The Media School: Indiana University Bloomington

Bring a spark

Throw it onto hands-on, creative opportunities in spaces that inspire. Watch it burn.

Student work

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‘The Beautiful Thinkers Project’ podcast

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Desecration video game

Instagram story post from black flag roach motels with three different scenes. the first scene is a glass of champagne with a roach in the bottom of the glass, with text reading "Save the moment. set the trap." The second scene is photo of a cupcake with a roach crawling on it, with text that reads "Save the party. Set the trap." the third scene is a photo of a chocolate covered strawberry with text that reads "Save the date. Set the trap."

Black Flag Roach Motel advertising campaign

A car drives up a road in the forest. To the right is a sign that says "Entering Yellowwood State Forest."

A Moment in Time

You are what you create

No matter the media, our students produce work that informs, moves, entertains, persuades, and inspires. What will you create?

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People of The Media School

Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni embody The Media School and are shaping the future of media. Are you next?

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Events

Apr 03

Predatory Data: Eugenics in Big Tech and Our Fight for an Independent Future
Apr 03

Common Ground
Apr 03

Media School tour and information session

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News

IDS reporters win 2026 Investigative Reporting on Intercollegiate Athletics prize

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April 2, 2026

The Drake Group Education Fund annually recognizes the print, video, or multimedia work of a graduate or undergraduate college student journalist or team of student journalists for investigative reporting on intercollegiate athletics.

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3 Media School students win 2026 Senior Recognition Awards