MSJ Renaissance – Peak Productions
Peak Productions is a MSJ Renaissance program that gives students the opportunity to learn about video production in the field. Students receive real-world, hands-on experience to build production value and storytelling skills. Students in Peak Productions also have the opportunity to help with the MSJ Morning Minute News Program. The MSJ Morning Minute is a Campus-Focused LIVE News Program produced and delivered by our Peak Productions students. Read below to hear about Peak Productions from students in the program!
Macy Ilg
- Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Major and expected graduation year: Marketing with a minor in Communications. Expected graduation year 2027.
- Why did you decide to come to the Mount? I decided to come to The Mount because it is close to home and I love the beautiful campus and the small school environment!
- Why did you decide to join Peak Productions? Originally, I decided to join Peak Productions because my academic advisor recommended it to me and it also qualifies for the Renaissance Scholarship. I ended up loving it so much and I have continued to come back since then!
- Favorite part about Peak Productions and the MSJ Morning Minute? My favorite part about Peak Productions is the hands-on experience with cameras and equipment. I love going out and shooting videos with the team to include in the Morning Minute as well as running the Instagram account!
Matthew Knox
- Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
- Major and expected graduation year: Dual Major Communications and New Media Studies & Social Computing. Expected graduation Spring 2026.
- Why did you decide to come to the Mount? Because it was so close to home. Small classes, and a more personal feel.
- Why did you decide to join Peak Productions? My interest in video production and video editing.
- Favorite part about Peak Productions and the MSJ Morning Minute? Getting to produce the Morning Minute.
Mitchell Reveal
- Hometown: Amelia, Ohio
- Major and expected graduation year: Graphic Design major, Communication and New Media Studies minor. Expected graduation year spring 2026.
- Why did you decide to come to the Mount? I wanted to be at a smaller school that I could also pursue cross country and track, and I fell in love with both the running and the art program.
- Why did you decide to join Peak Productions? I want to try more video projects after taking Digital Video Production in my sophomore fall semester. Bevin recommended Peak Productions to me and I decided to give it a go in the next semester and fell in love with it.
- Favorite part about Peak Productions and the MSJ Morning Minute? While we are given suggestions and pointers to help improve the production, the show is ours to create! Everything is very hands-on, and we are given the chance to work with different pieces of equipment and be in different positions.