Media Communication Department

Forty external awards in the last year alone...student-produced films screening in festivals...hands-on access to state of the art technology...graduates working in Hollywood, news media and corporate communication settings, all making a difference for Christ...award-winning client projects and senior portfolios that give graduates a clear edge in the job market...These are just a few of the hallmarks of Taylor's media communication program.

The award-winning media communication department offers majors in film and media production, media production, public relations, media writing and web communication.

The goal? To produce extraordinary communicators and artists marked by professional excellence, passion for serving Christ and the desire to use media in ways that transform culture. Combine challenging classes, a required internship, remarkable technology, and the distinct advantages of choosing Taylor, the Midwest's #1 regional college for five years running (U.S. News and World Report), and you'll be ready to impact culture with great storytelling.

You've really got to visit us to see for yourself. Schedule a campus visit with the admissions office and be sure to ask for a tour of the media communication facilities.

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Media Communication News

Taylor Students' Films Nominated for Regional Emmy Awards

May 02, 2012

Two films created by Taylor University Media Communication students have been nominated for Student Regional Emmy Awards.

Larkin Memorial to be Webcast Live

April 07, 2012

Tonight's memorial service for Taylor student Josh Larkin will be webcast live.

Q&A with Taylor Grad and OCTOBER BABY Co-Star Jason Burkey

March 22, 2012

In the five years since Jason Burkey graduated from Taylor University, he has appeared in film, television, music videos and commercials. But on Friday, March 23, Jason’s career will reach a new milestone with the nationwide release of the motion picture OCTOBER BABY. Jason is the male lead and is cast as the lifelong friend of Hannah Lawson (portrayed by Rachel Hendrix), who is devastated when she unintentionally learns the details of her birth and who her real mother was.

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Media Communication Stories

Envision Film Festival 2012 Wraps Up Banner Event

March 14, 2012

Taylor University’s Media Communication department celebrated its annual Envision Film Festival on March 1-3, 2012, with larger-than-ever crowds and outstanding guests. Walden Media president and co-founder Micheal Flaherty was the keynote guest.

Media Communication Senior Wins Two Platinum Awards for Digital Effects

November 21, 2011

Taylor University film production student Bill Parker won two Platinum Pixie awards for his work in digital effects. The Pixie Awards is a competition focusing on effects, motion, graphics and animation. Parker’s project featured a Clone Trooper from the film Star Wars.