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Digital media is media that is stored in a digital form – this can include digital images, digital film, and even video games. The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production degree teaches students how to create digital media. So, those interested in animation, game design, or film production may be interested in researching this degree further. Some schools offering this degree may also have an audio track that can be pursued by students who wish to enter the recording arts and music industry.

The objectives of the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Media Production really depend on what emphasis the student is pursuing. Most colleges offer students the option to focus on the film production aspect of digital media. In this type of program objectives include having an understanding of the three phases of motion picture production, demonstrating a technical understanding of industry standard technology (such as camera equipment and video editing software), and the ability to take a film project from the conceptual phase to completion. Within this focus area some colleges may even allow students to gear the degree toward a specific skill such as set lighting or video editing. Other colleges will also have tracks for students who want to focus on web media or audio production.

Example Courses

• Advanced Topics in Computer Generated Imagery
• Introduction to Modeling and Postproduction
• The Business and Law of Film and New Media

Potential Industries

• Film Production
• Special Effects
• Game Design

Colleges Offering Degree

• University of New Mexico
• American Intercontinental University
• International Academy of Design and Technology