Audio Production students study the science of sound and digital audio.
Media, Journalism and Film
About MJF
The Department of Media, Journalism, and Film prepares students for the dynamic media world of today and the future through a combination of core and specialized courses.
Drawing from digital audio/radio, digital video/television, film production, scriptwriting, reporting, and broadcast (radio and television), as well as print, mobile, and online news, the department addresses current industry standards, trends in media convergence, and community needs while honoring Howard University’s historic mission.
Bringing together several intellectual and creative disciplines within the School, the department focuses on effective communication at local, regional, national, and global levels. Students can earn a Bachelor of Arts specializing in media and film, journalism, or interdisciplinary studies (build a major), as well as a Master of Fine Arts in Film.
As film and television production students, you will study every aspect of the TV and filmmaking process, from development, scriptwriting, and pre-production to production, post-production, and distribution. Our audio production students study the science of sound and digital audio, including recording voice and environmental sounds, digital editing, mixing, and mastering. And as broadcast and digital journalists, you will fulfill one of the most vital roles in society: defending the First Amendment, the cornerstone of our democracy.
Come join us in the Department of Media, Journalism and Film!
Contact Us
The MET Building
300 Bryant St. NW,
Room 101-C1
Washington, DC 20001
Chair: Ingrid Sturgis
email: isturgis@howard.edu
Phone (202) 806-7927
Ingrid Sturgis, M.A.
Chair, Media, Journalism and Film & Associate Professor
A Message from our Chair!
"Welcome to the Department of Media, Journalism, and Film. For over half a century, we have led the way in producing Black media practitioners. Whether your passion is journalism, audio production, filmmaking, or TV production, you’ll focus on learning by doing, gaining hands-on experience to tell the stories of hidden figures in innovative ways—both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Our graduates are Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award winners, newsroom leaders, independent filmmakers, media creators, and digital innovators. Many also hold key roles as media executives and entrepreneurs, shaping the future of the industry."
Our Programs
MFA Film
In 1983, Howard University’s Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the first—and still the only—graduate-level film degree offered at an HBCU with the creation of the MFA Film Program.
Learn MoreTech Center Guidelines
MJF students requesting to use Howard University equipment must submit an "Equipment Reservation" and have it approved by their professor.
Once approved, students must complete a "Statement of Responsibility" liability form and attach it to the reservation in order to take the equipment with them.
Learn moreOur Faculty & Staff
Dominic K. McKenzie, M.A., ACB
he/him/his
Director, Howard University Multicultural Media Academy
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Dominic.McKenzie@howard.edu
Deron Snyder, M.S.
he/him/his
Lecturer
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
deron.snyder@howard.edu
Jennifer C Thomas, Director, Annenberg Honors Program
Associate Professor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
jennifer.thomas@Howard.edu
Quazi Zebunnahar Ahmed, PHD
She, her
Adjunct Lecturer
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
quazi.ahmed@Howard.edu
Idit Dvir
Associate Professor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Heidi Gerber-Salins, M.A.
she/her/hers
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Maha Haddad, MFA, M.A.
She/Her
Master Instructor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
maha.haddad@Howard.edu
Nikole Hannah-Jones
Knight Chair in Race and Journalism
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Gracie Lawson-Borders, PHD
Professor and Dean Emerita
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
gracie.lawsonborders@howard.edu
Christine McWhorter, Ph.D.
She/Her
Assistant Professor of Broadcast Journalism
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
christine.mcwhorter@Howard.edu
Srikanth Nandigama
Assistant Professor and Film-TV Sequence Coordinator
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
srikanth.nandigama@Howard.edu
Akosua Adoma Owusu
she/her
Assistant Professor of Film
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Akosua.Owusu@howard.edu
Vasilios Papaioannu, MFA
Assistant Professor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
vasilios.papaioannu@howard.edu
Stacey Patton, Ph.D.
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Jami Ramberan, MFA
She, Her
Associate Professor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
jami.ramberan@Howard.edu
Vicci Saunders, MFA
Associate Professor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
Shahriar Shafiani, PhD
He/Him
Assistant Professor
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
shahriar.shafiani@howard.edu
Shom Shamapande
He/Him
Lecturer
Media, Journalism, Film & Communication
shomwa.shamapande@howard.edu
