Tulane University

Overview

The Digital Media Practices Coordinate Major at Tulane University equips students with essential skills in digital storytelling, emphasizing filmmaking fundamentals, media analysis, and contemporary media concepts. The program culminates in a year-long senior capstone project, allowing students to apply their learning in a practical context.

What you'll study

The curriculum combines core courses with a range of electives, enabling students to refine their technical and creative skills while preparing for their final project. The coursework and capstone focus on various media forms, including narrative film, documentary, audio storytelling, interactive media, and experimental formats.

• Core Coursework:
  • Digital Filmmaking
  • Film Analysis
  • New Media Theory
• Capstone Project:
  • Planning, production, and presentation of a significant creative project
  • Project formats may include narrative shorts, documentaries, scripted works, audio projects, interactive exhibitions, or experimental videos
  • Students engage in a full production cycle, supported by program coursework and advising
• Electives:
  • Select electives across the campus to enhance complementary skills in writing, directing, editing, sound, and media studies
  • Tailor the capstone project to align with personal creative goals and technical interests

Entry requirements

While specific GPA or test-score thresholds are not listed, admission decisions typically consider prior academic performance and the overall strength of the application. Applicants must submit the following:

• Application, including a list of activities and a personal statement
• High school transcript
• Secondary school report or guidance counselor recommendation (if required)
• SAT or ACT scores
• Portfolio or audition materials (optional, based on intended creative focus)

Career prospects

Graduates of the Digital Media Practices Coordinate Major will be well-prepared for various roles in the media industry, including positions in filmmaking, audio production, multimedia storytelling, and digital content creation. The skills developed throughout the program will enable them to adapt to the rapidly evolving landscape of digital media and pursue diverse career paths. Opportunities may include working in film and television production, podcasting, interactive media design, and more.