Expand the way you see the media, the world and even yourself. Develop skills that will help you to identify issues in your own community and empower you to make positive change. 

This major provides the critical, creative and cultural skills you need to operate in a media-saturated world and understand national and global trends.

  • Develop and learn to pitch transmedia properties to the entertainment industry.
  • Learn to analyze, deconstruct and critique media, texts and institutions.
  • Develop your understanding of historical, social and legal practices through the lens of the seismic changes in the media landscape.
  • Explore media theory, history, criticism, practices, technology, and popular and emerging cultures.
  • Receive exposure to cutting-edge research on contemporary media and the arts across the world.
  • Work alongside media studies faculty and alumni to put what you learn into practice through hands-on projects and outreach opportunities.
  • Engage with local organizations and advocates to develop and execute projects relevant to community needs.
  • Showcase your work at public conferences and events to develop your presentation skills and build networks.

You may also be interested in minoring in Media Studies.