BA Media Production

Media Production at CCM is built around learning by doing, with students producing real media projects in professional-style studios, labs and production environments. Students work with high-end Sony and RED digital cinema cameras, professional lighting and audio equipment, Adobe Creative Suite workstations, XR technology, podcasting facilities and broadcast systems, while required internships and collaborative projects connect classroom production directly with the media industry.

• CCM Television Studio — Students gain experience with studio-based television production and multicamera workflows in a professional production environment.

• Audio Recording Studios — Audio Production students work with professional recording and post-production facilities, including industry-standard microphones from Neumann, Shure, Royer, Lawson, Sennheiser and AKG.

• Virtual Production (XR) Studio — Students explore immersive media by combining physical and virtual elements in real time, supporting emerging production workflows and cross-disciplinary projects.

• Bearcast Media — The student-run multimedia organization operates a 24/7 web-based radio station and gives students practical roles in programming, promotions, sports, social media, video and audio production.

• Adobe Creative Suite Workstations — Media Production labs provide current Adobe Creative Suite applications for audio, video and multimedia production.

• Professional Digital Cinema Equipment — Students can work with Sony and RED digital cinema cameras, professional lighting, grip equipment, field-audio systems and other production equipment available through the Media Production Office.

• Nippert Stadium ESPN+ Control Room — Sports Media students produce more than 70 live University of Cincinnati athletic events for ESPN+ and other ESPN platforms using professional Ross, Grass Valley, Canon, Fujinon and Calrec equipment.

• CCM Film Lab — Film and Television Production students collaborate with CCM Acting students to create narrative and nonfiction films, music videos, commercials, web series and other digital content.

• Podcasting Suites — Students learn podcast production through practical audio assignments that progress toward creating a pilot podcast episode while exploring production, distribution and the economics of podcasting.

• Required Internships — Every Media Production student completes two semesters of internship, MPRO 4000 and MPRO 4001, totaling six credits. Internships can take place in Cincinnati, elsewhere in the U.S. or internationally, depending on the student's professional goals and track.

• CCM Summer in LA — Students can spend the summer in Los Angeles, earn UC course credit, intern with LA-based media companies and network with entertainment professionals and CCM alumni.

• International Production Experiences — Recent students have traveled to Germany, Poland, Alaska and California to produce documentary films and new-media work that has reached television networks and international film festivals.

• Media Career Fair & Alumni Network — Faculty and advisors connect students with professional contacts, internship opportunities and alumni working in markets including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Nashville and Chicago.

The BFA in Media Production prepares graduates for a broad range of careers across film and television, broadcast news, audio engineering, sports media, interactive media, social media, digital production and emerging XR technologies. Students graduate with hands-on production experience, required internships, a digital portfolio and connections to an active alumni network working throughout major U.S. media markets.

Typical career options: Cinematographer, Audio Engineer, Broadcast Producer, Multimedia Producer

• CCM Career & Professional Development — Students benefit from faculty and advisors who help connect them with professional contacts, internships and career opportunities, while the required internship process mirrors the professional job-search process.

• Media Career Fair — Students can connect with potential employers and professional contacts through the Media Production career fair, while faculty use their industry networks to help students identify relevant opportunities.

• Industry Alumni Network — CCM Media Production maintains an extensive alumni network across Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Nashville, Chicago, Cincinnati and other media markets, providing career advice, internship connections and potential employment opportunities.

• Industry Partnerships — The Sports Media program works with UC Athletics and ESPN+ to produce live athletic content, giving students direct experience in professional sports broadcasting.

• Entertainment Industry Access — CCM Summer in LA connects students with LA-based media companies and professionals while providing internships, networking events, lectures and workshops in the heart of the film and television industry.

• Graduate Outcomes — CCM reports that 94.1% of its graduates were employed or continuing education one year after graduation. This is a CCM-wide figure rather than a Media Production-specific employment rate.

• Salary Information — The official Media Production pages do not publish a single program-specific graduate salary figure. UC provides occupation-level career and compensation information through its Career Coach, which uses Lightcast and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

• Professional Accreditation — NASAD accreditation of the Media Production Division, along with NASAD accreditation specifically for the Film & TV and Multimedia tracks, provides a recognized professional quality framework for students pursuing creative media careers.

• Portfolio Development — Students graduate with a digital portfolio developed through production coursework, collaborative projects, internships, student media and capstone-level work, giving them tangible material to present to employers.

• Professional Recognition — Student work has received student and professional Emmy awards, appeared on national and international television and streaming networks, and been selected for film festivals on five continents.

Further Academic Progression: After the BFA, students can pursue graduate study in areas such as media production, film, television, communication, media studies, digital media, journalism or related creative disciplines. CCM's multidisciplinary environment also allows students to strengthen their undergraduate profile through a minor or certificate, while the broader University of Cincinnati provides access to graduate programs across its colleges.