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Media arts & studies students have exceptional immersive opportunities while also learning broad-based, liberal arts curriculum that enhances long-term success.
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2025 School of Media Arts and Studies Scholarship Awards Ceremony
2025 School of Media Arts and Studies Scholarship Awards Ceremony
Our Programs and Certificates
Largest cohort arrives in Hollywood for Summer 2024 OHIO-in-LA program
Largest cohort arrives in Hollywood for Summer 2024 OHIO-in-LA program
The OHIO-in-LA program has its largest cohort ever this summer with 29 Ohio University students interning at media and entertainment companies throughout Hollywood.
Semester in D.C. | Ohio University
Semester in D.C. | Ohio University
Semester in D.C. Application Link
Semester in D.C. Application Link
Semester in D.C. Funding Opportunities
Semester in D.C. Funding Opportunities
MDIA Alumni Spotlight of Nick Langer
MDIA Alumni Spotlight of Nick Langer
Undergraduate
Media Arts Production | Ohio University
Media Arts Production | Ohio University
With a media arts production degree from OHIO, you’ll have a hand in crafting engaging stories in the film & multimedia industries. Learn more and apply.
Music Production and Recording Industry | Ohio University
Music Production and Recording Industry | Ohio University
The business of making music is bigger than ever. See how Ohio University’s music production degree helps you find a job in the music recording industry!
Media and Social Change | Ohio University
Media and Social Change | Ohio University
Screenwriting/Digital Storytelling Minor | Ohio University
Screenwriting/Digital Storytelling Minor | Ohio University
Everyone has a story they want to tell. Now you can learn how to tell your stories on the web, on television, in a meeting, on your cell phone, or anywhere!Whether you are a business major who wants to better understand the world of television, an English major who wants to learn how to write a video series for the web, or an Art major who wants to translate your ideas from Degas a digital, the Screenwriting & Digital Storytelling minor will help you how to tell your stories to the world!
Social Media Certificate | Ohio University
Social Media Certificate | Ohio University
Podcasting Certificate | Ohio University
Podcasting Certificate | Ohio University
Graduate
Ph.D in Mass Communication | Ohio University
Ph.D in Mass Communication | Ohio University
Our mass communication doctoral graduates hold key positions at universities and colleges. We lead scholarly organizations and work at Carnegie R1 institutions.
MFA in Communication Media Arts | Ohio University
MFA in Communication Media Arts | Ohio University
Masters in Media Arts and Studies
Masters in Media Arts and Studies
Animation | Ohio University
Animation | Ohio University
As an animation major, you’ll learn the fundamentals behind animating objects, designing characters and using modern technologies to craft compelling worlds.
Masters in Communication and Development (CommDev)
Masters in Communication and Development (CommDev)
Our Immersive Industry Experiences
Immersive Industry Experiences | Ohio University
Immersive Industry Experiences | Ohio University
US: OHIO in LA | Ohio University
US: OHIO in LA | Ohio University
Overview The Ohio University's OHIO-in-LA Program is designed to give students an intensive experience of living and working in Hollywood's media and creative industries. Students take classes for OU credit, intern at LA-based media companies, network with hundreds of professionals, tour studios and attend productions, and produce two short films.Highlights and Excursions On previous programs, students have toured:
Storytelling, Technology, and Digital Media in Theme Parks | Ohio University
Storytelling, Technology, and Digital Media in Theme Parks | Ohio University
South by Southwest | Ohio University
South by Southwest | Ohio University
Nelsonville Music Festival- Live Music Production
Nelsonville Music Festival- Live Music Production
MDIA Masterclass Series: Brooklyn with Joel Hamilton
MDIA Masterclass Series: Brooklyn with Joel Hamilton
MDIA Masterclass Series: Providence, RI with Jim Eno at Public Hi-Fi Studio | Ohio University
MDIA Masterclass Series: Providence, RI with Jim Eno at Public Hi-Fi Studio | Ohio University
Meet Bailey Perry and learn all about her Tokyo Adventure | LinkedIn
Meet Bailey Perry and learn all about her Tokyo Adventure | LinkedIn
Semester in D.C. | Ohio University
Semester in D.C. | Ohio University
Japan: Animation and Culture in Tokyo
Japan: Animation and Culture in Tokyo
Funding Opportunities for Students
Internship Scholarships | Ohio University
Internship Scholarships | Ohio University
Experiential Learning Funding | Ohio University
Experiential Learning Funding | Ohio University
Our Students and Their Work
MDIA Bobcats Take-on Homecoming 2024
MDIA Bobcats Take-on Homecoming 2024
MDIA Student Spotlight: Jenna Keiffer
