Welcome
Thank you for visiting Student Media Showcase, the website that features the audio and video work of Electronic Media/Broadcasting majors in the Department of Communication at Appalachian State University.
The works range in style, but all are non-fiction. Features, documentary, news, commentary, Public Service Announcements and personal narratives are included here. All works are created in the production classes that are taught in the Department’s facilities located in Wey Hall. The site will be updated throughout each semester as content is produced by our students. Enjoy the programming!!
Video Highlights
Hosted by Kimberly Stark
A six-part television series highlighting the video work of Electronic Media majors in the Department of Communication.
Produced by Ben Park and Megan Letts
A glimpse into the visual arts at Appalachian. Winner of the National Grand Prize in the “feature” category in the National Broadcasting Societies’ student competition. (5:42)
Produced by Ben Mabry and John Loftin
Chronicles the relationship between Ben Mabry’s grandmother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, and her husband of sixty years who has become her champion, caretaker, and the only person she remembers. Won a $2,000 Second Place prize in the Christopher’s competition in NYC. (6:58)
Produced by Juston Smith and Ashley Poag
First place Public Service Announcement in the National Broadcasting Societies’ regional competition. (:60)
Produced by Jimmy Lail and Chris Zaluski
A behind-the-scene look into the making of “The Appalachian”, the ASU student newspaper. (5:04)
Produced by Juston Smith and Ashley Poag
In the wake of the killings at Virginia Tech, this video looks at what ASU and other campuses are doing to better prepare. (6:10)
Produced by Pamela Schmitt, Kimberly Stark and James Ward
Focusing on ASU’s unique Masters program in Expressive Arts, this video looks at the methodology and healing power of Expressive Arts. (13:36)
Audio Highlights
The Nalgene Test (1:00)
Product: Nalgene Water Bottles
Producer: Martin Schlesinger
Radio Mercury Awards National Finalist; New York, NY; 2005.
Once Upon a Snickers (1:00)
Product: Snickers Candy Bar
Producer: Pamela Hatton
First Place Commercial/PSA Category; Broadcast Educators Association National Festival of Media Arts; Las Vegas, NV; 2007.
Go Vote (1:00)
Product: North Carolina Center for Voter Education
Producer: Jessica Hall
Second Place Commercial/PSA Category; Broadcast Educators Association National Festival of Media Arts; Las Vegas, NV; 2007. First Place; North Carolina Voter Education PSA Contest; used by radio stations across North Carolina as voter education for the 2006 general election; Raleigh, NC; 2006.
Head, Heart, Hands, and Health: 100 Years of 4-H in North Carolina (10:00)
Producer: Rebecca Jones
Second Place Educational Program Category; Broadcast Educators Association National Festival of Media Arts; Las Vegas, NV; 2008.
Tellin' Tales in Appalachia (15:00)
Producer: Paula Schmitt
Second Place Educational Program Category; Broadcast Educators Association National Festival of Media Arts; Las Vegas, NV; 2007.
Junaluska: The Integration of a Southern Mountain Community (15:00)
Producer: Pamela Hatton
Third Place Educational Program Category; Broadcast Educators Association National Festival of Media Arts; Las Vegas, NV; 2007.
Hugh Morton: North Carolina's Promoter and Protector (15:00)
Producer: Jordan Burleson
Note: This documentary was produced just prior to Mr. Morton's passing, and his family stated that it is one of the best media pieces ever done about Mr. Morton and his life's work. 2006.
