Dec 30, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: DIGM-BS (VISE) (Motion Graphics Pathway)


 

Digital Media Major, B.S. (Digital Visual Effects Concentration) (Motion Graphics Pathway)

 
FRESHMAN YEAR (34-37 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing   3 ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking                3
DIGM 1510 - Student in the University    3 DIGM 1500 - Principles of Digital Game Design   4
DIGM 1400 - Principles of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics   4 DIGM 1900 - Principles of Visualization   4
DIGM 1800 - Principles of Digital Animation   4 HIST 2020 - The United States since 1877  or Compass Core Class 3
HIST 2010 - The United States to 1877  or Compass Core Class 3 MATH 1530 - Probability and Statistics - Noncalculus   3
CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology  or Profiency exam * 0-3    
Fall Total 17-20 Spring Total 17

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR (30 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
Natural Science for Majors Course 4 DIGM 2660 - Topics in Digital Media History            3
DIGM 2720 - Raster-Based Imaging   4 Natural Science for Majors Course 4
DIGM 2900 - Editing for Digital Media   4 DIGM 3420 - 2D Motion Graphics   4
DIGM 2990 - Mid-Point Review   1 Advisor Approved Elective Course 3
ARTH 2020 - Art History Survey II   3    
       
Fall Total 16 Spring Total 14

 

JUNIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits

DIGM 3220 - Digital Publishing   

4

 Advisor Approved Elective Course

4

DIGM 3430 - 3D Motion Graphics   4 Advisor Approved Elective Course       3
Critical Thinking 3 Advisor Approved Elective Course 4
Advisor Approved Elective Course 3 ARTH 2010 - Art History Survey I    3
       
Fall Total 14 Spring Total 14

 

SENIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester Credits Spring Semester Credits
DIGM 4410 - Digital Media for Film and Effects   4 DIGM 4930 - Portfolio Development for Digital Media   3
Advisor Approved Elective Course 4 Advisor Approved Elective Course 4
ENTC 3020 - Technology and Society   3 Social and Behavioral Science Course 3
Oral Communication Course                               3 Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen 3
    DIGM 4931 - Portfolio Lab   1
Fall Total 14 Spring Total 14

TOTAL = 120 credits

Note:


Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. CSCI 1100  has an accompanying required lab, CSCI 1150 . Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.