Multimedia Production Major
The Multimedia Production major is a 46-47-credit program that prepares students for creative careers in television, radio, film, sports, music recording, online content creation, and corporate media. Students take courses in writing, announcing, audio and television production, media law, and mass communication, building both storytelling and technical expertise. Working in professionally equipped studios and labs, they gain hands-on experience producing award-winning content using industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud and Avid ProTools, with opportunities to earn professional certifications.
Electives allow students to specialize in areas like sports broadcasting, digital design, documentary production, and health communication. This major does not require a minor, giving students the flexibility to focus deeply on media production or pair their studies with complementary interests.
Multimedia Production Minor
Ever wanted to help produce an album, work behind the scenes on a TV or sports broadcast, or create your own podcast or documentary? The Multimedia Production Minor is a compact, 20-credit program that gives you a taste of the creative and technical side of media making from script to screen and sound. Students gain hands-on experience in writing, announcing, recording, and editing while using the same professional studios, labs, and production tools as Multimedia Production majors. It’s the perfect way to explore media creation and build flexible, real-world skills that pair well with any major.
Michigan Association of Broadcasters Awards
Each year, CAMS students compete in the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Student Awards, showcasing their talent in categories such as play-by-play production, writing and announcing. NMU has proudly participated in the MAB for more than 20 years, earning recognition across multiple broadcasting fields. Students travel to Lansing each March for the Great Lakes Broadcasting Conference and Expo, where they network with industry professionals, attend workshops, and celebrate their achievements among peers from across the state.
Our Radio Station
Radio X is NMU’s student-run radio station, broadcasting creativity, music, and personality across campus and beyond. Founded in 1970 and FCC-regulated for over 50 years, WUPX gives students the freedom to host talk shows, play music, run live events, and experiment with original programming all while gaining real-world media experience. Open to students from any major, Radio X is more than a station- it’s a community where voices are heard, creativity thrives, and penguins named Earl keep watch.
Television at NMU
CAMS students gain hands-on broadcasting experience through two major regional stations housed right here in Marquette. WNMU-TV PBS, NMU’s nonprofit, non-commercial public television station, has served the Upper Peninsula and northeast Wisconsin since 1972, producing beloved local programs such as Ask the Doctors, Media Meet, and High School Bowl alongside national PBS favorites. Students also work with WZMQ TV-19, Marquette’s CBS affiliate and one of the area’s newest live-broadcast stations, contributing to news, sports, and production while learning directly from industry professionals. Together, these partnerships give students real-world media experience and the opportunity to tell stories that connect the U.P. and beyond.
Our Alumni
Graduates of the Multimedia Production major and minor launch careers across every corner of the media and communication industry. They work as producers, editors, camera operators, on-air talent, sound engineers, and digital content creators for television, radio, film, music, sports, and online platforms. Many go on to manage production teams, start their own creative ventures, or pursue advanced study in media and communication. With a foundation in storytelling, technology, and hands-on experience, CAMS students are prepared to create, lead, and innovate wherever the story takes them.
Audio Production in Progress
New Production Equipment
MAB Award Winners
Students Attend MAB Keynote Address
Musicians in Our Studio
Fox Sports Broadcast Production Team
Media Studies students attend the Red Wings alumni game.
Two (BC) Media Production students do a mock broadcast at the Red Wings game.
Students shoot film at the NMU versus MTU men's basketball game.
Dr. Brady talks about his League of Legends documentary.
Students choose music from the library for RadioX show.
Tyler, a MMP grad, works as the Producer and Director for the Professional Bull Riders Association.