The University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications (UFCJC) placed fourth overall in the third annual Broadcast Education Association (BEA) rankings of schools based on the creative achievement of their students.

UFCJC placed third in News, fourth in Documentary, sixth in Film & Video, and ninth in Sports. The rankings were derived from the results of the BEA Festival of Media Arts, a preeminent international media competition focused on student and faculty creative endeavors.

The rankings, which began in 2022, are based on the past five-year period of student success. They are an evaluation of the quality and consistency of students’ creative works produced at one institution compared to those at other institutions.

The College has moved up in the rankings, placing sixth overall in 2023 and eighth overall in 2022.

In the last five years, over 7,000 student creative works were submitted from BEA’s more than 300 member institutions around the globe. Entries go through a blind-juried review in the following competitions: Audio, Documentary, Film & Video, Interactive Multimedia & Emerging Technologies, News, Scriptwriting, and Sports. The overall ranking is based on a combined achievement across the multiple media creative disciplines.

In the 2024 Broadcast Education Association (BEA) Festival of Media Arts competition, UFCJC students received multiple awards, including one “Best of Festival” accolade and 13 Award of Excellence honors. Over the past seven years, UFCJC students have won nearly 60 Festival of Arts awards.

The Broadcast Education Association is the premiere international academic media organization, driving insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals. The Festival of Media Arts was created and is organized by BEA faculty across the globe to honor the amazing works of both students and faculty.

Posted: May 2, 2024
Category: College News