Why Study Electronic Media & Film?

EMF Students on Location
EMF Students on Location
EMF Student in the Editing Lab
EMF Students in the Media Lab
EMF Students in the Recording Studio


Your work in the department begins with a vision, not a camera; with a voice, not a microphone. Through your coursework, you will develop a host of capabilities.

  • Become a flexible and expressive storyteller able to write and produce in many forms and styles.
  • Develop your skills in  traditional as well as emerging media technologies.
  • As an articulate, critical, and literate citizen, you will broaden your understanding of the history, theory and aesthetics of media.
  • Work collaboratively with artists and scholars in an interdisciplinary environment.
  • Discover  the transformative power of media and its role in responsible civic engagement.
  • Gain real-world experiences through internships and service-learning opportunities.
  • Participate in a community of enterprising and self-directed individuals to practice creative entrepreneurship.

Study Abroad/Away

The department supports and encourages every student to study abroad or study away during their college career.  Find out how you can incorporate a study abroad/away experience into your academic program and pursue coursework in some of the world’s largest media markets.

Get Involved

Gain experience at Towson’s student-run radio and television stations. Sign up for the department’s listserv and learn more about internships, jobs and competitions in the field as you  prepare to advance your career.