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welcomeOn behalf of the Division of Communication and Theatre, we’re

thrilled that you’re considering us. In this book, you’ll find a brief

snapshot of what our division and each major have to offer.

The focus of each program is to provide you with the

fundamentals of your discipline, professional experience in your

discipline and the integration of your faith with your discipline.

In addition, our division sharpens your soft skills that employers

crave—writing, speaking, interpersonal communication and

critical thinking. You will walk away from IWU with your diploma

and a professional resume.

We’re looking forward to meeting you soon!

Dr. Greg Fiebig

Division Chair

Division of Communication and Theatre

HUMAN COMMUNICATION

JOURNALISM

MEDIA COMMUNICATION

MUSICAL THEATRE*

SPORTS MEDIA*

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

THEATRE EDUCATION*

THEATRE

SHAKESPEARE AND

PERFORMANCE MINOR

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MAJORS AND MINORS

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Our division’s motto is Voice for the Voiceless. As a student, you’ll

learn how to give voice to the stories around you—stories that are told

with professionalism, integrity and human connection. Within each

major you’ll learn how to give voice, whether that be on stage, on-air

or in print.

*No Minor

Division of Communication and Theatre professors

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To learn more about our faculty, visit

indwes.edu/undergraduate/division-of-communication-

and-theatre/faculty

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meet our facultyGREGORY FIEBIG | M.A., M.DIV., PH.D. Division Chair

Professor of Human Communication Studies

AMY SMELSER | M.A. Journalism Teaching Fellow Advisor of The Sojourn

KATIE WAMPLER | M.A., PH.D. Associate Professor of Theatre Artistic Director of Theatre

MARK PERRY | M.A., PH.D. Professor of Media Communication

Advisor of 94.3 The Fortress

BLAKE NEFF | M. DIV., PH.D.

Lecturer in Communication

SUSAN SIGWORTH | B.S., M.A. Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication

Advisor of Public Relations Student Society of America

STEVE WOOD | M.A., PH.D. Associate Professor of Theatre

Technical Director of Theatre

RANDALL KING | M.A., PH.D. Professor of Communication

Director of Broadcast Media

greg.fiebig@indwes.edu

amy.smelser@indwes.edu

katie.wampler@indwes.edu

mark.perry@indwes.edu blake.neff@indwes.edu

susan.sigworth@indwes.edu

steve.wood@indwes.edu

randall.king@indwes.edu

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We receive our news through stories, but who tells those stories? By majoring in Journalism, you’ll

learn how to become an effective storyteller in the 21st century—online, on-air, and through

pictures and sound.

The Journalism major allows you to concentrate in broadcasting or multimedia. You’ll use digital

tools combined with critical thinking, creative writing, clear judgment and ethical principles to

share stories that make a difference.

Write for The Sojourn, IWU’s student-managed online campus newspaper, or

GrantCOnnected.net, an online news source serving Grant County.

In addition to getting professional bylines through partnerships with local news outlets, these

online newspapers offer jobs for students, including positions in social media, graphic design and

sports writing.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“IWU Division of Communication and Theatre equipped me to succeed by helping me realize my gifts and strengths, and how to use them well. The division helped me develop a confidence in myself and my work I wouldn’t have had otherwise.”

NAVAR WATSON, 2016 Private English teacher/tutorEnglish-learning academies and families in Bilbao, Spain

BROADCAST JOURNALISM

FASHION JOURNALISM

FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT

FREELANCE WRITING

INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST

NEWSPAPER REPORTER

PHOTOJOURNALISM

SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST

SPORTS JOURNALISM

CONTENT MARKETER

COPYWRITER

EDITOR

GRANT WRITER

SPORTS INFORMATION DIRECTOR

WEB CONTENT MANAGER

TECHNICAL WRITER

Get experience and professional

bylines by writing for IWU’s online

campus newspaper.

Write or edit stories that are

published for Grant County.

NEW YORK CITY SEMESTERSpend a semester in NYC interning

at a news media organization in the

journalism capital of America.

