New Media Studies

The New Media Studies major is a multidisciplinary program that combines theory and practice in the study of emerging forms of media, digital information and technology.

MacLab used for New Media Studies classes, among others

Through rigorous interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on media experience, and required internships students integrate media history, theory, research and law with applied project work.

New Media Studies prepares students for graduate study and for work in media industries including: graphic design, audio and visual arts, social media, gaming and simulation, e-text and web publication, and instructional technology. Representative fields of application include education, entertainment, advertising, journalism, promotion, media research and advocacy.

 

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Student Profile

Ted Webb

Ted Webb
Graduation: 2013
Major: New Media Studies

When the new media studies major was offered, you didn’t have to tell Ted Webb twice. The Petoskey senior was first in line to sign up.

“At Alma, you can hop right into what you want to do, and do it,” he says. “Dr. Gilbert, especially, encourages me to go for it. She always tells me, ‘If you have time to do it, then do it!’”

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