Digital Media Arts Major

Design your own path to a career in digital media

As a digital media arts major, you’ll develop your skills in video production, photography, graphic design and web design. This undergraduate digital media program provides you with the tools and the training but leaving the creative execution up to you. Instructors will show you how to solve visual communication problems effectively and clearly while paving the way for your vision. The major is flexible by design, allowing you to easily add a second major or minor to customize your studies for the careers that interest you! Students often consider a second major in areas such as Professional Writing or Strategic Communications.

What to Expect as Digital Media Arts Student

• Flexibility: Learn a wide variety of essential technical and visual skills, understand varied applications of skills, and prepare for a widening field of digital media.
• 36 credit hour major including production focused and capstone classes.
• A senior capstone course in which students propose and produce a body of original creative work for a senior exhibition.

Courses in Digital Media Arts

You’ll take courses that combine written assignments, research and hands-on studio work. This digital media arts curriculum is designed to help you refine your creative process, build real-world production skills and develop a portfolio that translates directly into today’s job market.

Introductory and advanced courses in disciplines like web design, graphic design, photography, videography, and programming.

Learn from faculty who are actively creating their own digital art while personally mentoring students to build a digital portfolio showcasing their creative skills.

Complete an internship junior or senior year that will help you connect academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional digital media settings.

Required Courses Meet the Faculty

Master of Arts in Digital Media Strategy

This major is an ideal pathway for the Master of Art in Digital Media Strategy (MDMS). If you pursue the MDMS, you can graduate in only five years with both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees!

Explore the digital media master’s program

Digital Media Creatives

Bridgewater College students on the Digital Media Creatives team work with the IT Center to implement digital media strategies. This hands-on opportunity helps students gain practical experience and build valuable skills in digital communication.

Meet the Digital Media Creatives

Career opportunities with a Digital Media Arts degree

Pursue careers in graphic design, website development, publishing, marketing, media production, social media specialization and more. Our alumni have landed careers at Rosetta Stone, Appeal Production, Sproutly, news stations and other colleges. Graduates from our program pursue diverse roles in creative industries. Common job titles include:

Career Development

The Center for Career Development strives to provide students with resources geared toward preparation for and successful entry into meaningful employment or continuing education.

Clubs, Societies, and Organizations

Bridgewater College is home to over 60 student-run clubs and organizations, as well as numerous honors societies and musical ensembles. Don’t see a club you’re…

Art Gallery

Located on the first floor of the FLC, the Beverly Perdue Art Gallery is a showcase for visiting artists and the Bridgewater community.

Questions? Contact Us!

• Scott D. Jost, Department Chair
• 540-828-5775
• sjost@bridgewater.edu