Digital Communications and Media (BS)
Program Description
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communications and Media (DCoM) prepares students for the demands of a fast-changing media environment. In this practice-based degree, students will develop artistic and technical proficiency in a range of digital media - from design principles to interactive or motion design to filmmaking. Theoretical topics such as the cultural impact and ethical responsibility of a mass communication professional help build a holistic understanding of contemporary media.
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communications and Media addresses the demand for professionals in the converging and fast-changing media environment. Students acquire the most current knowledge of media concepts and participate in focused, hands-on classes in their chosen concentration. Our faculty members are industry experts who bring their artistic and technical expertise and their experiences with production and workflow management to their teaching.
Admissions
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Program Requirements
The program requires the completion of 128 credits, comprised of the following:
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Core Requirements | ||
Writing | ||
The following courses may be required based on a writing placement assessment, and should be successfully completed within the first three semesters: | 8-10 | |
Introduction to Creative and Expository Writing | ||
Writing Workshop I | ||
Writing Workshop II | ||
Critical Thinking | ||
HUMN1-UC 6401 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
Quantitative Reasoning | ||
Students, in close consultation with their adviser, select Math 1 and Math II or one of the following other courses based on a math placement assessment: | 4 | |
Precalculus and Math II | ||
Mathematical Reasoning | ||
Precalculus | ||
Calculus W/Applications to Business & Economics | ||
Scientific Issues | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Human Biology | ||
Environmental Sustainability | ||
SCNC1-UC 3207 | ||
SCNC1-UC 3215 | ||
Historical Perspectives | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
Renaissance to Revolutn | ||
The American Experience | ||
Classical & Medieval World | ||
Contemporary World | ||
Global Perspectives | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
World Cultures: Africa | ||
World Cultures: Middle East | ||
World Cultures: Asia | ||
World Cultures: Latin America & The Caribbean | ||
Literary and Artistic Expressions | ||
Select one of the following: | 4 | |
History of Music | ||
Visual Expressions in Society | ||
Contemporary Global Literature | ||
LITR1-UC 6209 | ||
Liberal Arts Electives | ||
Select 16 Liberal Arts elective credits by advisement | 16 | |
Major Requirements | ||
Media | ||
Students are required to take the following courses. | ||
DGCM1-UC 312 | Content Strategy CX for Digital Media | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2220 | Digital Media Management | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2239 | Media History: Art, Design, and Technology | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2234 | Engaged and Sustainable Media | 4 |
Digital Communications and Media | ||
Students are required to take the following courses in the following sequence. | ||
FILV1-UC 2201 | Digital Filmmaking I | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2271 | Interactive Design I: Building A Website | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 1404 | Media Design I: Concepts | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2238 | Media Design II: Techniques and Convergence | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2235 | Motion Design I: Time and Space | 4 |
Concentration Requirement | ||
Select 24 credits in one of the following concentration areas: | 24 | |
Time-Based Media: Video and Motion Design | ||
Interactive Media: Web and Mobile Devices | ||
Major Electives | ||
Select 16 additional credits from any of the Digital Communications and Media courses 1 | 16 | |
Graduation Project | ||
DGCM1-UC 7990 | Senior Project: Industry Mentoring and Portfolio | 2 |
Select one of the following: | 2 | |
Senior Project: Seminar (Digital Communications and Media) | ||
Senior Project: Internship (Digital Communications and Media) | ||
Senior Project: Independent Study (Digital Communications and Media) | ||
Total Credits | 128 |
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May include the following courses:
- DGCM1-UC 2240 3D Explorations from Screen to Laser Cut
- DGCM1-UC 2200 Sp Tpcs DCoM
In addition to Digital Communications and Media courses, students may select courses in Leadership and Management Studies, Media Studies, and Information Systems Management in consultation with their adviser.
Concentrations
Time-Based Media: Video and Motion Design
Focuses on linear production and post production for video and broadcast media.
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Students are required to complete the first two courses prior to enrolling in the remaining concentration courses. | ||
FILV1-UC 2004 | Audio Recording | 4 |
FILV1-UC 2203 | Digital Editing I | 4 |
FILV1-UC 2003 | Digital Cinematography | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2230 | Motion Design III:3D Animation Basics | 4 |
FILV1-UC 2202 | Digital Filmmaking II | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2236 | Motion Design II: Effects and Compositing | 4 |
Interactive Media: Web and Mobile Devices
Focuses on design and programming for web sites, mobile and interactive devices.
