Digital Media major

Technology is a powerful catalyst shaping how we interact and communicate as a society. The Digital Media Technology Major is designed to educate students to have a broad understanding of computers and digital technologies, a solid foundation in software applications, highly developed problem solving skills and an understanding of the aesthetics of the digital arts.

The five core requirements in the degree are: computer technical skills, productivity skills, time-based skills, imaging skills and programming skills. The goal of this major is to prepare computer communication professionals to work as technical facilitators.

The major develops students' creative potential through an innovative curriculum that balances individual expression with technology skills. Programming languages, hardware, operating systems, and networking courses provide students with a critical understanding of, and control over, various digital environments.

Media theory courses expose students to the history and aesthetics of the medium and its impact on society and culture. Web development, imaging, and time-based courses develop skills, understanding and appreciation of the visual communication capabilities of technology.

Digital Media Technology students become socially aware, historically grounded, creative technologists, prepared as creative problem solvers able to listen, analyze, suggest and construct solutions to computer user problems in environments where their blend of technical skills, aesthetic understanding of digital arts and strong liberal arts background will be of great value.

The degree prepares students for advanced study and for careers in creative services and media such as web development. Graduates currently work in pre-and post-production houses, advertising agencies, graphic design firms and a variety of small and large businesses.

Course Diagrams

Requirements and 4Year Plan

After Spring 2007 the Digital Media Major is no longer offered by the IAM dept. Current DM Majors are encouraged to use the DMT to IAM Major course substitutions