FOR MORE INFORMATIONUniversity of HoustonCollege of Technology4730 Calhoun RoadHouston TX 77204-4021uh.edu/technology713.743.4100

University of Houston Sugar Land14000 University Blvd.Sugar Land, TX 77479-0800uh.edu/sugarland832.842.2900

Department of Information & Logistics Technology4730 Calhoun Road #312Houston, TX 77204-4020713.743.2994Advising: asc@uh.edu

THE DIGITAL CONNECTION OF ART AND TECHNOLOGYWHAT IS DIGITAL MEDIA?Digital media is the creative convergence of digital arts, science, technology, and business for human expression, communication, social interaction, and education.

The Digital Media Program at University of Houston prepares leaders and visionaries for the industry. Learn to produce media projects of all sorts, including social media, print, web, photographic, video graphic, transmedia, packaging, app design, and more. Bridge the gap between art and technology, working closely with both designers and those who specialize in producing visual media. Be part of the third largest industry in the United States.

CAREERS IN DIGITAL MEDIAStudents who earn a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media choose from a wide variety of careers in business, marketing, management, and technology. Possible job titles include: digital media strategist; digital marketing specialist; premedia specialist; game, simulation, or app developer; eCommerce specialist, eMedia specialist; package designer, motion media technologist or producer; animator; transmedia specialist; customer service representative; estimator; production manager; quality control specialist; color specialist; account executive; sales executive; and digital innovator.Learn more: uh.edu/tech/digitalmedia/employ

WHY EARN YOUR DIGITAL MEDIA DEGREE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON?

AcademicsThe Digital Media Program includes visual design, computer graphics, web design, digital

photography and videography, print production control, gaming, simulation, and app development, multimedia/animation, costing/estimating, leadership and supervision, logistics, and sales.

Digital Media is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Collegiate Graphic Communications (accgc.org).Learn more: uh.edu/tech/digitalmedia/program/degree-requirements

Real-World LearningThe program offers an educational experience and climate that fosters self-awareness, personal growth, and a desire for life-long learning. In addition to a digital media lab at the

central campus, there are five labs at UH Sugar Land. The labs feature video editing computing stations, computer graphics workstations, photo/video capture facilities, and digital output equipment.

The faculty enthusiastically develop industry relationships and career preparation opportunities for students. Industry internships and externships help students emerge, ready to put their learning to work. Many students are experienced working professionals who pursue the degree at UH to fulfill workplace requirements for advancement.Learn more: uh.edu/tech/digitalmedia/about/advisory-board/

ScholarshipsThe University of Houston and the College of Technology provide undergraduate scholarships in order to recruit and reward a talented and diverse student body. Please

consider applying for both UH and College of Technology scholarships. Additional information can be found at uh.edu/enroll/sfa and uh.edu/technology. Scholarship information specific to Digital Media students can be found at uh.edu/tech/digm/scholarships.Learn more: uh.edu/technology/advising/financial-aid/college-of-technology-scholarships

Student Organizations

Students are encouraged to join academic and professional organizations to build leadership, communication and

networking skills. Members of student organizations receive career guidance from professionals.Learn more: uh.edu/technology/college/student-organizations/professional-organizations and uhgcea.com

DIGITAL MEDIA

DEGREE PLAN 2018-2019

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INDIGITAL MEDIA

The University of Houston is an EEO/AA institution.

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Contact Advising: asc@uh.edu, 713-743-2994.

MAJOR CORE REQUIREMENTS (75 SH)MUST RECEIVE A “C” OR BETTER

DIGITAL MEDIA CORE — 60 HOURS GR SH AHDIGM 1350 Graphics for Digital Media ____ ____ ____DIGM 2351 Web Design ____ ____ ____ DIGM 2352 Digital Photography ____ ____ ____ DIGM 2353 Page Layout & Design ____ ____ ____DIGM 3325 Info Tech for Digital Media ____ ____ ____ DIGM 3351 Graphic Prod Process Control 1 ____ ____ ____ DIGM 3354 Video Production 1 ____ ____ ____ DIGM 3357 Content Strategy and Development ____ ____ ____DIGM 4372 Costing in Digital Media ____ ____ ____DIGM 4379 Transmedia ____ ____ ____DIGM 4399 Senior Honors Thesis or DIGM 4378 Senior Project ____ ____ ____ SCLT 3381 Industrial and Consumer Sales ____ ____ ____ TELS 3340 Org Leadership and Supervision ____ ____ ____ TELS 3345 Human Resources in Technology ____ ____ ____ TELS 3355 Project Leadership ____ ____ ____ TELS 3365 Team Leadership ____ ____ ____ TELS 4341 Production & Service Operations ____ ____ ____ TELS 4342 Quality Improvement Methods ____ ____ ____

