Digital Media, Bachelor of Science
The digital media major requires students to complete 50 or 51 credits. Digital media majors are required to present a portfolio of their work and have a conference with the digital media faculty after the completion or in the semester of completion of 15 credits with the DMDA prefix. It is recommended that a student signs up for portfolio review prior to the end of their sophomore year or following their first semester of their junior year if they are a transfer student. If a student fails the Midway Digital Media Portfolio Review, he or she will have one more opportunity to resubmit their portfolio for review the following semester. Digital media majors may also select to complete an optional track which would require the completion of 15-17 additional credits. Students who complete the digital media major are eligible to receive the bachelor of science degree.
Digital Media Major Requirements
Core Courses
DMDA 226: Digital Media majors opting to complete the Audio Recording Track will Take DMDA 226 Survey of Audio Engineering and Production for two credits. All other Digital Media majors should take DMDA 226 for three credits.
DMDA 405 must be completed for four credits.
Students may choose one of the following optional tracks in addition to the courses listed above to be better prepared for specific employment opportunities after college.
Optional Tracks
Audio Recording Track
Game Design Track
Graphic Design Track
Two of the following
Internet Development Track
Two of the following
Video and Film Track
Los Angeles Film Studies Center (10 cr) or Elective (10 cr from the following list)
| DIGITAL MEDIA REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE |
| Type of Credit |
Required Credits |
| General Education (For B.S.)* |
48 |
| Major |
50-51 |
| Elective |
27-28 |
| Total Credits to Earn Degree |
126 |
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.
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