The Media Arts and Design is a Bachelor degree offered by James Madison University at its main campus in Harrisonburg , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 23, 2027.

About Bachelor of Media Arts and Design

JMU School of Media Arts and Design graduates tell the best stories.

We prepare students to serve as creative, reflective and highly skilled media producers and storytellers, sensitive to the personal and social impact of the messages they create and to the important role media can play in advancing the public interest.

Graduates of the School of Media Arts and Design work in media or in media-related careers. Program concentrations allow students to pursue interests in journalism, digital video and cinema, creative advertising or interactive design. The major also prepares students for graduate study in mass communication, journalism, advertising, visual communication or digital production. SMAD's 39-credit-hour requirement allows students to pursue minors and second majors, to strengthen their knowledge about the types of stories they want to tell.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University

Entry Requirements

In the Jordanian system: a minimum average of 70 on the 100 point grading scale. Or the equivalent in the U.S. system: a 'B' average or a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 GPA grading scale. If your high school uses a different grading scale, please contact us.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may still be considered for admission. Please contact us to explain your situation.

English Requirements

PTEMin 58
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 81

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Media Arts and Design

ºInterpreter
ºTranslation
ºLanguage

Enterprise Marketing Intern at Qualtrics
Graphic Design Intern (Remote) at Thaddeus Resource Center
Digital Design Internship Experience 2.A: Software Product Design for User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.
College to Corporate Internship – Advice TX 2023 at Vanguard
College to Corporate Internship – Advice NC 2023 at Vanguard
College to Corporate Internship – Advice AZ 2023 at Vanguard
College to Corporate Internship – Advice PA 2023 at Vanguard
Fall 2023 DNC Design Internship at Democratic National Committee
Police Student Intern - Spring Semester at Roseville Police Department
Student Intern – Information Services Department at Spartanburg County Public Library
Kiewit Field/Office Engineer Cherne District at Kiewit
Fall Intern, Product Management, Automotive - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Fall Intern, Technical Product Management, Automotive - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Fall Intern, Design Systems - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Visitor Services Support Member – Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge at American Conservation Experience
Craftsmanship Internship (Spring 2024) at Tesla
Electrical Test Engineering Internship (Spring 2024) at Tesla
Mechanical Test Engineering Internship (Spring 2024) at Tesla
2023 Macmillan Learning Externships at Macmillan

International Translation Internship (Native Spanish Speaker) at New York Habitat
Child Protection Intern, (Fall 2023, Spanish Speaker) at International Rescue Committee
Korean Journalism Intern at Tokyo Journal International
Journalism Intern at Tokyo Journal International
Internship In-person/Online/Hybrid at WAFAA - Women And Families Ascending Association
Business Engagement & Inclusion Programs Intern at National Immigration Forum

USFS ORISE Conservation Fisheries Genomics Internship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
CDC Division of Global Migration and Quarantine Communications Fellowship at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
INROADS and Nestle - Quality Assurance Center Food Microbiology Internship (Columbus, Ohio) at INROADS
Budget, Policy, and Project Research Fellow: Building Technologies Office at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Refugee Cash Assistance Intern at International Rescue Committee
Dental Access Coordinator at Jacksonville Urban League
Student Internship: Real Estate Paralegal (Academic Credit) - Remote position at New York Habitat
IT Help Desk Intern at SSRS
NASA - Generative Artificial Intelligence ( GenAI) for NASA use cases at Universities Space Research Association (USRA)
International Translation Internship (Native Spanish Speaker) at New York Habitat
Student Internship: Real Estate Paralegal (Academic Credit) - Remote position at New York Habitat
Intern, Human Resources (Fall 2023) at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
CDC Research Opportunity on Development of Health Communication Materials for Diabetes Topics at Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Website Developer/IT Maintenance at WoMen of Connections Ministry
Fall Intern, Design Systems - Part-Time at SiriusXM
Fall Intern, Data Engineering - Part Time at SiriusXM
Automation Development and Tooling Engineering Internship - Midwest USA (Spring 2024) at Tesla
Consulting Internship: Software Engineering (Summer 2024) at CapTech
Software Engineering Internship Experience 1.B: Business Application Development and Website Analytics with Google Apps Script, JavaScript, and Various APIs and Libraries at PromoterMotor.com, 100% Remote Work, a Division of Bashpole Software, Inc.

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Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Media Arts and Design at James Madison University

There are two freshman application options to choose from and you only need to submit one. We have no preference between the two application platforms.

We recommend selecting the option that best complements your college search and application process. If you're unsure which to select

Transfer applicants use the ApplyWeb Application. Due to technical difficulties JMU does not accept the Common App for transfer appplicants.