Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byMadlyn Cain Modified over 6 years ago
1
Welcome Class of 2022 Department of Mass Communications
Orientation Class August 2018
2
Assistant Professor & Chairperson
Heidi Wilson Assistant Professor & Chairperson
3
WHO ARE YOU? Name Where you are from?
Which major are you interested in? Why you chose VUU?
4
PURPOSE The purpose of the academic bootcamps within New Student Orientation is to expose students to the different majors and career pathways The purpose of this academic session is to expose students to the field of mass communications and the VUU Department of Mass Communications!
5
What is Mass Comm Exactly?!
6
Definition: Mass Communications
is the transmission of information and messages through different outlets to audiences ! Media Outlets can include: TV, Radio, Magazines, Podcasts, Social Media, Film, Blogs, Smartphones, Games
7
Task #2
8
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A MASS COMM DEGREE?
Careers!
9
Print Journalism Writers Copyeditors Editor Reporter
Magazines, Newspapers
10
Broadcast Journalism Anchor Assignment Desk
Reporters Creative Director Photographers Information Technology Producers Digital Specialists Directors Sales Managers
11
Social Media
12
Radio Radio Announcer Programming Director Producers Sales & Marketing
Social Media Promotion Director Radio DJ Street Team Technology
13
Public Relations Public Relations Directors Specialty Areas- Government Public Relations Specialists Entertainment Public Information Officers Crisis Communications Publicist Education Speech Writers Media Relations Researchers Internal Relations Spokesperson Social Media
14
Event Planning
15
Film & Advertising Film Director Brand Strategy
Producer Business Manager Writer Creative Director TV Production Account Executives
16
Photography & Graphic Design
17
Skills Needed for Mass Comm
Good Writer Outgoing/Communicator Current Events Good Time Management-Meet Deadlines Creativity-Think Outside the Box
18
Department of Mass Communications Overview
Located 2nd Floor of Ellison Hall 3 Full-time Faculty and host of adjuncts 2 Tracks-Broadcast Journalism & Public Relations House a TV studio in the Wilder Library House a Radio studio 3rd Floor of Ellison Hall
19
Clubs & Organizations- VUUABJ, PR Taskforce
Internships- Required to take an internship class Field Trips Events
20
Where to find US? Social Media Twitter, IG, Snapchat @vuumasscomm
Facebook- VUU Department of Mass Communications YoutUBE-VUU Mass Communications Department Website
22
Ms. Wilson’s Tips for Success
Get Involved Get Involved w/major activities Start off w/a high GPA Use Time Management GO to Class Seek Out Internships Listen to You Advisor Ask Questions!!
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.