The University of Connecticut Board of Trustees recently approved the creation of digital media and design majors.
Courses will begin next fall semester at both the Storrs and Stamford campus under UConn’s new Department of Digital Media & Design.
“The program”™s strong curriculum, experiential learning opportunities and research initiatives will establish UConn as a state and national leader in this evolving industry,” said Tim Hunter, director of the new department, in a press release.
UConn officials say the new cross-disciplinary programs will give students a competitive edge in the growing industry that spans across fields as diverse as the arts, science, technology and business.
Less than a year old, the Department of Digital Media & Design already has about 135 students enrolled in its course with five faculty members. In the future, the department plans to offer master’s degrees and post-baccalaureate certificates.
