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Digital Media Arts - Multimedia Concentration

The Digital Media Arts major consists of two concentrations - Multimedia Development and Web Development.

Multimedia is the skillful merging of computers, creative talent, some programming, asset management, the use of advanced software for the creation of digital sound, video, 3-D modeling and animation, design principles and project management. The major focuses on the new media, the organization and display of information, and the development of interactive applications. Students are free to pursue their creative, artistic talents or their desire to aspire to the more technical component of multimedia development. Graduates find employment in media writing, web design, web application development, instructional design, 2- and 3d-Modeling, animation and graphic design.

Departmental Core (12 credits)

  • JMA 240 - Media and Society (Satisfies the College of Liberal Arts Core Communication Requirement)
  • JMA 260 - New Media Production
  • JMA 465W - Media Ethics
  • JMA 473 - Media Law and Regulation

Digital Media Arts Major Core (6 credits)

  • JMA 331 - Elements of Flash
  • JMA 440 - Professional Development & Project Management

Multimedia Concentration Core (9 credits)

  • JMA 361 - Digital Imaging Techniques
  • JMA 402 - Visual Design & Layout
  • JMA 340W - Media Writing

Electives (9 credits)

Students must take 9 additional department credits. Students are encouraged to talk with their mentor to choose an emphasis (a suggested but not mandatory direction of study). Suggested emphasis examples include:

Digital Media (Choose 9 Credits):

  • JMA 308 - Interface Design
  • JMA 324 - Principles of Audio and Video
  • JMA 432 - Adv. Digital Photography
  • JMA 442 - Sound Design 1

Modeling and Animation (Choose 9 Credits):

  • JMA 406 - 3D Modeling Principles
  • JMA 407 - 3D Animation Principles
  • JMA 409 - Character Animation
  • JMA 439 - Game Level Design

Or you may choose in consultation with your mentor.