Curricular opportunities include several exclusive industry experiences including our Semester-in-LA program, the OHIO South by Southwest course, the Bonnaroo Music Industry Masterclass, and countless media-related student organizations.
School of Media Arts & Studies
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
Get resume-ready professional experience with off-campus opportunities and organizations that will give you a crucial edge in applying for jobs and internships.
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Join an Organization
In our student-run clubs and organizations, you'll gain practical, real-world experience outside the classroom and expand your peer network.
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.
Alumni Feature: Kyle Bowser, BSC ’80
Bowser has recently been named as Senior Vice President of the Hollywood Bureau for The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
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
Media Organization Spotlight: Thread
October 12, 2021Sometimes, we all struggle with what to wear to class because the sweatpants and hoodie we all have worn on a day-to-day basis are becoming too mundane. There is an organization on campus helping students with those occasional fashion conundrums. Launched in April 2010, Thread Magazine is one of Ohio University’s fashion magazines. In this interview, Riley Runnels, Thread’s editor-in-chief, describes the magazine and tells us how students can get involved.
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OHIO’s ESPN3 programming: Immersive experience through collaboration
October 6, 2021Have you ever wondered who’s behind the broadcasts at Ohio University Athletic events? If you guessed all students, you would be correct. Ohio University allows students to gain hands-on experience in the sports production industry through ESPN3. Claire Geary, a senior journalism news and information major and longtime member of ESPN3, shares what the program entails, how students can get involved, and just how much the program has prepared her for life beyond college.
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Organization Spotlight: Black Student Communication Caucus
September 30, 2021The Black Student Communication Caucus (BSCC) is a Black student run media organization on campus. BSCC’s mission is to encourage personal and professional development and increase participation on Ohio University’s campus and in the Athens community. BSCC holds a variety of meetings to help their members develop in different ways. They provide internship help, LinkedIn workshops, networking opportunities and so much more!
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New Virtual Reality and Game Development major will ready students to use emerging technology for communications
September 28, 2021The new Virtual Reality and Game Development (VRGD) major from the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies will teach students to use new and emerging technologies in gaming and applications across the field of communication.
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