Hands On Learning

Department of Journalism and Mass Communication

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DON MORRIS BUILDING

The Don Morris Center houses podcast studios, a surround-sound theater, media sets, KACU radio, ACUTV,  Morris + Mitchell Ad/PR agency, and The Optimist newsroom in addition to spacious classrooms and a welcoming lobby with cozy spaces to study on all 3 floors.

ACU TV studio.

ACUTV

ACU’s student-run television station, an ESPN+ affiliate, offers hands-on experience in broadcasting, production, and live event coverage, with students serving as on air hosts, camera operators, producers, and technical crew.

: @acu_tv

: @ACUTV

Faculty Advisor: Hutton Harris

students working together in the ACU Optimist.

THE OPTIMIST

ACU’s student-run multimedia newsroom provides hands-on experience creating content for print, mobile, online, and social media platforms.

: @acuoptimist

: @theoptimist

Faculty Advisor: Kenneth Pybus

MORRIS+MITCHELL

Our student-run Ad/PR agency works with real clients to develop campaigns for branding, social media, event planning, advertising and public relations.

: @morrisandmitchell

: @morrisandmitchell

Website: morrisandmitchell.com

Faculty Advisor: Karley Adrion

student in recording studio for KACU at Abilene Christian University.

KACU-FM 89.5 ABILENE

ACU’s radio station, an NPR affiliate, gives students the chance to work as hosts, engineers, technicians, and content producers starting as early as their freshman year.

: @kacu895

: @KACU

General Manager: Heather Claborn

student using podcast studio.

PODCAST STUDIOS

Our podcast studios feature professional recording booths for high-quality audio production and can be reserved for student use.

EQUIPMENT ROOM

JMC students can check out industry-level equipment for film and media projects right on campus. It’s the perfect place to gear up, get creative, and produce professional-quality work. You’ll find standout equipment such as:

  • Blackmagic 6K, 4K, and 6K G2 cameras
  • Full lighting kits
  • Zoom lavalier mics with built-in recorders
  • Kessler Pocket Jib PRO for high-angle shots
  • Cinema lenses compatible with Canon DSLR and mirrorless cameras
students sitting in a lecture room.

ROOM 141 ART & FILM SURROUND SOUND THEATER

Room 141 is our large lecture hall and surround sound theater where students gather for film courses and screenings.