Good storytelling can build businesses, advocate for causes, entertain and shape brands. The Digital Media Production major at Kent State University prepares students to create stories for these purposes and more, all while using the latest equipment and software. At Kent State, you'll gain first-hand experience in all aspects of single camera and live multi-camera production - including shooting, audio recording, editing, writing, directing and producing digital films and live television. Film styles covered in the Digital Media Production degree program include narrative fiction, documentary, commercial and corporate productions.

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 & Directing Production & Post-Production Business & 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. Career opportunities in each of these pathways include (predicted growth through 2026, according to BLS): Broadcast and sound engineering technicians (8 percent), film and video editors and camera operators (13 percent), producers and directors (12 percent), multimedia artists and animators (8 percent), advertising, promotions and marketing managers (10 percent)