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International Digital Media and Arts Association (iDMAa)
Union’s Digital Media Studies program is a founding member of iDMAa, an international association of digital media and digital art programs dedicated to excellence in advancing existing and developing digital fields. Union students have the opportunity to attend the iDMAa annual conference; this year’s conference is in Savannah, Georgia in November. Web Resource
Union Student Film Festival
Students interested in the art of creating films can submit their best work to the Annual Union Student Film Festival, held in the Spring of each year. Grand Prize and Students’ Choice award winners will receive cash prizes, and sponsors like Avid have provided prizes for the Grand Prize winners.
Digital Media Festival (DMF)
Each fall students can submit their digital work for judging in a variety of digital media categrories by a professional jury. Prizes are awarded for the top pieces.
DMS Student Trips
Digital Media Studies majors have taken trips to visit digital media professionals in Orlando, Chicago, Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville.
DMS Internships
Union faculty help students connect with professionals in their fields through internships. Most Digital Media majors complete at least one internship.
DMS Inspiration Salons
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    Digital Media Studies Society
The Digital Media Studies Society strives to raise awareness of digital media
by fostering creativity in an interdisciplinary environment. Membership is open to any
DMS major.
Advisor: Cam Tracy Website Facebook Group MORE OPPORTUNITIES 
International Digital Media and Arts Conference Nov 5, 12:00pm: Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
Leading academics, professionals and artists are gathering this week at Ball State University for iDMAa’s 7th annual conference to explore the frontiers of digital media and art in research, industry and higher learning. Keynotes include Tom Kelley, of IDEO and author of The Art of Innovation and The Ten Faces of Innovation; Dave Herigstad, Chief Creative Officer at Schematic, Inc.; Michael Adamson, Vice President, Content and Creative at Turner Sports Interactive; and Rueben Steiger, CEO of Millions of Us.: more event info Fall Break Oct 15, 8:00am COMUnion New York trip Sep 30, 12:10pm: New York, NY Professional trip for students. Features visits to Fox News, NBC Studios, Good Housekeeping magazine. Opportunities to go to a Broadway show, the Empire State Building and Staten Island. Moe's Night for Union University Oct 1, 4:00pm: Moe's Southwest Grill, Vann Drive Moe's is sponsoring a special night for Union University student on October 1st. There are giveaways and music from 6–9 p.m. DMS Kickoff Party Sep 17, 7:00pm: Cam Tracy's House Tennessee Communication Association Conference Sep 11, 12:00pm: Natchez Trace State Park First Day of Classes Aug 25, 8:00am Freshmen Registration Jun 15, 8:00am: Grant Events Center Mass Media in a Changing World: Media Ethics May 14, 6:00pm: PAC D-52 Featuring Tom Cooper, professor of media and visual arts at Emerson College in Boston, Mass. 2009 Communication Arts Banquet May 5, 6:00pm: Grant Events Center The end of the year Communication Arts dinner, for all majors and minors in the Communication Arts department, featuring the Outstanding Student awards and several door prizes. Tickets are $5 and are available in the Comm. Arts suite. Tickets available until Friday, May 1st.: more event info | ||||
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