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 |
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Introduction to Digital Media Studies |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Introduction to Design (KAE3) |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Digital Media Studio I |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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Digital Media Studio II |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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Digital Media Studio III |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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Digital Media Studio IV |
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4 |
0 |
4 |
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Critical Media Theory |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Digital Media Portfolio |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
DMS Supporting Courses
Required courses - 15 credits
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credits |
recitation |
studio |
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Visual Communication |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Visual Communication II |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Introduction to Philosophy (KAD1) |
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3 |
0 |
3 |
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Philosophy of Media |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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History of Technology |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
Theory and Criticism - 6 credits
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credits |
recitation |
studio |
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Critical Perspectives in African-American Studies (IT4); |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Science, Technology and Race (KAC2, IT4 & IT6) |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Architectural History and Theory I |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Mass Media Ethics |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Studies in Film |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Film Genres |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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The Art of the Film |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Literary Theory |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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American Cultural Studies |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Aesthetics |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Ancient Philosophy |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Contemporary Philosophy |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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Gender, Sex, and Justice (IT6) |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
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The Complexity of Gender (IT1 & IT2) |
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3 |
3 |
0 |
Minor (in Another Discipline): 18 credits min.
Architecture ‘Focus’, 18 credits, may be substituted for the Minor, for Architecture transfer students.
