New Program for 2026-27
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The Digital Media program prepares students for entry-level jobs in the digital design and multimedia industry. Students learn to synthesize multimedia, hypertext, computer programming, information architecture, and client/server technologies using both Internet and non-network-based media.
Students develop skills in communication, critical thinking, and problem solving as well as interface design, multimedia formats, application programming, data architecture, and client/server technologies. The program develops technical skills through practical applications that employ current and emerging standards and technologies.
Graduates should qualify for employment as web designers, graphic artists/designers, multimedia specialists, web developers, web content specialists, media specialists, information specialists, digital media specialists, animation specialists, interface designers, and many new jobs yet to be defined in this expanding field.
Upon successful completion of the Digital Media Technology degree, the graduate should be able to:
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Apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking to various types of multimedia projects.
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Define privacy, security, and ethical considerations in the use of digital technologies.
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Create user-centered designs using industry-standard tools, methods, and best practices.
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Demonstrate technical skill in the production of multimedia, user experience, and digital design projects.