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  • Program Type
    Minor
  • School
    School of Arts & Sciences

Master the art of creating compelling stories across digital platforms by understanding audience behavior and designing content that resonates.

What You’ll Learn

Our digital media and content creation minor emphasizes audience engagement, content strategy, and platform fluency. Students develop practical skills including brand storytelling and campaign development, social media strategy and analytics, search engine optimization (SEO) and digital marketing, video and audio editing, photography, and graphic design. You’ll learn to create meaningful digital experiences across a variety of channels, guided by faculty and guest presenters who are active content creators, brand strategists, and digital journalists themselves.

This program pairs well with business or marketing degrees, but also applies to educators, researchers, and any other career field that benefits from effective communications and content.

Interdisciplinary Curriculum

The digital media and content creation minor blends media theory, storytelling, design, marketing, and technology to prepare you for a wide range of industries and occupations.

Hands-On Creative Projects

Students produce real-world creative content, collaborating on student-run podcasts, YouTube channels, digital publications, and social media campaigns.

Professional Tools and Platforms

Students use cutting-edge audiovisual equipment in our on-campus studio and gain proficiency in industry-standard software like Adobe Creative Suite.

Proven Capabilities

Every student builds a professional portfolio, so you can showcase your best work to future employers and collaborators.

Unwavering Focus on Truth

In a world where media does not always advance the true, the good, and the beautiful, our program is rooted in our Benedictine values, in which human dignity, community, and service are paramount.

Program Information

Please visit our catalog for admission requirements and a full list of our courses.

Careers & Outcomes

Employment Trends

Our digital media and content creation minor helps prepare you for immediate employment. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in web development and digital design is expected to grow by 7% over the next decade—much faster than average, with as many as 14,500 job openings each year.

Career Paths

  • Content Creator (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram)
  • Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Social Media Manager
  • Multimedia Journalist
  • Content Strategist
  • Video Producer or Editor
  • Podcast Producer
  • Photographer

This program is more than just a minor—it’s a launchpad for creative careers. Students don’t just study digital media and content creation; they do it. They experiment with emerging technologies. Whether you're dreaming of going viral or creating meaningful digital experiences, this program gives you the tools, mentorship, and freedom to make it happen.

Kim Marchesseault
Kim Marchesseault Chair of Communication

Take Your Next Step in Digital Media and Content Creation