Learn to effectively create and tell stories from concept to completion across a variety of platforms.
Today’s communication specialists are required to understand how to use a variety of different technologies including incorporating text, audio, video, illustration, photography and graphic design to communicate effectively on the Internet and across a variety of platforms. Graduates of the Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media and Journalism program at »ÆÉ«µçÓ° will have the skills to meet the growing demand of well-rounded creative and technology-savvy professionals.
The program offers two concentrations: Journalism and Media Web Design.
Concentrations
- The Journalism concentration combines print, online and broadcast news courses. Courses pair traditional journalism skills with digital media skills to create newsworthy, audience-centric stories.
- The Media Web Design concentration combines communication and computer graphic design courses. Courses are designed to teach students how to create content for the digital media world.
Why »ÆÉ«µçÓ°?
»ÆÉ«µçÓ°’ supportive educational community and state-of-the-art media production equipment offers the perfect preparation for a successful career. Through a curriculum balance of theory and hands-on practice you will:
- Learn to understand the elements of effective storytelling
- Develop competencies in interviewing, writing, editing, layout and design
- Develop competencies in the use of broadcast equipment, technology and software
- Work  for the award winning student newspaper, The Flyer
- Learn to competently and creatively communicate through a variety of traditional and digital  outlets
- Learn to effectively communicate across all digital  platforms
- Demonstrate strategic writing, video, photography and audio production skills
- Learn to  proficiently leverage social media platforms, tools and strategies
- Use graphic design skills to communicate points of visual interest
Sample Courses
- Introduction to Mass Media
- Social Media and Online Audiences
- Visual Storytelling
- Communication Design Principles
- Blogging and Opinion Writing
- Community News and Information
Career Options
- Digital Content Creator
- Multimedia Editor
- Online/Broadcast/Print Reporter
- Writer/Editor
- Data Journalist
- Print Layout Designer
- News Producer
On Campus Opportunities
- Award winning student newspaper - The Flyer
- WLRA-FM
- »ÆÉ«µçÓ° Television Network (LUTN)
For more information contact the Office of Admission at admission@lewisu.edu or call (815)836-5250.
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