__--'Cbange in communication major: The electronic media major was, at one time, a single major inwhich a stu– dent could choose one of two different tracks: broadcast journalism or teleproduction. The communication de– partment d~ided tomakesomed1anges to the program this year. "We no longer have those two tracks. We now have two completely d ifferent majors," Dr. Dutch Hoggatt, associate professor of communication, said. The two new majors were broadcast journalismand electronicmedia produc– tion. The electronic media production major was for those who wanted to in– crease their skills in television produc– tion. "It is for people who want to learn audio/ videoproduction,"Hoggattsaid. "It is more for people who want to be behind the scenes." The broadcastjournalism track dealt Senior Jenna LaCaze and feshman Emily Arnold read through their scripts before a "live at Five" broadcast. "I really enjoyed doing the news this year," LaCaze said. "I'm going to miss it when I graduate." (Photo by April Clem) Robin Miller, associateprofessorofcom· munication, conducts a meeting for the· ater majors Jan. 16. Theater majors were required to participate in theater produc· tions on campus. (Photo by Melissa Wil· son) • • 156 academics specificallywith peoplewhowanted to be on camera. "Broadcast journalism will focus on reporting, writing, producing and anchor– ing," Hoggatt said. Hoggattthought The decision to split the major was for two reasons, Hoggatt said. "Primarily it just gave them [broadcast journalism majorsJa distinct iden– tity, and it helps us [the faculty] differentiate be- the change was a great idea. "The broadcast journalism majors were kind of having an identitycrisisbe– cause they really ctidn'tknowwhatto call themselves," he said. "They were studying broad– cast journalismbe- "The reason I chose to go to Harding was because of the pro– gram with broadcast journalism" cause the tracks were very simi· lar before, I;>ut now there is some differ– ence," Hoggatt said. The commu– nication depart– ment hoped the change would bring innew sru- -Emily Arnold, freshman cause that is what they wanted todo, but because of their majors, they had to call them– selves electronic media majors." Darren Irby, a 1993 graduate, poses with his wife, Julie, at a reception the communica· tion department held for himOct. 25. Irby, vice president of communication for tile American Red Cross, visited Homecoming weekend and held a seminar for mass communication students. (Photo by Renee Lewis) dents. "For recruit– ing purposes, it will help us to havebroad– cast journalism in the catalog," Hoggatt ews said. "Now we will have a brochure spe– cifically for broadcast journalism. It will talk specifically about our nightly news– casts. Therearen't many schools our size that can do nightly newscasts." Freshman Emily Arnold came to Har– dingbecauseof the newmajor. "The reason I chose to go to Harding was because of the program [broadcast journalismL" Arnold said. Broadcast journalism majors had classes designed specifically to fit their needs. "The classes will be designed to help students to develop their on-camera skills," Hoggatt said. Students believed the new major would be a great success. "I think it is a great idea because we can dive deeper into the field of broad– cast journalism," senior Josh Davidson, electronic media major, said. -Jenna LACaze
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