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Digital Media Technology

Digital Media Technology prepares students to create, manage, and deploy digital content across web, multimedia, animation, gaming, and interactive platforms. Students develop technical and creative skills in web development, digital media production, user experience design, animation, visual effects, and content management, preparing them for careers in digital media, marketing, technology, and creative industries.

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Digital Media Technology students at EIU

Why Study Digital Media Technology at EIU?

  • Develop both technical and creative skills through coursework in web development, animation, digital media production, user experience design, and interactive technologies.
  • Gain experience with industry relevant software, digital tools, and technologies used in web, multimedia, marketing, and content production environments.
  • Build a professional portfolio that demonstrates technical expertise, creative problem solving, and project management abilities to future employers.
  • Study in a program that emphasizes the technical implementation, management, and deployment of digital media systems rather than design alone.
  • Prepare for careers in web development, digital media, animation, content management, user experience design, digital marketing, and related technology fields.
"From the moment I stepped onto campus, every professor, staff member, and student I encountered treated me with such genuine warmth and respect, as if I were already a valued member of their community. Despite not having officially joined the EIU family, I immediately felt a deep sense of belonging. The atmosphere was one of comfort and inclusivity, where everyone seemed genuinely invested in my success and well-being."
Abbey McCord
Digital Media Technology | Class of 2025
Abbey McCord, Digital Media Technology at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Create websites, interactive media projects, animations, digital content, and multimedia productions that mirror professional industry work.
  • Develop a portfolio of completed projects showcasing skills in web development, digital media production, animation, and user experience design
  • Apply digital strategy, content management, and project planning concepts through hands on coursework and team based projects.
  • Gain practical experience using professional software and technologies commonly used in digital media, web, and multimedia environments.
  • Complete internships, capstone experiences, and applied projects that connect classroom learning with industry expectations.
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What You'll Learn

The Minor in Digital Media Technology prepares students to create, manage, and deploy digital content across websites, interactive media, animation, visual effects, gaming, and digital communication platforms. The program emphasizes both technical and creative skill development, helping students understand how digital systems are designed, implemented, and managed in modern organizations.

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Jay Grabiec
Instructor | Photographer | Program Coordinator of BSc in Digital Media Technology
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1021 Klehm Hall
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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1014 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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