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 and Fine Arts majors. Architecture/Landscape/Interiors, Fashion Design, Product Design and Toy Design majors are eligible on a case-by-case basis, with approval from their respective Department Chairs, and may require course approvals and/or additional credits over 130 to complete.
Required Courses
| DGMD204 | Storytelling Techniques I | 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 2015-16 (class of 2019):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 15-16
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2016-17 (class of 2020):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 16-17
For students who entered Otis College as Foundation students in 2017-18 (class of 2021):
Digital Media Minor Academic Plan 17-18
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
Learn more about Interdisciplinary Studies, eligibility requirments, and the application process.