Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: DIGM-BS (VISU) (Digital Communications Pathway)

Digital Media Major, B.S. (Digital Visualization Concentration) (Digital Communications 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 1400 - Principles of Visual Effects and Motion Graphics	4
DIGM 1500 - Principles of Digital Game Design	4	DIGM 1800 - Principles of Digital Animation	4
DIGM 1900 - Principles of Visualization	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 Proficiency 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 2710 - 2D Content Creation	4
Social and Behavioral Science Course	3	DIGM 3420 - 2D Motion Graphics	4
ARTH 2020 - Art History Survey II	3	Critical Thinking Course	3
DIGM 2720 - Raster-Based Imaging	4	Natural Science for Majors Course	4
DIGM 2990 - Mid-Point Review	1
Fall Total	15	Spring Total	15

JUNIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
DIGM 3230 - Storyboarding	4	Advisor Approved Elective Course	4
DIGM 3220 - Digital Publishing	4	Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen Course	3
Oral Communication Course	3	ENTC 3020 - Technology and Society	3
DIGM 2660 - Topics in Digital Media History	3	Advisor Approved Elective Course	4
Fall Total	14	Spring Total	14

SENIOR YEAR (28 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
DIGM 4620 - Visualization Projects	4	DIGM 4930 - Portfolio Development for Digital Media	3
Advisor Approved Elective Course	4	Advisor Approved Elective Course	4
Advisor Approved Elective Course	3	Advisor Approved Elective Course	3
ARTH 2010 - Art History Survey I	3	Advisor Approved Elective Course	3
		DIGM 4931 - Portfolio Lab	1
Fall Total	14	Spring Total	14

TOTAL = 120

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.