Clark University

What you'll study

This programme blends practical production training with courses in media theory, digital storytelling and media law. You'll learn audio and video production techniques, editing, scriptwriting, and multiplatform content creation, alongside critical study of media industries, audience research and the social impacts of media technology.

• Core production modules — studio and field production, single‑ and multi‑camera workflows, location sound, podcast production, and nonlinear editing.
• Digital media and distribution — streaming platforms, social media strategies, analytics, and strategies for multiplatform storytelling.
• Theory and context — media history, media ethics, media law and policy, and courses on representation and diversity in broadcasting.
• Research and analysis — audience research methods, media effects, and data‑informed content planning.
• Capstone and practicum — culminating projects that can take the form of a radio documentary, short film, web series or an integrated digital campaign; opportunities for internships and community‑based media work.
• Electives and interdisciplinary options — courses in journalism, theatre, computer science, marketing or political science to tailor learning toward documentary, narrative production, interactive media or media strategy.

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to present strong secondary‑school credentials and a record of substantive coursework in English or language arts; background in media, technology or the arts is helpful but not required. Typical application materials include official transcripts, a personal statement outlining interest in media production and storytelling, and letters of recommendation.

Because production skills are central to the programme, applicants may be invited to submit a short portfolio or samples of creative work (audio clips, short video, writing or multimedia links). Clark accepts a range of educational credentials from international students; applicants should consult the university for guidance on equivalency and any additional documentation required. Standardised test submission policies vary, so check the university’s current guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates enter a broad range of media and communications roles. Common pathways include positions in broadcast and streaming production, podcasting, multimedia journalism, content strategy and social media management, and roles at production companies, public media outlets and digital agencies.

• Production assistant, audio engineer or camera operator at broadcast and online outlets
• Producer or host for radio, podcast and web series
• Multimedia journalist or digital content producer for news organisations and publishers
• Social media and content strategists for brands, non‑profits and arts organisations
• Post‑production editor or motion graphics artist
• Further study in media studies, journalism, film production or related graduate programmes

Internships and practicum placements, particularly with media organisations in Worcester and the nearby Boston market, are an important route from study into employment.

Why study at Clark University

Clark combines small class sizes and close faculty mentorship with an emphasis on experiential learning. The university supports hands‑on work through production facilities and editing suites and encourages interdisciplinary study so you can combine technical media training with theory, research and electives across the liberal arts.

Clark’s Liberal Education and Effective Practice (LEEP) framework connects classroom learning with internships, community projects and research, helping students build professional portfolios and real‑world experience. Its location in Worcester with easy access to the larger Boston media market provides opportunities for internships, freelance work and collaboration with local media, arts and cultural organisations.

Faculty are active in both scholarship and practice, and students benefit from mentorship on creative projects, academic research and career planning as they prepare for roles across traditional and digital media industries.