Digital media art combines art and technology in creative ways. Digital media artists help us visualize the world through graphic design, digital photo and video, animation, game design and much more.
Program Highlights
PREPARE FOR YOUR CAREER
Choose from a wide variety of internships and studio apprenticeships in the Rochester area to gain experience.
SHARPEN YOUR SKILLS
Hone your digital media art skills using our advanced media labs.
COLLABORATION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Use the strengths of multiple programs to develop a strong and skilled visual voice.
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How Much Will I Pay?
Total Program
Sticker Price:
$52,127
Last year
100%
of full-time freshmen students who applied
for a scholarship received one
$25,324
average grants & scholarships package
for incoming freshman students last year
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Online, Hybrid, and In-Person Programs In Rochester, NY
ANCHORED IN CHRISTIAN FAITH
You’ll be spiritually prepared for engagement in a diverse world.
CUSTOMIZED EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS
Whatever your interests and circumstances, you’ll be equipped for your one-of-a-kind vocation.
READY TO
LEAD
You’ll be ready to lead, making meaningful contributions in your profession.
FLOURISHING PEOPLE & COMMUNITIES
Empowered to act in local and practical ways, you’ll make a difference in the communities where you live and work.
Coursework
Interested in seeing what courses you can take? Check out our course catalog!
What Will I Learn?
You will explore all aspects of digital motion media, from traditional video production to the emerging fields of independent web-based content - including television and film concepts. After receiving comprehensive instruction in the concept, technique, and theory of Art, Design, and Media for visual communications, you will be prepared to bring critical thinking and technical strategies in contemporary media and the media arts to your chosen profession.
Career Outlook
Here are just a few successes our graduates have achieved:
Internships
- Dixon Schwabl Advertising
- The Strong - National Museum of Play
- Visual Studies Workshop
- Rochester Museum and Science Center
- Creative Workshop at the Memorial Art Gallery
- The Eastman Museum (formally The George Eastman House)
- Pyramid Arts Center
- Wegmans Corporate Offices
- Creative Shapes Incorporated
- Worldvision Canada
Our Graduates are:
- Studio Artists
- Art Directors
- Graphic Designers
- Interactive Media Designers
- Photographers
- Photojournalists
- Independent Film/Video Producers
- Collegiate, Private and K-12 Art Teachers
- "Creatives" at non-profit organizations
Grad Schools
- Carnegie Mellon
- Rochester Institute of Technology
- Visual Studies Workshop
- Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
- The Art Institutes – San Francisco
- Central Academy for Fine Art - Beijing, China
Frequently Asked Questions
Is digital media a good major?
A degree in digital media is highly versatile and can equip you for many possible career paths. For one, graduates with this degree can pursue roles in marketing, branding, and journalism. They might also become video game designers, film producers, web developers, photographers, and audio specialists, just to name a few.
It’s common for digital media graduates to work in corporations as well as marketing agencies and nonprofit organizations. Digital media professionals may also be self-employed.
Can I meet with a professor when I visit Roberts?
Yes! If you come to campus for an individual visit, you can meet individually with a professor to get an overview of the major and your individual questions answered. Our Discovery Day events typically include a Faculty & Services Expo, where you can meet your future professors.
Does Roberts Wesleyan University offer financial aid?
Yes! At Roberts, we’re dedicated to supporting you. Our Office of Student Financial Services is here to help you make the most of every financial aid opportunity available.
We provide financial assistance to 100% of our undergraduate students, so you can focus on following your calling with confidence.
