Media Arts Production (BA)
Credential: Bachelor of Arts
Majors: Media Arts Production, Biblical Studies
Certification/Licensure: This program is not intended to lead to certification/licensure.
Location: Lancaster
Program Director: Ryan A. Geesaman, MS
Program Mission Statement: 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.
Program Description: 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. This major will give students a hands-on learning experience with state-of-the-art audio, video, and lighting technology used in live events, studios, theater, film, and recording production.
Program Learning Outcomes: As a result of this program, students will:
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.
Experiential Learning: As a very hands-on major, Media Arts Production involves a great deal of experiential learning. On-campus experiential learning occurs in PRO 221, PRO 222, PRO 223, and PRO 224 using the three-times-weekly chapel services as a lab for Media Arts Production skills. PRO 132, PRO 133, PRO 322, PRO 333, PRO 334, and PRO 335 offer students the opportunity to practice their skills in the realm of musical theater production. PRO 321, PRO 322, PRO 323, and PRO 324 allow students to pursue additional lab experience through additional participation in chapel service production, the campus radio station, video production, or other on-campus media outlets chosen through consultation with the student’s advisor. The particular mix and number of these on-campus, in-person experiential learning courses vary based on the student’s chosen specialization.
PRO 460 involves a 120-hour internship placement for all students in an area of professional interest. This placement is completed in person as arranged by the student in consultation with one of the professors.
Curricular Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curricular Structure
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Credits
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Bible & Theology Courses
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42
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Arts & Sciences Courses
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37
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Media Arts Production Courses
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51
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LBC 100 Foundations Seminar
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1
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Christian Service CSV 201, CSV 202
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0
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Program Total
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131
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Bible & Theology Courses (42 credits)
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 104 | Israel's Life & Literature: OT II | 3 |
| BIB 106 | Interpreting the Bible | 3 |
| THE 105 | Prelude to Biblical & Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| BIB 204 | Early Church: NT II | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption | 3 |
BNT
| New Testament Elective | 3 |
BOT
| Old Testament Elective | 3 |
| THE 320 | Christianity and Culture | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
THE
| Theology Elective | 3 |
Arts & Sciences Courses (37 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
HIS
| History Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| Science Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
SCI
| SCI Lab | 1 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| Human Culture Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (300 level) | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Course (400 level) | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
| Arts & Sciences Elective | 3 |
Media Arts Production Courses (51 credits)
LBC 100 (1 credit)
Christian Service (0 credit)
Christian Service provides an important part of the overall education program of the college. Its function is to assist students in experiencing various forms of practical ministry, proclaiming Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.
CSV 201 and
CSV 202
The following table shows the professional courses for each concentration in the Media Arts Production BA program.
Program Director:
Ryan A. Geesaman, MS
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 PhD 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:
Ryan A. Geesaman, MS
Michael Freeman, DEd