The Digital Media Minor provides students with the opportunity to explore traditional and digital skills related to creative designers, artists, and storytellers in motion graphics, modeling, animation, visual effects and concept art for film, television, video games and advertising industries. Digital Media minors may participate in the Digital Media Department's senior show on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.
Eligibility
The Digital Media minor is open to Communication Arts, Environmental Design (Architecture/Landscape/Interiors emphasis only), Fine Arts and Product Design majors. Because of their major curricular requirements Environmental Design (Interiors + Furniture emphasis), Fashion Design and Toy Design majors will only be approved to enroll on a case-by-case basis. Students must be on track in their major and in good academic standing, with fewer than 6 credits behind and a cumulative GPA of 2.0. Digital Media minors may participate in the Digital Media Department’s senior show on a case-by-case basis with approval from the Department Chair.
Required Courses
| DGMD204 | Storytelling for Digital Artists | 3.0 |
| DGMD270 | Basic 3D for Storytellers | 2.0 |
| ANIM230 | Animation Basics | 3.0 |
| -or- GAME230 | Game Design Basics | |
| -or- MOTN230 | Motion Design Basics | |
| DGMD410 | Senior Business Seminar I | 2.0 |
| DGMD411 | Senior Business Seminar II | 2.0 |
| Digital Media Electives | 4.0 | |
| Total Credits | 16.0 |
Course Descriptions are listed in the Digital Media section of the Course Catalog.
Download one of the following PDFs to see how the Digital Media minor fits into your chosen major:
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2018-19 (class of 2022):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 18-19
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2019-20 (class of 2023):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 19-20
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2020-21 (class of 2024):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 20-21
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2021-22 (class of 2025):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 21-22
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirements, and the application process.