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Digital Media Technology (B.S.)
The degree in Digital Media Technology emphasizes the study of processes and management of web development, visual effects, gaming, animation, simulation, video, and multimedia production. This program is designed to prepare technical or technical management-oriented professionals for employment in creative, advertising, educational, and other commercial environments.
Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120 semester hours
The B.S. in Digital Media Technology comprises:
Total General Education Coursework: 40 hours
Core Coursework: 43 hours
Focus Area Coursework: 7 - 9 hours
Core Coursework: 43 hours
TEC 1323
Computer Applications for Technology. (3 credits)
CMN 2500
Television & Video Production I. (3 credits)
ENG 3005
Technical Communication. (3 credits)
DGT 1001
Introduction to the Digital Media Technology Profession. (1 credits)
DGT 1363
Introduction to Graphics Technology. (3 credits)
DGT 2123
Introduction to Digital Photography. (3 credits)
DGT 3003
Video Game Development. (3 credits)
DGT 3013
2D Computer Animation. (3 credits)
DGT 3813
Web Development (3 credits)
DGT 4333
Trends in Digital Media. (3 credits)
DGT 4353
Digital Media Production Management. (3 credits)
DGT 4763
Costing and Planning for Media Projects. (3 credits)
DGT 4751
User Interface and User Experience. (3 credits)
DGT 4749
Capstone Project in Digital Media. (3 credits)
OR
TEC 4275
Internship. (1 to 15 credits)
DGT 4814
Digital Media Strategy. (3 credits)
- MAT - Credits: 3 (Any MATH course in addition to the general education requirement. Recommend: MAT 1271 – College Algebra)
Focus Coursework: 7 - 9 hours
Students must pick 3 courses from one focus area. TEC 3920, TEC 4000, TEC 4275, TEC 4970, DGT 4749 or special topics courses may also be substituted with permission of the program coordinator.
Web Development Focus
CIT 4843
Human Computer Interaction. (3 credits)
DGT 4823
Web Content Management Systems. (3 credits)
DGT 4833
Web Search Engine Optimization. (3 credits)
DGT 4923
Emerging Web Technologies. (3 credits)
BAIS 3000
Introduction to Databases for Business Analytics. (3 credits)
BAIS 3530
Business Web Site Design. (3 credits)
Game Development Focus
CIT 1813
Introduction to Programming (C++) (3 credits)
CIT 2183
Software Development for Technology I. (3 credits)
CIT 2283
Software Development for Technology II. (3 credits)
CSM 2170
Computer Science I. (4 credits)
CSM 2670
Computer Science II. (4 credits)
DGT 4783
Mobile Video Game Development. (3 credits)
DGT 4793
Programming for Interactive Media. (3 credits)
DGT 4913
Extended Reality. (3 credits)
Animation and Visual Effects Focus
DGT 3313
3D Modeling for Digital Media. (3 credits)
DGT 4123
Advanced Digital Photography. (3 credits)
DGT 4753
Visual Effects. (3 credits)
DGT 4773
Lighting, Texturing, and Rendering. (3 credits)
DGT 4933
3D Animation and Motion Capture. (3 credits)
EGT 2043
Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing. (3 credits)
EGT 3063
3D Modeling. (3 credits)
Multimedia Specialist Focus
ART 2910
Introduction to Graphic Design. (3 credits)
ART 2920
Digital Imaging for Design. (3 credits)
ART 3200
Digital Art I. (3 credits)
ART 3201
Digital Art II. (3 credits)
ART 3912
Interactive/Motion Graphics I. (3 credits)
ART 3922
Interactive/Motion Graphics II. (3 credits)
CMN 2550
Audio Production & Voice Work I. (3 credits)
CMN 3030
Promotional Communication. (3 credits)
CMN 3050
Television & Video Production II. (3 credits)
CMN 4775
Documentary Filmmaking. (3 credits)
JOU 3001
Photojournalism. (3 credits)
JOU 3002
Introduction to Multimedia Journalism. (3 credits)
JOU 3703
Online Journalism. (3 credits)
MUS 1070
Introduction to Music Technology. (2 credits)
MUS 2070
Electronic Music Studio Techniques. (2 credits)
MUS 2071
Audio and Recording Techniques I. (3 credits)
MUS 3070
Electronic Music Studio Techniques II: Interactive Electronics and Multimedia. (3 credits)
MUS 3071
Audio and Recording Techniques II. (3 credits)
MUS 3072
Live Sound Reinforcement. (2 credits)
Students are strongly encouraged to select one of the following minors to strengthen their skillsets and support their academic and career pursuits.
- Advertising
- Computer Science
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Meeting and Event Management
- Music Technology
- Photojournalism
- Radio & Audio Recording
- Social Media Engagement
- Talent Development
- Video Production
Information sourced from the 2025-2026 EIU Undergraduate Catalog.