UVA’s BA in Media Studies offers students critical insight into how media shape culture, politics, and everyday life. The program explores film, television, journalism, digital platforms, and social media through historical, theoretical, and production-based lenses. With courses in media law, ethics, global media systems, and emerging technologies, students develop both analytical and practical skills. The program is ideal for those pursuing careers in media production, communication, advertising, law, or graduate study in media and cultural studies.
Podcast series analyzing media portrayals of social justice movements
Short documentary exploring Charlottesville’s local journalism ecosystem
Study of algorithmic bias in social media recommendation systems
Video essay comparing reality TV formats across global markets
Media literacy curriculum development for Virginia high schools
Critical analysis of political satire in late-night television
Interactive timeline of press freedom laws across different nations
Digital storytelling project on digital detox and mental health
Brand audit of influencer marketing campaigns across social platforms
Data visualization of misinformation spread during election cycles
Experimental short film using AI-generated scripts and visual content
Research paper on feminist media theory and representation in gaming
Web-based zine highlighting voices of underrepresented student filmmakers
Social media content audit of public universities and transparency
Analysis of surveillance narratives in post-9/11 cinema
Interactive archive on the evolution of campus media at UVA
Digital exhibit on the aesthetics of protest posters and viral graphics
Capstone film on the impact of mobile journalism in crisis reporting
Comparative analysis of streaming platforms’ algorithms and audience control
Workshop curriculum for ethical reporting practices in student media
Critically examine and create media that shape the world with UVA’s Media Studies BA.
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