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2018-2019 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 EIU Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Digital Media (B.S.)


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The Bachelors of Science in Digital Media emphasizes the study of processes and management of web development, cross media, gaming, animation, simulation, image capture, and multimedia production. The 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

An accelerated BS/MS in Technology program for this major is available. Detailed information is available in the Graduate School catalog: http://catalog.eiu.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=36&poid=5577&returnto=1643

Total General Education Coursework Hours - 40 Hours


Program Coursework


Focus Coursework (minimum of 30 hours):


Students must select a minimum 10 courses (30 hours) from the following courses to meet their individual career objectives. General education and/or courses used to meet core requirements cannot be used to fulfill this requirement. Courses from outside the major or transfer courses that support the students focus may be considered upon departmental approval, to meet the hours required.

Total Program Coursework Hours - minimum of 72 Hours


Elective Coursework (minimum of 7 Hours)


Students must select a minimum of 7 hours to meet their individual career objectives. General education courses cannot be used to fulfill this requirement. Students are strongly encouraged to select a minor to fulfill this requirement.

Suggested minors are Advertising, Communication Studies, Film Studies, Graphic Desigh, Journalism, Marketing, Media Technology, and Photojournalism. See the sections of the catalog pertaining to those minors for a list of requirements.

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