Multimedia Journalism Degree
Whether it involves breaking news, in-depth reporting, sports, or arts and entertainment, multimedia journalism is based on the craft of storytelling. Anderson University’s multimedia journalism program emphasizes telling stories with clarity and purpose, in a variety of media and with high ethical standards. Students learn the technical writing and production skills they need to excel in a
communications career.
Program Overview
Program Options
- Choose from a 3 or 4-year degree in multimedia journalism
- Select a 30-hour complementary major in multimedia journalism, alongside another major
- Add an 18-hour multimedia journalism minor to your primary program of study
- An internship is required in both the complementary (30-hour) and full (42-hour) multimedia journalism majors.
Multimedia Journalism Classes
- Writing for the Media
- Visual Communication
- Producing Multimedia Content
- Advanced Newswriting and Reporting
- Advanced Feature and Digital Writing
- Communicating through Social Media
Andersonian
Anderson University’s student-operated news organization, the Andersonian, produces online news, feature stories, video newscasts, and audio pieces. The weekly newscast features news and sports headlines and has led to national and statewide recognition through the College Media Association, the Indiana Collegiate Press Association, the Sports Video Group and the Indiana chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Careers
Graduates with journalism, writing, production and storytelling skills find jobs in a variety of areas, including:
- Traditional Print
- Broadcast & Online News
- Writing
- Editing
- Sports Information
- Publishing
- Public Relations
- Other Associated Fields
ALUMNI WORKING IN THE MEDIA
OUR COMMUNICATION FACULTY
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Communication and Design Arts
Christie Franklin
Administrative Assistant
Terri Gibson
Instructor of Communication
Jason Higgs
Associate Professor of Visual Communication
Arthur Kelly
Instructor of Communication
Dr. Stefanie Leiter
Department Chair, Communication & Design Arts Associate Professor, Public Relations Director, Summer School
Jack Lugar
Professor of Cinema & Media Arts
Kris Rinas
Director of Studio and Technical Operations
Benjamen Risinger
Instructor of Communication
Holly R. Sims
Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design
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