About
David J. Miller is a Professor and Coordinator of Media Production and Criticism in George Mason University's Department of Communication. With over 25 years of teaching experience, he specializes in media production, criticism, journalism, and distance education. He holds a B.Sc. and M.A.I.S., though specific degree fields are unmentioned. His teaching philosophy emphasizes experiential learning, particularly through online platforms, and has earned him prestigious awards including the 2024 Blackboard Catalyst Award and 2015 Sloan-C Effective Practice Award.
Miller coordinates the Media Production and Criticism program, the second-largest concentration in the department, and teaches courses like COMM 208 (Multimedia Production), COMM 361 (Online Journalism), and COMM 380 (Media Criticism). He oversees the Student Video Center (SVC), a teaching lab for production students. Beyond academia, he has professional media experience with organizations like the Military Channel and Smithsonian.
His recognitions highlight innovations in online education, including peer-voted student media reviews and pandemic-era course integrity maintenance. Miller advocates for proactive career preparation, urging students to engage in internships and build portfolios. His global travels inform his teaching, and he leads the London PR Study Abroad Program.
