September 25, 2017
Indiana high school students can learn about digital media careers at Purdue
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Indiana high school students who are considering studying digital media are invited to attend an event Saturday (Sept. 30) at Purdue University.
The free event is 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Beering Hall, 100 N. University St. Registration is required by Thursday (Sept. 28) by calling 765-494-3429. Lunch will be provided for participants. The Brian Lamb School of Communication is organizing the event.
Students who are interested in mass communication will have the opportunity to learn about careers in TV news broadcasting, film and television production, radio, music video production and other digital media. There will be hands-on demonstrations and a panel discussion from industry experts. Students and parents also will find out how to prepare for the real world and what students should study upon high school graduation to place them ahead of their peers.
Writer: Amy Patterson Neubert, 765-494-9723, apatterson@purdue.edu
Source: Dustin Grove, co-director of Indiana High School Digital Media Conference, grove5@purdue.edu