photography
digital media design

Degree in Digital Media Design

Our Degree in Digital Media Design focuses on coursework in interactive media, multimedia design, photography, video, and sound with work in web programming and publication design. These areas are supported by coursework in studio art and art history. Business courses are integrated into the curriculum plan and further reflect the diverse and interdisciplinary nature of the major.

Minors in Digital Media Design and Studio Art are available. The Degree in Digital Media Design is a rigorous program that integrates a common body of knowledge from Studio Art and Art History with digital media courses.

Students involved in our program will:

  • Develop the knowledge and skills to be successful
  • Cultivate a knowledge base suitable for admittance into graduate study programs
  • Expand global cultural awareness through levels of engagement

This program includes:

  • Hands-on experiential learning
  • Internships with community organizations and businesses
  • Student-faculty research projects
  • Developing critical thinking and communication skills
  • Building relationships within the field and community at large

Congratulations Digital Media Design Students for Winning the 2022 Gold Viddy Award!

Degree in Digital Media Design

Students must complete all core and support courses in the Digital Media Design Major. View All Art Minor >>  All degree requirements are subject to change. Please see the current Undergraduate Course Catalog for degree requirements.

Complete all of the following:

ART 201 Basics of Studio and Design 2D
ART 207 Photography I
ART 215 Painting I
ART 219 Drawing I
ART 259 Printmaking I
ART 381 History of Art I
ART 498 Internship OR
ART 440 & 441 Career Applications
ART 499A Senior Seminar I
ART 499B Senior Seminar II

Choose one (1) of the following:
DMD 307 Photography II
ART 315 Painting II
ART 319 Drawing II
ART 359 Printmaking II
ART 382 History of Art II

Complete all of the following:

DMD 109 Survey of Multimedia
DMD 204 Graphic Design and Layout
DMD 205 Foundations of Animation
DMD 210 Digital Illustration I
DMD 260 Basics of Audio and Video
DMD 309 Multimedia Development
DMD 310 Digital Illustration II
DMD 341 Video and Audio Postproduction
DMD 360 Audio Engineering
DMD 369 Interactive Media
DMD 399 Student Workshop in Publications
DMD 442 Postproduction

BA 320 Principles of Marketing

Choose one (1) of the following
WS 300 Global Issues

WS 315 Social Justice and Service

WS 380 Global Health Care

Digitial Media Design in Action

Design Magazine is the annual creative writing and art publication of Iowa Wesleyan University, providing students, faculty, and staff an opportunity to publish original creative work since 1955.

Career Opportunities in Digital Media Design

  • Digital media photographer
  • Video editor
  • Animator
  • Social media specialist
  • Graphic designer
  • Video game designer
  • Web analytics specialist
  • Web developer
  • Illustrator
  • Photo Editor
  • Concept Artist

  • Digital developer
  • Special effects artist
  • 2D and 3D animation designer
  • Website user experience designer
  • Art director
  • Craft artist
  • Fashion designer
  • Industrial designer
  • Special effects animator
  • Interior designer
  • Announcer

 

Career Outcomes

2021 Median Pay
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Graphic Designers
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Art Director
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Special Effects Artist

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Art Club

Art Club

The Art Club is open to any majors at any skill level as the desire is to improve and create with individuals at their own pace.

IW Hands Club

IW Hands Club

The IW Hands Service Club focuses on service-learning and living the Iowa Wesleyan motto of being tenacious, inspired, global, engaged, and respectful.

Voices of IW

Voices of IW

Voices of IW seeks to provide an outlet for the IW community to share their stories, ideas, and advice to provide inspiration and knowledge to help improve the lives of others.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING. . .

See What Our Students Are Doing

Meet The Professors

Roy Manfredi

Assistant Professor of Digital Media Design and Program Coordinator
Hershey West; Room 2
319-385-6396

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Headshot for Sonia Perea-Morales

Assistant Professor of Art & Gallery Manager
Hershey West
319-385-6360

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Career Opportunities in Humanities

Depending on your chosen concentration here is a list of potential career avenues. Refer to your specific concentration for more information.

  • Advertising Manager
  • Technical Writer
  • Artist
  • Human Resource Specialist
  • Event Organizer
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Editor
  • Linguist
  • Graphic Designer
  • Travel Agent
  • Copywriter

  • Sales Representative
  • Social Worker
  • Archaeologist
  • Psychologist
  • Content Strategist
  • News Reporter
  • Development Coordinator
  • Admissions Counselor
  • Youth Minister
  • Content Manager
  • Proofreader

Career Outcomes

2021 Median Pay
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Advertising & Promotions
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Technical Writer
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Film and Video Editor

GET INVOLVED

Art Club

Art Club

The Art Club is open to any majors at any skill level as the desire is to improve and create with individuals at their own pace.

 

Voices of IW

Voices of IW

Voices of IW seeks to provide an outlet for the IW community to share their stories, ideas, and advice to provide inspiration and knowledge to help improve the lives of others.

Humanities News

Program updates for the 2022-2023 academic year.

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING. . .

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Blair Buffington

Director of Choral Activities
Old Main; Room 106
319-385-6354

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Assistant Professor of English
Pioneer Hall; Room 22-1
319-385-6331

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Donna DeBose

Adjunct Instructor of Voice
Old Main
319-385-6355

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Sarah Frazier

Assistant Professor of English
Pioneer Hall; Room 22-4
319-385-6392

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Jason Edwards

Professor of Music and Music Department Chair
Old Main; Room 204
319-385-6442

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Headshot of Jeff Houghtby

Associate Professor of History, The Honors Program Director
Pioneer Hall; Room 21-2
319-385-6403

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Michael Knight

Associate Professor of Music
Old Main; Room 301
319-385-6373

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Roy Manfredi

Assistant Professor of Digital Media Design and Program Coordinator
Hershey West; Room 2
319-385-6396

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Jeff Martinek

Professor of English
Pioneer Hall; Room 22-4
319-385-6394

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Headshot for Sonia Perea-Morales

Assistant Professor of Art & Gallery Manager
Hershey West
319-385-6360

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Aura Strohschein

Adjunct Instructor of Piano
Old Main; Room 101
319-385-6357

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