Overview

As a Digital Media Arts (DMA) student at Canisius College, you’ll be introduced to the converging fields of digital design, animation, video and interactive media.

You’ll learn the art (and science) of visual storytelling through hands-on instruction using the latest technologies, including 2D and 3D software as well as high-definition (HD) video equipment and motion-capture systems. By the time you earn your degree, you’ll have a versatile skillset that will enable you to launch a dynamic career.

Common career paths: animator, art director, graphic designer, digital illustrator, digital audio technician, digital video editor, motion graphics designer, web designer, front-end developer, user experience designer, user interface designer, videographer

Unique Academic Paths

This program is ideal for those who want to dual-major. You can easily combine digital media arts with communication studies, journalism, marketing, computer science and other disciplines. As a DMA major, you’ll also be able to choose from 4 specialty tracks:

Web design: Learn front-end design for websites that work across different devices and screen sizes
Graphic design: Create compelling visual content for marketing, artistic expression and more
Digital filmmaking: Work with state-of-the-art HD video equipment and motion capture systems
Game design: Create games and simulations for personal computers, mobile devices and virtual reality systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Digital Media

Professional Practices and Portfolio

3D Graphics

Digital Design Concepts

Digital Media Culture

Digital Media Law

Media Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buffalo, United States

Disciplines

Graphic Design Digital Media View 456 other Bachelors in Digital Media in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application (Canisius College App or Common App)

Secondary school transcripts that show all courses taken from 9th - 12th grade (the last four years of secondary school) and corresponding marks received. Transcripts must be certified originals in English.
Two to three letters of recommendation (one must be from a school counselor or teacher)

English Language Proficiency (ELP) test scores, if applicable.

WASSCE scores, if applicable.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33330 USD / year

≈ 33330 USD / year
Out-of-State

33330 USD / year

≈ 33330 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33330 USD / year

≈ 33330 USD / year

Living costs

Buffalo

United States

920 - 1560 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Unique Academic Paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Buffalo

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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