Curricular opportunities include our Semester-in-LA program, trips to SXSW for networking, the Gladden House stage at Nelsonville Music Festival, and countless media-related student organizations.
School of Media Arts & Studies
Welcome to the School of Media
The School of Media Arts & Studies prepares well-rounded, proactive individuals to think critically, act creatively, and practice ethically in a global media society. Students have exceptional opportunities to focus in an area of specific interest while also taking advantage of a broad-based, liberal arts curriculum that enhances long-term success. The School also provides several media-related student organizations and we strongly encourage participation in internships. These opportunities lead to important connections that foster career advancement. Read More About Our school
Beyond the Classroom
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Internships & Practicums
Students can gain professional experience with off-campus media organizations.
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Join an Organization
We have a variety of organizations and opportunities for students to gain practical "real world" experience outside of the class room.
Majors
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Undergraduate Majors—Music Production & Recording Industry
—Media Arts Production
—Media & Social Change
—Games & Animation
—Screenwriting Minor
—Social Media Certificate
—Podcasting Certificate
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Graduate Majors—Master's in Communication and Development
—MFA in Communication Media Arts
—Doctoral Degree in Mass Communication
Facilities
Professional state-of-the-art facilities are available for our students to use.
Student feature: Preston Lynch
As this year's head of the production department for Brick City Records, Preston Lynch is gaining invaluable experience in the music industry. He talks about his experience leading the student-run label and shares some advice.
Get professional media experience
Music production and recording industry students and others from MDIA worked on the set and promotion for the Virtual Nelsonville Music Festival
2021 Music Industry Summit
Featuring interviews, performances, networking opportunities and presentations from artists and industry experts.
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Featured News
2021-22 IMG/Miss Universe interns announced
April 14, 2021Four Scripps students have been selected for full-time, paid internships with IMG/Endeavor at Miss Universe, focusing on social media/PR and web/video production.
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MDIA alumnus gains new role, helps spread message of inclusion at NAACP
April 13, 2021Recently been named Senior Vice President of the Hollywood Bureau for the NAACP, Kyle Bowser, BSC ’80, will promote diversity, inclusion and equity by lobbying the entertainment industry and by building a bridge between the artistic communities and the institutions that monetize their talent.
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A MDIA alumna's career in post-production
April 9, 2021Anna Livingston, Associate Post-Supervisor at Lucasfilms and 2012 MDIA alumna, shares her experience working in post-production.
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Four OHIO virtual reality cinematography projects featured in global festivals, win multiple awards
April 7, 2021Four cinematic virtual reality (cine-VR) projects produced by Ohio University undergraduate and graduate students are gaining national and global recognition in festivals.
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