Digital Media Arts Major

Program Overview

Bridgewater College's Digital Media Arts major equips students with technical and visual skills in web design, graphic design, photography, videography, and programming. The flexible program allows for customization with additional majors or minors, and an internship opportunity provides practical experience. Graduates pursue diverse careers in digital media, including graphic design, website development, and marketing.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• This major prepares students for careers in the dynamic field of digital media.
• Students will learn essential technical and visual skills, understand various applications, and prepare for the expanding field of digital media.
• The program provides a flexible structure, allowing students to customize their studies with an additional major or minor to align with specific career interests.

Outline:

• The major consists of 36 credit hours, including production-focused courses and a senior capstone, where students propose and produce original creative work for an exhibition.
• Students take a diverse range of courses that combine written and research assignments with hands-on studio work.
• Introductory and advanced courses cover various disciplines like web design, graphic design, photography, videography, and programming.
• However, it's presumed that student work will be evaluated through various methods like assignments, exams, project presentations, and the senior capstone exhibition.

Teaching:

• Students learn from faculty actively engaged in creating their own artwork and providing personal mentorship to students.
• This approach fosters an interactive and engaging learning environment.

Careers:

• Graduates pursue diverse careers in graphic design, website development, publishing, marketing, media production, social media specialization, and more.
• Alumni have secured positions at renowned companies like Rosetta Stone, Appeal Production, Sproutly, news stations, and other colleges.
• Potential career opportunities include:
• Associate for Digital Marketing
• Director of Digital Communication
• Digital Experience Director
• Digital Outreach Coordinator
• Digital Media Specialist
• Digital Media Strategy Consultant
• Instructional Media Specialist
• Project Manager
• Videographer
• Web Designer

Other:

• Bridgewater College provides ample opportunities for extracurricular involvement through over 60 student-run clubs and organizations, including a dedicated Digital Scholarship Gurus program that offers practical skills and real-world experience in the field.
• The Beverly Perdue Art Gallery on campus serves as a platform for student exhibitions and provides additional exposure and learning opportunities.