EXPLORE A WIDE RANGE OF POSSIBILITIES
The Media Studies major at UW-Stevens Point offers a forward-thinking curriculum giving students the knowledge, skills, and experience they need to engage critically with media content and technologies by using media history, theory, aesthetics and criticism to inform their production practices. This approach, in which classrooms become sites for engaged inquiries that extend connections between culture and technology, has been termed “critical making.”
WHY STUDY MEDIA STUDIES AT UW-STEVENS POINT?
Courses are offered in all levels of video, media and multimedia production, media aesthetics, media history and law. Hands-on immersion provides the greatest chance for students to put their classroom skills to use and experiment with new ideas.
Major Pairings
Media studies majors commonly choose these programs as double majors or minors to expand your employment options:
- Business
- Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
- Natural Resources
- Political Science
- World Languages
- Music
- Dance
Get Involved!
Media studies organizations include The Pointer student newspaper, Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), Pointer Studios and WWSP-90FM.
Students have the opportunity to participate in a number of fraternities, honorary societies, and clubs at UWSP. Visit the UW-Stevens Point Information Network (SPIN) for more information or to find a group, join an organization, sign up for an event, volunteer, get around campus, access campus resources and more!
COFAC Alumni
Whether you are a recent graduate or a longtime alum, you can make an important difference for today’s students in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. By volunteering to share your story, your network, your career advice, and your successes, you can help guide students through the start of their professional lives as they discover their purpose. You are a vital part of our Pointer family, and we look forward to hearing from you!
WHAT TO EXPECT
Media studies students explore a range of communication behaviors in and across mediated channels. Students are encouraged to take courses in print and multimedia journalism, radio, television and film. Skills gained are transferrable to a variety of fields, and media professionals create content on multiple platforms.
During the required senior year capstone, our students have completed successful internships/externships with a variety of organizations and businesses throughout the country, including:
- Media Organizations
- Public Relations Firms
- Governmental Offices
- Entertainment Venues
- Corporations
- Nonprofit Groups
Upon graduating, our students find career placement in positions including:
- Video Editor
- Digital Media Coordinator
- Camera Operator/Grip
- Production Assistant
- Producer
- Multimedia Specialist
- Studio Production Specialist
- Reporter/News Anchor
MEDIA STUDIES MAJOR (BA or BS)
This 43 minimum credit program is administered by the area of Media Studies in the School of Design and Communication. If you are interested in declaring a Media Studies major, you should enroll in MSTU 1 Media Studies Essentials.
MEDIA STUDIES MINOR
This 18 credit minor is administered by the area of Media Studies in the School of Design and Communication. If you are interested in declaring a media studies minor, you must meet with a media studies adviser. Contact the School of Design and Communication office to make an appointment.
Consists of a minimum of 18 credits.
MEET YOUR FACULTY AND STAFF
At UW-Stevens Point we work with students individually to realize their career goals. Our faculty members work professionally as artists, art directors, graphic and environmental designers, interior designers, curators, consultants, videographers, communication experts, educators and scholars. Their commitment to student success and great range of knowledge supports exceptional student learning experiences.
Meet the entire School of Design and Communication faculty and staff
Alex Ingersoll
- Professor – Media Studies
- Area Coordinator for Media Studies
Kevin Obsatz
- Assistant Professor – Media Studies
School of Design & Communication
College of Fine Arts and Communication
163 Noel Fine Arts Center, 1800 Portage Street
Sevens Point, WI 54481-3897
Phone: 715-346-2669