May 30, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Digital Media, M.S.


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The Master of Science in Digital Media is a 37-credit program that prepares U.S. and international students for successful careers in the field of digital media (video, audio, graphic design, digital publishing, digital photography, and web technologies). The program has as its goals the development of professionals who will be able to:

  1. Explain and apply appropriate technologies and methodologies to help individuals or organizations achieve their goals through the use of digital media
  2. Manage the digital media resources of individuals or organizations
  3. Anticipate the changing direction of digital media
  4. Evaluate and communicate the likely utility of new technologies
  5. Live and work as contributing, well-rounded members of society through ethical application of digital media resources

In accomplishing these goals, the program will:

  1. Familiarize students with the technology/ skills required to be successful in the field of digital media
  2. Provide hands-on experience that culminates in a practical project
  3. Enable students to integrate management skills and ethical perspectives into their study
  4. Prepare students for employment in the field of digital media

Admission

Applicants must meet the graduate admission requirements (see here ). Some program coursework is available online during the late summer; otherwise, students are strongly encouraged to begin the program in the fall semester. Students may be eligible for admission to this program as an Early Entry student. See here  for more information.

Curriculum

The 37-credit Master of Science in Digital Media may be completed in 15 to 18 months. International students are strongly recommended to take 24 months to complete the degree program. The program requires core competencies in Digital Media, supporting competencies, experiential and elective coursework in the Department of Communication, and other selected coursework areas. Two major projects will include multiple digital media components, and a required presentation to the faculty and students of the Department of Communication upon completion.

Program Requirements


One Or Both Courses From The Following*:


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Note: International students are required to take both GRD 500  for 0 credits and GRD 683  for 1 credit. All Digital Media students are required to take GRD 683  for 1 credit in preparation for securing an internship.

Supporting Competencies: 3 Cr.


Note:


Note: Students may substitute 3 credits of CVA 687 , or other courses as approved by the program director, for the CVA 701  requirement.

Electives: 6 Cr.


Six credits from courses listed above and not previously used or as approved by the program director

Total: 37 Cr.


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