Digital Media Degrees
The digital world is constantly expanding to include a variety of areas, such as production, social media, web design, animation, print design and film production. Undergraduate digital design degrees from Grand Canyon University feature coursework in computer-generated arts and can provide an opportunity to explore and express your artistic talents through various digital platforms.
Discover your creative passions through GCU’s diverse array of digital media degrees, encompassing specialized concentrations in various forms of artistic expression using digital technology.
Develop Creative Communication and Digital Storytelling Skills
GCU offers digital media degrees intended to help prepare you for a career through comprehensive and collaborative educational experiences. The interactive courses within the digital design degrees and media programs are designed to help equip graduates with the skills and experience relevant to diverse industries, including but not limited to, arts, media, marketing, production, technology and business sectors.
The digital media and communication arts major focuses on the intersection of the internet, digital video, audio and photography within an increasing array of delivery systems, including video production, digital photography, graphic design and web design. GCU’s College of Arts and Media includes concentrations in advertising design, digital design and digital film, as well as digital media opportunities in theatre, dance and music programs.
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As of May 2023, advertising, promotions and marketing managers had a median annual wage of $156,580, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.3
Earn your digital media degree to take your first step toward a potential career in this field.
Gain Applicable Experience With Digital Media, Design and Film Production Projects
If you appreciate the finer details in any art form, digital design degrees or film production degrees can give you an all-encompassing environment with opportunities to gain design experience while building your portfolio. Students can jump in quickly and develop a strong design foundation in the areas of:
- Social media
- Web design
- User interface (UI) and user experience (UX)
- Motion graphics
- Graphic design
- Advertising
Through hands-on projects and practical experiences, you have the opportunity to gain applicable experience that can help prepare you for the landscape of digital media and film production. Whether your passion lies in crafting captivating graphics, designing immersive user experiences or bringing cinematic stories to life, these degrees teach the skills and knowledge needed to compete in today’s creative industry, such as:
- Collaborating with industry professionals
- Harnessing modern technology
- Exploring innovative techniques
- Creating impactful visual content
Digital media majors at GCU have the opportunity to grow into creative leaders and innovative designers who think critically with a Christian worldview. Holding accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission since 1968, many of GCU’s academic programs embody the highest standards of quality. We are proud to showcase the accolades of our digital media degrees faculty, students and alumni, which illustrate the contributions within our university community.
Learn from experienced faculty in GCU’s digital media degree programs. Many of our digital media degrees and film production degrees offer online and on-campus classes to provide you with maximum flexibility to work toward reaching your educational goals.
GCU has not increased campus tuition since 2009 as part of our commitment to providing affordable private education.
Digital Design Degrees and Film Production Degrees
GCU offers modern design and film production degrees that can equip graduates with comprehensive knowledge and advanced skills. Our degrees in digital design and film can offer students who are passionate about the arts and entertainment field a gateway to a myriad of possibilities.
Bachelor's Degrees in Digital Design and Media
Explore the diverse world of digital design and media through GCU’s bachelor’s degrees. These programs are tailored to help prepare you for the ever-evolving world of digital creativity and communication.
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Digital Media Master's Degree
If you are passionate about business and digital technologies, you might consider exploring our MBA with an Emphasis in Marketing degree. This program will teach you skills that can be applied in the digital media and marketing industry. It may be ideal for marketing professionals looking to enhance their skills in digital marketing strategies, analytics and campaign management. It also attracts entrepreneurs who want to leverage digital media platforms to grow their businesses. Overall, this program can offer comprehensive training to those seeking a forward-thinking approach to modern marketing practices.
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GCU’s digital media and film production degree programs can provide a combination of foundational creative skills and practical design solutions to help you prepare a strong portfolio. These skills have applicability across various career paths, which may include:
- Special effects artist
- Animator
- Graphic designer
- Film and video editor
- Advertising and promotions manager
- Postsecondary communications teacher
Digital Media Degrees and Film Production Degrees FAQs
View our list of frequently asked questions when deciding which digital media degrees to pursue.
1 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Special Effects Artists and Animators as of May 2023, retrieved on May 7, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as special effects artists and animators, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Media and Communication Workers as of May 2023, retrieved on May 7, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as media and communication workers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
3 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Promotions and Marketing Managers as of May 2023, retrieved on May 7, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as promotions and marketing managers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
4 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Arts and Design Occupations as of May 2023, retrieved on May 7, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as arts and design occupations, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
5 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Web Developers and Digital Designers May 2023, retrieved on May 7, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as web developers and digital designers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
6 Talukdar, S. (2021, March 7). Influence of Digital Media. LinkedIn. Retrieved on Jan. 4, 2024.
7 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Art Directors as of May 2023, retrieved on May 7, 2024. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2023 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as art directors, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
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