Certificate in Digital Communication and Media (15 credits)

Learn to combine essential design fundamentals and combine them with modern visual media projects including graphics, web design, 3D modeling, and digital video to develop and introduce a range of potential design careers.

  • IDS 3309 How We Know What We Know – 3 credits (GL, GRW)  – Merges the skills of global information literacy with the critical perspective to ascertain and measure the authenticity and credibility of information in academic and casual research and writing. Meets the state composition requirement
  • DIG3001. Intro to Digital Media – 3 credits – The history and cultural, social, economic impact of digital media.
  • DIG 4800 Digital Theories – 3 credits –This course explores the emerging field of digital media theories through a variety of academic and professional perspectives includingtechnology studies, critical media, and cultural studies. Prerequisite: DIG 3001.
  • DIG 3146 The Social Media Audience – 3 credits – This course is an introduction to social media platforms, audiences and content creation strategies. Students will use metrics to create andassess content for diverse audiences. Prerequisites: MMC 3003 and 2.85 cumulative GPA or admission to Digital Communication and MediaCertificate
  • VIC 3400  Visual Design for Globalized Media – 3 credits (GL) – The course explores the relationship between images and messages in global media and the primary role that visual design plays in globalized media presentations.
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