Majors
Creative Media
From creative fiction and documentaries to hard-hitting news and sports, learn the skills you need to tell stories that affect people.
News Media
Study the ways news and information are produced, from the traditional news outlets to the emerging world of media start-ups.
Minors
Creative Media
News Media
Sports Media
Advising
All C&IS undergraduate students receive academic advising through Tisch Student Services. You should meet with your academic advisor at least once per semester to review your academic progress, degree requirements and involvement opportunities.
Funding
C&IS empowers students to write, speak, design, film and explore through scholarships and awards.
Get Involved
Sharpen your skills and expand your circle by joining student organizations.
Rising Tide
Every spring, Rising Tide Film Festival empowers young filmmakers across the nation, giving them a platform to showcase their passion projects.
Office of Student Media
Gain industry experience at outlets such as The Crimson White, OTQ, 90.7 The Capstone, Crimson Tide Productions, WVUA 23, and Alabama Public Radio.
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The UPS Store: Public Relations Intern [Remote]
The UPS Store, Inc., is hiring a remote Community & Public Relations Intern! This role will support internal work for The UPS Store franchisees as well as external-facing content for customers. Expect a fast-paced environment, collaborative work, and pride in brand awareness.
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USGA: Pathways Launch Internship Program – Summer 2027
The USGA is hiring talented individuals for the Pathways Launch internship program for Summer 2027. Applications will close November 8, 2026 and the internship will take place in various placement locations in May – August 2027.
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Nebo: Social Media Video Editor Intern
Nebo is looking for a Social Media Video Editor Intern with a long-term interest in short-form content. This isn’t a “hang by the sidelines and do your homework” type of internship. We want you to jump right in and collaborate with our Social Media team to edit and deliver high-performing video content for real brands…
Internship Opportunities
For more information on internships, reach out to Teddy Champion for news media, Maya Champion for creative media or Teresa Gawrych for production.
Digital Media Center
C&IS’s most cutting-edge facility, the Digital Media Center (DMC) is a state-of-the-art teaching facility, and production house located in Bryant-Denny Stadium. The DMC is home to Alabama Public Radio, the Center for Public Television & Radio, Crimson Tide Productions and WVUA 23.
The Holle Awards
The Holle Awards for Excellence in Creativity and Communication is one of the nation’s most prestigious celebrations of creativity in communications, honoring innovative, out-of-the-box work from students, faculty and communication professionals.
Scholastic Journalism
JCM is home to the Alabama Scholastic Press Association and the National Elementary Scholastic Press Association. Through these organizations, the Department supports K-12 newspaper, yearbook, news magazine, literary magazine and broadcast staffs around across the state and nation.
Equipment Checkout
Students enrolled in specific Journalism & Creative Media courses are eligible to check out cameras, sound, lighting/grip, and other equipment for use in partial completion of course assignments.
Links
- Film-Alert listserv
- Media Writing Center
- Screen-L listserv
- ScreenLex
- ScreenSite
- Shot Logger
- Screenpedia
News
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