Experiential Learning

Experiential learning means learning by doing and reflecting. It's about taking part in real-life activities, internships, or hands-on projects to gain knowledge, improve skills and understand things better in a specific subject. Our goal is to help you become more skilled, knowledgeable, and ready for a successful career in communication, journalism and media.

Two students watch the digital screen on their camera to see how a shot looks in the film they are making.

CMU Film Society

Film Society is a Registered Student Organization (RSO) and Media Arts co-curricular.

A student works the sound board in the record studio control room.

Moore Media Records

Students record, mix and master all MMR recordings, and produce the artwork and videos for music promotion.

The members of PR Central stand in front of the CMU Seal.

PR Central

PR Central is a nationally affiliated, student-run PR firm located on the campus of Central Michigan University.

A small flying C sign attached to the side of a building. A streetlamp can be seen in the background.

Grand Central Magazine

Central Michigan University's online lifestyle magazine dedicated to the CMU student's college experience.

Students work in the control room of the television station on campus.

MHTV

Write, shoot, edit, direct, star, and produce television content on Moore Hall Television (MHTV).

Two students are anchors at the news desk while three other students man the television cameras on News Central, a new station on campus.

News Central and Central View Live

Tell the Mt. Pleasant community what’s going on. News Central and Central View Live are half-hour student-produced nightly news shows that air at 5 PM on MHTV (Moore Hall Television).

A student runs the microphone while working in the radio station studio.

WMHW-FM

Develop your media personality on the radio. Get on the air and learn how to talk to the masses. Build confidence and improve your delivery.

A student works on his film, sitting at a desk with several monitors and editing software.

Central Michigan International Film Festival

The Central Michigan International Film Festival (CMIFF) is an annual showcase for a diverse slate of films from around the world.

Four students pose in front of a brick wall with the trophies they won at a debate competition.

Debate

Numerous academic studies show that competitive debate trains students to think critically on their feet. It gives them confidence in public speaking and teaches them how to do in-depth research.

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