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Charles Bane, Ph.D.
Chair, Department of Communication
With two Emmys and numerous BEA awards, our program stands out from other similar-sized programs by giving our students the skills to compete nationally with much larger programs. Based on our students’ creative achievements, our program is ranked 15 in Audio, 19 in Documentary and 40 overall by the Broadcast Education Association Festival of Media Arts.
Our program develops collaboration at multiple levels. We host two festivals: a 48-hour film festival every fall and a five-minute film festival in the spring. We are sponsors of the Arkansas Cinema Society, and our students also attend the annual Sundance Film Festival. This allows our students to make connections not only on campus but also at the state and national levels.
Many programs reserve access to equipment for juniors and seniors only. At Harding, freshmen are on set from day one. From grip to boom operator, assistant camera to cinematographer, our students learn every job, ultimately directing and producing their own film projects. KVHU and HU16, our award-winning radio and television stations, provide further practical experience for our majors
Through hands-on experience, you'll gain the skills you need to produce video content in a variety of styles. You'll learn the art of storytelling on screen as well as the technical knowledge needed to edit and produce high-quality digital media.
As the demand for digital media increases, your skills will be invaluable in the world of radio and TV. Your technical proficiency, unique point of view and hands-on experience will set you apart from your pears.
Marketing is a broad field that requires strategic content creation in a variety of media. Video production for events, social media, digital advertising and more is essential for any marketing campaign. With your media production skills, you'll be an asset to your team.
Director, Film Program
Professor of Communication
