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 media, business, and technology. 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.

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

The BS degree in Communications Media with an emphasis in Directing prepares students for film, industrial, television, and commercial directing jobs. At JP Catholic, we are more than just a film school. The graduate may enter other areas of the entertainment industry such as film financing, film development, script development, film and TV critics and reviewers, teaching, reporters for media magazines, screenwriters, and business owners for costume supply, lighting rentals, casting agencies, site location, acting schools, film schools, and many more.