@iwusojourn

@grantconnected

thesojourniwu.com

grantconnected.net

@iwusojourn

@grantCOnnected

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MEDIA COMMUNICATION

Media Communication prepares you for a number of careers in media—TV, radio and

online—by giving you hands-on professional experience in the entire production process

from idea creation and writing to talent and production.

With Media Communication, you’ll have the opportunity to concentrate in one of three

areas: film, production or performance. You’ll work with faculty and staff professionals

on local news magazine shows, live basketball games and community events.

Work for WIWU, our television station, or 94.3 The Fortress, our radio station. Both our

TV station and radio station are FCC licensed and broadcast to Grant County

24 hours a day.

MEDIA PLANNER

MULTIMEDIA SPECIALIST

PROGRAM RESEARCHER

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

WEB CONTENT MANAGER

FILM DIRECTOR

STATION MANAGER

WRITER

TELEVISION ANCHOR

RADIO/TELEVISION

BROADCASTER

DIGITAL EDITOR/

PRODUCER

DIGITAL PROJECT

MANAGER

DIRECTOR OF

MEDIA RELATIONS

PROJECT COORDINATOR

SPORTS NEWS

REPORTER/EDITOR

SPORTS WRITER

SPORTS ANALYST

SPORTS SALES

REPRESENTATIVE

SPORTS BROADCASTER

TELEVISION/FILM/

VIDEO PRODUCER

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“Majoring in Media Communication put a camera in my hands, taught me how to be a storyteller and made me the journalist I am today. All of my amazing professors pointed out my strengths starting freshman year and began training me for my career in TV news.”

SHAELIE CLARK, 2016 Anchor/reporter 14 News WFIE, Evansville, IN

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Get experience broadcasting IWU

athletic games on ESPN3, work

with staffed professionals editing

local television shows or be a host

on Crossroads, our weekly news

magazine program.

@wiwutv

wiwutv.com

@wiwutv

Gain on-air and behind-the-

scenes experience as a general

manager or director of promotion,

production, news or music.

@94.3TheFortress

943thefortress.com

@TheFortressWIWU

SPORTS MEDIA

Sports Media is our division’s newest major and offers exciting career opportunities. As a Sports

Media student, you’ll learn about the process of communicating within the sports industry.

You’ll build a foundation based on sports writing, broadcasting, online media, advertising and

video production, and learn the difference between content rooted in journalism and content

rooted in organizational communication.

In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and practice your skills in the sports market and

through internships as public relations personnel, reporters, anchors and journalists.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“IWU did a great job of integrating solid education with faith and real-life experience. I’ve been in television for five years now and still draw from lessons I learned at WIWU-TV. The facilities at IWU are top-notch, and the opportunities are endless.”

CHASE EVANS, 2012 Sports anchor WYTV/WKBN, Youngstown, OH

STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION

What does a Strategic Communication graduate do? They help their organization determine

the best way to communicate, tell the story and meet business goals. Think of strategic

communication as an umbrella term, encompassing the fields of public relations, marketing

and advertising.

As a Strategic Communication major, you’ll concentrate in one of two areas—public relations or

organizational communication—and focus on gaining professional experience.

You’ll do that by completing real-world campaigns and projects for community clients, and

by interning with nonprofits, corporations or advertising agencies. You can also get great

experience through IWU’s chapter of The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA).

Get hands-on professional experience, find internships

and network with PR pros through this nationally known

organization. Field trips, leadership positions and Half

Day with a Pro are just a few of the many reasons to join.

@iwuprssa

iwuprssa.com

@iwuprssa

PUBLIC RELATIONS

SPECIALIST

COPYWRITER

ADVERTISING EXECUTIVE

EVENT COORDINATOR

MARKETING DIRECTOR

PUBLIC INFORMATION

OFFICER

SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST

CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS

MANAGER

FUNDRAISING MANAGER

DIGITAL MARKETING ANALYST

SPEECH WRITER

MEDIA PLANNER

PUBLICIST

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

LOBBYIST

GRANT WRITER

CONSULTANT

CORPORATE TRAINER

MEDIA RELATIONS SPECIALIST

CONTENT STRATEGIST

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“I can’t overstate the importance of getting involved in PRSSA. The opportunities to shadow professionals in the field, listen to speakers at meetings and collaborate on local projects prepared me for the position I’m in today. PR touches every industry in some form or another, so even Business or Marketing majors would be wise to get involved.”

