College of Communication and Information
School of Media and Journalism
www.kent.edu/mdj

About This Program

The Digital Media Production minor provides the opportunity to learn fundamental knowledge and skills, including writing, camera, sound, and editing for film, TV, and digital storytelling. With hands-on experiences and expert faculty, you'll develop a strong foundation and gain the skills needed to succeed in a variety of industries.

Contact Information

• Emily Metzgar | mdj@kent.edu |
  330-672-2572
• Speak with an Advisor
  • Kent Campus
  • Stark Campus
  • Trumbull Campus

Program Delivery

• Delivery:
  • In person
• Location:
  • Kent Campus
  • Stark Campus
  • Trumbull Campus

Admission Requirements

Admission to a minor is open to students declared in a bachelor’s degree, the A.A.B. or A.A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree (not Individualized Program major). Students declared only in the A.A. or A.S. degree or the A.T.S. degree in Individualized Program may not declare a minor. Students may not pursue a minor and a major in the same discipline.

To declare the Digital Media Production minor, students must have a minimum 2.000 overall Kent State University GPA. No Kent State University GPA is required if the student is a first-semester freshman or transfer student admitted in good standing.

Program Requirements

Minor Requirements

Graduation Requirements

• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be upper-division coursework (30000 and 40000 level).
• Minimum 6 credit hours in the minor must be outside of the course requirements for any major or other minor the student is pursuing.
• Minimum 50 percent of the total credit hours for the minor must be taken at Kent State (in residence).

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Recognize best practices in media production.
2. Develop professional skills.
3. Express themselves across disciplines in a variety of professional settings.