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: Heidi Ha, '19
Heidi Ha graduated with an integrated media major, moved to Los Angeles, and found a position on the Netflix original series "You."
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
Alumni Spotlight: Michelle House, B.S.’17
December 2, 2021Since graduating in 2017 from the School of Media Arts and Studies with a degree in integrated media, Michelle House has moved to Los Angeles and learned a lot about the industry through working with Disney, Marvel Studios, Amazon, and Netflix.
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Deniza Mulaj
November 16, 2021In life there can be that one moment or experience that drives a person to want to fix the world's problems and change them for the better. Deniza Mulaj, a third-year Ph.D. candidate in the Media Arts and Studies program from Kosova, focuses on the intersectionality of media, political violence, and ethnicity.
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$1 million gift from The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation will enhance student learning experiences at OHIO
November 16, 2021Ohio University is announcing three new funds focused on supporting experiential learning for Scripps students, thanks to a $1 million gift from The Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation.
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Daniel Warmke
November 3, 2021Daniel Warmke, a Ph.D. student in the School of Media Arts and Studies and an instructor in the J. Warren McClure School of Emerging Communication Technologies, is an applied ludologist and studies the actual rules of games. He is currently conducting research on video games and, more specifically, emergent game play.
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