Digital Media & Cinema Studies

The Digital Media Program provides a comprehensive degree where students can structure their major to emphasize radio, television, film production, film studies, or webcasting. It is a well-rounded degree program with a strong liberal arts foundation, which is crucial to being successful in an industry that is not just about pushing buttons. The student will learn how to work as thoughtful observers of their world and become proficient with the technical tools to disseminate their stories and messages. 

This program offers a Digital Media Production major and an Electronic and Film Studies minor. 

The Cinema Studies program provides skills and knowledge essential for future filmmakers and passionate film aficionados alike. Students graduate with the skills sought after in the entertainment industry and the historical and theoretical background essential to helping this popular art form grow. Potential jobs include director, camera operator, screenwriter, sound technician, and film critic, among others. Other students might opt to continue their film education at the graduate level to hone their skills for the industry or develop scholarly interests.

This program offers a Cinema Studies major and an Interdisciplinary Film Studies minor. 

Facility Highlight

• A five-camera video production studio

• A multi-camera video podcasting studio

• An audio podcasting studio (pending)

• A fully-equipped, live streaming theatre

• Greenscreen and bluescreen facilities

• A student-run streaming TV station

• A student-run radio station

• Two audio production suites

• 12 digital editing bays

• Eight remote high-definition digital cameras and supporting light and sound

• Equipment for movie production

• Production alliances and opportunities with ESPN and WEMU.

Real-world Experience

Students can acquire hands-on experience through co-curricular and extracurricular activities within and beyond the program, such as those below. Students may earn course credit, internship credits, and learning beyond the classroom credits for their involvement. 

• The Eastern Echo: digital media storytelling, photography, podcasting, and social media. 

• ETV

• Eagle Radio

• ESPN partnership

• Videographers at EMU 

• Eagles Film Makers Association

• WEMU internship partnership