Media Design and Development

  • Byte

    November 4, 2020 by

    Byte is a student-run multimedia coalition that regularly produces entertainment-based news, reviews, features, podcasts, graphics and videos. Students from various disciplines ranging from design, creative writing, telecommunications, computer science and more, come together to improve and refine their skills while creating award-winning projects.    Students are introduced to the entertainment side of news as they […]

  • The McKinley Avenue Agency

    November 4, 2020 by

    The McKinley Avenue Agency is a student-run communications, media and advertising agency right here on campus. From sales, to design, to PR and advertising, the agency gives real-world experience to students while they attend Ball State. The agency works with over 200 paid clients around the Muncie and surrounding areas.   The agency has unpaid […]

  • Student Tip: Get Involved with Student Media

    November 4, 2020 by

    Student media groups are definitely a highlight of Ball State’s Journalism programs. They provide ample opportunities to get involved, advance your skills, and try out career options to solidify what you want to do with your degree. Whether you are interested in writing, design, music, photography, advertising, TV broadcast, magazines, podcasts or video games, there […]

  • Student Tip: Code Pen

    November 4, 2020 by

    CodePen is a front-end development creative commons. Developers from all over share their web design elements on the website, including HTML,CSS and/or JavaScript for users like you to use in your own designs. CodePen is a great way to play around with code and enhance your web designs. Check it out: https://codepen.io/

  • Student Tip: LinkedIn Learning

    November 4, 2020 by

    Formerly known as Lynda.com, LinkedIn Learning provides thousands of online video tutorials, on various topics/industries, led by industry professionals. As a Ball State student or employee, you have access to this platform for free. These tutorials are a great way to broaden your skill set and get ahead on your learning. You can use it […]

  • About Journalism Graphics

    November 3, 2020 by

    Ball State University’s Journalism Graphics sequence is an interactive and project-based curriculum, set to prepare students for careers in visual communication, media design, interaction design, information graphics reporting, and other related fields. Through design and development courses, students learn how to communicate information through text, images, graphics, digital experiences, and more.  Journalism Graphics students start […]

  • The Digital Corps

    November 1, 2020 by

    Ball State University Digital Corps provides a creative and collaborative program in which our undergraduate students support the academic success of the University – and beyond. The Digital Corps provides training and real-world work experiences for students to prepare for their careers by working together and forming teams to focus on creative problem-solving. Students can […]