About Our Design and Media Degrees & Programs
Creativity and technology are increasingly connected across industries ranging from digital media and user experience to technical modeling, fashion, and communication. Kent State Online’s Design & Media programs prepare students to combine creative thinking, technical skills, and innovative problem-solving to advance their careers in today’s digital world. Whether you are interested in visual communication, applied media, technical design, digital experiences, or creative leadership, our flexible online programs help you build practical, career-focused skills on your schedule.
Featured Online Design and Media Programs and Degrees at Kent State
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Media at Kent State University offers a fully online program for those passionate about media production, digital storytelling, and content creation. This program provides hands-on experience in multimedia design, video production, and digital editing, preparing graduates for dynamic careers in media and communications. With a flexible format and expert faculty, you can earn your degree while building a portfolio that will help you stand out in the industry.
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Technical Modeling Design prepares students for entry-level positions as technical illustrators, drafter/designer technicians in business and computer animation and game design industries, as well as in the field of multimedia development. Computer-aided design (CAD) is used throughout the program for computer modeling and multimedia development.
The CAD for Manufacturing undergraduate certificate prepares students with hands-on training and instruction on several of the most popular software tools used by industry in computer-aided drafting and design and solid modeling. Students equipped with these certificate skills are the most sought-after for employment in drafting/designing. Specific industry-used software students will learn include: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Inventor, and Creo.
Kent State University’s User Experience program offers a comprehensive online curriculum for those interested in designing user-centered digital experiences. Covering research, interaction design, and evaluation, this program prepares students to create intuitive and effective digital products. Graduates emerge ready to excel in roles such as UX design, product development, and digital strategy across industries.
The Master of Fashion Industry Studies degree in Fashion Industry Studies addresses the highly interdisciplinary character of practice within fashion as an industry.
The Health Systems and Facilities Designs graduate certificate program enhances students understanding of how building design effects health care issues. Graduates of this program will be able to participate in facility management and design that will maximize efficiency of treatment and quality of patient care in an effort to raise the standard of health care.
The faculty here are amazing, simply amazing. Any interaction that I’ve had with a professional in user experience, they always talked about how Kent State’s program is amazing because of the faculty.
Scott R., MS ’15
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Graduate school can be a transformative experience, especially for creative professionals looking to advance in the fashion industry. For many students, the right master’s program becomes a catalyst for long-term career growth and professional clarity. That was the case for Jodi Frontino, a 2024 graduate of Kent State University’s Master of Fashion Industry Studies (MFIS) program.
For Michael Hausknecht ’25, the bridge between his two worlds, printmaking and art history, was Kent State’s Master of Fashion Industry Studies (M.F.I.S.) program in the School of Fashion.
In an era where digital content reigns supreme, the ability to produce, manage, and strategize media is more important than ever. Whether you’re interested in filmmaking, multimedia design, or media management, Kent State University’s 100% Online Bachelor of Arts in Applied Media offers a cutting-edge online program designed to equip you with the skills to thrive in today’s fast-paced media landscape.
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