Associate of Science in Digital Media

NOTE: WE ARE NO LONGER ADMITTING STUDENTS TO THIS PROGRAM

The burgeoning field of digital video and media has exploded into a new world of opportunity in the marketplace.  In fact, job growth for film and video editors is projected to see a 20% increase over the next three years. New media and communication workers are expected to see nearly 16% growth over the same period.  Our Associate of Science in Digital Media takes students step-by-step through an understanding of the rise and impact of digital media, the secrets of visual storytelling, writing for digital media, and the basics of multimedia communication and digital videography. Students are then introduced to more specialized types of creative expression and encouraged to build on the skills and creative insights they learned in previous coursework.

Our ASDM was specially created to provide a focused, robust curriculum while giving you the flexibility and convenience you need to fit your busy lifestyle.  Offered in a dynamic, fully online format, this program also gives special attention to developing critical thinking and writing skills to increase your value in the workplace. We offer a carefully balanced workload for full-time students, enabling you to earn your degree in as little as 20 months! 

This program requires aptitude for creative visual skills for degree completion. Additional equipment and costs may be required for some courses.

Sponsored or mentored project opportunities should be secured well in advance, especially for the Capstone course.  We recommend that you begin this process as soon as two months, or more, before DM210 or DM211 begins. For clarification on these two options for your capstone, please read the course description (on the web or in the handbook) and then refer to the DM210 Sponsor Workbook or DM211 Digital Media Sponsored Project Workbook. Ideally, you will secure a project sponsor well before you register for either DM 210 or DM211.

Degree Learning Objectives:

• Understand the principles, rise, and impact of digital media through visual storytelling and writing for digital media, and the basics of electronic communication
• Use technology to support the production of visual storytelling through videography, digital photography, video editing, audio recording, engineering and editing, and the manipulation of the digital image
• Master new and traditional electronic media, with an underlying emphasis on visual storytelling
• Develop professional-quality productions that reveal strong written and audio communication skills