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.
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
THE OPTIMIST
ACU’s student-run multimedia newsroom provides hands-on experience creating content for print, mobile, online, and social media platforms.
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.
Website: morrisandmitchell.com
Faculty Advisor: Karley Adrion
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
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
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.