Undergraduate
Multimedia Communication
Prepare for fast-paced careers in an evolving digital landscape.
Multimedia Communication
More than ever, the world needs informed journalists capable of telling stories in various formats and platforms.
Simpson College has a rich history in student journalism; The Simpsonian is the oldest continuously published campus newspaper in the country. The industry has significantly evolved since that first issue in 1870, but our commitment to ethical, informed storytelling continues.
We offer majors in multimedia journalism, interactive media, marketing communication, and sports communication. Our programs are full of immersive, collaborative learning experiences, and they build critical written and oral communication skills and develop technical proficiency in industry-standard software programs and platforms.
Multimedia communication faculty members are more than devoted educators; they’re also widely published scholars, seasoned journalists and designers, and committed advisors to our award-winning student media outlets and nationally recognized speech and debate/mock trial teams.
Our graduates pursue careers in print, broadcast, and multimedia journalism; in branding, marketing, and public relations; and in communication-related roles in industries of all kinds, from athletics and entertainment to healthcare and education.
Graphic Design
The Graphic Design Major at Simpson College includes extensive, focused studies in design and technical aspects of Graphic Design. Through courses that use the latest software design programs, students can learn the principles of effective visual communication while determining their personal niche within the graphic design industry.
Why Simpson College for Multimedia Communication?
Of students complete at least one internship, and 70% complete two or more
Year our campus newspaper, The Simpsonian, published its first issue
Minutes from Des Moines, one of the top media markets in the Midwest
Meet Our Faculty
Immersive Learning Opportunities Abound
Multimedia Communication Internships [U6.2.x]
Get professional experience with media outlets, marketing firms, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies. All of our majors complete at least one internship—and more than half pursue at least two.
Student Media Outlets & PR Firm [U6.2.x]
Gain writing, editing, design, and production experience with our award-winning campus newspaper, Storm Radio, or ID Magazine. Build your communication skills (and portfolio) with our student-run PR firm, C Street Agency.
May Term Trips [U6.2.x]
Visit media outlets in major cities in the United States or abroad during our faculty-led May Term trips. Recent destinations include London, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.
Words from an Award-Winning Student Journalist
“I took advantage of the opportunities within student media. I sought advice from professors. Simpson gave me the tools, and all I needed to do was use them to build a successful foundation for my career.”
Alex Kirkpatrick ’18
Digital Editor, KCCI-TV
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