MDIA Student Spotlight: Jenna Keiffer
Social media certificate student spotlight: Allison Young
Social media certificate student spotlight: Allison Young
Social Media Certificate Spotlight: Amy Szmik
Social Media Certificate Spotlight: Amy Szmik
the Mixed-Up Politics of Disinformation, Anti-Feminisms, and Misogyny,
the Mixed-Up Politics of Disinformation, Anti-Feminisms, and Misogyny,
"Neoliberal feminism with Chinese characteristics: alternative self-representations of female PhDs on RED" available online via
"Neoliberal feminism with Chinese characteristics: alternative self-representations of female PhDs on RED" available online via
Cat's Convo Corner
Podcast
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Podcast
Cat's Convo Corner
Our Faculty and their Successes
In a Nutshell: How Beth Novak brings immersive storytelling to life
In a Nutshell: How Beth Novak brings immersive storytelling to life
Ohio Chiefs fan close to finishing goal of attending every home, away game this season
Ohio Chiefs fan close to finishing goal of attending every home, away game this season
51st Athens International Film + Video Festival – April 8-14, 2024
51st Athens International Film + Video Festival – April 8-14, 2024
Dr. Ng USA Today "Lil Nas X, Saucy Santana, Ice Spice - LGBTQ Rappers Are Queering Hip-Hop Like Never Before"
Dr. Ng USA Today "Lil Nas X, Saucy Santana, Ice Spice - LGBTQ Rappers Are Queering Hip-Hop Like Never Before"
Dr. Ng The Guardian "Can’t we have a funny joke?’ Why #girlmath Is Dividing TikTok"
Dr. Ng The Guardian "Can’t we have a funny joke?’ Why #girlmath Is Dividing TikTok"
Dr. Ng releases new book, Mainstreaming Gays: Critical Convergences of Queer Media, Fan Cultures, and Commercial Television (Rutgers UP, 2023]
Dr. Ng releases new book, Mainstreaming Gays: Critical Convergences of Queer Media, Fan Cultures, and Commercial Television (Rutgers UP, 2023]
14th Annual Attallah Lecture – Between Legacy & Streaming: Mainstreaming Gays in the 21st Century | School of Journalism and Communication
14th Annual Attallah Lecture – Between Legacy & Streaming: Mainstreaming Gays in the 21st Century | School of Journalism and Communication
BAFTSS Publication Awards 2023
BAFTSS Publication Awards 2023
Talks, Events, and Experiences
2024 AI Symposium | Ohio University
2024 AI Symposium | Ohio University
2024 48 Hour Shootout Film Competition Live Screening on YouTube
2024 48 Hour Shootout Film Competition Live Screening on YouTube
Music Industry Summit | Ohio University
Music Industry Summit | Ohio University
Athens Film Fest
Athens Film Fest
Our Alumni
Alumni spotlight Trey Cornish: real students in Music Production and Recording Industry
Alumni spotlight Trey Cornish: real students in Music Production and Recording Industry
Scripps College Student Orgs
Friday's Live YouTube Channel
Friday's Live YouTube Channel
ACRN.com
ACRN.com
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services
Podcasting Certificate
Podcasting Certificate
Social Media Certificate
Social Media Certificate
Immersive Industry Experiences
Immersive Industry Experiences
Social media storytelling course offers students an opportunity to broaden essential skills
Social media storytelling course offers students an opportunity to broaden essential skills
MDIA Alumni: Q&A with Richard Gold, SVP of Paramount Television Studios
MDIA Alumni: Q&A with Richard Gold, SVP of Paramount Television Studios
OHIO alumna Heidi Ha’s Journey and Work at Warner Brothers
OHIO alumna Heidi Ha’s Journey and Work at Warner Brothers
Nikki Rich Spotlight
Nikki Rich Spotlight
Kenneth Harwood Outstanding Dissertation Award
Kenneth Harwood Outstanding Dissertation Award
A MDIA alumna's career in post-production - Anna Livingston
A MDIA alumna's career in post-production - Anna Livingston
Kim M. Reynolds: Taking on Issues of Black Queer Identity
Kim M. Reynolds: Taking on Issues of Black Queer Identity
Social Media Certificate Information
Social Media Certificate Information
Michael Smoley Student Spotlight
Michael Smoley Student Spotlight
Master’s student focuses capstone on female environmental activists in Appalachia
Master’s student focuses capstone on female environmental activists in Appalachia
Ten Miles Apart - A Tennis Rivalry Documentary
Ten Miles Apart - A Tennis Rivalry Documentary
OHIO alumni share love of Disney with new blog
OHIO alumni share love of Disney with new blog
Student Spotlight: Grace Dearing
Student Spotlight: Grace Dearing
OHIO Music Industry Summit
OHIO Music Industry Summit
OHIO Podcasting Certificate Info
OHIO Podcasting Certificate Info
OU Virtual Expo
OU Virtual Expo
OU School of Media Arts & Studies YouTube
OU School of Media Arts & Studies YouTube
US: OHIO in LA
US: OHIO in LA
Immersive Experiences: Telling Stories in Theme Parks
Immersive Experiences: Telling Stories in Theme Parks
Ph.D Graduate Digital Ethnography
Ph.D Graduate Digital Ethnography
MDIA Student Orgs
MDIA Student Orgs
Faculty Panel
Faculty Panel
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