Digital Media Design (A)
A degree in digital media design prepares you to create products in a digital and electronic format, providing foundational skills in social media design and communication, web design, 3D printing and more. As a digital media design student, you will take a variety of courses in art, communication, graphic design, digital photography and web design. You will also have access to experiential learning opportunities on and off campus, so you can practice the art, communication and technological skills introduced in the classroom. Upon graduation, you will have a brilliant portfolio to highlight all your skills and be career ready.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students will:
- Communicate effectively in a range of multi-media, considering audience, purpose, and context of the work.
- Apply appropriate historical knowledge in the creation, description and analysis of visual (technical, spiritual, philosophical, and social endeavors) art.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency and aesthetic sensibility relative to observational drawing, composition, and the manipulation of multi-media, including appropriate computer/digital applications.
- Examine the role and impact of visual communication, mass media in society, and communication media.
- Prepare documents/artifacts and practice strategies to seek employment or to advance in a chosen field.
Curriculum
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | 45 | |
| Major Requirements | 31 | |
| Emphasis | 18 | |
| Electives | 26 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GD 110 | Graphic Design I | 3 |
| GD 111 | Graphic Design II | 3 |
| GD 360 | Web Design I | 3 |
| ART 111 | 2-D Composition | 3 |
| ART 130 | Digital Photography I | 3 |
| ART 145 | Drawing for Art Majors | 3 |
| ART 246 | Color & Media Dynamics | 3 |
| ART 285 | Art History I | 3 |
| ART 286 | Art History II | 3 |
| ART 310 | History of Design | 3 |
| ART 450 | Senior Portfolio/Exhibition | 1 |
| Total Hours | 31 | |
Choose one of the following emphases:
Social Media Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| COMM 260 | Social Media | 3 |
| COMM 321 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 322 | Multimedia Design | 3 |
| COMM 339 | Film & Video Production | 3 |
| COMM 448 | Advanced Multimedia Production | 3 |
| ART 360 | Special Topics in Photography | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Communication Emphasis
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENG 245 | Advanced Writing | 3 |
| COMM 260 | Social Media | 3 |
| COMM 265 | Journalism | 3 |
| COMM 321 | Media Writing | 3 |
| COMM 322 | Multimedia Design | 3 |
| COMM 339 | Film & Video Production | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |