The Digital Media Studies (DMS) major program produces emerging professionals with a strong interdisciplinary, academic and design foundation that can be used effectively in a variety of careers in design-related industries or graduate study. Graduates acquire processes and skills that can be used in multiple venues and transferred to existing and emerging design and media environments. DMS focuses on three foundational curriculum components: Design, Theory and Technology. Students develop design skill sets; master knowledge of graphic design including history and theory; and implement processes that integrate current "best practices" in research, inquiry, technical and communication skills. Projects frequently reinforce the Detroit Mercy Mission through engagement with the urban context and community as well as through investigations of issues of social justice. A strong core curriculum develops critical thinking skills to create the foundation for creative applications, advanced skill sets, and experimentation. To underscore the impact of a broad DMS foundation, students are required to choose an undergraduate minor that complements the digital media skills necessary for the BA in DMS. DMS graduates will be able to participate fully as thoughtful, creative and engaged citizens of the global society as reflected in the Jesuit and Mercy traditions.
Degree Requirements
Digital Media Studies (DMS) Curriculum
Grounded in interdisciplinary studies, DMS is designed to prepare graduates for work in digital media fields such as: web design, graphic design, digital video, video game design, digital photography, and branding. In addition, students select an academic Minor to complement their interdisciplinary studies. The program requires that DMS Majors and Minors receive a 'C' or higher grade in all DMS courses and DMS required supporting courses. A total of 126 credits is required for a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Digital Media Studies.
DMS Design Sequence - 28 credits
Required courses
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|
|
credits |
recitation |
studio |
| DMS 1800 |
Introduction to Digital Media Studies |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| DMS 1710 |
Introduction to Design (KAE3) |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| DMS 1910 |
Digital Media Studio I |
|
4 |
0 |
4 |
| DMS 2910 |
Digital Media Studio II |
|
4 |
0 |
4 |
| DMS 3910 |
Digital Media Studio III |
|
4 |
0 |
4 |
| DMS 4910 |
Digital Media Studio IV |
|
4 |
0 |
4 |
| DMS 2800 |
Critical Media Theory |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| DMS 4990 |
Digital Media Portfolio |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
DMS Supporting Courses
Required courses - 15 credits
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|
|
credits |
recitation |
studio |
| CST 1120 |
Visual Communication |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| ARCH 1211 |
Visual Communication II |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PHL 1000 |
Introduction to Philosophy (KAD1) |
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
| PHL 1400 |
Philosophy of Media |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| HIS 3600 |
History of Technology |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
Theory and Criticism - 6 credits
|
|
|
credits |
recitation |
studio |
| AAS 2000 |
Critical Perspectives in African-American Studies (IT4) |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| AAS 3100 |
Science, Technology and Race (KAC2, IT4 & IT6) |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| ARCH 2120 |
Architectural History and Theory I |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| CST 3000 |
Mass Media Ethics |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| ENL 2550 |
Studies in Film |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| ENL 3750 |
Film Genres |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| ENL 3760 |
The Art of the Film |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| ENL 4800 |
Literary Theory |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| HIS 3580 |
American Cultural Studies |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PHL 3050 |
Aesthetics |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PHL 3060 |
Ancient Philosophy |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| PHL 4400 |
Contemporary Philosophy |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| WGS 2000 |
Gender, Sex, and Justice (IT6) |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
| WGS 3300 |
The Complexity of Gender (IT1 & IT2) |
|
3 |
3 |
0 |
Minor (in Another Discipline): 18 credits min.
Architecture ‘Focus’, 18 credits, may be substituted for the Minor, for Architecture transfer students.