STUDENTS MUST CHOOSE ONE SUB PLAN (12 SH)PRINT MEDIA – 12 Hours DIGM 3350 Digital Media Materials & Processes ____ ____ ____DIGM 3252/3152 Graphic Prod Process Control 2 & Lab ____ ____ ____DIGM 4373 Graphic Prod Process Control 3 ____ ____ ____DIGM 4375 Package Design ____ ____ ____

eMEDIA – 12 Hours (Prerequisite of MATH 1330)ELET 2300 Introduction to C++ Programming ____ ____ ____DIGM 3356 ePublishing ____ ____ ____DIGM 4376 Integrated Media ____ ____ ____DIGM 4381 Mobile Application Design ____ ____ ____

MOTION MEDIA – 12 HoursDIGM 3374 Video Production 2 ____ ____ ____DIGM 3370 2D Animation ____ ____ ____DIGM 4371 3D Animation ____ ____ ____3 hrs Approved DIGM Elective ____ ____ ____

eCOMMERCE – 12 HoursDIGM 3356 ePublishing ____ ____ ____DIGM 4376 Integrated Media ____ ____ ____HDCS 4374 Entrepreneurial E-Tailing ____ ____ ____HDCS 4375 Strategies in E-Tailing ____ ____ ____

PACKAGING – 12 HoursDIGM 3252/3152 Graphic Prod Process Control 2 & Lab ____ ____ ____DIGM 3355 Package Technology ____ ____ ____DIGM 4373 Graphic Prod Process Control 3 ____ ____ ____DIGM 4375 Package Design ____ ____ ____

SIMULATION & GAMING – 18 Hours (No electives required*****)ELET 2300 Introduction to C++ Programming ____ ____ ____DIGM 3356 ePublishing ____ ____ ____DIGM 3370 2D Animation ____ ____ ____DIGM 4371 3D Animation ____ ____ ____DIGM 4381 Mobile Application Design ____ ____ ____DIGM 4382 Simulation and Gaming ____ ____ ____

Approved Digital Media Emphasis from Community College—12 hours____________________________________ ____ ____ ________________________________________ ____ ____ ________________________________________ ____ ____ ________________________________________ ____ ____ ____

ELECTIVES (6 SH): Choose 6 hours from among the following*****____________________________________ ____ ____ ________________________________________ ____ ____ ____

DIGM 4396, HDCS 3369, TELS 2360, TELS 4371, Computer Literacy, up to 6 hours of ART coursework, two other DIGM courses not used above and chosen in consultation with the DIGM Program Coordinator.

UNIVERSITY CORE REQUIREMENTS (42 SH)

COMMUNICATION (6 SH) GR SH AHENGL 1303 English Composition I ____ ____ ____

ENGL 1304 English Composition II ____ ____ ____

WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE (3 SH)HDCS 1300 Human Ecosystems & Tech Change ____ ____ ____

HISTORY/GOVERNMENT (12 SH)HIST 1376 or 1377 US History to 1867 ____ ____ ____HIST 1378 or 1379 US History since 1867 ____ ____ ____POLS 1336 US & TX Const/Politics ____ ____ ____POLS 1337 US Government ____ ____ ____

LANGUAGE, PHILOSOPHY, & CULTURE* (3 SH)____________________________________ ____ ____ ____

CREATIVE ARTS* (3 SH)____________________________________ ____ ____ ____

SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE* (3 SH)____________________________________ ____ ____ ____

MATH REASONING (Choose 12 SH from this list)MATH 1310 College Algebra ____ ____ ____ MATH 1313 Fin Math With Appls ____ ____ ____TMTH 3360 Applied Tech Statistics ____ ____ ____ PHIL 1321 Logic I ____ ____ ____

eMedia Area of Emphasis Requires MATH 1330MATH 1330 Precalculus ____ ____ ____

LIFE & PHYSICAL SCIENCES* (6 SH)____________________________________ ____ ____ ________________________________________ ____ ____ ____

Refer to class schedule for lists of courses which satisfy University requirements.Equivalent courses from other UH departments and community colleges can satisfy this course requirement.Students must pass the department computer literacy test prior to enrollment in advanced, major courses.Equivalent courses from other UH departments can satisfy this course requirement.No electives are required for the Mobile App Development/Gaming Emphasis.

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Total hours required: 120 semester hours minimumFor graduation with Honors, see Undergraduate Catalog.

36 advanced (3000, 4000 level) semester hours (SH) must be completed.TASP requirements must be met.

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