Creative Media majors use all types of media to tell stories. Whether the genre is fiction or nonfiction, production or management, writing or video, students in Creative Media learn the skills needed to tell these stories in the most effective way possible. Students also examine the meaning of story and how it influences culture and society, and how culture and society influence the story itself. Students tell their stories through both digital media and social media, and may also study music or video games. Creative Media majors develop technical skills, managerial competence, reasoning ability, and ethical judgment so they can become leaders in the film industry. Our courses reflect a liberal arts and sciences orientation, with a professional focus.
Creative Media majors must complete 120 hours for graduation, including the 39 hours outlined below. Creative Media majors are required to complete a minor or second major.
Creative media majors work in television, film, radio and internet, as directors, producers, videographers, editors, documentarians, production managers, lighting designers, film critics, program directors, marketing and promotion directors, technical directors, sound technicians, television critics, media sales reps, scriptwriters, entertainment interviewers, audience analysts, researchers, general managers and production assistants.
Types of Jobs Accepted
Entry-level jobs include videographers, editors, production assistants, media sales representatives, or office workers in programming or promotion. Authors, filmmakers, directors and producers often start in these jobs as they learn about the film business.
Jobs of Experienced Alumni
Our alumni hold top positions in media organizations and commonly become television directors, movie producers, national news reporters,and national sports reporters.
Learn more about opportunities in this field at the Career Center
