Bachelor's Degree in Digital Media Design

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A bachelor's degree in Digital Media Design is perfect for creative individuals interested in mastering the art of visual storytelling, interactive design, and digital content creation. This program prepares students for dynamic careers in graphic design, animation, web development, and user experience design, equipping them with cutting-edge skills in multimedia production and technology.

Program Overview

Bring creativity and technology together with our Digital Media Design bachelor's degree, a program that prepares you to thrive in today’s dynamic digital landscape. Through hands-on coursework in graphic design, web development, animation, and user experience (UX) design, you’ll learn to create visually compelling and functional digital content. This program equips you with the technical and creative skills needed for careers in digital marketing, multimedia production, web design, or interactive media. 

Our hands-on classes are led by accomplished faculty who are leaders in their fields. Within a supportive environment that presents exhibition opportunities and multidisciplinary initiatives, students are challenged through robust critiques to develop a well-rounded body of creative work. Join a program where imagination meets innovation, and start building the future of digital experiences.

Related Careers

  • Commercial Photography
  • Documentary Videography
  • Film Production
  • Graphic Design
  • Digital Illustration
  • Web Design and Development
  • Printmaking
  • Animation
  • Digital Fabrication
  • Product Design
Offered by the College of Fine Arts
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Credit Hours
120
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Credential
BS

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In the Digital Media Design program, students build creative and technical skills across a range of media. Coursework covers graphic design, digital illustration, photography, video production, animation, digital fabrication, web programming, and print media. Students gain hands-on experience with tools and techniques such as 3D printing, laser cutting, motion graphics, Risograph printing, and both digital and analog photography. The program encourages experimentation and interdisciplinary work, preparing students to design for both digital and physical experiences.


Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.

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Live with and learn from other creative-minded students at UK! Plus, gain access to dedicated practice spaces and studios right where you live.  

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Take away "Term" for Transfers - "Unknown Term"? As well as "Not in High School"
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Possibly remove the "Readmit" option.
Feel like it would be pretty easy to see if the person already exists in our system and has a program enrollment record associated with them, which would shift them from "Freshman" or "Transfer" to "Readmit"
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