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Journalism. Media & Cinema Studies. Grad Programs. Institute of Communications Research. College of Media. Our college is rooted in collaboration and innovation. As the media landscape evolves, so do we. We prepare students to make a difference in industry, society, and their disciplines.
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The media and cinema studies major provides a foundation in critical media analysis, while empowering students to design a unique path through media studies and production. We emphasize rigorous scholarly work with the flexibility to pursue interests in specific media, methods, and subject areas.
The College offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Advertising, Computer Science + Advertising, Journalism, and Media & Cinema Studies. Students have opportunities to become leaders in cutting-edge media, study with leading professionals and scholars, and learn using the latest equipment and facilities.
The College of Media is focused on the study and exploration of media—how to develop content that is informative, accurate, strategic, persuasive, entertaining, creative, targeted, and sharable through any media platform. We are student-centered in our approach to learning and scholarship.
The U of I College of Media is currently among the top three most selective colleges at the University of Illinois along with the UIUC College of Engineering and the UIUC College of Business, with a median of 50% of incoming freshmen scoring between 27–32 on the ACT .
Media & Cinema Studies . Overview. Degrees & Programs. Classes & Requirements. Faculty. News. Profiles. Projects. Grad Programs . Master of Science in Advertising. Master of Science in Strategic Brand Communication . Graduate Education in Journalism.
The BS degree in Media & Cinema Studies provides students with essential competencies in media studies and a relevant, future-focused interdisciplinary education. Core courses are organized around foundational concepts and methods that students will need as media producers, consumers and citizens.