KATE JARAMILLO, 2014 Senior account executive BLASTmedia

HUMAN COMMUNICATION

Every aspect of human behavior is driven by communication, and any interaction can find its success or failure in proper communication.

Human Communication gives you comprehensive preparation in Christ-centered communication theory and practice, equipping you for

graduate study or a variety of careers.

As part of our program, you’ll gain a better understanding of conflict resolution, influence, problem solving, cultural competencies

and leadership.

With a degree in Human Communication, you could assume a range of roles—anything from ministry and university teaching to professional

workplace and community service. Human Communication is a great complement to another area of study, making you stand out in the job

market and giving you lots of versatility.

CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR

RESEARCH SPECIALIST

PROFESSOR

COMMUNICATION ANALYST

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER

BRAND MANAGER

PROMOTIONS MANAGER

MARKETING RESEARCH ANALYST

COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCHER

COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIRECTOR

POLITICAL ANALYST

INFORMATION ANALYSIS

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“IWU Division of Communication and Theatre equipped me to succeed by instilling me with charisma and confidence. I’m consistently acknowledged for fostering engaging discussions. These skills help me stand out among my peers. I attribute them to my communication degree.”

TIM ROCKSTROH, 2009 Senior human resources system analyst Toyota Motor North America, Plano, TX

THEATRE

If you’re eager to become a better theatrical performer, producer or technician, IWU’s

Theatre program is the perfect place for you. Our mission is to equip, engage and

entertain our audience through stories that explore the artistic and spiritual dynamic

of the human experience.

You can concentrate in one of two areas—performance or technical theatre. Our program

focuses on giving you professional experience, and you’ll do that through acting, directing,

writing, designing and stage-managing.

You can also participate in the Theatre Guild, IWU’s theatre organization, as early as your

first semester, or travel with the Theatre Guild to theatre festivals throughout the country.

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT

“The greatest part of majoring in Theatre was the tight-knit family I got to be a part of while I was there—made up of students and professors. And not just in Theatre but in the entire communication division. The meaningful relationships were what really made my time there special.”

KENDRA EMMETT-GOLDWASSER, 2013 Stage manager Second Thought Theatre, Dallas, TX

PRODUCER

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

DRAMA INSTRUCTOR

ACTOR/PERFORMER

THEATRE DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY ARTS

WORKER

STAGE MANAGER

COSTUME ATTENDANT

SET DESIGNER

CASTING DIRECTOR

THEATRE TEACHER

CHOREOGRAPHER

LIGHT TECHNICIAN

CRITIC

SOUND DESIGNER

PERFORMING ARTS

PUBLICIST

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Participate in four shows every

season—two in the fall and two in

the spring. You can write, perform

or work behind the scenes. The 24-

Hour Theatre Festival also allows you

to craft and perform a one-act play in

24 hours.

Gain professional theatre experience

by joining Hoosier Shakes, a summer

theatre company started by Dr. Greg

Fiebig, our division chair.

Heighten your awareness of our

multicultural world and interact with

it in a passionate, provocative and

proactive way to change the world,

one story at a time.

@iwutheatreguild

@hoosiershakes

@iwutheatreguild

hoosiershakes.com

@iwutheatreguild

@hoosiershakes

@hoosiershakes

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MUSICAL THEATRE

If you want to achieve the highest possible

level of performance as a singer-actor, then

the Musical Theatre program is for you. It

includes studies in music, theatre and dance,

and prepares you for graduate study or

private studio teaching.

THEATRE EDUCATION

Theatre Education is one of our newest

majors, providing you with a broad

foundation in multiple areas of theater that’ll

prepare you to teach in high schools and

direct productions.

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