Draft:Digital Technology & Culture

Digital Technology & Culture is a department within the College of Arts and Sciences at Washington State University. The department offers major, minor, and graduate degrees at the Pullman, Vancouver, Tri-cities campuses, as well as through the global online program[1][2]. The program focuses on the creation and understanding of various digital media and mediums, specifically their relevance in today’s society.[3]

According to the department’s website, the program helps students “develop skills in 2D + 3D animation, graphic design, AR/VR, Social Media + SEO, Digital Cinema, Storytelling, Digital Humanities, Web Design + Development, Game Design, and more”. Washington State University offers a variety of courses in the subjects and allows students to pursue a certificate in Graphic Design, Game Studies & Design, and Social Media.[4]

Career Paths

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Students who graduate with a degree in Digital Technology & Culture often pursue a career in the creative industry. These careers may include but are not limited to:

  • Professional Photographer
  • Professional Videographer
  • Graphic Designer
  • Social Media Specialist
  • Illustrator
  • Web Design
  • SEO Specialist
  • UI/UX Design
  • Motion Designer
  • 2D/3D Animation Designer
  • Film Producer
  • Art Director
  • Creative Director
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Game Designer

Class Options

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Students have a variety of class options available within the Digital Technology & Culture program at Washington State University. Current options include:[5]

  • DTC 101 Introduction to Digital Technology and Culture
  • DTC 201 Tools and Methods for Digital Technology
  • DTC 206 Digital Inclusion
  • DTC 208  Introduction to Digital Cinema
  • DTC 301 Professional Preparation
  • DTC 330 Social Media Case Studies
  • DTC 331 Social Media Practices
  • DTC 335 3D Digital Animation
  • DTC 336 Multimedia Design
  • DTC 338 Special Topics in Digital Technology and Culture
  • DTC 354 Digital Storytelling
  • DTC 355 Introduction to Web Design and Development
  • DTC 392 Video Games Theories and Histories
  • DTC 475 Digital Diversity
  • DTC 492 Engines and Platforms
  • DTC 497 Senior Seminar
  • DTC 498 Internship
  • DTC 499 Special Problems

Facilities & Resources

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Within the Digital Technology and Culture department at WSU there are many different resources that can help their students succeed. Most of these resources are located in the Creative Suite (CS) which is in Avery Hall Room 451. The CS gives students a place that they can use cutting edge technologies while also being able to work on bigger projects. Within the CS, there are 3 rooms that students can use.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Minor in Digital Technology & Culture". Digital Technology and Culture. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  2. ^ "Graduate Certificate". Digital Technology and Culture. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  3. ^ "Home". Digital Technology and Culture. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  4. ^ "Majors in Digital Technology and Culture". Digital Technology and Culture. Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  5. ^ "Schedule of Classes". Retrieved 2024-10-28.
  6. ^ "DTC Pullman". Digital Technology and Culture. Retrieved 2024-10-28.