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The mission of the Media Arts and Studies program is to promote the study of the means of production and dissemination of digital content, and their ultimate effects on individuals, political communication, civic participation, media organizations, media policy and practices, and society as a whole. Courses and internships prepare students for careers in the industry with interest in audio/visual production, media studies, web design, video, graphics and other web-based systems.

Careers

The Media Arts and Studies major offer a wide variety of career opportunities including:

Producer

Director

Editor

Technical Supervisor

Multimedia Designer

Animator

Multimedia Developer

Telecommunication Manager

Graphic Designer

Audience and Content Researcher

Media Arts and Studies Major

The mission of the Media Arts and Studies program is to provide instruction and conduct scholarly research in the creation, production, dissemination and use of digital media content. Courses and internships prepare students for careers in the industry with interest in

Video and Audio Production

Including producing, directing, writing, and technical supervision – across all digital media platforms.

Multimedia Design and Development

Including computer-based interactive multimedia design and development, web applications, integrating audio, graphics, video, text, animation, and interactive applications for education, entertainment, and business purposes.

Media Management

Including network management in organizations; media distribution, sales and marketing; audience and content research; nonprofit and for-profit media entrepreneurship; and the management of various types of telecommunications and digital media companies.

Media Studies

Including advanced study in media education and scholarship, public advocacy of media-related issues, and communications law and policy.