Take your ideas to new heights by combining creativity and innovation to share your content across diverse channels. Using mediums such as photography, video, design and audio, you’ll find new ways to engage audiences across the world.
At Cornerstone University, we’re dedicated to innovation. In a constantly-changing culture where so much is vying for our attention, we raise up graduates who provide quality, life-giving content that rises above the noise.
With faculty that have hands-on experience and partnerships with local and global organizations, we produce graduates who are prepared to make a difference and are equipped with the tools they need. You’ll enter the workforce with your own portfolio of skills that you’ve gleaned during your four-year journey.
The digital media program at Cornerstone will provide you with everything you need to become an expert content creator, from skills in photography and graphic design to writing for blogs and television. Leave your mark on the world in new, creative and innovative ways.
Careers
With the market becoming more and more digital, employers are looking for tech-savvy employees who can provide quality content on any platform. In fact, many employers are demanding their employees have skills across multiple areas of media. A digital media degree from Cornerstone puts you one step ahead of the game and makes you a competitive applicant for any multimedia job.
Opportunities
Advertising
Graphic designer
Videographer
Web designer
Production coordinator
Internships
Digital media majors at Cornerstone get real-world experience at internships across Grand Rapids. They work with marketing firms, sports teams, production companies and more.
Opportunities
Access of West Michigan
The Geek Group
Insomniac Events
John's Audio Video, LLC
91.3 WCSG
90%
Of Communication, Media & Music Division graduates from the class of 2019 were employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation.
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 22.
100%
Of students participate in internship or practicum experiences.
Creating New Ways to Communicate
Our digital media students never settle for “just okay.” They are constantly finding new ways to be better and create the best work possible. That’s why you’ll find our graduates working for megachurches, sports teams and advertising firms across the country.
Course List
The digital media program at Cornerstone is designed to inspire your intellect, deepen your character and prepare you to lead in your career with influence and wisdom.
Media Core Courses
Media Core Required Courses
COM-400 Capstone Seminar
MDA-111 Introduction to Story
MDA-213 Graphic Design I: Introduction to Graphic Design
MDA-236 Introduction to Digital Photography
MDA-261 Audio Production I
MDA-271 Film and Video Production I
MDA-318 Writing for Media
MDA-380 Internship
Electives – choose one of the following:
COM-212 Interpersonal Communication
COM-321 Group Communication
Digital Media Courses
Digital Media Required Courses
COM-339 Social Media
MDA-161 Audio/Video Technical Production
MDA-225 Graphic Design II: Graphic Design for Print and Media
MDA-262 Live Audio Production
MDA-281 Audio Production II
MDA-282 Film and Video Production II
In addition to the core courses, upper-level electives in media may be required. See our academic catalog on the Registrar’s page for more details.
Digital Media Minor Courses
Required Courses
MDA-111 Introduction to Story
MDA-213 Graphic Design I: Introduction to Graphic Design
My professors inspire me by encouraging me to make art that is significant to me and true to my style. It’s such a blessing to have professors that are rooting for you and teaching you how to integrate your values into the work that you’re actively doing.
Sarah Reeve (’22)
Related Programs
A digital media degree can serve you well no matter what career path you’re on. Explore other tracks such as graphic design to discover your niche and make it your own.