First of all, you may be wondering what exactly a Media Comm. class is. A Media Comm. (Or Media Communications) class deals with the aspects of computer technology or some facet of video production. I'm a Media Communications major, because I would like to be a filmmaker in the future. I have classes like Video Production where we as a class work to create a studio TV show (just in class of course, though we do get practical experience working at live auctions and telethons), Motion Media is a videotaping and editing class, and sound recording deals with--well, sound recording.
Now you may be wondering why my major could possibly relate to you. I'm getting there, so try to contain your unbridled enthusiasm.
Though some interesting scheduling, I have the same teacher for all three classes that I mentioned above. Sometimes....well, oftentimes, this teacher will launch into a speech about something that only somewhat relates to that particular class. Mostly, these speeches relate more to the students and what we plan to do with our lives. Today, he explained how non-Media Comm. majors should take Media Comm classes. This got me thinking about this, and I'd like to share with you how true this statement is.
It seems anyone can do better in their own individual field by taking the lessons of video production or editing into what they do. For example, a college student who plans to be a teacher could greatly benefit from having experience in the television studio because it is such a team effort. During the production of a show, you must work with and be in sync with at least twenty other people. You need to listen to the director's commands, input your own ideas, and fix any problems that can and will arise. Isn't this somehow similiar to how a nurse must listen to the doctor, input his/her own comments or suggestions, and work with various other hospital staff?
One of the best pieces of advice I've heard so far regarding how you as a person can progress is this: Take charge and direct your life. Edit out the people who keep you from progressing. Try new things. My professor talked about some study done with Ivy League students. Those who wrote down their goals were more likely to acheive those goals.
Direct your life, edit out the detritus, and be a team player. Not bad lessons from a TV studio and an editing room.
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