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Digital Media and Storytelling,
BS

Bachelor of Science

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Course Delivery
100% Online
Total Credits
120
In-State Tuition Per Credit
$250.00
Out of State Tuition Per Credit
$350.00

Digital Media and Storytelling, BS

Bachelor of Science

Learn what makes a compelling story. IU Online’s Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling teaches you how you can use digital tools to create artistic and professional messages and stories.

Develop a critical understanding of the role and influence of media domestically and globally. Learn to critically evaluate and assess information and its credibility. Acquire career-ready skills in communication, as well as techniques to engage and inform audiences.

Tailor your degree to your professional interests by choosing one specialization:

Public relations
Digital storytelling

Your IU Online BS in Digital Media and Storytelling prepares you for careers in such fields as:

Publishing and journalism
Communications and public relations
Film, television, radio
Design and creative development
Marketing and advertising

This 100 percent online program is taught by IU East, IUPUI, IU Kokomo, IU Northwest, and IU Southeast. This consortial model allows you to take coursework from several campuses and learn from a wide range of faculty.

Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Storytelling, you must complete 120 credit hours.

Requirements are broken down as follows:

Core courses (22 credit hours)
Specialization courses (15 credit hours)
Capstone course (3 credit hours)
General electives courses (as needed to total 120 credit hours)

Students are required to complete one of the following 15-credit specializations:

Public relations
Digital storytelling

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Admissions

Students who meet the admission standards of their home campus will be admitted directly into the BS in Digital Media and Storytelling.

Application Dates

Fall semester: May 1

Spring semester: Dec 1

Representative Faculty

Jennifer Greenburg

Jennifer Greenburg is associate professor of fine art at Indiana University Northwest. She holds an MFA from the University of Chicago. Her areas of expertise include conceptual art, photography, printmaking, visual literacy, color theory, and fine art. She is an internationally exhibited fine artist, with work among the permanent collections of the Museum of Contemporary Art Tucson, the Museum of Contemporary Photography, the Museum of Photographic Arts, Light Work, the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, and the National Gallery of Ontario.

Adam Maksl

Adam Maksl is associate professor of journalism and media at IU Southeast, and Faculty Fellow, eLearning Design & Innovation and eLearning Design & Services (eDS), Indiana University. He earned a PhD in journalism from the University of Missouri. His research has been published in such journals as Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly, the Journal of Media Literacy Education; and Cyberpsychology, Behavior & Social Networking. He co-authored the book "American Journalism and Fake News: Examining the Facts." His students have won hundreds of awards, including the Pacemaker award, considered the Pulitzer Prize of college journalism. His teaching honors include Teacher of the Year from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, and the Honor Roll Newspaper Adviser Award from the College Media Association.

Courses

Core

ALL core courses are listed here. You will select from among these courses to meet degree requirements.

ENG-W 203	Creative Writing	3 Credits
ENG-W 206	Intro to Creative Writing	3 Credits
ENG-W 231	Professional Writing	3 Credits
ENG-W 234	Technical Report Writing	3 Credits
ENG-W 270	Argumentative Writing	3 Credits
JOUR-J 200	Reporting, Writing, Editing	3 Credits
JOUR-J 210	Visual Communication	3 Credits
COMM-M 215	Media Literacy	3 Credits
FINA-D 210	Digital Art: Survey and Practice	3 Credits
COMM-M 210	Media Message Design	3 Credits
NEWM-N 202	Digital Storytelling	3 Credits
JOUR-S 200	Sophomore Seminar Digital Media Storytelling	3 Credits
JOUR-J 307	Media Career Planning	1 Credit
JOUR-J 400	Careers in Public Relations	1 Credit
JOUR-J 300	Communications Law	3 Credits
CMCL-C 328	Digital Responsibilities and Rights	3 Credits
COMM-M 370	History of Television	3 Credits
COMM-M 373	Film and Video Documentary	3 Credits
FINA-A 477	History of Photography	3 Credits
FILM-C 395	History of American Film	3 Credits

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $250.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $750.00

Note:

Additional fees will apply.

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour
Tuition: $350.00

3 Credit Hours
Tuition: $1050.00

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You'll also have access to a variety of academic and other support services that you can call on when you need additional assistance. You're an important part of the IU community and we're dedicated to ensuring you have the resources you need to thrive in your online program.
Reap the rewards for decades to come

No matter what field you're in, an IU degree or certificate can improve your chances of earning a promotion or pay raise.

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Digital Media and Storytelling, BS

Bachelor of Science

Admissions

Application Dates

Representative Faculty

Jennifer Greenburg

Adam Maksl

Courses

Tuition & Fees

Cost for Indiana Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

Cost for Out of State Residents

Per Credit Hour

3 Credit Hours

What's it like to be an IU Online Student?

Earn an IU education from wherever you are

Get the support you need to succeed

Reap the rewards for decades to come

Take the first step toward a more rewarding future

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