Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media Studies
Dubuque, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 33,500 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* annual full-time rate
Introduction
Creative Media majors have something to say. Whether it be through a film, documentary, news, commercial, live sports broadcast, social media, or animation, Loras Creative Media students seek to bring their creative content to the world. Quite literally. Our students travel the globe creating films and reports, everywhere from the Caribbean to Europe to Asia. They consistently win more awards than any other college or university in Iowa by a large margin, and that’s why they are always in great demand by employers.
You simply will not find another small college that offers more quality, breadth, and depth of study in the media field. We prioritize our students’ opportunities to learn on day one and set the bar high, challenging you to push further than you’ve dreamed. If you have something to say and want to perfect its delivery, the Creative Media program at Loras is the right choice for you.
Student Experience
We prioritize our students’ opportunities to learn BY DOING on day 1, NOT year 3 or 4. We set the bar high and challenge you to push further than you’ve dreamed and that’s why Loras Creative Media students succeed.
Media Studies Internship Opportunities
Loras Creative Media students are in demand and land outstanding internships all over the country in a wide variety of media fields. Recently, our students have interned in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Memphis, Orlando, Nashville, Madison, Rockford, and of course, right here in Dubuque. Employers know the quality they are getting with a Loras Media Studies student and continue to seek our students year after year.
Why a Loras College Creative Media Major
You will simply NOT find another small college that offers more quality, breadth, and depth of study in the media field.
Loras College Creative Media
Consider that in just the past few years, we’ve:
- Produced documentary films in China and Germany
- Created international productions in France, Italy, and Greece
- Consistently won Best Newscast and Best Sportscast amongst all colleges/universities in Iowa
- Created a powerful educational film in Haiti
- Produced and directed narrative, short films on the Gulf Coast
- Won more broadcast journalism awards than any other college/university in Iowa by a wide margin
- And so much more!
Program Outcome
Hallmarks of our program
- Extremely high job placement rate
- Proven track record of success
- Innovative curriculum
- Hands-on, experiential learning
- Award-winning faculty
- Breadth and depth of learning experiences other colleges can’t match
- Tremendous internships
- State of the art facilities, including Digital Media Lab and HD studio
- Creative, critical thinking development
- Consistently the most award-winning program in the state
Student Learning Outcomes – Media Studies
- Students will apply the principles and practices of the media
- Students will create media texts within an ethical framework
- Students will produce media messages with creative ability
- Students will utilize the tools and technologies of the media industry
- Students will conduct research and evaluate information by methods appropriate to media studies
- Students will be proficient in media and academic writing
- Students will critically analyze media texts
Career Opportunities
“What can you do with a Media Studies degree?”
As a Media Studies major, you will be prepared for a variety of creative careers:
- Digital Content Producer
- Film Director/Editor
- Social Media Manager
- News/Sports Journalist/Announcer
- Director of Photography
- Creative Advertising Specialist
- Documentary Producer
- Commercial/Corporate Marketing Producer
- Artist
- Web Designer
English Language Requirements
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