OUR stories

EMDD students examined the greenhouse and worked to brainstorm, research, prototype, and present their ideas for ways that the greenhouse may find opportunities to better engage with their visitors, Ball State students, and the Muncie Community. READ MORE

OUR program

At the Center for Emerging Media Design & Development, we believe in the power of human-centered design and storytelling to solve big problems. We bring together journalists, computer scientists, artists, writers, designers, and programmers to tackle real-world problems using technology and digital media. Earn your Masters degree in EMDD in a holistic learning environment, learning the skills required to succeed in the 21st century marketplace and applying those skills through hands-on experiences with project partners.

Our curriculum

spreads a single experience across different digital and physical platforms, even integrating digital content with live events.

a creative approach to problem solving that places the user at the center of solution development. The process heavily relies on empathy and collaboration.

relationship between technology and people. From theory to methods, students learn how to both build and test user interfaces.

OUR projects

Our program explores ways to learn, both inside and outside the classroom. Every EMDD student joins a student team that partners with a community organization to help them tackle real-world problems. Using research, storytelling, and design, our students present solutions that our project partners can implement in their organizations.

OUR partnerships

OUR students

From English studies to Computer Science, our students come from all backgrounds to build upon their disciplines and develop skillsets of the 21st century. In EMDD, we encourage students to explore their interests and passions through research. Dive into their innovative work below.

Our alumni

Darik Hall

“EMDD taught me invaluable tools that have enabled me to better strategize and make business designs that have directly impacted my bottom line.”

Alexis Kiesel

“EMDD helped me discover my passion and find a full-time position that aligns with that passion. I’m endlessly grateful for my EMDD experience, cohort, and professors!”

Jordan Patterson

“Being a part of EMDD was easily my greatest experience spent in school. This opportunity allowed me to customize my own graduate experience.”

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Upcoming EventsDate
Pitch Night [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1711404000 25th March 2024 - 26th March 2024
Summer Graduation Application Deadline [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1717545600 5th June 2024 - 6th June 2024
Spring Theses and Creative Projects Due [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1712102400 3rd April 2024 - 4th April 2024
Summer Theses and Creative Projects Due [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1718755200 19th June 2024 - 20th June 2024
Spring Commencement [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1714780800 4th May 2024 - 5th May 2024
Summer Commencement [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1721433600 20th July 2024 - 21st July 2024
One Ball State Day [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1712102400 3rd April 2024 - 4th April 2024
Digital Marketing Summit [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1714348800 29th April 2024 - 30th April 2024
EMDD Symposium [CMTY Emerging Media Design & Development]1714586400 1st May 2024