The Mission of the Digital Media Department is to prepare students to combine art, science, and technology to create innovative and imaginative productions and solutions in the areas of Animation & Game Development, Digital Audio Production, Digital Cinema Production, Interaction Design, and Web & App Development, and to enter the local industry fully qualified to work and succeed as professionals in their respective fields.
In order to produce students ready to enter the digital media industry with the most sought-after skills, we provide real-world opportunities for students to engage in industry best practices and challenge students to master new and emerging technologies.
We value high creative and ethical standards, as well as our role in the community, and expect faculty and students alike to be sensitive to the sensibilities and standards of the community they serve.
Digital Media Essentials I (DGM 1110) is designed to introduce students to the basics of digital media and the evolving industry. This will familiarize you with basic techniques and with the hardware and software tools used to create the various media for powerful digital media productions. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Audition are employed to give you hands-on experience. This is also offered as a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through many high schools and college credit through Utah Valley University.
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This is a Concurrent Enrollment Course, offering both high school credit through many Utah high schools and college credit through Utah Valley University. Credit from this course is transferable to all colleges and universities. Contact the receiving institution for how the credits will be applied. This class is available to all high school juniors and seniors in good academic standing. High school prerequisites apply. There are no college prerequisites for DGM 1110.
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“As a beginner in Digital Media, I LOVED this class!”
As a beginner in Digital Media, I LOVED this class! It opened so many doors in my brain to explore! The whole semester we got to watch ourselves go up several steps on the ladder of experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in digital media. An unbeatable foundation.
Melanie Myler, DGM 1110 student
UVU Digital Media participates in many industry associations. Staying current with technology and engaged learning practices helps promote our faculty and students with real world work experiences. Our professionals are known in the industry for their excellence in teaching.
How do I contact an advisor?
The academic advisor office is located in CS 635. You can call 801-863-8648 and the admin can schedule a time for you to meet or talk with an advisor over the phone or schedule a meeting via our Advising page. Due to the high volume of students getting in to meet with the advisor, it is best that you call the admin to schedule a time and not the advisor. If you are a new student please visit the UVU First Year Advising page and find out more information on our First Year Advisors.
Who do I talk to if I want to go on a tour of the department?
Please call the office at 801-863-8485 and one of the administrative assistants will check with a professor about a day & time that they are available to give a tour.
How do I find out about special department events or announcements?
You can call the office at 801-863-8485 and one of the administrative assistants will answer any questions you might have. Although we try to keep track of all events taking place, we may not know or have information about all events that will or may take place. Feel free to check out our department Facebook page for more information.
What kinds of jobs/internships are available?
Find internship opportunities on our Digital Media Internships page and jobs are posted on the UVU Career Development Center webpage.
