Digital Media

Undergraduate 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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This program is currently offered in
the following locations:

Laramie Campus

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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Digital Media Minor Program Highlights

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

  • Student Art League
  • Ceramic Art Guild
  • Wyoming Sculpture Society

ART ORGANIZATIONS

What can you do with a Digital Media Minor?

A digital media minor gives you the creative and technical tools to thrive in today’s content-focused world. You’ll gain skills in areas like video production, graphic design, social media and digital storytelling—making it a great complement to majors like marketing, communication, journalism, art or computer science. With this minor, you’ll be prepared for careers in digital marketing, content creation, multimedia production, UX/UI design and public relations. It’s a flexible future-ready option for anyone interested in blending creativity with technology.

Some of the job titles our graduates currently hold include:

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

Where UW digital media grads are getting creative at the following places:

  • Wyoming Public Radio
  • Pure Fishing
  • University of Colorado
  • SuperBook
  • Latitude Media

This minor helps you stand out in creative and tech-driven roles by giving you hands-on experience with digital tools and platforms.

Here are some of the jobs you can get with a digital media minor:

  • Social media manager
  • Content creator
  • Digital marketing specialist
  • Video editor
  • Graphic or web designer
  • Multimedia producer

In the digital media minor, you'll learn how to create and communicate using digital tools like video, audio, graphic design, web content and social media platforms. You’ll build skills in storytelling, visual communication, multimedia production and digital strategy—preparing you to produce engaging content across a variety of media formats.