Digital Media Arts is an interdisciplinary major at the intersection of art and media studies. Digital Media Arts students create and interpret messages that are part of our increasingly interconnected world, and gain experience with the tools of that world. Students use audio, video, photography, graphics, digital platforms, and text in ways that prepare them for careers in graphic design, multimedia art, video and digital editing, web app development and social media. Students who also pursue the Public Relations minor will be well-prepared for careers in public relations.
Digital Media Arts is concerned with the combinations of images, sounds, and words that fill our digital devices and lives, and how we can create digital content that meets our professional, civic, and entertainment needs. Digital Media Arts students create and refine a portfolio of artifacts—images, videos, websites, and apps—that they can show potential employers. They also showcase some of their work on Spartan Stream, Manchester University’s streaming and podcasting service.