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
Student Organization Spotlight: Ohio Hockey Network
September 14, 2021Packed stadiums every game, a sense of community and collaboration between the students and residents of Athens, Ohio, chilled fingers wrapped around shared cups of hot chocolate, and buzzer beating shots off of goal posts that end with the crowd roaring at piercing volume.
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Social media certificate student spotlight: Sarah Donaldson
September 8, 2021Ohio University senior Sarah Donaldson has a passion for politics and public affairs, which has led to internships with the Columbus Dispatch, the Athens News, and now ABC News in Washington D.C.
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2021 High School Media Workshop sparks creativity, provides training
August 19, 20212021 High School Media Workshop participants spent the one-day, in-person program collaborating on a production called “Ron Away," collaborating in teams that worked on music, video, and animation.
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Scripps to offer two graduate communication workshops July 17 and 24
June 24, 2021Interacting with the media for non-journalists will be held on July 17 and co-taught by former Washington Post ombudsman Andrew Alexander and E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Director Emeriti Tom Hodson. John Born, former Ohio Department of Public Safety director, will facilitate the crisis communication workshop on July 24.
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