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, PhD
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, 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 |
| HUM 212/COM 212 | Media: Conveyor of Cultural Ideas | 3 |
Major Courses (21 credits)
Exploration Studies (6 credits)
Program Director: Ryan A. Geesaman, PhD
Dr. 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, a Master’s degree in Information Systems from Penn State University, and a Ph.D. in Communication from Regent University. His research interests are in the intersections of media technology and human communication.
From 2004 to 2018, Dr. Geesaman 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, directing the Media Arts Production program.
When not behind a camera or in front of a classroom, Ryan is a husband to Stacy, father to Ryker and Carter, avid film-watcher, and smoker of various meats.
Faculty
Ryan A. Geesaman, PhD
Mark Menga, PhD
Thom Scott, MBA