BA in Media Production

Thrive as a Producer and Creator

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4 Years
Time to Completion
$460
Cost Per Credit
120
Credit Hours Required

Make your mark on the world

Webster University's Bachelor of Arts in Media Production equips you with a broad and practical skill set for success in today's multimedia landscape. From web development and video game design to video production, audio engineering, and animation, our curriculum covers it all to prepare you for diverse career paths. Take classes in person or through Webster University Online to fit your schedule.

Why Webster for your Bachelor of Arts in Media Production?

Develop your professional brand.

Accumulate valuable hands-on experience and craft an exceptional portfolio highlighting your distinct skills and expertise. This portfolio will encompass diverse elements, including impactful logos, engaging social media graphics, and final creations like podcasts, video games, animations, or video production content — tailored to your chosen field of study.

Our program is ideal for both aspiring independent creators and those seeking employment in media production companies or organizations.

Cultivate your multimedia production skills

Create compelling content for commercial, personal, and artistic purposes as you gain the expertise to navigate a dynamic, multimodal media landscape. This degree empowers you to thrive and adapt, providing a diverse set of production skills essential to make a meaningful impact in communication. You will graduate able to:

Benefit from our robust Media Production curriculum

Experiential learning is at the core of our Media Production program. You’ll have access to some of the most technologically sophisticated equipment available in multimedia design and production — including the first virtual cinema system in the St. Louis area — to prepare you for rewarding multimedia production jobs.

Your course list

In addition to general education requirements, the 45 credit hours required for the Media Production major must include 33 credit hours of core coursework and 12 credit hours of electives.

Core Courses
  • Audio Production for Nonmajors
  • Fundamentals of Photography
  • Introduction to Film, Television and Video Production
  • Introduction to Interactive Media
  • Introduction to Video Game Design
  • Media Foundations
  • Professional Development
  • Senior Overview
  • Social Media Strategies and Tactics
  • Visual Design for Interactive Media
  • Visual Storytelling

Electives (12 credit hours from the following)
  • 3D Modeling
  • 3D Animation and Rigging
  • Animation I
  • Animation II
  • Digital Imaging and Printing
  • Digital Media and Culture
  • Documentary Photography and Photojournalism
  • Event and Studio Production
  • Graphics and Effects
  • Information Visualization
  • Introduction to Web Development
  • Introduction to Marketing Communications
  • Introduction to Podcasting
  • Introduction to Visual Communications for Advertising and Public Relations
  • Lighting Techniques
  • Media Research
  • Media Writing
  • Motion Graphics
  • Scriptwriting
  • User Experience Design in Theory and Practice
  • Video Game Design I

Learn More About Your Courses

Unlock opportunities for a rewarding career

Our broad approach to multimedia production equips you with a variety of skills, including video production, multimedia design, animation and more. Whether you want to start your own YouTube channel based on your interests or to become a camera operator for a major movie studio, you’ll have the foundation to pursue many different multimedia production jobs, including:

Special Effects Artists and Animators

$98,950

Median annual salary
(National, May 2022)

Producers and Directors

$85,320

Median annual salary
(National, May 2022)

Film and Video Editors

$62,420

Median annual salary
(National, May 2022)

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Let’s Discuss Your Career Goals

Achieve your personal and professional goals

We’re here to help

Webster is committed to your success, and you'll never be alone as you pursue your Media Production degree.

An education nationally recognized for quality

Webster University is an independent, nonprofit university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

Professors. Professionals. Mentors.

Our faculty mentors are current working professionals who have decades of experience in multimedia production jobs as filmmakers, artists, game designers, animators and producers. They’ve worked for some of the most prestigious companies and production studios in the world. Thanks to small class sizes, you’ll learn firsthand from their experience as you work with your peers on actual projects.

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