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Arts, Media, and Communications

Unlock your potential in the pathway of Arts, Media, and Communication!

The majors below provide a gateway to exciting careers where creativity and innovation thrive.  From visual arts and graphic design to journalism, digital media, and public relations, we offer the resources to turn your passion into a profession.

MSU Majors in this Pathway:  Art (concentrations in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Photography), Broadcast Meteorology, Communication (concentrations in Broadcasting & Digital Journalism, Communication & Media Studies, Print & Digital Journalism, Public Relations, and Theatre), English, Foreign Language, Historic Preservation, Interdisciplinary Studies, Interior Design, and Music.

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LinkedIn Learning

Audio Recording Techniques

Taught by Bobby Owsinski
Discover the industry secrets to recording crisp, rich instrument tracks and vocals in any type of recording environment. Join renowned…

Versatile Communication: Engaging with Diverse Patient Types

Taught by Hometown Health University
Effective communication is a must-have skill for today’s healthcare professional. In this course, learn how to identify effective communication, understand…

Exploring Photography: Family and Group Portraiture

Taught by Natalie Fobes
In this course, Pulitzer finalist Natalie Fobes shows how to capture engaging portrait shots of couples, families, and other groups…

Creative Inspirations: Mexopolis, Animation Studio

Taught by Sandra Equihua
Mexopolis is the husband and wife team whose animated television series El Tigre has defied all the rules and won…

The Creative Spark: Nick Onken, Travel and Lifestyle Photographer

Taught by Nick Onken
Is your passport current? We’re about to do some trekking—photo trekking—with travel and lifestyle photographer Nick Onken. Nick was originally…

Creative Inspirations: Troika Design Group, Design and Branding Agency

Taught by Troika Design Group
Ever wonder who’s behind those cool identity graphics on broadcast and cable TV networks? Come take a peek behind the…

Photography Foundations: Lenses

Taught by Ben Long
Many of the creative options available to a photographer hinge on an in-depth understanding of lenses. In Foundations of Photography:…

Video Foundations: Cameras and Shooting

Taught by Anthony Q. Artis
Embark on the very first steps in the process of creating moving images. In this course, author Anthony Q. Artis,…

Learning Graphic Design: Things Every Designer Should Know

Taught by John McWade
Appearance may not be everything, but how something looks has a fundamental impact on how it’s perceived, what it communicates,…

Video Foundations: Interviews

Taught by Anthony Q. Artis
This course introduces new and experienced videographers to the process of shooting quality interviews. Documentary filmmaker and instructor Anthony Artis…

Creative Inspirations: Harry Marks, Broadcast Designer

Taught by Harry Marks
Harry Marks is considered by many to be the godfather of broadcast design. More than any other individual, he changed…

Creative Inspirations: tokidoki, Character Illustrator

Taught by tokidoki
The Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand tokidoki, created by Italian artist and designer Simone Legno, started as a set of characters on…

Creative Inspirations: Stefan G. Bucher, Designer, Illustrator, and Writer

Taught by Stefan G. Bucher
Meet a truly monster graphic designer, Stefan G. Bucher. Stefan’s projects range from his Daily Monsters, to the Daily Letter…

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in New York City

Taught by Chris Orwig
In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores the use of elements such as location and natural…

Troika’s ABC Brand Campaign: Start to Finish

Taught by Troika Design Group
Get an inside view behind the making of ABC TV’s fall promotional and brand image campaign, and watch a 60-second…

Narrative Portraiture: On Location in Texas with Keith Carter

Taught by Chris Orwig
In the Narrative Portraiture series, photographer and teacher Chris Orwig explores how to use location and natural light to create…

Creative Inspirations: Renegade Animation, Animation Studio

Taught by Renegade Animation
Renegade Animation has pioneered digital 2D paperless animation with a unique all-Flash workflow—and a bunch of really great cartoons! This…

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Studio Portraiture

Taught by Douglas Kirkland
In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…

Creative Inspirations: Rick Smolan, Photographer

Taught by Rick Smolan
Rick Smolan is responsible for some of the largest photographic projects ever undertaken. A former Time, Life, and National Geographic…

Douglas Kirkland on Photography: Natural Light Portraiture

Taught by Douglas Kirkland
In the Douglas Kirkland on Photography series, well-known photographer Douglas Kirkland explores a variety of real-world photographic scenarios, sharing technique…
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Alumni Connections

Ben Terry

Alumni
  • Lake Charles, LA
  • Meteorologist Gray Television
Meet Ben

Amber D. Dodd

Alumni
  • Spokane, WA
  • Assistant Nonfiction Editor Sundog Literary Magazine
Meet Amber D.

Penny Bishop

Alumni
  • Gulfport, MS
  • Director of Marketing RPM Pizza, LLC
Meet Penny

Alden Thornhill

Alumni
  • Starkville, MS
  • Marketing Specialist Camgian
Meet Alden

Jay Curtis

Alumni
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Sales and Marketing Coordinator Take-Two Interactive
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Deborah Haggard

Alumni
  • Meridian, MS
  • Sr. Account Executive M'Prints Promotional Products
Meet Deborah

Boyd Barnett

Alumni
  • Helena, AL
  • Marketing Production Specialist, Legacy Brands PRADCO
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Jennifer McRae

Alumni
  • Meridian, MS
  • Graphic Artist Cellular One
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Janet Risher

Alumni
  • Lafayette, LA
  • CEO Shift Key
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Victoria Ferrell

Alumni
  • Sneads Ferry, NC
Meet Victoria

Wes Smith

Alumni
  • Brandon, MS
  • Consultant Market Mix inc
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Michael Riley

Alumni
  • St. Louis, MO
  • COO Branding Iron Holdings
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Career Center Office

300 Montgomery Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3344
Fax: 662.325.7975
Email: career@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box P
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9533

Co-op Program Office

335 McCain Hall
Mississippi State Campus

Phone: 662.325.3823
Fax: 662.325.8733
Email: coop@career.msstate.edu

Mailing Address

Post Office Box 6046
Mississippi State, MS 39762

Campus Mailstop 9548

Career Service Hours

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 Office Hours Drop-In Hours
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Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 11:00 am - 2:00 pm