82,000 job openings are waiting for Digital Media Technology graduates each year.
A degree with in demand skills
The Digital Media Technology degree program emphasizes the study of processes and management of digital media, web development, game development, animation, visual effects, media communication, digital art and design, audio technology and media production. According to IBISworld.com, these services combined account for more than 400 billion dollars of the United States economy. It is projected that 151,000 new jobs will be creation in media and communications between 2020 and 2030.
Students will complete 37 hours of Required Courses and must complete three courses from one of the below focus areas. Students are strongly encouraged to complete one of several minors to complement their academic and career pursuits. Browse this site to find out more about the available focus areas.
Game Development Focus Area
With approximately 287,200 video game designers in the United States, the video game designer's job market is predicted to grow by 9.3% between 2016 and 2026.Click here to learn more about the Game Development Focus Area.
Web Development Focus Area
Businesses every year will hire 17,900 front end developers, search engine specialists, content managers, or UI/UX designers. Click here to learn more about the Web Development Focus Area.
Animation and Visual Effects Focus Area
Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.Click here to learn more about the Visual Effects Focus Area.
Multimedia Specialist Focus Area
In this diverse focus area individuals have the opportunity to explore opportunities in video, audio, journalism, art, sound engineering and other media communication related industries.Click to learn more about the Multimedia Specialist Focus Area.