Partnership Opportunities

Welcome! If you’re interested in working with students and faculty to research, design, and/or develop an interactive digital product for your organization, you’re in the right place! But first, let’s learn a bit more about the NMI and what we do…

Capstone Project Opportunities

In the New Media Certificate and Emerging Media Masters programs, students call upon all of the skills gained throughout their academic journey to develop, design, and debut Capstone Projects. These projects are built by teams of Capstone students and address specific client problems, explore emerging technologies, or both. Innovation District Clients have the opportunity to work directly with a student team throughout their Capstone journey to solve an organizational objective. These projects typically employ an innovative use of emerging technology and/or a compelling application of an interactive digital product. Previous capstone project examples can be found at mynmi.net under “Projects.”

There are two potential Capstone Project tracks NMI Sponsors can propose a project for:

1. New Media Capstone Project (1 Semester)
2. Emerging Media Masters Capstone Project (1 Year)

NMIXpert Project Opportunities

Some projects may fall outside the parameters of a typical Capstone project or the project is best suited for an individual rather than a Capstone team. This is where our NMIXperts come in. NMIXperts are NMI students that have been identified to have exceptional talent in a particular area or areas (design, development, video production, etc). These students can be called upon for specific special projects. These projects typically run throughout a semester or part of a semester, but may have the opportunity for extension as needed.

Note: In some cases, Capstone Project teams may also hire NMIXperts to help in particular areas related to their specialty.

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Sponsorship Investment

We ask those capable to cover the NMI Sponsorship Fee. The requested fees are as follows:

1. New Media Capstone Project (1 semester): $1,500 plus direct project costs (special technology, student travel, *additional NMIXpert hiring, etc)
2. EM Capstone Project (3 semesters): $3,500 plus direct costs
3. NMIXpert Projects: Start at $1,500 but range depending on project complexities

In some cases, additional costs may be required. However, all costs will be clearly communicated up front and agreed upon prior to commitment.

All Project Sponsors are featured in an array of marketing and communication efforts across social media, email newsletters, and more throughout the semester. Additionally, Project Sponsors will be highlighted at SLAM, our end-of-semester event.

ALL funds raised from project fees and sponsorships are reinvested into the New Media Institute to further enhance our students’ academic experience.

NOTE: Non-profit organizations are not required nor expected to cover the NMI Sponsorship Fee. If your organization doesn’t qualify as a non-profit but is financially unable to cover the Sponsorship Fee, please contact Chris Gerlach at chrisgerlach@uga.edu to explore how we can still work together.

Project Timelines + Proposal Deadlines

Ready to Get Started?

Whether you have questions (i.e. “Which project path is best for me and my org?”) or you’re ready to get started, we’re ready to help connect you to our awesome students! Please contact Chris Gerlach at chrisgerlach@uga.edu to learn more.