Digital Media Arts – Multimedia

As a digital media arts student with a multimedia concentration, you will be immersed in a world of creative thinking, design, information management, development, interactive environments and visual communication through technology. You will use what is learned in the classroom to create robust multimedia experiences in a variety of disciplines and industries. 

What you'll learn with a Digital Media Arts Degree in Multimedia

With a digital media arts degree in multimedia, you will have the skills needed to achieve your bigger goals, regardless of industry or area of expertise within the digital media realm and will be able to:

  • Understand how creative thinking, design, information management, development, interactive environments and visual communication come together through technology.
  • Apply principles of media ethics and media law to digital media work.
  • Edit digital photographs professionally and create and manipulate images for various digital platforms.
  • Apply graphic design principles to create engaging pieces and create and manipulate digital sound.
  • Create engaging videos for digital devices and design websites that capture the attention of an organization's target audience.

 

Program Information

The Multimedia track emphasizes creative thinking, design, visual communication, and storytelling. You will create dynamic multimedia experiences tailored to intended audiences, showcasing your creativity and skills.

Program Type

Major, Minor

Degree

Bachelor's

School

McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts

Academic Department

Media

Duration

4-year

Required Credit Hours

120

Modality

In-Person

Program Requirements

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  • MDIA 140 Media Literacy (3 Credits)
  • MDIA 260 Media Design (3 Credits)
  • MDIA 465W Media Ethics (3 Credits)
  • MDIA 473 Media Law (3 Credits)
  • ADPR 340W Writing for Advertising & Copywriting (3 Credits)
  • DMA 405 Graphic Design Process OR DMA 522 Kinetic Design Techniques (3 Credits)
  • DMA 440 Professional Development and Project Management (3 Credits)
  • 15 media elective credits

Minor in Digital Media Arts: Multimedia

 
The 18-credit digital media arts minor can be a great addition to your major coursework, regardless of whether your major is inside or outside of the College of Liberal Arts.

The digital media arts minor is strongly encouraged for students who are thinking about entering an industry where digital media skills are encouraged and utilized. 21st-century technology makes having a digital media arts background (whether major or minor) a strong asset on any resume.