Utah Valley University

What you'll study

The program comprises 48 credits of discipline core work and 15 credits of general education. Core and workshop courses include:

• DGM 1110 Digital Media Essentials I
• DWDD 1400 Digital Design Essentials
• DWDD 1410 Interaction Design Essentials
• DWDD 1420 Communicating Digital Design
• DWDD 1600 Web Essentials
• DWDD 1720 Scripting for Internet Technologies
• DWDD 2410 Interaction Design
• DWDD 2610 Principles of Web Languages
• DWDD 2590 Portfolio Workshop
• Plus 20 credits of advisor-approved electives

General education includes ENGL 1010 Introduction to Academic Writing, a math/statistics course (options listed in the catalog), one humanities or fine arts course, one social/behavioral course, and one biology or physical science course. Program learning outcomes emphasize semantic HTML5 markup, mobile-first responsive design with media queries, single-page app development with JavaScript, user-experience strategies that drive calls-to-action, UI/interaction design across platforms, production of video/audio/photo/text assets, and effective team contribution.

Entry requirements

Graduation requires completion of a minimum of 63 semester credits, at least 20 residency credit hours through course attendance at UVU, an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher, and successful completion of the GE and departmental requirements. Placement in Math and English may affect the individual plan of study; students are advised to consult departmental advisors and Wolverine Track for an individualized plan.

Career prospects

Graduates enter roles such as web developers and web/digital interface designers. The program page lists occupational data for these fields: web developers (94,100 total positions, 9.0% field growth, median salary $84,960) and web and digital interface designers (128,600 total positions, 7.9% field growth, median salary $98,540). The curriculum and portfolio workshop are structured to support job readiness for entry-level positions.

Scholarships & funding angle

Students should explore UVU institutional scholarships, departmental support through the Digital Media Department, and external design or technology scholarships. Meeting with financial aid and departmental advisors will help identify grants, scholarships, and payment options aligned with the program.