters with a special recognition. The association’s highest honor, their Distinguished Service Award was presented to Dr. Oneal during the 67th annual conference in Murfreesboro recently. The award was established in 1974 to honor men and women who have distinguished themselves

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