Major, Bachelor of Science Degree
Please see the Department of Communication and Digital Media Production for updates regarding this program.
Mission Statement
The Digital Media Production major is a professional program that prepares graduates to be engaged with the principles of life-long learning in this media-saturated society. The graduate will have the skills to succeed and lead in an ever-changing global media landscape.
Program Outcomes
The graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media Production will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:
- Demonstrate proficiency in producing written media.
- Demonstrate proficiency in producing visual media.
- Demonstrate proficiency in producing sound media.
- Demonstrate knowledge of digital media law and ethics.
Course Work
- The student must receive a grade of C or better in the following courses if required in their major or minor program of study: COMM 2100 , and COMM 3100 . A maximum of six semester hours may be counted toward a degree where the student receives a D for communication courses not on the list above. These reflect Communication minimums.
- Course substitutions for catalog requirements may be made only upon approval of the program faculty advisor or department chair.
- Some production or writing courses require participation in activities outside of the class meeting hours. Students should be prepared to participate in these activities that sometimes include assignments in conjunction with the campus media.
- Some lecture courses require attendance at school colloquia and/or other University presentations. Students should be prepared to participate in these assignments as a part of their degree program.
Admission Policies
- At the time of first admission to UCM, students should indicate their intentions to become a Digital Media Production major. After the completion of 15 hours, the student must visit the program’s success advisor in Union 128, phone 660-543-4721.
- The DMP faculty recommends that students meet with their faculty advisor before registering for classes each semester.
Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (4 Year Guide)
