Program Overview
Digital Media Arts Program
The Digital Media Arts program at DePaul University offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers various aspects of digital media, including visual communications, design, audio, and moving image production. The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the technical, creative, and critical skills required to succeed in the digital media industry.
Course Descriptions
The program includes a range of courses that cover topics such as:
- Visual communications principles, including typography, color, movement, and composition
- Design management and project planning
- Audio production and post-production techniques
- Moving image production, including storytelling, directing, and editing
- Web and media delivery, including social media platforms and online distribution
Some of the specific courses offered in the program include:
- DMA 402: Intro to Visual Communications Principles
- DMA 405: Intro to Visual Communications Tools
- DMA 410: Design Workshop
- DMA 415: Audio Workshop
- DMA 420: Digital Media Arts Survey
- DMA 425: Still Image Workshop
- DMA 445: 360 Video Production
- DMA 475: Moving Image Workshop
- DMA 480: Web/Media Delivery Workshop
- DMA 490: Portfolio
- DMA 495: Special Topics in Digital Media Arts Workshop
- DMA 521: Design Management Workshop
- DMA 525: Foundation of Digital Media
- DMA 527: Creative Process and Strategy
- DMA 530: Design Thinking and Storytelling
- DMA 535: Storytelling Across Media
- DMA 555: Digital Media Studio
- DMA 590: Special Topics in Digital Communication and Media Arts
- DMA 599: Independent Study
- DMA 695: Thesis I
- DMA 698: Thesis II
Program Requirements
The program requires students to complete a minimum of 40 quarter hours of coursework, including a thesis or final project. Students must also maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain in good standing.
Research Areas
The program faculty are actively engaged in research in areas such as:
- Digital media production and post-production
- Design thinking and creative strategy
- Storytelling and narrative structure
- Web and social media distribution
- Emerging technologies and trends in digital media
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for the program vary depending on the student's residency status and other factors. For the most up-to-date information on tuition fees, please consult the university's website or contact the admissions office.
Admission Criteria
Admission to the program is competitive and based on a range of factors, including:
- Academic performance and GPA
- Portfolio or writing sample
- Letters of recommendation
- Personal statement or essay
Applicants must submit all required materials, including transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation, by the specified deadline.