School of Media & Communication: Summer Workshops

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Western Kentucky University School of Media & Communication offers five dynamic workshops where students can spend six days immersed in their passion: broadcasting, communication, film or photography. Each course is taught by an experienced professional from the award-winning School of Media & Communication and will broaden the students’ awareness of their field in a fun, intensive and hands-on workshop.

Workshops for June 2024 have been cancelled, but are scheduled to return in 2025 with more opportunities for students to explore.

Workshops will be hosted June 31-July 7,  2025, for high school students interested in broadcasting, communication, film or photography (grades 10-12 in the 2024-2025 school year).

Photography Workshop Fee: $TBA. (inclusive of housing and food)

Film Workshop Fee: $TBA. (inclusive of housing and food)

Broadcasting Workshop (TV Production) Fee: $TBA. (inclusive of housing and food)

Broadcasting Workshop (Podcast/Audio Storytelling) Fee: $TBA. (inclusive of housing and food)

Communication Workshop Fee: $TBA. (inclusive of housing and food)

 

Broadcasting (TV Production)

Experience everything television production has to offer in the WKU Summer Broadcasting Workshop. From story generation to field videography to live studio recording, you’ll enjoy every step of the creative process as you take your project from concept to a polished final video. Whether you have previous media experience or not, the faculty will cover everything you need to know: camera fundamentals, live studio operations, advanced interviewing techniques, nonlinear editing, visual graphics and more. In addition to screening your work at the end of the week, final projects will also be streamed online. (Limit 15 students)

 

Broadcasting (Podcast/Audio Storytelling)

Can you tell a story using just audio? Of course, you can! The WKU Summer Broadcasting Radio Workshop will teach you the basics of radio/audio production through hands-on experience with a local radio host and reporter. You will pitch story ideas, learn how to write for the ear, conduct in-person interviews, gather natural sound using a Zoom audio recorder, and edit a final production either individually or as a group that will be shared with family and friends. There might even be time to visit a radio station by the end of the week. (Limit 15 students)

 

Film

Are the movies your passion? The WKU Summer Film Workshop is an intensive six-day program designed to take high school students through the entire filmmaking process, from pre-production to post. Participants will work together to produce a short film using industry-standard software and equipment, from initial idea to final cut, all in time for a friends and family screening at the end of the week. (Limit 15 students) 

 

Photography

Our summer workshop is your opportunity to spend six days learning how to fully understand your camera and composition, enabling you to create strong photographs with your individual vision. The in-depth training you will receive is brought to you by our expert faculty from our nationally-recognized photojournalism program, which has helped our grads land jobs all over the world. This workshop is designed for both beginners and advanced students who want to take their photography skills to the next level with fun assignments to put the skills learned to practice. Learn how to make great storytelling pictures for your high school paper, yearbook or electronic publications and your audience on social media. You’ll receive daily personalized feedback from the instructor alongside new friends from around the region. Participants are encouraged to bring their own DSLR camera. (Limit 15 students)

Communication

More information soon. (Limit 15 students)

 

For more information contact Teresa Jameson, 270-745-4143 or email media.workshops@wku.edu 

Priority registration deadline: April 20, 2025.

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After payment is processed you will receive an information packet via e-mail. Please return required forms by May 15, 2025, by emailing media.workshops@wku.edu or by snail mail to:

WKU School of Media & Communication
Summer Workshops
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11070
Bowling Green, Ky 42101