May 27, 2026  
2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2026-2027 EIU Undergraduate Catalog

Digital Media Technology (B.S.)


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The Digital Media Technology degree emphasizes the production, implementation, and management of digital media. The program integrates technical instruction in areas such as photography and imaging, web and interactive media, animation and visual effects, game and simulation development, and related multimedia production workflows. Students develop applied competencies in planning, producing, and deploying digital media across platforms, supporting technical and technical-management roles in advertising, education, and other commercial environments. The curriculum emphasizes industry-standard tools, platforms, and production environments used in contemporary digital media workflows, with competencies applicable to organizational, educational, and media production contexts

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120 semester hours

Total General Education Coursework: 40 hours

Total hours Required for Major: 50 hours

Students are strongly encouraged to select one of the following minors to strengthen their skillsets and support their academic and career pursuits.


  • Advertising
  • Animation and Visual Effects
  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science
  • Game and Interactive Media Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Meeting and Event Management
  • Music Technology
  • Photojournalism
  • Radio & Audio Recording
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Talent Development
  • Video Production
  • Web Development

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