Mass Communications: TV & Film
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Outcomes & Careers
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$83k
Video Editor
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a video editor is $83,530.
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$85k
Writer
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a writer is $85,780.
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$80k
Camera Operator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a camera operator is $79,870.
By the Numbers
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100s
Of hours dedicated to student-produced short film production.
Each academic year Department of Mass Media students spend hundreds of hours writing, producing, and directing student-produced short films.
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10+
Years of hosting the Fault Line Film Festival.
The Fault Line Film Festival is the annual narrative short film competition for university and high school students held on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University.
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70+
Public affairs and feature programs produced for broadcast in our local TV market.
The Department of Mass Media produces over 70 public affairs and feature programs that are broadcast in the local television market.
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80+
Live sporting events streamed on ESPN+ annually.
TV/film majors stream more than 80 sporting events on ESPN+ as well as more than 70 local TV programs annually.
As a TV and film major, you’ll learn how to be successful in today’s ever changing media industry. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours. A minor is required.
What will it cost?
Department of Mass Media
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The Department of Mass Media believes experiential learning is critical to student success.
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Get Funding for Your Education
Missouri’s opened the door to a more educated workforce. We want to help you walk through it. If you’re an adult learner and a Missouri resident returning to college, learn about the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant. It’s a statewide financial aid program that can be used to pursue a certificate, degree or industry-recognized credential in a high need area in Missouri. This major is eligible for the Fast Track grant.
Fault Line Film Festival
Tell your story and compete with other students from throughout the Midwest at the annual Fault Line Film Festival hosted by Southeast. See your hard work on the big screen and be in contention for the $1,000 grand prize and coveted Audience Choice Award.
Become a Redhawk.
Do more than dream about the future. Take the first steps to make it all happen.
Accreditations
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701