Program Overview
The Digital Media and Journalism program at Lewis University prepares students for careers in the digital media landscape. The program offers two concentrations: Journalism and Media Web Design. Students gain hands-on experience through a curriculum that balances theory with real-world practice, including opportunities to work for student-run media outlets. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in online/broadcast/print reporting, digital content creation, web design/development, and more.
Program Outline
Degree Overview: The Digital Media and Journalism program at Lewis University is a Bachelor of Arts degree designed to prepare students for careers in the rapidly evolving digital media landscape. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical skills development through a curriculum that balances theory with real-world experience.
Objectives:
- Understand the elements of effective storytelling
- Develop competencies in interviewing, writing, editing, layout, and design
- Learn to use broadcast equipment, technology, and software
- Gain experience working for a student-run news outlet
- Communicate effectively through traditional and digital media
- Master social media platforms and strategies
- Utilize graphic design skills to create visual interest
Program Description:
The program offers two concentrations: Journalism and Media Web Design.
- Journalism: This concentration focuses on traditional and digital news production, combining print, online, and broadcast courses. Students learn to create newsworthy, audience-centric stories using both traditional journalism skills and digital media tools.
- Media Web Design: This concentration blends communication studies with computer graphics design courses.
Other:
- The program features a supportive educational community and state-of-the-art media production equipment.
- The curriculum balances theory and hands-on practice.
- Students have the opportunity to work for The Flyer, the award-winning student newspaper.
Outline:
Journalism Concentration:
- Introduction to Mass Media
- Social Media and Online Audiences
- Visual Storytelling
- Reporting and Writing
- Editing and Design
- News Production
- Multimedia Journalism
- Advanced Reporting
- Investigative Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Capstone Project
Media Web Design Concentration:
- Introduction to Mass Media
- Social Media and Online Audiences
- Visual Storytelling
- Communication Design Principles
- Web Design and Development
- Multimedia Production
- Graphic Design
- Web Programming
- Digital Marketing
- Social Media Marketing
- Capstone Project
Assessment:
- Journalism Concentration:
- Traditional written assignments
- Multimedia projects
- Presentations
- Peer review
- Instructor feedback
- Final portfolio
- Media Web Design Concentration:
- Design projects
- Web development projects
- Multimedia productions
- Portfolios
- Final capstone project
Teaching:
- The program employs a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, discussions, workshops, and hands-on projects.
- The faculty are experienced professionals with expertise in their respective fields.
- The program offers a strong emphasis on personalized attention and mentorship.
Careers:
- Journalism Concentration:
- Online/Broadcast/Print Reporter
- Writer/Editor
- Data Journalist
- News Producer
- Media Web Design Concentration:
- Digital Content Creator
- Multimedia Editor
- Web Designer/Developer
- Graphic Designer
- Graduates are well-prepared to enter the workforce in the rapidly growing digital media industry.
- The program provides students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in a variety of careers in digital media and journalism.
