Digital Media Studies Minor - NYC

In the Digital and Media Studies minor, students will gain an understanding of key concepts and theories in the study of digital media, an awareness of the intersection of digital media and other specific disciplines, familiarity with issues of technology and its role in shaping societal norms and values, the ability to bridge theory and practice, the preparation to become active and critically aware participants and producers of technology and the potential to compete for employment in a wide variety of fields that require expertise in digital media design, production, and criticism. 

This minor requires that you take three core classes (9 credits) and at least three elective classes (9 credits) with at least one course (3 credits) in Critical Thinking and one course (3 credits) in Digital Technology/Production.

Minor Requirements

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Digital Media Studies is an interdisciplinary program shared between Communication Studies and Film and Screen Studies. Students interested in the minor should contact the DMS coordinator, Dr. Marcella Szablewicz mszablewicz@pace.edu.

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In addition to the three required core courses, students in the Digital Media Studies minor will take 3-6 credits in Critical Thinking Electives and 3-5 credits in Production/Technology Electives for a total of 18 credits for the minor.