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Digital Media

Minor

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Explore your creativity with a digital media minor

Here at UW, we understand the importance of giving students the tools and knowledge they need to pursue their passions. As part of the digital media minor, students take unique courses, learn from talented faculty and get access to dedicated maker spaces on campus.

If you’re interested in working in media, production or design, consider adding a digital media minor to your degree!

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Program Details

Tuition and Fees

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Program Requirements

Digital Media Classes & Curriculum

Department

College of Arts & Sciences
Department of Visual Arts

About the Digital Media Minor

The digital media minor is a 25-credit-hour program that gives students a foundational education in the world of digital art. Students take digital media classes in drawing, graphic design, visual programming and art history, among other topics.

Upon graduation, digital media students are equipped to pursue any number of artistic careers — including those in design, media production and marketing.

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Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree at the University of Wyoming to achieve a digital media minor.

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What can you do with a Digital Media Minor?

Digital media graduates learn fundamental skills in art, art history and graphic design. So they’re ready to pursue fulfilling careers in all areas of art, media, design or marketing.

Digital Media Careers

Some of the job titles our graduates currently hold include:

  • Digital Media Associate
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • Digital Producer
  • Media Consultant
  • Marketing Director

 

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Where UW digital media grads are getting creative:

  • Wyoming Public Radio
  • Pure Fishing
  • University of Colorado
  • SuperBook
  • Latitude Media
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Digital Media Minor Program Highlights

Ready to pursue your passion for digital media? Here are a few highlights you’ll experience as part of our program.

Experiential Learning Opportunities

Digital media students are encouraged to broaden their perspective through study abroad programs and gain additional experience through internships. Many of our students find these opportunities enriching and use their experiences to inform their art and career choices.

Dedicated Space for Creativity

We know it’s important to give students space to explore their passions. As a digital media minor, you’ll have access to a dedicated Apple iMac computer lab and a maker space.

Notable Faculty

We pride ourselves on our accomplished network of faculty, and the visual arts department is no exception. The digital media studies minor is led by a group of highly talented faculty members, including two Fulbright scholars — two of whom teach the majority of the minor’s courses.

Student Organizations

The University of Wyoming is home to many thriving student organizations. As a digital media studies minor, getting involved on campus means connecting with like-minded artistic students with passions similar to yours. Here are a few of the organizations you may be interested in:

Student Art League
Ceramic Art Guild
Wyoming Sculpture Society

Related Programs

Interested in a digital media minor? These programs may also be of interest to you:

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Department of Visual Arts

Visual Arts Building, Room 110

Department 3138, 1000 E. University Avenue

Laramie, WY 82071

Phone: (307) 766-3269

Email: visualarts@uwyo.edu