Media, Journalism & Digital Storytelling Department

Creativity Happens Here

I owe the Olympics opportunity to Dr. Jim Owens. Through his referral, I had the opportunity to work with world-renowned photographers and journalists.”
Headshot of Eliza Tan ’20 Eliza Tan '20, works as a Partner Manager for Adobe. Following her time at Asbury, she completed two contracts at the Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, working in photography, program management and information services. Also, she now works remotely as an adjunct professor for Asbury.

Students study in the Media, Journalism & Digital Storytelling department have hands-on access to state-of-the-art learning spaces. The Miller Communication Arts Building at Asbury immerses our students in an atmosphere of creativity.

Asbury's state-of-the-art broadcast studio has many capabilities, including livestreaming.
Inside shot of a movie set on the Asbury campus with buildingsInside shot of a movie set on the Asbury campus with buildings
The Miller Communication Arts Building includes a 6,400 square foot film sound stage and television production facility
Hallway in the Miller building with movie and film props and posters on the wallHallway in the Miller building with movie and film props and posters on the wall
Asbury has an amazing collection of film and television props, costumes and materials from shows that Asbury faculty and alumni have been a part of.
Four students with medals pose in front of a Highbridge film festival backdrop at the red carpetFour students with medals pose in front of a Highbridge film festival backdrop at the red carpet
Participate in our very own on-campus Highbridge Film Festival.

News & Events

Meet our faculty

Jim Owens ’79, Ph.D.
Professor of Media Communication
Dean, School of Communication Arts
Department Chair of Media, Journalism, and Digital Storytelling
Department Chair of Communication and Theatre Arts
Elizabeth Jones, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies in Communication
Rich Manieri, M.F.A.
Associate Professor of Journalism
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AU/ATS Asbury Colloquium
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 12:00 am
Faculty Hold Potential: AU/ATS Asbury Colloquium. Contact Provost Office for questions. Time and others details TBD
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Contemporary Art Trip to Chicago
Date: From April 3, 2025 to April 7, 2025
Contemporary Art Trip to Chicago
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Highbridge Film Festival
Date: From April 11, 2025 to April 13, 2025
Highbridge Film Festival
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Prospective Theatre Student Auditions
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 10:00 – 12:00 pm
Prospective Theatre Student Auditions
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Art and Design Final Critique
Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Art and Design Final Critique
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Shaw School of Sciences Scholarship & Awards Banquet
Date: April 14, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Shaw School of Sciences Scholarship & Awards Banquet
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Acting I Class Showcase
Date: April 29, 2025
Time: 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Acting I Class Showcase
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ART 477 Sr. Exhibit Mtg. – Art Annex
Date: January 14, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
ART 477 Sr. Exhibit Mtg. – Art Annex
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Theatre Auditions (for ‘Short Play Festival’)
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Theatre Auditions (for ‘Short Play Festival’)
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Men’s Glee Club Retreat
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Men’s Glee Club Retreat
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KMEA Conference (Louisville)
Date: From February 5, 2025 to February 9, 2025
KMEA Conference (Louisville)
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Women’s Choir Retreat
Date: January 24, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Women’s Choir Retreat
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Music Dept. Musical Theatre Retreat
Date: February 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 – 5:00 pm
Music Dept. Musical Theatre Retreat
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Chorale Retreat
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Chorale Retreat
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Art and Design Midterm Critique
Date: February 27, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm
Art and Design Midterm Critique
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Spring Kids College
Date: March 1, 2025
Spring Kids College
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ART 477 Focus Group
Date: March 4, 2025
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
ART 477 Focus Group
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Jr. Art Reviews for Art and Design Majors
Date: March 27, 2025
Time: 11:00 – 12:30 pm
Jr. Art Reviews for Art and Design Majors
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Theatre Auditions (for ‘The Tempest’)
Date: August 28, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Theatre Auditions (for ‘The Tempest’)
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Theatre Callbacks (for ‘The Tempest’)
Date: August 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Theatre Callbacks (for ‘The Tempest’)
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Christian Ministry Department Student meeting
Date: August 29, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Christian Ministry Department Student meeting
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Orchestra Retreat
Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 4:00 pm
Orchestra Retreat
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Handbell Choir Retreat
Date: September 13, 2024
Time: 5:00 – 9:00 pm
Handbell Choir Retreat
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Alligators, Crocodiles, and Cultural Christians; Speaker: Dr. Nadya Williams (sponsored by AU Honors Program)
Date: September 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Cultural Christians in the Early Church; Speaker: Dr. Nadya Williams
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Sigma Zeta Picnic
Date: September 23, 2024
Time: 4:30 – 7:00 pm
Sigma Zeta Picnic
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CM/ICS/PM/YM student intern orientation meeting
Date: September 17, 2024
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
CM/ICS/PM/YM student intern orientation meeting
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NATS competition at Asbury
Date: From October 4, 2024 to October 6, 2024
NATS competition at Asbury
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Art and Design Midterm Critique
Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Art and Design Midterm Critique
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Educators Rising Event
Date: October 24, 2024
Educators Rising Event
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CM/YM student portfolios due at Noon
Date: November 5, 2024
CM/YM student portfolios due at Noon
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Women’s Choir Retreat
Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Women’s Choir Retreat
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Eagle Sales Championship
Date: November 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 – 5:00 pm
Eagle Sales Championship
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Eagle Sales Championship
Date: November 21, 2024
Time: 8:00 – 5:00 pm
Eagle Sales Championship
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Theatre Auditions (for ‘Little Women’)
Date: January 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 9:30 pm
Theatre Auditions (for ‘Little Women’)
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Art and Design Final Critique
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Art and Design Final Critique
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Directing and Stage Management Showcase
Date: December 6, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 pm
Directing and Stage Management Showcase
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Directing and Stage Management Showcase
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 9:30 – 11:30 pm
Directing and Stage Management Showcase
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Theatre Welcome Party
Date: August 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Theatre Welcome Party
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ART 477 Sr. Exhibit Mtg. – Art Annex
Date: August 27, 2024
Time: 5:00 – 6:00 pm
ART 477 Sr. Exhibit Mtg. – Art Annex
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International Math Modeling Competition
Date: From January 23, 2025 to January 28, 2025
Math Modeling Competition