Digital Media Production

The Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media Production educates students to create exciting fiction and non-fiction content for delivery in today’s most in-demand formats. Whether they want to produce the next award-winning podcast, write a hit streaming series, or influence millions with social media content, students learn from seasoned professionals using industry standard technology to tell their stories on screens big or small.

Digital Media Production Requirements

Career Outlook

Students can choose one of three pathways, all of which lead to careers with predicted growth according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics:

Writing and directing
Production and post-production
Business and promotion

Though each pathway is specialized to prepare students for their area of interest, opportunities for collaboration within the major and throughout Kent State University are limitless. Digital media production majors regularly work with students from theatre and dance, game design, science, music, art and fashion, as they produce live events, short films, documentaries and animated works.

Statistics for potential career paths below are projected through 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

“Kent State gave me experiences that have developed my leadership and filmmaking skills. I feel like I graduated not only with a degree, but also with four years of experience and a portfolio of work that is more diverse than others my age.”

Tyler Pina, '14, Award-Winning Director

Our Alumni

Tyler Pina, '14

Tyler Pina, '14

Award-winning film director
Major: Digital Media Production

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Award-Winning Documentarian

Award-Winning Documentarian

Award-winning
Filmmaker and Documentarian

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You'll find our alumni working as:

Entertainment stage technician at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Newscast directors and producers all over the country
Director of photography/videographer for professional sports teams
Office production assistant in New York City
Technical operations at CNN
Production managers/assistants for various feature films
Emmy Award-winning directors and filmmakers
Peabody Award-winning documentarian
Videographer/multimedia for corporations and nonprofits

INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

TV2 KSU

Digital media production students work as producers, camera operators and more for the student-run television station TV2. TV2 reaches more than 26,000 homes in Portage County on Spectrum channel 1024 and more than 7,500 Kent State students on campus television channel 2-2. The station airs a daily evening broadcast, a midday webcast and nine sports, news and entertainment shows.

TeleProductions

Kent State’s in-house production company, TeleProductions, employs Digital Media Production students to work on live production of university events and sports, marketing and promotional videos, web and video streaming and more.

Female Filmmakers Initiative

This organization aspires to break down barriers for women in filmmaking. Produce short films and documentaries focused on women's interest and issues.

Videographer during filming of "Fly By Night"

Flash Film Commission

The Flash Film Commission (formerly Kent State University Independent Films) is a student-led organization that takes students that have a passion for film, and gives them the opportunity for real experience. The organization produces a wide variety of content that include short films, award-winning music videos, and documentaries.

Black Squirrel Radio

Black Squirrel Radio is a student-run radio station committed to providing innovative media content. With 56 different student-hosted shows airing from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. everyday, the station provides professional industry experience while continuing to be a platform for experimental programming.

IdeaBase

Ideabase is a student-run, professionally supported design agency that produces digital work for campus and outside clients. Digital media production majors can work as videographers or gain experience in other areas of marketing and communication.