Theses and Dissertations

ORCID

https://orcid.org/0009-0008-7561-9621

Advisor

Smith, Kaleb

Committee Member

Burson, Debbie

Committee Member

Williams, Kevin

Committee Member

Cain, Emily

Date of Degree

5-15-2026

Original embargo terms

Immediate Worldwide Access

Document Type

Dissertation - Open Access

Major

Education (Educational Policy & Organizational Design)

Degree Name

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

College

College of Education

Department

Division of Education

Abstract

This capstone explores the limited availability of structured, production-focused creative media education within the examined institutional context, despite increasing student interest and industry demand. The aim of this study is to design a research-based undergraduate Creative Media Production (CMP) curriculum that aligns with institutional needs, industry standards, and evidence-based teaching practices. The study utilizes a conceptual framework combining constructivist learning theory, Understanding by Design, Project-Based Learning, High-Quality Project-Based Learning, and the ADDIE instructional design model. The research questions investigate how curriculum design and teaching methods prepare students for professional creative media production education. Using a qualitative, design-based approach, data are collected through systematic document analysis, comparative review of peer programs, and synthesis of scholarly literature and institutional policies. The final deliverable is a fully developed, institutionally approved CMP curriculum, which includes new course syllabi, a formal program proposal, and governance documentation to support program implementation and sustainable growth.

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