Media Arts
Major
Media arts major at CMU
Take your media project ideas and create productions for the world to see. A major in media arts can prepare you for the exciting and creative world of media. Develop your skills for careers in television, film, news and sports broadcasting, radio, and more. Don’t dream of the story you want to tell, create it.
AT A GLANCE
Why choose a media arts major?
As a media arts major, you'll be part of one of the most comprehensive digital media programs in the country. Whether you're into music production, camera work, podcasting, or screenwriting, you'll gain practical experience and relevant knowledge. Learn from accomplished faculty with industry experience in:
- Audio and video production
- Media performance
- Media writing
- Multimedia journalism
- Sports broadcasting
- Cinema studies
Our alumni have gone on to careers at WNBC News, CNN, Fox Sports, Netflix and more.
What makes our media arts major stand out?
As a media arts major, you'll:
- Be a part of a club: Join our Film Society to connect with film lovers.
- Use excellent facilities: Gain hands-on experience at our award-winning MHTV television station (broadcast to local cable and online), WMHW radio station (Mountain 91.5 and 101.1 The Beat), newscast stations (News Central and Sports Central), or record label (Moore Media Records).
- Build connections: Network with media professionals through national organizations such as Alpha Epsilon Rho (the national honor society for electronic media students) and the Radio Television Digital News Association.
- Develop your skills: Acquire experience behind and/or in front of the camera/microphone in video or music production, television, broadcast news and sports, radio, or podcasting. You'll even be able to pitch and produce your own shows.
Interested in a media arts minor?
There are two options for the media arts minor depending on your degree program.
- If you are earning a B.A., B.S., B.A.A., or B.F.A. degree, the media arts minor is a 25-credit minor with emphasis on content creation and production skills.
- If you are earning a B.S.B.A. degree, the media arts minor is a 22-credit minor with an emphasis on media promotion in business applications.
Media arts major salary
A degree in media arts can prepare you for a wide range of careers in film and television, broadcast news, music production, radio, corporate communications and more.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Writer/Author | $73,690 |
| Producer | $82,510 |
| Video Editor | $65,070 |
| Radio/Television Announcer | $36,666 |
| Producer/Director | $82,510 |
| Broadcast Announcer | $41,750 |
| Media Programming Director | $85,320 |
| News Analyst, Reporter, and Journalist | $57,500 |
Gain hands-on experience in our dynamic studios
Learn real skills by actually doing the work — whether it's behind the camera, on the mic, making music, or putting together your own TV show. You'll get to use high-quality gear at our MHTV television station, which everyone in town can watch on cable or online. It's all about learning by doing and doing it for real.
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