requirements

Digital Media Studies Major

Core requirements for all emphases

  • ART 120 Introduction to Digital Imaging
  • ART 221 Graphic Design
  • ART 231 Photography
  • ART 345 Graphic Design II
  • COM 220 Introduction to Production
  • COM 320 Organizational Communication
  • COM 365 Computer-Mediated Communication
  • COM 419 Advertising in Mass Media
  • CSC 115 Computer Science: Introduction & Overview
  • CSC 321 Database Management Systems
  • CSC 360 Web Building & Site Management
  • CSC 365 Data Communications and Networking
  • DMS Senior Seminar

Communication Arts emphases

  • COM 121 Writing for the Mass Media
  • COM 323 Principles of Public Relations
  • COM 325 Communication Training & Development
  • COM 430 Communication Law
  • MKT 424 Marketing Research
  • Select 3 Courses:
    • COM 230 Television Production
    • COM 355 Communication Theory & Research
    • COM 410 Video Editing
    • COM 423 Public Relations Campaign
    • COM 488 Internship in Public Relations
    • MKT 424 Marketing Research
 


opportunities

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