National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) | Journalism Recently Updated

The National Student Leadership Conference’s Film, Journalism & Media Arts summer program for high school students uses an interactive approach to learning that gives you an opportunity to immerse yourself in the challenging complexities of the communication field.

Together with American University’s School of Communication, Discover the World of Communication program you will learn from working journalists, media professionals, public relations experts, web designers and animators.

The program includes guest speakers, hands-on workshops and tours of media institutions. Whether you're interested in documentary filmmaking or graphic design, there is a course and a focus for every interest and passion in journalism and media arts.

NSLC programs take place on University campuses and all students are required to live on-campus throughout the program. Program tuition covers course materials, program activities, housing on the University campus, on-campus meals, social events and transportation in air conditioned motor coaches throughout the program. Each student is responsible for the cost of travel to and from the program as well as individual spending money for souvenirs and a few off-campus meals.