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Associate of Science in Digital Media

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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL MEDIA SPECIALIZATIONS
ASDM in Digital Media

The burgeoning field of digital video and media has exploded into a new world of opportunity in the marketplace.  In fact, job growth for film and video editors is projected to see a 20% increase over the next three years. New media and communication workers are expected to see nearly 16% growth over the same period.  Our Associate of Science in Digital Media takes students step-by-step through an understanding of the rise and impact of digital media, the secrets of visual storytelling, writing for digital media, and the basics of multimedia communication and digital videography. Students are then introduced to more specialized types of creative expression and encouraged to build on the skills and creative insights they learned in previous coursework.

Our ASDM was specially created to provide a focused, robust curriculum while giving you the flexibility and convenience you need to fit your busy lifestyle.  Offered in a dynamic, fully online format, this program also gives special attention to developing critical thinking and writing skills to increase your value in the workplace. We offer a carefully balanced workload for full-time students, enabling you to earn your degree in as little as 20 months! 

This program requires aptitude for creative visual skills for degree completion. Additional equipment and costs may be required for some courses.

Who should enroll:

The ideal student, interested in pursuing an Associate of Arts in Digital Media, is someone who:

  • has a desire to continue or pursue their education in Digital Media;
  • is interested in digitally based communication;
  • is pursuing mastery in new and traditional electronic media;
  • is looking for competency in visual storytelling, capturing and editing video, audio, and post production;
  • has a passion for producing audio/video materials using digital media products;
  • may want to pursue a career in scriptwriting in various genres such as movie, TV sitcom or drama, commercial, and documentary;
  • has a goal to create media expressions for a variety of entertainment and business needs.
HOW TO APPLY:
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your academic advisor.
CURRICULUM
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
2 Student Success6 Credits
11 General Education Courses33 Credits
5 Core Courses15 Credits
1 Electives3 Credits
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
TOTAL Required for Graduation
60 Credit Hours
1 Orientation Course - no costNo Credit
JIU 101Successful Online Learning
2 Student Success6 Credits
ENG 100Communication and Learning Strategies
SOC 100Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
11 General Education Courses33 Credits
ART 103Writing & Painting with Light in Digital Media
ART 104Digital Still Photography
ENG 101English Composition
ENG 103Writing for Television and Interactive Media
GEOG 201Human and Cultural Geography
HIST 201History of World Literature
HUM 203Digital Law & Case Studies in Ethics
IT 103Rise and Influence of Digital Media
MATH 101College Mathematics
PSY 201Psychology of the Organization
SPCH 103Performance Development
5 Core Courses15 Credits
DM 110Foundations of Storytelling
DM 201Videography
DM 202Video Editing
DM 203Audio Recording, Engineering and Editing
DM 204Typography, Graphics & Design
1 Electives3 Credits
SCI 201Science and Technology
SCI 202Physics of Modern Technology I
1 Capstone Course3 Credits
DM 210Internship or Virtual Mentoring
DM 211Digital Media

Transfer Credit for Applicable Courses