
Radio and Video Production at Lasell
The Radio and Video Production major prepares media literate, digitally adept graduates to pursue careers such as producer, director, videographer, editor, studio technician, and disc jockey. By blending theoretical perspectives with hands-on learning, the program immerses students in the study of digital media production in field and studio.
Program Features
The program features many extracurricular opportunities to give students leadership/team experience and portfolio material. These experiences include:
- Opportunities for students to apply their knowledge in student media outlets including Lasell Community Television (LCTV) and WLAS radio.
- The program culminates with students completing at least one required internship and a capstone experience in which they develop a digital portfolio to showcase their undergraduate projects and skills.
- Students are required to do at least one internship and encouraged to study either abroad or domestically.
What You'll Learn
From your first day, you’ll take courses in your major and advance towards graduation with a yearly plan. Not sure what classes to take? We’ll help you create the perfect plan.
View our
4 Year Plan for a year-by-year breakdown of potential courses you can take to complete your Radio and Video Production major in four years.
Sample Radio and Video Production Courses
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
Concentration Courses |
COM215 |
Radio Production |
3 |
COM217 |
Video Production |
3 |
COM218 |
Digital Video Editing |
3 |
COM225 |
Producing |
3 |
COM304 |
TV Studio Production |
3 |
COM312 |
Digital Audio Production |
3 |
COM313 |
Digital Filmmaking |
3 |
GRAP307 |
Motion Graphics |
3 |
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NESN's Next Producer
Lasell faculty provided students the mentorship and skills to create and submit and sports-related short film for NESN's Next Producer, a competition with a prize of $20,000 and a yearlong internship with NESN. In the recent season, two Lasell students were included in the top 12 entries, with a Lasell student being selected as the winner of the competition.
Student Publications & On-Campus Resources
- Lasell is home to several student-run publications, including: the 1851 Chronicle student newspaper; Tarnished, which celebrates the visual and written arts; and Polished, our award-winning fashion magazine.
- Students have numerous opportunities to work at our state-of-the-art Lasell University radio station WLAS 102.9FM, in programming, production, and promotions - 25% of student shows are run by freshmen
- Students have access to the studios of NewTV, Newton's community-access cable television station.
SOCA DAY
SOCA DAY, is a new twist on our annual COMDay event, reflecting synergies between communication and graphic design in digital media fields and within our school. This annual professional networking event provides students with opportunities to meet and network with industry experts in journalism, TV, radio, public relations, advertising, and sports communication, specifically with editors, contributors, and executives from the Boston Globe, Comcast SportsNet, Major League Baseball, Johnson & Johnson, and JetBlue. Featured guests have included:
- Michael Rezendes - the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, portrayed by Mark Ruffalo in Spotlight.
- Alan Ives - Vice President of ABCNews and multi-Emmy winner.
Washington D.C.
Students have multiple opportunities to experience the media industry in Washington D.C.:
- Annual 3-day trip to Washington D.C.: Students experience the media industry by exploring places such as the Newseum, The Press Club, NPR, and more. Recently, students met with members of U.S. Representative Joe Kennedy's team. Students have visited the White House, the National Press Club, and Fleishman Hill PR, as well as met and networked with former students and the Press Secretary in Senator Elizabeth Warren's office.
- Semester-in-Washington D.C.: Students spend a semester studying and working at an internship in Washington D.C.
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Kenneth Calhoun, M.F.A. Assistant Provost; Chair of Graphic Design Area of Expertise: creative writing; design; creative direction; digital storytelling
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Deborah Baldizar, M.F.A. Associate Professor of Art and Graphic Design Area of Expertise: intersection of art and education; sculpture; drawing
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Janice Barrett, Ed.D. Professor of Communication Area of Expertise: conflict resolution strategies; political communication; journalism
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Meryl Perlson, M.F.A. Professor of Communication, Program Chair of Communication Area of Expertise: documentary, digital storytelling, video production & community-based media
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Yvette Perullo, M.F.A. Visiting Assistant Professor of Graphic Design Area of Expertise: UI/UX, branding, sustainable design, typography, print design
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Luis Lopez-Preciado, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communication Area of Expertise: marketing; management; advertising
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Javonte Santos, M.A. Assistant Professor of Communication Area of Expertise: professional communication, organizational conflict, business negotiations |
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Brian J. Wardyga, Ed.D. Professor of Communication; General Manager, 109.2FM, WLAS, & LCTV Area of Expertise: radio production; video production; video games; computer graphics; effective speaking
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Kurt Wirth, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication Area of Expertise: digital strategies; publicity |
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Vladimir Zimakov, M.A. Diane Heath Beever '49 Associate Professor of Art, Director of the Wedeman Gallery Area of Expertise: design; illustration; package design; website development; branding corporate identity; exhibition curation
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Learning Outcomes
The following learning outcomes delineate what we strive for students to achieve when they complete a major program of study in Radio and Video Production:
- Communicate clearly and effectively with diverse audiences through writing, oral and non-verbal methods in styles demanded by platform and discipline.
- Critically analyze the content, functions, effects and ethics of media in a diverse, global society.
- Formulate applied communication research questions and employ quantitative or qualitative methods to gather, analyze, and share findings.
- Employ tools and technology within industry standards to plan and implement communications to achieve strategic public relations objectives and evaluate results.
- Identify and articulate one’s skills, strengths and experiences relative to public relations career goals, and identify areas necessary for professional growth.
For a complete list of courses and learning outcomes, view the Academic Catalog >>
Career Success in the Radio and Video Production Industry
Our students have interned with:
- Viacom
- Converse, Inc.
- Dunkin Brands, Inc.
- Madison Square Garden
- Reebok Global Headquarters
- The Boston Celtics
- The New England Patriots
- The Boston Globe
- The Boston Hearld
- iHeart Media
Our alumni work for:
- Publicist
- Media liaison
- Public affairs officer
- Community relations coordinator
- Media planner
- Speech writer
- Press secretary
- Corporate communications director
- Event coordinator
- PR account executive
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