Digital Media, Associate of Science

Program Purpose

Digital Media Design is the common thread that runs through all media, art and communications work. To succeed in these professions, students need to be creative and innovative thinkers. The College of Technology at Wilmington University provides an opportunity for students to earn a two-year Associate's Degree that is an essential core to digital media baccalaureate programs.

The Associate's Degree program in Digital Media prepares students for a variety of job opportunities such as photo editing, illustration, print layout, logo design and branding, and design for mobile applications. Students will gain experience and training in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop to begin creating visual art portfolios in preparation for job opportunities. Digital media designers may find job opportunities as a graphic designer, production designer, or art director.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (2016), there is projected growth for careers related to digital media from 2016 to 2026, about as fast as the average for all occupations. "Projected growth will be due to increased demand for animation and visual effects in video games, movies, and television" (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016).

Students seeking a career in digital media should be prepared to familiarize themselves with both Mac and Windows platforms.

Program Competencies

Students completing the Digital Media (A.S.) program will be able to:

• Appraise the needs of the audience and then speak in a clear and succinct manner.  Research, construct, and deliver professional presentations using a variety of communication tools and techniques.
• Write with clarity and precision using correct English grammar:  mechanics and usage.  Correctly and ethically exhibit competence in writing for specific purposes, diverse audiences, and genres.
• Employ legitimate and valid informational resources.