Program Overview
Digital Media Arts Major
Design your own path to a career in digital media
As a digital media arts major, you’ll develop your skills in video production, photography, graphic design, and web design. This undergraduate digital media program provides you with the tools and the training but leaves the creative execution up to you. Instructors will show you how to solve visual communication problems effectively and clearly while paving the way for your vision. The major is flexible by design, allowing you to easily add a second major or minor to customize your studies for the careers that interest you! Students often consider a second major in areas such as Professional Writing or Strategic Communications.
What to Expect as Digital Media Arts Student
- Flexibility: Learn a wide variety of essential technical and visual skills, understand varied applications of skills, and prepare for a widening field of digital media.
- 36 credit hour major including production-focused and capstone classes.
- A senior capstone course in which students propose and produce a body of original creative work for a senior exhibition.
Courses in Digital Media Arts
You’ll take courses that combine written assignments, research, and hands-on studio work. This digital media arts curriculum is designed to help you refine your creative process, build real-world production skills, and develop a portfolio that translates directly into today’s job market.
- Introductory and advanced courses in disciplines like web design, graphic design, photography, videography, and programming.
- Learn from faculty who are actively creating their own digital art while personally mentoring students to build a digital portfolio showcasing their creative skills.
- Complete an internship junior or senior year that will help you connect academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional digital media settings.
Master of Arts in Digital Media Strategy
This major is an ideal pathway for the Master of Art in Digital Media Strategy (MDMS). If you pursue the MDMS, you can graduate in only five years with both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees!
Digital Media Creatives
Bridgewater College students on the Digital Media Creatives team work with the IT Center to implement digital media strategies. This hands-on opportunity helps students gain practical experience and build valuable skills in digital communication.
Career Opportunities with a Digital Media Arts Degree
Pursue careers in graphic design, website development, publishing, marketing, media production, social media specialization, and more. Our alumni have landed careers at Rosetta Stone, Appeal Production, Sproutly, news stations, and other colleges. Graduates from our program pursue diverse roles in creative industries. Common job titles include:
- Associate for Digital Marketing
- Director of Digital Communication
- Digital Experience Director
- Digital Outreach Coordinator
- Digital Media Specialist
- UX/UI Designer
- Podcast Producer
- Digital Media Strategy Consultant
- Instructional Media Specialist
- Project Manager
- Videographer
- Web Designer
- Digital Content Creator
- Web Strategies Coordinator
Chart Your Career Path
Nearly every type of organization needs employees who have skills in digital media. Learn more about career paths, employment, and advancement in the art and related fields from Career Development.
Career Development
The Center for Career Development strives to provide students with resources geared toward preparation for and successful entry into meaningful employment or continuing education.
Clubs, Societies, and Organizations
Bridgewater College is home to over 60 student-run clubs and organizations, as well as numerous honors societies and musical ensembles. Don’t see a club you’re interested in? Start one!
Art Gallery
Located on the first floor of the FLC, the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery is a showcase for visiting artists and the Bridgewater community.
Similar Programs
Consider double majoring, adding a minor, or focusing on a certain area of study.
- Professional Writing Major
- Strategic Communications Major
- Theatre Major
- Business Administration Major
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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.