Arts, Media, & Journalism

Welcome to the Arts, Media, & Journalism community!

Explore career pathways and possibilities to…

• convey meaningful, captivating, or insightful information to connect to audiences, through whatever medium you choose (art, writing, film, television, etc.)
• take center stage or work behind the scenes to keep the public informed, utilizing expertise in communication, creativity and human expression

You will find industry resources, trends, job and internship opportunities, networking connections and alumni stories to help you articulate, discern and navigate the career possibilities open to you.

• CORE SKILLS
  • Written and verbal communication, proofreading, editing and publishing skills
  • Artistic imagination and technical skills
  • Creation, design and production of design, visual and/or media arts
  • Performance and exhibition skills and ability to improvise
  • Manipulation of sight, sound, and motion to enhance content/performance
  • Persuasion and public speaking
  • Ability to effectively inform and convey stories/highlights with high impact
  • Flexibility, problem-solving abilities, & interpersonal skills
  • Leadership & teamwork
  • Critical & creative thinking
  • Decision-making abilities
• POTENTIAL CAREER ENVIRONMENTS
  • Performing Arts
  • Visual and Fine Arts
  • Literary Arts
  • Media
  • Graphics
  • Fashion
  • Writing
  • Film
  • Journalism
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations

• COMMON BEREA MAJORS/MINORS
  •  Art: History
  •  Art: Studio
  •  Broadcast Journalism
  •  Creative Writing
  •  Dance
  •  Digital Media
  •  English
  •  Film Production  
  •  Music
  •  Theatre
• LABOR DEPARTMENTS TO EXPLORE
  • Radio Station – WBER
  • On-campus Theatre department productions
  • Doris Ulman Galleries
  • Marketing & Communications
  • The Pinnacle Student Newspaper
  • Berea College Magazine
  • TA positions – academic support for students/faculty
  • General Administration
  • Student Craft
  • Berea College Visitor Center & Shoppe