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Digital Media Technology

82,000 job openings are waiting for Digital Media Technology graduates each year.

Prepare for careers in web development, game design, animation, visual effects, and digital media production.

A degree with in demand skills

The Digital Media Technology degree program emphasizes the study of processes and management of digital media, web development, game development, animation, visual effects, media communication, digital art and design, audio technology and media production. According to IBISworld.com, these services combined account for more than 400 billion dollars of the United States economy. It is projected that 151,000 new jobs will be creation in media and communications between 2020 and 2030.

Students will complete 37 hours of Required Courses and must complete three courses from one of the below focus areas. Students are strongly encouraged to complete one of several minors to complement their academic and career pursuits. Browse this site to find out more about the available focus areas.

Game Development Focus Area

With approximately 287,200 video game designers in the United States, the video game designer's job market is predicted to grow by 9.3% between 2016 and 2026.Click here to learn more about the Game Development Focus Area.

Web Development Focus Area

Businesses every year will hire 17,900 front end developers, search engine specialists, content managers, or UI/UX designers. Click here to learn more about the Web Development Focus Area.

Animation and Visual Effects Focus Area

Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 16 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.Click here to learn more about the Visual Effects Focus Area.

Multimedia Specialist Focus Area

In this diverse focus area individuals have the opportunity to explore opportunities in video, audio, journalism, art, sound engineering and other media communication related industries.Click to learn more about the Multimedia Specialist Focus Area.

 

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Why Choose Digital Media Technology at EIU

  • Strong Job Outlook: The demand for Digital Media Technology professionals continues to remain robust in the United States. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 82,000 new hires a year for all fields related to the Bachelor's degree in Digital Media Technology. Demand for digital media occupations is expected to arise from the need to create, edit, translate, and disseminate information through a variety of different platforms. Every company needs digital media specialists to support their operations.
  • Emphasis on Application: The Digital Media Technology Bachelor's degree program consistently emphasizes hands-on learning. Many of the courses in this degree require applying what you have learned in a variety of projects. Students work with software and hardware tools to plan, design, develop, and publish projects that are useful in business, education, and commercial settings.
  • Well-Rounded Coursework: The Digital Media Technology program is designed with a balance of technical, managerial, and organizational content to equip students with knowledge, skills, and teamwork ability to succeed in various organizations. In addition, students can complete one or more focus areas to gain deeper expertise in game development, web development, animation, visual effects, audio technology, digital art and design and more.
  • Dedicated and Qualified Faculty: Faculty in Digital Media Technology are highly qualified with degrees in animation, journalism, media technology, and graphics technology. They have experience teaching undergraduate and graduate students and are actively engaged in professional development and research. Faculty members also maintain connections with industry professionals to ensure courses remain relevant and current.
  • Transfer Friendly: Course-to-course articulations have been developed between EIU and several community colleges including Lake Land College, Parkland College, College of DuPage, Frontier Community College, Harper College, Heartland Community College, Illinois Central College, Joliet Community College, College of Lake County, Lincolnland Community College, McHenry Community College, Moraine Valley Community College, Rock Valley Community College and others. View articulated courses here.

Meet our Faculty

Dr. Gabriel J Grant

Associate Professor

Research interests include: Impact of learning with dynamic graphics, Authentic learning pedagogy, Virtual Reality, Interaction Design, and emerging trends in the field of Digital Media Technology

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David Melton

1014 Klehm Hall
(217) 581-3226
dwmelton@eiu.edu


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