BS in Communications Media: Emphasis - Producing (The Business of Entertainment)

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John Paul the Great Catholic University prepares students professionally and spiritually for careers in the diverse, yet complementary fields of entertainment media and business. It provides an academically rigorous, yet practical environment for students called to impact culture for Christ.

Producing (The Business of Entertainment) curriculum places equal emphasis on developing the creative/artist and acquiring key business leadership and management fundamentals. The curriculum is designed and continually updated to prepare students to master the complexities of today’s global and ever-changing business environment for entertainment content creation in film, television, and new media. The student learn the fundamentals of the entertainment media industry, followed by two years of advanced coursework, directed studies, industry experiences, and team projects. Students learn the financial nuances of all facets of entertainment project development, production and distribution.

Graduates may expect to enter the film and television industries and other areas of the entertainment industry in positions such as: film financing, film development, script development, critics and reviewers, reporters for media outlets, and business owners for costume supply, lighting rentals, casting agencies, site location, acting schools, film schools, and many more.

Industry-experienced faculty bring a unique blend of entrepreneurial spirit underpinned by a serious focus on forming students to thrive within the increasingly competitive global entertainment marketplace.