Media Arts Production (AA)
Credential: Associate of Arts
Majors: Media Arts Production
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. Besides the general program, three specializations are available for students interested in focusing on a particular area: Audio, Film & Video, and Stage Management & Lighting.
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, and
PRO 223 using the three-times-weekly chapel services as a lab for Media Arts Production skills.
Curriculum Structure and Degree Requirements
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Curriculum Structure
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Credits
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LBC Foundation Studies Courses
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4
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Bible & Theology Core Courses
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15
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Arts & Sciences Core Courses
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15
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Major Courses
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21
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Exploration Studies – Elective Courses
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6
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Program Total
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61
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LBC Foundations (4 credits)
Bible and Theology Courses (15 credits)
| BTH 101 | Foundations for Biblical and Theological Studies | 3 |
| BIB 103 | Creation & Covenants: OT I | 3 |
| BIB 203 | Life of Christ: NT I | 3 |
| THE 223 | Christian Narrative I: Creation & Fall | 3 |
| THE 224 | Christian Narrative II: Redemption & Consummation | 3 |
Arts and Sciences Courses (15 credits)
| LAN 101 | Academic Writing, Research, and Rhetoric | 3 |
| LAN 104 | Public Speaking | 3 |
LIT
| Literature Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
MAT
| Math Core (100/200 Level) | 3 |
| Structures of Human Culture Elective* | 3 |
Major Courses (21 credits)
Exploration Studies (6 credits)
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 a PhD candidate 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. An award-winning film producer and editor, he now serves as Academic Dean of the Arts & Sciences, Communication & Media Arts, and Music, Worship & Performing Arts Departments at LBC | Capital, coordinating the Media Arts Production program.
Faculty
Ryan A. Geesaman, MS
Michael Freeman, DEd