Writing + Digital Media

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Writing + Digital Media

Stories follow us everywhere. Whether you're binging the latest Netflix series, reading a best-selling book, or watching your favorite influencer’s Instagram reels—the art of storytelling comes to life in many different forms.

Northwestern's writing + digital media major will help you grow in your abilities as a content creator and consumer, equipping you to communicate well and connect meaningfully with others. You'll develop your professional, academic, and creative writing skills by studying a variety of writing genres, preparing you for career paths in social media, editing, publishing and more.

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Why NWC?

At Northwestern, we view the digital world as a unique opportunity for discipleship and spreading God's message of hope to the world. Your professors will be storytellers and communications pros, artists and graphic designers, photographers and video producers. They'll teach you creative and critical thinking, allowing you to turn your ideas into digital media that speaks to others. We also offer related minors in art, computer science, journalism, multimedia and public relations.

CONTACT

Dr. Kali Jo Wacker '16Assistant Professor of English

CONTENTCREATORSStudents at NWC are involved as social media ambassadors, graphic designers, copywriters, and more for offices across campus.

FREEADOBE ACCESSStudents receive free access to a Mac lab fully equipped with Adobe Creative Suite.

PRACTICEIN PRINTThe Beacon student newspaper gives students real-world journalism experience.

DISNEYINSPIREDWriting + digital media majors take a course influenced by the stories of Disney.

HANDS-ONEXPERIENCEA writing + digital media major was recently accepted into the WORLD Journalism Institute's college course.

Career Outlook

With hundreds of new ways to view, stream and share content every day, it's no wonder that the content marketing industry was valued at an estimated $600 billion by the end of 2024. The working world needs people who understand how to tell digital stories that resonate with people. In fact, from 40% to 50% of all graphic design, video animation and copywriting jobs are outsourced to agencies. With a writing + digital media degree in hand, you'll be ready to meet those job opportunities head-on.

Experience

Compass Center for Career & Calling

Writing tutors

Celebration of Research

Festival of Faith & Writing

Off-campus study

The Compass Center for Career & Calling will connect you with internship experiences at leading graphic design firms, marketing agencies and newspapers. Past internship placements have included Lawrence & Schiller in Sioux Falls and TriNorth Communications in London.