ima stories
I have always had a passion for art and design but I never considered it to be in my career path. However, the IMA Program at Juniata College inspired me to go for what I love and enjoy doing. This program helped me to find my creative self and explore the world of creativity even more. Even as an international student from Nepal I felt right at home here at Juniata.
ima stories
I chose to come to Juniata for its small, close-knit environment that allows relationships to easily be built among students and staff. I also was drawn to the diversity in POEs. I initially came to Juniata as an Undecided/Exploratory student with not much of an idea of where I wanted to go. I spent my first year taking math courses because math has always been a subject I enjoyed. Freshman year is also when I took Principles of Digital Media and enjoyed what the course had to offer. But, teaching was always in the back of my mind as a possibility.
ima stories
I came to Juniata to study in the IMA program because of the real-world experiences that I would gain working with community partners, informing me of how I would work with clients in the future. So far, I have been challenged artistically and I have gained leadership skills, but also collaborative skills. The IMA department also allowed me to explore and experiment in my creative work and I have been able to learn more about my artistic style and vision.
ima stories
I came to Juniata for the multidisciplinary approach to learning in the Integrated Media Arts department. The IMA program gave me the opportunity to meet and work with a variety of individuals with who I would, later on, be able to collaborate, as well as teach me how to use a diverse range of programs and equipment that I never had the experience of using before. As a freshman, the IMA program seemed like the program that would strengthen my professional and creative skills. I wanted to be part of a community where I could also learn from other creative individuals.
ima stories
I chose the IMA program because I am passionate about many different types of art and media, so this program allowed me to dabble and experiment in different aspects of design, filmmaking, photography, and even writing. By individualizing my program of emphasis, I was able to pursue two disciplines: filmmaking and writing. The two disciplines support one another very well, so I feel that I have had a great experience learning from both my writing and IMA courses. And I knew I couldn’t just focus on one of my passions, so I chose to do both. Through this experience, I was able to hone my talents as a visual storyteller, and even branch out to do documentaries and educational videos. The IMA program at Juniata allowed me to be creative in different types of media, and I feel like a very well-rounded creative due to the program’s flexibility.
ima stories
Growing up, I loved to read, write, and create. As a first-generation college student, I knew I wanted my major in college to reflect those passions, but I wasn’t quite sure how to do that. I love writing, so I was interested in doing something that involved storytelling.
ima stories
Juniata has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. From arriving on campus without knowing my clear career path to discovering myself and my passions as an IMA student, I’ve truly evolved as a student and a person. I was provided with one-of-a-kind opportunities and a support group consisting of both my peers and the staff on campus. My last four years at Juniata have been full of influential experiences to aid my journey to my dream career.
alumni spotlight
I chose to come to Juniata for its small close-knit community. The Integrated Media Arts department is truly like a family. Everyone supports one another and works as a team to better one another. I have learned life-long skills from my time at Juniata in Integrated Media Arts.
news
Alex Stoudt ’17 a Multimedia Production and International Studies POE shared her recent recognition at her post-graduate position. Alex is working as Creative Lead at Mnemonic Agency within Comcast/Effectv. The company as a whole received many Telly and Davey awards this award season. Alex describes below her contributions to projects, and also shares her experience winning 5 awards!
alumni spotlight
I came to Juniata for the prestigious women’s volleyball team. I played on the team during my college career, while also balancing finding my passions through my courses. The IMA program has allowed me to fulfill my goal of helping others. I’ve honed my design skills as I progressed through the program. These skills I am now able to use in my career to helping others through artistic expression.
