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Department of Media Arts

Student Internships

An internship is an excellent way to apply the knowledge gained from the classroom to “real-world” experience.  Having an internship gives you the opportunity to gain that experience and to get a leg up on other candidates when applying for jobs in media.

Networking is a critical component of getting that first job. 

A media arts internship helps you to build a professional network.  The old saying, “it’s not who you know but who knows you” certainly rings true!

Most media organizations want new employees to have some sort of professional experience, even for entry-level jobs.  A media arts internship allows you to add that experience to your resume.

Communication, leadership, problem solving, and teamwork can all be learned through an internship. The Department of Media Arts has dozens of internship partners willing to help the student pursue their career path by providing hands-on projects and immediate feedback.  There have been many instances over the years that an internship partner has offered one of our interns employment upon graduation.

Talk with your academic advisor then contact the Media Arts Internship Coordinator for more information on how a media arts internship can jump-start your career!

Students planning an Internship are responsible for the following:

Semester prior to Internship

During pre-registration

  • Submit Internship application. Remember: Application will NOT be approved until complete
  • Request POD for Internship and register for class

Within 2 weeks after start of semester of Internship

  • Submit Internship confirmation signed by employer
  • Submit work schedule
  • Be sure to pick up syllabus with deadline dates for current semester

During Internship

  • Select one week to keep diary
  • Submit diary PRIOR TO last three weeks of Internship

End of Internship Semester

  • Submit final report (2 page summary of experience)
  • Report and diary due by last Friday of classes during semester
  • Make sure supervisor has received and returned student evaluation

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To schedule a department tour:

The Department of Media Arts offers faculty-led tours on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. during the fall and spring terms. During the summer term tours are scheduled by appointment. To schedule a tour of Media Arts please contact Laura Gardner at Laura.Gardner@mtsu.edu.

For correspondence regarding the Department of Media Arts, please contact the department coordinator:

  • phone: 615-898-8870
  • email: Laura.Gardner@mtsu.edu

For advising and transferring questions, please contact the College of Media and Entertainment advisor:

The following is the department mailing address:

MTSU Department of Media Arts 
Box 58, Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132