Online MA in Communications & Digital Media – Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track
At a Glance
- Format: 100% online
- Total Courses: 9 (36 credits)
- Alumni Connections: Leaders at NBC Sports, HBO, and A+E Networks
Master digital media production and filmmaking, from scriptwriting to post-production, and build a professional portfolio through documentary projects and real-world assignments.
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Digital Filmmaking and Media Production Track Overview
The Digital Filmmaking and Media Production track is designed for aspiring filmmakers, video editors, and content creators who want to master the art and craft of visual storytelling.
This track gives you hands-on experience with every stage of media production, from script development to field production to post-production editing. You’ll work with industry-standard tools to build a professional portfolio that showcases your creative and technical abilities.
Unlike standalone film programs, the Pace online Master of Arts in Communications and Digital Media situates production within the broader context of communications strategy and digital media. That means you’ll develop the strategic thinking that sets exceptional media professionals apart alongside the creative expertise of a filmmaker.
Pace University was ranked as one of the top colleges to study filmmaking in New York by CEOWORLD Magazine. When you study filmmaking at Pace, you’re studying at a program that’s earned its reputation.
What You’ll Learn
Our online master’s in media and communication provides comprehensive training in visual storytelling, production techniques, and post-production workflows in addition to communications theory and digital media strategy. Students gain skills in:
- Narrative scriptwriting for film, television, and digital platforms
- Video field production and camera operation
- Professional video editing and post-production
- Documentary filmmaking and storytelling
- Media production management
- Digital content strategy
- Sound design and audio production
- Lighting techniques and visual composition
- Project management for media productions
What Can You Do with a Digital Filmmaking Skillset?
Graduates of the Digital Filmmaking and Media Production track are prepared for production roles in entertainment, media, corporate communications, and advertising sectors. According to Lightcast labor market data, professionals in this field can pursue roles such as:
- Camera Operator: $60,500
- Film and Video Editor: $64,400
- Media Production Director: $74,800
- Media Technical Director: $103,900
- Producers and Director: $84,900
Why Pace University?
The Pace University online MA in Communications and Digital Media in Digital Filmmaking and Media Production combines hands-on creative training with strategic communications knowledge. Students benefit from:
- Real-world client experience in video production, and digital content creation
- Faculty with industry experience as filmmakers, screenwriters, editors, and media professionals
- Supportive alumni connections at A+E Networks, NBC Sports, HBO, and leading media companies
- Small class sizes that ensure faculty accessibility and personalized mentorship to help you achieve your creative and professional goals
Frequently Asked Questions
Full-time students can complete the program in as little as 1.5 years.
Yes, some students choose to complete the degree part time while maintaining a full-time work schedule.
Our courses are offered in two modalities: some courses include regular Zoom meetings (either weekly or monthly), while others are fully asynchronous, meaning there are no scheduled meetings and you can complete coursework on your own time.
Students in the online Digital Filmmaking and Media Production track study scriptwriting, video field production, video editing, documentary filmmaking, advanced production techniques, and more. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience with every stage of media creation.
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