Overview

You'll gain hands-on experience in creating digital works using industry-standard software and incorporating design theory and efficient workflows. You'll be equipped to work in such areas as web design, electronic publishing, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design.

In your online Digital Media and Web Technology programme at University of Maryland University College, you'll learn the theories, technologies, techniques, and best practices that govern the effective design of interactive, immersive, and engaging digital media across many different platforms. We'll lead you through the entire design process, from pre-planning to concept design to final publishing. You'll use industry-standard Adobe Creative Suite software, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash, and After Effects.

Through your coursework, you will learn how to:

• Design, develop, and manage digital media using current and emerging technologies that adhere to industry standards

• Analyze needs and effectively manage projects and resources, applying sound business principles and technology

• Design and develop digital, interactive, and web-based media to meet customer requirements and usability standards

• Develop, test, and implement web and multimedia applications using techniques for scripting and programming

• Effectively apply relevant theories, practices, and principles when designing and developing works of digital media