Digital Media & Design

Your life has a calling. How will you answer it? Push the button and we'll help you find out.

Prepare for a career in the in-demand fields of communication, marketing, graphic design, or web design.

Southeastern University (SEU) faith-based curriculum of this program at UMA teaches you how to craft effective, compelling messaging through the integration of technology and communication principles.

About This Degree

This degree provides you an overview of creative design and communication. Topics include digital media production, graphic design, logo design, digital design theory and application, marketing analytics, and illustration. With our online digital media degree, you’ll become prepared to enter a dynamic, innovative, and growing field.
SEU curriculum provides you with skills that are valued in various creative industries. While learning from professors who have real-world industry experience, the program equips you to lead others and excel as a communicator, graphic designer, and marketer.

You will learn how to:

-1-
Use fundamental concepts of communication, color theory, typography, and graphic design while demonstrating appropriate levels of research, writing, and design skills.
-2-
Exhibit proficiency in industry-standard graphic design software and utilize digital design practices and principles.
-3-
Produce portfolio-worthy digital designs, including logos, advertisements, digital marketing campaigns, editorial designs, website designs, digital art, digital photography, and more.

Key Topics Include:

  • Photography
  • Digital illustration
  • Color theory
  • Typography
  • Web page design
  • Digital layout and design
  • Drawing for designers
  • Magazine design and production
  • Advertising design
  • Digital marketing and analytics
  • Writing for digital and mass media
  • Advanced digital imaging
  • UI/UX design
This degree also offers the choice of an elective course. Focus on mass communication law in order to learn about intellectual property in design, or study abroad to master international photojournalism and visual storytelling. Or, you may decide to complete an internship with a professional organization or complete a course in design thinking.

Program Details

Credit Hours: 120

Est. Program Length: 48 month

Tuition: Ask info here.


SEU flexible course options are designed with your busy schedule in mind, and you’ll receive personalized attention and support from educators with years of experience.


Contact your admission counselor for details about transferring your prior college credits to SEU, here.

Career Ideas

With SEU online digital media degree, you’ll have the right credentials for a variety of careers. Potential careers include:

  • Graphic Designer
  • Web Editor
  • Digital Analytics Specialist
  • Digital Illustrator
  • Photographer
  • Digital Marketer
  • Photojournalist
  • Web Designer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director