Course | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Students are required to complete the first two courses prior to enrolling in the remaining concentration courses. The programming courses are divided into 2-credit segments. Therefore, students must take two programming courses to fulfill the credit requirements. | ||
DGCM1-UC 2270 | Information Design | 4 |
ISMM1-UC 746 | Fundamentals of Computing | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2272 | Interactive Design II: Dynamic Interfaces | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2276 | Interactive Design III: Advanced Concepts | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2204 | Interactive Devices | 4 |
ISMM1-UC 728 | Programming Languages: | 2 |
ISMM1-UC 727 | Design and Programming for the Web | 4 |
Sample Plan of Study
Time-Based Media: Video and Motion Design
1st Semester/Term | Credits | |
---|---|---|
EXWR1-UC 7502 | Writing Workshop I | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2220 | Digital Media Management | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 1404 | Media Design I: Concepts | 4 |
Historical Perspectives | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
2nd Semester/Term | ||
EXWR1-UC 7503 | Writing Workshop II | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2239 | Media History: Art, Design, and Technology | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2238 | Media Design II: Techniques and Convergence | 4 |
Literary & Artistic Expressions | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
3rd Semester/Term | ||
HUMN1-UC 6401 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2271 | Interactive Design I: Building A Website | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2235 | Motion Design I: Time and Space | 4 |
Quantitative Reasoning | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
4th Semester/Term | ||
FILV1-UC 2201 | Digital Filmmaking I | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 312 | Content Strategy CX for Digital Media | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2234 | Engaged and Sustainable Media | 4 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
5th Semester/Term | ||
FILV1-UC 2004 | Audio Recording | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2236 | Motion Design II: Effects and Compositing | 4 |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Scientific Issues | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
6th Semester/Term | ||
FILV1-UC 2003 | Digital Cinematography | 4 |
FILV1-UC 2203 | Digital Editing I | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2230 | Motion Design III:3D Animation Basics | 4 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
7th Semester/Term | ||
DGCM1-UC 7990 | Senior Project: Industry Mentoring and Portfolio | 2 |
FILV1-UC 2202 | Digital Filmmaking II | 4 |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Global Perspectives | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 2 | |
Credits | 16 | |
8th Semester/Term | ||
Senior Project: Seminar or Internship | 2 | |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 2 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 128 |
Interactive Media: Web and Mobile Devices
1st Semester/Term | Credits | |
---|---|---|
EXWR1-UC 7502 | Writing Workshop I | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2220 | Digital Media Management | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 1404 | Media Design I: Concepts | 4 |
Historical Perspectives | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
2nd Semester/Term | ||
EXWR1-UC 7503 | Writing Workshop II | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2238 | Media Design II: Techniques and Convergence | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2239 | Media History: Art, Design, and Technology | 4 |
Literary & Artistic Expressions | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
3rd Semester/Term | ||
HUMN1-UC 6401 | Critical Thinking | 4 |
ISMM1-UC 746 | Fundamentals of Computing | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2271 | Interactive Design I: Building A Website | 4 |
Quantitative Reasoning | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
4th Semester/Term | ||
DGCM1-UC 2234 | Engaged and Sustainable Media | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 2235 | Motion Design I: Time and Space | 4 |
DGCM1-UC 312 | Content Strategy CX for Digital Media | 4 |
Liberal Arts Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
5th Semester/Term | ||
DGCM1-UC 2270 | Information Design | 4 |
FILV1-UC 2201 | Digital Filmmaking I | 4 |
ISMM1-UC 727 | Design and Programming for the Web | 4 |
Global Perspectives | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
6th Semester/Term | ||
DGCM1-UC 2204 | Interactive Devices | 4 |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Scientific Issues | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 4 | |
Credits | 16 | |
7th Semester/Term | ||
DGCM1-UC 7990 | Senior Project: Industry Mentoring and Portfolio | 2 |
DGCM1-UC 2272 | Interactive Design II: Dynamic Interfaces | 4 |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 2 | |
Credits | 16 | |
8th Semester/Term | ||
Senior Project: Seminar or Internship | 2 | |
DGCM1-UC 2276 | Interactive Design III: Advanced Concepts | 4 |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Digital Communications & Media Elective | 4 | |
Liberal Arts Elective | 2 | |
Credits | 16 | |
Total Credits | 128 |
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:
- Demonstrate the ability to develop artistic, academic, professional and technical proficiencies in digital media.
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional practices, communication, and workflow in a team.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the cultural and social impact and the role of mass communication in society.
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