Content Creation

Degree Type:

Minor

Mode of Study:

On Campus

College:

The Content Creation minor within the Communication & Media program is designed to give students majoring in any discipline media development skills for content such as videos, social media, podcasts, feature writing, blogs, and online publications while also understanding the societal impact of contemporary media practices. Students can choose between three content creation tracks: audiovisual production, web production, or text production.

Students have access to professional equipment and software to assist in their content development skills, such as video cameras, photography cameras, a video studio, audio recording and mixing booths, and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Common Career Paths

The Content Creation minor adds value to any career path. Some of the top jobs for those with a background in content creation include social media manager, digital marketer, content manager, copywriter, producer, SEO strategist, and more.

Common Salary Ranges for Graduates

There’s a long list of career opportunities for those with a content creation background. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2023:

News Analyst and Journalist: $64,200
Producers and Directors: $72,250
Technical Writer: $87,990
Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys: $73,610
Special Effects Artists and Animators: $76,200
Web Developer: $82,110

Average Tuition Cost

The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Content Creation consists of 18 credits, distributed as follows:

Required Courses

Required Foundation & Theory Course

3 credits

CME 1050 Introduction to Communication and Media (3)

Required Communication Practice Course

3 credits

CME 3110 Law and Ethics in Communication (3)

Required Media Practice Courses

Select two courses (6 credits) from the following list:

CME 2570 Digital Media Writing I (3)	CME 3080 Social and Interactive Media (3)
CME 2580 Audiovisual Production (3)

Content Creation Track Selection

6 credits

Choose one track from Audiovisual, Web or Text Production:

Audiovisual Production Track

CME 3020 Advanced Audio Production (3)

CME 3030 Advanced Video Production (3)

Web Production Track

CME 3060 Computer Generated Graphics/Animation (3)

CME 3410 Content Management and Web Design (3)

Text Production Track

ENG 3210 Technical Writing (3)

CME 3530 Desktop Publishing (3)

Interested in Methodist University’s Content Creation minor?

If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Steven Corbett at the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, visit the link below!

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