Digital Media Arts is concerned with the combinations of images, sounds, and words that fill our digital devices and lives, and how we can create digital content that meets our professional, civic, and entertainment needs. Digital Media Arts students create and refine a portfolio of artifacts—images, videos, websites, and apps—that they can show potential employers. They also showcase some of their work on Spartan Stream, Manchester University’s streaming and podcasting service.

Why Choose Manchester for Digital Media Arts?

Flexibility and Breadth of Experience
The Digital Media Arts program offers a great depth of experience in media production and important professional communication skills, offering a fantastic balance between developing your ability to create compelling work and to put that knowledge to the best use in your future careers.

Hands-on Learning
Manchester University features small classroom instruction where students can receive hands-on instruction on digital media equipment and editing software. This ensures that students learn to their own pace and level of experience.

Spartan Stream and Digital Media Facilities
The Digital Media Arts program makes use of a digital editing center, a professionally soundproofed podcasting studio, and computer lab classrooms to ensure students are given an environment where they can actively engage with their projects inside and out of class. Students also have the opportunity to share their work on the program’s own streaming platform Spartan Stream.

Careers in Digital Media Arts

• Media Producer
• Media Buyer
• Media Planner
• Broadcaster
• Sportscaster
• News Anchor
• Graphic Designer
• Photojournalist
• Videojournalist
• Social Media Analyst
• Social Media Manager
• Advertiser
• Video Game Designer
• Digital Video Editor
• Web Developer
• Digital Marketing Coordinator

Program Highlights

• Required courses (36 credit hours) cover a wide range of media fields, including graphic design, digital photography, media literacy, digital storytelling, intercultural communications and more.
• Students can choose elective courses in mobile app development, social media, public relations, creative writing, and video games and virtual identity.

What You Can Do with Your Digital Media Arts Degree

Graphic design, video and digital editing, web design, web app development, social media management, game design, broadcasting, photojournalism, advertising, and digital marketing are just a few of the many options afforded by this degree. Students who also pursue the Public Relations minor will be well-prepared for careers in public relations.