Mike Bartlett

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art@nnu.edu

DIGITAL MEDIA

Bachelor of Arts

NNU’s degree in Digital Media is an interdisciplinary and professionally relevant undergraduate degree designed to meet the demands of today’s dynamic media landscape. This liberal-arts program will equip you with foundational and advanced skills in web development, video production, audio engineering, graphic design, marketing, storytelling and digital writing—preparing you for success from college through graduation and into your career. 

video and film by students
  • ACCESSIBLE PROFESSORS and staff allow for support in each course
  • A COMPLETION TIMEFRAME of 18+ months
  • ATTENTION TO ESSENTIAL SKILLS for remaining current in the field

About Digital Media

NNU’s Digital Media arts degree program is geared toward giving students a broad platform for the ever-changing environment of media communication, supported by a strong academic foundation in the humanities and visual culture. This major will live under the Department of Art & Design and work closely with the Departments of Business; Communication Studies; Language, Literature, and Cultural Studies; Mathematics and Computer Science; and Music.

The Digital Media major is rooted in teaching students about the evolving art of digital media. Students will have the creative freedom to customize their major by selecting two concentrations. Students benefit from small class sizes, project-based learning and an emphasis on professional development—hallmarks of an NNU liberal-arts education.

degree details

Bachelor of Arts

Offered On Campus

Additional Information About the Digital Media Degree

Areas of Concentration
Choose from two areas of concentration:

  • Animation
  • Audio Engineering
  • Graphic Design
  • Marketing
  • New Media
  • Storytelling
  • Video and Film
  • Visual Culture Studies
  • Web Development
  • Writing

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Career Opportunities

Our graduates leave NNU equipped for dynamic careers or continued graduate study. This program lays the groundwork for meaningful, creative contribution in media industries. You’ll join a growing network of alumni who are innovating in fields ranging from journalism and advertising to filmmaking and UX design. Possible careers include:

  • video editor
  • copywriter
  • social media manager
  • digital artist
  • content producer
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Related Career Paths

In today’s ever-changing technological world, there is high demand for skilled individuals who can create and edit information through a variety of media platforms. Metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area occupational employment and wage estimates for the Boise area are sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

Meet the Team

It’s a really unique experience to get to customize your major to your specific aspirations as much as you can with Digital Media. The professors in the art department are awesome! They are always there to push your creativity to the next level, while giving you the tools to make things you can be proud of.
Jenna Winters

BA Digital Media