Media Arts Production Major (BA)

Studying media arts production at LBC gives creative and technically-minded Christians the chance to become an integral part of the media and performing arts world. Through this major, you’ll get a hands-on learning experience with state-of-the-art audio, video, and lighting technology used in live events, studio, theater, film, and recording production.

Degree: Bachelor of Arts

Majors: Biblical Studies, Media Arts Production

Program Mission: The Media Arts Production Program at Lancaster Bible College seeks to honor God by developing highly skilled media production professionals who influence culture from a relevant, biblical worldview.

Major Outcomes:

1. Integrate a biblical worldview and servant mindset into the practice and evaluation of media arts. 
2. Demonstrate proficiency in basic production technology in audio, film/video, lighting, and general electronics, able to troubleshoot issues and train others.
3. Acquire production leadership skills, informed by a biblical and cultural understanding of the nature and purpose of media arts production.
4. Develop a professional etiquette, maintaining professional relationships and communicating effectively with peers, artistic team, and technical staff.
5. Participate in a media arts production career field to further develop skills, knowledge, and experiences.

Program Director:

Ryan A. Geesaman, M.S.

Ryan A. Geesaman has been involved in media and technology since the 7th grade. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Television/Radio from Ithaca College and a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Penn State University. He is currently completing a Ph.D. in Communication at Regent University. From 2004 to 2018, he served as Video Production Director at LCBC Church, a multisite church based in Manheim, PA with a non-COVID weekly attendance of over 16,000. An award-winning film producer and editor, he now serves as Chair of the Communication & Media Arts Department at LBC | Capital, coordinating the Media Arts Production program. 

Faculty List:

Ryan A. Geesaman, M.S.

Dr. Michael Freeman, D.Ed.

Median Arts Production Curriculum

Freshman Year

Fall Semester

LBC 100	Foundations Seminar	1
THE 105	Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies	3
LAN 101	College Composition and Research	3
COM 100	Communication Seminar	1
COM 102	Introduction to Communication	3
PRO 101	Introduction to Electronic Media	3
PRO 221	Media Technician	1
Total Credit Hours:		15

Spring Semester

BIB 106	Interpreting the Bible	3
LAN 104	Public Speaking	3
MAT ____	MAT Core	3
____ ____	Human Culture Elective	3
PRO 120	Live Sound I	3
PRO 133	Musical Theatre Technician	1
PRO 222	Media Technician	1
CSV 201	Christian Service I	0
Total Credit Hours:		17

 

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

BIB 103	Creation & Covenants: OT I	3
BIB 203	Life of Christ: NT I	3
____ ____	Arts & Sciences Elective	3
COM 201	Communication Ethics	3
PRO 133	Musical Theatre Technician	1
PRO	PRO 223	1
____ ____	Media Arts	3
Total Credit Hours:		17

 

Spring Semester

HIS ____	HIS Core (100/200 Level)	3
PRO 224	Media Technician	1
CSV 202	Christian Service II	0
BIB 104	Israel's Life & Literature: OT II	3
BIB 204	Early Church: NT II	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Junior Year

Fall Semester

BOT ____	Bible Old Testament Exegetical Elective	3
THE 223	Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall	3
SCI ____	SCI____ Science with Lab 4 credits	4
____ ____	Arts & Sciences Elective	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
PRO 332	Musical Theater Technician	1
Total Credit Hours:		17

Spring Semester

THE 224	Christian Narrative II: Redemption	3
THE ____	Theology Elective	3
____ ____	Arts & Sciences Elective (300 Level)	3
LIT ____	LIT Core (100/200 Level)	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
PRO 333	Musical Theater Technician	1
Total Credit Hours:		16

Senior Year

Fall Semester

BNT ____	Bible New Testament Exegetical Elective	3
THE ____	Theology Elective	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
COM 400	Cross-cultural Experience	0
460 460	Internship	3
PRO 334	Musical Theater Technician	1
Total Credit Hours:		16

Spring Semester

THE 320
THE ____	Theology Elective	3
____ ____	Arts & Sciences Elective (400 Level)	3
____ ____	Arts & Sciences Elective	3
____ ____	Media Arts	3
PRO 499	Senior Project	1
PRO 335	Musical Theater Technician	1
Total Credit Hours:		17

The following table shows the professional courses for each concentration in the Media Arts Production BA program.

 

Media Arts Production	Media Arts Production: Live Audio	Media Arts Production: Audio and Music Recording	Media Arts Production: Stage Management and Lighting	Media Arts Production: Live Video	Media Arts Production: Film and Video
PRO 240 Intro to Filmmaking	PRO 311 Electronic Media Devices	PRO 311 Electronic Media Devices	PRO 210 Stage Management	PRO 240 Intro to Filmmaking	PRO 240 Intro to Filmmaking
PRO 310 Staging & Illumination	COM 230 Interpersonal Communication	COM 230 Interpersonal Communication	COM 230 Interpersonal Communication	COM 230 Interpersonal Communication	COM 230 Interpersonal Communication
PRO 220 Live Sound II	PRO 220 Live Sound II	PRO 220 Live Sound II	PRO 315 Stagecraft	PRO 336 Video Editing	PRO 336 Video Editing
PRO 305 Live Video	PRO 405 Audio Engineering	PRO 405 Audio Engineering	PRO 310 Staging & Illumination	PRO 305 Live Video	PRO 316 Scriptwriting for Stage & Screen
PRO 321 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 321 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 321 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 134 Musical Theatre Technician 1 credit	PRO 321 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 321 Co-curricular 1 credit
PRO 322 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 322 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 322 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 135 Musical Theatre Technician 1 credit	PRO 322 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 322 Co-curricular 1 credit
PRO 323 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 323 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 323 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 136 Musical Theatre Technician 1 credit	PRO 323 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 323 Co-curricular 1 credit
PRO 324 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 324 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 324 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 137 Musical Theatre Technician 1 credit	PRO 324 Co-curricular 1 credit	PRO 324 Co-curricular 1 credit
COM 230 Interpersonal Communication	PRO 430 Acoustics	PRO 430 Acoustics	PRO 320 Advanced Lighting Design	PRO 337 Advanced Post-Production	PRO 303 Media Production & Distribution
PRO 420 Stage Technologies	PRO 420 Stage Technologies	PRO 406 Recording Techniques II	PRO 420 Stage Technologies	PRO 425 Advanced Film & Video Production	PRO 425 Advanced Film & Video Production