Program Overview

Digital Storytelling Program

The Digital Storytelling program at Michigan State University offers a Bachelor of Arts degree that focuses on digital media technology and the creative tools and techniques needed for a career in a media-focused world. Students gain creative and critical thinking skills and an understanding of media production, media industry standards, and the business environment. The major also emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and cultural perspectives.

Program Details

• The digital storytelling major has an interdisciplinary focus with courses from communication arts and science, film studies, and journalism.
• Concentrations in the digital storytelling major include:
  • Animation
  • Audio storytelling
  • Documentary
  • Filmmaking
  • Production

Career Opportunities

Graduates with a degree in digital storytelling pursue careers in a range of industries, including:

• Film
• Television
• Corporate communications
• Digital advertising
• New media
• Any field that involves using sound and images to entertain, inform, and/or educate.

Alumni Pursuits

Alumni work at renowned companies such as:

• Paramount Pictures
• Discovery Networks
• Skywalker Sound
• Pixar
• National Public Radio

Alumni work as:

• Film producer
• Editor
• Television director
• Podcast producer
• Animator

Program Resources

For more information on the digital storytelling program, students can explore the College of Communication Arts and Sciences or view courses related to the major. Additionally, Michigan State University offers a range of resources, including disability resources, academic programs catalog, and commitment to inclusion.