Digital Communication Technology, A.A.S.
Requirements
Digital Media (DGM) fuses both fundamental theory and practical application in the production of electronically-generated content to be delivered via internet, radio and television, digital cinema, computer games, animation and cinematic visual effects, as well as for emerging technologies such as mobile computing (hand-held computing devices). The curriculum integrates these digital mediums to entertain, educate, and communicate ideas through meaningful human interaction. DGM provides motivated and dedicated students the opportunity to work closely with professionally active faculty members committed to the future of the digital disciplines. Students in Digital Media may earn either a Certificate of Proficiency in Digital Cinema, Associate in Applied Science Degree, or a Bachelor of Science Degree. Areas of emphasis include: Digital Communication Technology, Audio Production, Digital Motion Picture Production, Gaming and Animation, Internet Technologies.
Total Program Credits: 64
| General Education Requirements: | 17 Credits | ||
| ENGLISH | |||
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 | |
| MATHEMATICS | |||
| MAT 1010 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 | |
| HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/FOREIGN LANGUAGE | 3 | ||
| PHIL 2050 | Ethics and Values (3.0) | ||
| or | Any approved Humanities, Fine Arts, or Foreign Language Distribution Course | ||
| SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE | 3 | ||
| Any approved Behavioral Science, Social or Political Science Distribution Course | |||
| BIOLOGY OR PHYSICAL SCIENCE | 3 | ||
| Any approved Biology or Physical Science Distribution Course | |||
| PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH/SAFETY OR ENVIRONMENT | 1 | ||
| HLTH 1100 | Personal Health and Wellness (2.0) | ||
| or | Any approved PE, Safety or Health Distribution Course | ||
| Discipline Core Requirements: | 23 Credits | ||
| Complete the following: | |||
| DGM 1110 | Digital Media Essentials I | 4 | |
| DGM 2110 | Digital Motion Picture Essentials | 3 | |
| DGM 2120 | Web Essentials | 3 | |
| DGM 2130 | Digital Audio Essentials | 3 | |
| DGM 2210 | 3D Modeling and Animation Essentials | 4 | |
| DGM 2240 | Interaction Design | 3 | |
| DGM 2250 | Principles of Digital Design | 3 | |
| or | ART 1120 | 2D Design (3.0) | |
| Elective Requirements: | 24 Credits | ||
| Complete 24 credits from approved DGM electives (see advisor) | 24 | ||
Graduation Requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 64 semester credits.
- Overall grade point average of 2.0 (C) or above. (Departments may require a higher GPA.)
- Residency hours -- minimum of 20 credit hours through course attendance at UVU.
- Completion of GE and specified departmental requirements.
Graduation Plan
This graduation plan is intended to be a guide. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| DGM 1110 | Digital Media Essentials | 4 |
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PES 1097 or HLTH 1100 |
Fitness for Life or Personal Health & Wellness |
2 |
| MAT 1010 | Intermediate Algebra | 4 |
| Social or Behavioral Science Distribution | 3 | |
| ENGL 1010 | Introduction to Writing | 3 |
| Semester total: | 16 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| DGM 2110 | Digital Motion Picture Essentials | 3 |
| DGM 2130 | Digital Audio Essentials | 3 |
| Biology or Physical Science Distribution | 3 | |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Notes: Please meet with a Digital Media Advisor for DGM Elective Recommendations | ||
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| DGM 2120 | Web Essentials | 3 |
| DGM 2240 | Interaction Design | 3 |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 15 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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DGM 2250 or ART 1120 |
Principles of Digital Design or 2D Design |
3 |
| DGM 2210 | 3D Modeling and Animation | 3 |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Digital Media Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Distribution | 3 | |
| Semester total: | 18 | |
| Degree total: | 64 | |
Department
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Digital Media |
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Location: |
CS 526 |
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Telephone: |
801-863-6283 |
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Mission Statement
Digital Media prepares students for careers in digital media. It equips students with foundation theories and procedures to develop sound multi-communication structures. It integrates: graphics, text animation, video and audio digital materials to entertain, educate, and communicate ideas through meaningful human interaction. Students in Digital Media (DGM) may earn either an AAS degree or a Bachelor's Degree.
Digital Media
Advisors:
- Joyce Porter
- Telephone: 801-863-7125
- Email: Joyce.porter@uvu.edu
Faculty
Duane Anderson(2014)
Assistant Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Thor Anderson(2005)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Department Chair, Department Chair
Kim Brown(2008)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Arlen Card(2009)
Assistant Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Paul Cheney(2008)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Trudy Christensen(2005)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Rodayne Esmay(2003)
Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Michael Harper(2002)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Dennis Lisonbee(1999)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Li Liu(2013)
Assistant Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Anthony Romrell(2008)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Robert Trim(2004)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Michael Wisland(2003)
Associate Professor
Department: Digital Media
Faculty
Careers
| Careers: | ||
| Because of extensive use of digital media in nearly every area of our lives, graduates will find themselves in demand by diverse organizations which use digital technology to communicate ideas. For example, graduates may work with medical teams to develop training materials to describe new surgical techniques to physicians, or work with a team to create an educational game. They may work as video or audio specialists on a documentary, or create an interative web site to support a company's retail efforts or as administrative information management professionals. |
