Dec 05, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (120 hours)


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

  1. 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 3100  and COMM 3101 . 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.
  2. Course substitutions for catalog requirements may be made only upon approval of the program faculty advisor or department chair.
  3. 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.

Admission Policies

The DMP faculty recommends that students meet with their faculty advisor before registering for classes each semester.

Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (Area 1: Radio and Podcasting) (4 Year Guide)  

Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (Area 2: Cinematic Arts) (4 Year Guide) 

Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (Area 3: Live Studio and Sports Production) (4 Year Guide) 

Digital Media Production, BS (43-604) (Area 4: Journalism) (4 Year Guide)  

Major Requirements: 54 Semester Hours


Choose One of the Following Areas: 15 Semester Hours


General Education Requirements: 42 Semester Hours


All students must complete a minimum of 42 credit hours in general education. See The General Education Program Requirements  for the full listing of requirements.

Free Electives: 24 Semester Hours


Minimum Total: 120 Semester Hours


COMM 3100  and COMM 3101  must be completed with a grade of C or better to receive the B.S.- Digital Media Production degree.