B.S.C. Digital Storytelling and Content Creation

Overview

The Department of Journalism and Media Management offers a major in Digital Storytelling and Content Creation.

The Department of Journalism and Media Management emphasizes hands-on learning and critical thinking within a multicultural, international context. Our students consistently win regional and national awards, and obtain prestigious internships and long-term positions in a competitive media marketplace. Additionally, they are meeting the challenges of the evolving media industry through ethical and entrepreneurial leadership.  Our graduates also gain admission to excellent graduate programs and professional schools in a variety of fields.

Four majors are offered in the Department of Journalism and Media Management. The department's programs attract students interested in working in these specific fields, but also provide strong writing, research, creative, and analytical skills to students who pursue careers in other fields, such as law, business and higher education positions in Communication.

The School of Communication’s Digital Storytelling and Content Creation and Broadcast Journalism majors are designed for students who intend to pursue professional work in news, sports media, content creation and media storytelling positions across multiple industries and allied fields. 

Students minoring in these subjects study all aspects of digital media operations. All Journalism, Broadcast Journalism and Digital Storytelling and Content Creation students are encouraged to become involved in UMTV (the campus television station), the student-run radio station, WVUM-FM, the multi-media local news platform The Community Wire, The Miami Hurricane, Distraction Magazine and Ibis Yearbook.

The School's facilities include a state-of-the-art podcast studio, two high-definition television studios, digital post-production suites and related capabilities.

Curriculum Requirements for Digital Storytelling and Content Creation

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Electives may be selected to specialize in one of the seven areas with the assistance of an advisor. Elective categories are provided to help students explore different pathways through the program.

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School of Communication students are required to complete a minimum of a minor (inside or outside of the school) in addition to their Communication major to graduate. For an optional 2nd major, please see your advisor. 

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School of Communication students must complete 6 credits of Written Communication Skills unless exempt based on SAT/ACT score or AP/IB exam, 3-6 credits of Mathematics, http://www.miami.edu/cognates/ and the Advanced Writing and Communication Skills Proficiency requirement. 

Upper Level Elective Requirement

36 credits at the 300 level or higher are required for graduation. These credits may be earned from your major, minor and/or second major, and electives. 

Suggested Plan of Study for Digital Storytelling and Content Creation

Additional Major Requirements for Digital Storytelling and Content Creation

Mission

The mission of the Digital Storytelling and Content Creation major is to form ethical, critical and forward-thinking communication professionals capable of creating and leading in contemporary and emerging media industries, organizations and social enterprises. 

Goals

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Students will be able to apply foundational knowledge of digital media to analyze the social, ethical, cultural, and economic forces shaping contemporary storytelling and content creation.

2. Students will be able to demonstrate effective written, visual, and multimedia communication skills across digital platforms, producing content that is accurate, compelling, and appropriate for diverse audiences.

3. Students will be able to create and evaluate digital stories using industry‑standard tools and techniques—including audio, video, data visualization, graphic design, and emerging media formats.

4. Students will be able to integrate ethical reasoning and legal considerations into decisions about content creation, distribution, platform use, and audience engagement.

5. Students will be able to develop entrepreneurial thinking and production workflows that reflect contemporary practices in digital media innovation, creator economies, and platform‑based content ecosystems.

6. Students will be able to collaborate effectively in team‑based creative environments, demonstrating professionalism, project management skills, and the ability to contribute meaningfully to multi-platform productions.

7. Students will be able to demonstrate advanced competency in a concentration if they choose to specialize in a selected area of digital storytelling—such as production, data storytelling, social media content creation, sports media, media studies, or media entrepreneurship..