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Multimedia Production & Journalism Major

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Today’s media creators are expected to do it all: photography, writing, videography, graphic design, Web development. Drury students do it all. With this training, our graduates pursue careers in filmmaking, news and sports reporting, video production, Web development, public relations and social media management.

The multimedia production and journalism major exposes undergraduates to an array of media tools and strategies for the professional world. As a part of a liberal arts university, ours is a program with a distinct focus on critical analysis, ethical standards, as well as reporting and writing for print, broadcast and online media platforms. Students will also learn to combine radio and TV production and programming with the best ways to leverage social media to connect with audiences.

Drury University multimedia production and journalism majors gain real-world experience in the Shewmaker Communication Center’s television studio, Carole Lambert Studios, and FM radio station. They also produce a creative senior project and portfolio which represent their accomplishments and growth during their years at Drury.

The Multimedia Production and Journalism Major requires 43 credit hours of coursework. Students are strongly encouraged to find an internship during their time at Drury. All prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in the following courses.

Students should complete COMM 211 early in their degree program.



Core Courses (21 hrs.)

  • COMM 211 Presentational Speaking (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 215 Foundations of Communication Theory (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 227 Foundational Video (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 285 Communication and Ethics (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 351 Principles of Persuasion & Influence
  • COMM 386 Web Communication (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 493 Senior Seminar (3 hrs.)

Digital Media Coursework (22 hrs.)

  • COMM 141 Radio Activities (may be taken up to 4 times) (1-4 hrs.)
  • COMM 221 Multimedia Writing (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 270 Communicating with Data (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 322 Media Law (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 336 Visual Storytelling I (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 346 Visual Storytelling II (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 384 Audio Documentaries (3 hrs.)
  • COMM 388 Professional Video Production (3 hrs.)

Students pursuing a Communications major may not have a second Communications major or minor in Communication.