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Digital Media Technology

Digital Media Technology prepares students to create, manage, and deploy digital content across web, multimedia, animation, gaming, and interactive platforms. Students develop technical and creative skills in web development, digital media production, user experience design, animation, visual effects, and content management, preparing them for careers in digital media, marketing, technology, and creative industries.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 50 in Major
Careers
Web, Designers, Artists, Animators
Digital Media Technology students at EIU

Why Study Digital Media Technology at EIU?

  • Develop both technical and creative skills through coursework in web development, animation, digital media production, user experience design, and interactive technologies.
  • Gain experience with industry relevant software, digital tools, and technologies used in web, multimedia, marketing, and content production environments.
  • Build a professional portfolio that demonstrates technical expertise, creative problem solving, and project management abilities to future employers.
  • Study in a program that emphasizes the technical implementation, management, and deployment of digital media systems rather than design alone.
  • Prepare for careers in web development, digital media, animation, content management, user experience design, digital marketing, and related technology fields.
"EIU stood out to me not only for its strong program in Digital Media Technology and Music Technology, but also because it is a community of people who are striving to work in the same space as me... The program allows me to work on my creativity but also gain technical skills by gaining hands-on experience... I felt supported and was treated like a developing professional rather than just someone trying to pass and graduate from the course. In short, I chose Eastern IL University because it was the perfect balance between being a place I felt like I could grow into the professional I wanted to be, being affordable, and having a community of like-minded individuals that I could thrive in."
Patricia Lee
Digital Media Technology | Class of 2026
Patricia Lee, Digital Media Technology at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Create websites, interactive media projects, animations, digital content, and multimedia productions that mirror professional industry work.
  • Develop a portfolio of completed projects showcasing skills in web development, digital media production, animation, and user experience design
  • Apply digital strategy, content management, and project planning concepts through hands on coursework and team based projects.
  • Gain practical experience using professional software and technologies commonly used in digital media, web, and multimedia environments.
  • Complete internships, capstone experiences, and applied projects that connect classroom learning with industry expectations.
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Hands-On Experience, Digital Media Technology students at EIU

What You'll Learn

Digital Media Technology prepares students to create, manage, and deliver digital content across web, interactive media, animation, visual effects, gaming, and digital communication platforms.

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$62,994
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Web & Digital Interface Designers
  • Video Game Designers
  • Special Effects Artists & Animators

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Artistic

Connect With Us

Jay Grabiec
Instructor | Photographer | Program Coordinator of BSc in Digital Media Technology
jjgrabiec@eiu.edu
1021 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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1030 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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