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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Informatics - Audio-Visual Concentration
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Informatics - Audio-Visual Concentration

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Informatics - Audio-Visual Concentration

  • ID:WiU10020
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Complete your free online application
  • Your official transcripts

English requirements

  • TOEFL - Paper-Based Test: 550
  • TOEFL - Internet-Based Test: 80 minimum
    • Speaking Proficiency Sections: 19 minimum
    • All Other Sections: 17 minimum
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58
  • Duolingo English Test (DET): 105
  • GTEC CBT: 1200
  • MELAB: 77

Course Information

Prepare for a career in a vibrant digital world when you major in digital media informatics. This innovative field focuses on how media consumers, the media industry, and computer systems create and shape the content we consume every day. You'll gain creative knowledge in communications, computer science, and information systems in one flexible program.

Beginning with a core curriculum including Social Media Informatics, Media and Society, Data Mining, and Introduction to Programming, you'll then chose one of four specializations to pursue:

  • Audio-Visual
  • Graphics, Mobile, and Web Development
  • Gaming and Artificial Intelligence
  • Digital Writing

With new courses added as innovations develop in the field, you'll constantly be on the cutting-edge of today's ever-evolving media environment. Whether you want to focus on building websites, digital storytelling, game design, mobile app development, or beyond, you'll find your home in the digital media informatics program.

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Freshman

Fall (16.5 Credits)

  • DMI 101 - Introduction to Informatics (W) 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 130 - Mass Media and Society 3 Credit(s)
  • ENGL 101 - Reading, Thinking and Writing 3 Credit(s)
  • Free Elective 3 Credit(s)
  • HUM/SSCI Elective 3 Credit(s)
  • FRS 101 - First Year Seminar 1 Credit(s)
  • Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Spring (15.5 Credits)

  • DMI 201 - Social Media Informatics 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 213 - Visual Literacy 3 Credit(s)
  • CSCI 131 - Introduction to Programming in Python 3 Credit(s) **
  • ENGL 102 - Literature and Critical Writing (W) 3 Credit(s)
  • MATH 117 - Elementary Functions 3 Credit(s)
  • Physical Education Elective 0.5 Credit(s)

Sophomore

Fall (16 Credits)

  • COMS 220 - Media, Ethics, and Contemporary Issues 3 Credit(s)
  • DMI 200 - Data Mining 3 Credit(s)
  • Science Elective 4 Credit(s)
  • Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Spring (15 Credits)

  • COMS 230 - Communication Theory 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 277 - Integrated Marketing Communications Writing 3 Credit(s)

or

  • PRWR 215 - Effective Business Communication (W) 3 Credit(s)
  • Applied Concentration Course 3 Credit(s)
  • HUM/SSCI Elective 3 Credit(s)
  • Free Elective 3 Credit(s)

Junior

Fall (15 Credits)

  • PHIL 352 - Business Ethics 3 Credit(s)
  • Applied Concentration Courses 9 Credit(s)
  • HUM/SSCI Elective 3 Credit(s)

Spring (16 Credits)

  • COMS 382 - Communication Research (W) 4 Credit(s)
  • Applied Concentration Course 6 Credit(s)
  • Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Senior

Fall (15 Credits)

  • COMS 409 - Senior Capstone I (S) 3 Credit(s)
  • ASC 400 - Values Seminar 3 Credit(s)
  • Applied Concentration Course 3 Credit(s)
  • Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Spring (12 Credits)

  • COMS 410 - Senior Capstone II (S) 3 Credit(s)
  • Applied Concentration Course 3 Credit(s)
  • Free Electives 6 Credit(s)

Audio-Visual Concentration

(select four courses)

  • COMS 260 - Video Production I 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 265 - Radio and Audio Production 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 360 - Video Production II 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 384 - Visual Effects in Film and Television 3 Credit(s)
  • COMS 395 - Editing Film and Video 3 Credit(s)
  • MUS 308 - Music of the 20th Century 3 Credit(s)

or

  • MUS 120 - Music Theory I 3 Credit(s)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Web design and development
  • Graphic design
  • Game design
  • Mobile apps development
  • Social media and creative content development and production

Ability to settle

Overseas Student Health Cover

Health Insurance - USD $1999 per year

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