Dec 06, 2025  
Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
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MDIA 1020 - Media Storytelling and the Creative Process


Students learn the fundamental aspects of successful storytelling, creative practice and collaboration in contemporary media formats, platforms and industries.

Requisites: (MDIA major and C or better in MDIA 1010) or (OR5375 minor and C or better in MDIA 1010) or Communication major
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 2.0 lecture, 1.0 discussion
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:  

  • Students will be able to describe the fundamental aspects of storytelling and concept development as they relate to contemporary media formats
  • Students will be able to apply fundamental concepts in storytelling to their own work through creative exercises and peer feedback
  • Students will be able to explain key concepts in understanding creativity and apply the concepts in their own creative process
  • Students will be able to identify and apply methods for productive collaboration through class exercises and group projects



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