Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Production

The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media Production allows students to gain first-hand experience in all aspects of single camera and live multi-camera production, including shooting, audio recording, editing, writing, directing and producing digital films and live television. Film styles covered include narrative fiction, documentary, commercial and corporate productions. Students have the opportunity to work as student employees at TeleProductions, Kent State University's professional broadcast department. In addition, students supplement their coursework with an internship in their field of specialization. There are many study abroad/away opportunities. The Digital Media Production major comprises the following concentrations: The Television concentration provides students opportunities to learn how to produce and create live television programming in both the studio and remote production truck. Students may assist in the production aspects of student media entities, Black Squirrel Radio and TV-2, producing scripted shows and/or live sports. Graduates generally secure permanent or freelance positions with television stations and remote broadcast entities. The Digital Film concentration provides opportunities for students learn how to direct, produce, shoot and edit single-camera style programs. Students learn documentary, commercial and fiction film production. Students may assist in the production aspects of TV-2 and Kent State University Independent Films. Graduates generally secure permanent or freelance positions at production companies and corporate media departments. Program Learning Outcomes Graduates of this program will be able to: Demonstrate critical thinking, grounded in a legal and ethical framework. Gather information, analyze it, and make informed judgments using methods and tools appropriate to their professions. Demonstrate the ability to apply theory and research appropriate to their professions, including quantitative and qualitative methods. Demonstrate the ability to apply basic ethical principles to their professional work. Demonstrate the ability to apply laws and regulations applicable to their professional work. Write correctly and clearly in forms and styles appropriate for the communications professions, audiences and purposes they serve. Demonstrate understanding of how media and their professions evolved historically, their role in societal development and their global interaction today with institutions and individuals. Demonstrate appreciation for diverse cultures and individual differences, and reflect that appreciation in their work.