Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts in Media Production

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Media Production is a comprehensive program that covers a vast range of topics in multimedia production, including web development, video game design, video production, audio engineering, animation, and more. The program is designed to prepare students for a variety of multimedia production jobs and is offered in person and through Webster University Online.

Program Details

Average Time to Complete Degree: 4 years

Locations: Webster Groves, Missouri and through Webster University Online

Program Description

The Bachelor of Arts in Media Production program is designed to provide students with a broad and practical skill set in multimedia production. The program covers a range of topics, including video production, multimedia design, animation, and more. Students will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including the first virtual cinema system in the St. Louis area.

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes a range of courses in multimedia production, including:

• Video production
• Multimedia design
• Animation
• Audio engineering
• Web development
• Video game design

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Create a variety of multimedia productions, including videos, animations, and video games
• Use a range of software and equipment, including video editing software, audio engineering equipment, and animation software
• Design and develop multimedia projects, including websites and video games
• Work effectively in a team environment to produce multimedia projects
• Analyze and critique multimedia productions

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program will be prepared for a variety of multimedia production jobs, including:

• Special FX Artist
• Filmmaker
• Game Designer
• App Developer
• Film Producer
• Animator
• Film and Audio Editor

Salaries

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median salaries for multimedia production jobs include:

• Directors and producers: $85,000 per year
• Special FX artists and animators: $98,000 per year
• Film and video editors and camera operators: $62,000 per year

Other Degrees in Multimedia Production

• Interactive Digital Media (BA)
• Games and Game Design (BA)
• Animation (BA)
• Film, Television and Video Production (BA)

Emerging Technology in Media Production

The program incorporates emerging technology in media production, including virtual cinema systems and immersive sound systems. Students will have access to state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, including the first virtual cinema system in the St. Louis area.

Faculty

The program is taught by faculty members who are current working professionals in the industry. They have decades of experience in multimedia production and have worked for some of the most prestigious companies and production studios in the world.

Facilities

The program is housed in the Sverdrup Technology Complex, which has undergone a complete renovation to provide state-of-the-art facilities for multimedia production. The complex includes a virtual cinema system, immersive sound systems, and a range of software and equipment for multimedia production.

Admissions

For more information on admissions, please contact the Admissions Office.

Contact

For more information on the program, please contact the Department of Media Arts.