Today, anyone with a cell phone holds in his or her hands a device capable of shooting, editing, and disseminating a message with the possibility of reaching a global audience. However, merely having a device capable of that process is different than understanding how to effectively use that device in order to reach the audience. That requires the unique ability of understanding how to tell stories that make people want to listen or see them-- a skill that includes a healthy mix of creativity, critical thinking and technical skills. The University of Houston's media production students learn and expand on those areas to enter the workforce with the ability to understand how to tell a story that is compelling, visually attractive, and well-executed.

To help students' training, the University of Houston school is home to the Lance T. Funston Communication Center, a state-of-the-art media and content production facility that includes two production studios connected via a large control room. The Funston Center hosts many of the university's media production labs, which give students the opportunity to work with the technologies needed to create successful productions. In addition, editing and audio suites are available for them to use, all complete with all the necessary software to make any project look professional. Writing, producing, directing, and editing are all skills that will be honed at the Valenti School of Communication.

At the Jack J. Valenti School of Communication, students receive experience both inside and outside of the classroom. From producing content in classes that airs locally to jobs and internships at major news organizations and media production facilities, the city of Houston is more than just the university's location--it is the lab in which students hone their skills.