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: Peat Lynch
Drawing on his experience in Brick City Records and connections across the School of Media Arts and Studies, Peat Lynch is launching his first solo album. He reflects on his journey so far, what he's learned, and how far he's come.
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
2022 Music Industry Summit: April 5-6
Save the date for the 2022 Music Industry Summit! While you wait, stream last year's summit to get an idea of what you can expect.
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Featured News
Dean Titsworth congratulates Scripps graduates
December 10, 2021Dean Scott Titsworth shares a message of pride and congratulations with graduates and their loved ones to celebrate today's 2021 Fall Commencement.
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Fall Graduate Feature: Andrew Konya
December 8, 2021As he prepares to graduate on December 11, integrated media major Andrew Konya reflects on his time at OHIO, where he was active in Rough Cut Collective and participated in OHIO-in-LA.
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Social Media Certificate Spotlight: Olivia Strauss
December 8, 2021Junior strategic communication major Olivia Strauss discusses the certificate in social media and her campus involvement in Ohio University's Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society chapter, Scripps Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), and 1804 Communication.
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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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