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120 credit hours (4 years)
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B.S. in Digital Media Studies
Overview
This uniquely designed program aims to prepare students for a career in today's emerging digital/technological industries. Students will take a variety of courses that will award them the knowledge and experience they will need in order to work in jobs such as:
- Writers for the Web
- Multimedia artists
- Academic Media Producers
- Public Service Workers
And many more!
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Studies degree offers two concentrations:
- Design
- Technology
Designed With You in Mind
Throughout your education at Tarleton State University, the Digital Media Studies program will supply you with an intellectually stimulating environment comprised of lectures, critiques, student groups, performances by prominent artists, as well as field trips to creative shows and exhibits. With small class sizes, our program makes sure each student has the chance to receive guidance from our experienced faculty members.
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Career Opportunities
With the skills you will develop through this program, there will be many career options to choose from after graduation, such as:
- Entertainment Industry
- Contemporary Business
- Advertising
- Web Development
- Journalism
- Museum and Library Science
Tarleton Digital Media Blog
Check out our Tarleton Digital Media Blog, a resource center for students. The blog houses information regarding job listings, internships, and calls for possible student shows. Other postings on the Tarleton Digital Media Blog include interviews with other artists and interest columns.
Career Services
Career Services offers students a wide variety of professional development opportunities that can translate into careers. A few of these programs include:
- Career counseling and My Plan
- Hire A Texan - Online Job Board
- Mock interviews
- Resume assistance
- Texan Shadow
And many more!
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Program Objectives
Students will develop skills in web development, interactive design, digital graphics, e-marketing, electronic business, and marketing. The curriculum is composed of diverse Art, Communication, Computer Science, and English courses to offer a vast set of skills that give students an upper hand in the current job market.
Coursework Highlights
| Class | Number | Class Name |
|---|---|---|
| COSC | 1302 | Introduction to Computer Science |
| COSC | 2321 | Object Oriented Programming |
| COMM | 3308 | Digital Video Production |
| BCIS | 3315 | Website Development |
| COSC | 3330 | Game, Graphics, and GUI Development |
| ARTS | 3363 | Tradigital Animation |
| ARTS | 4367 | 3D Rendering and Lighting |
| ARTS | 4370 | Interaction Design |
For more information on courses, please refer to the university catalog.
Facilities and Features
Tarleton Art Society
The Tarleton Art Society is a student-run organization that brings together like-minded individuals from various academic disciplines to promote artistic knowledge. Each year there are a wide range of activities hosted by this organization, including fundraisers, mural painting, field trips, and workshops. For more information about the Tarleton Art Society or how to join, contact Tim Harding, Faculty Advisor
Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center
The Department of Fine Arts is mostly located in the Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Center. Many special events are held in the Fine Arts Center, such as:
- Recitals
- Concerts and Music Festivals
- Plays and Musicals
- Gallery Exhibits
- Performances and demonstrations by visiting artists
Digital Media students will have the opportunity to show their skills and work in art showcases.
Digital Motion Capture Lab
The Digital Media Studies program recently opened a multi-use facility in the newly renovated O.A. Grant Humanities building. The lab has several amazing features, including a state-of-the-art Vicon Motion Capture System, as well as professional video and digital imaging studio equipment. Our facilities also feature 2D and 3D printers and scanners, and other digital fabrication video.