Digital Media Major

Digital Media, Photography, and Design major

The Digital media, Photography, and Design Major prepares the next generation of media communicators with balanced skills in film, photography, graphic design, and media production.

Join award-winning faculty as mentors in hands-on studio settings with professional level equipment.

Learn creative and professional media skills such as:

Filmmaking (narrative and documentary)
Photography (studio, location, wildlife)
Audio Production
Graphic Design
Web Design
Illustration
Ethical storytelling and visual theory

Graduate with a senior exhibition and professional portfolio ready to show to employers and grad schools.

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VACA grads run local design business

Rhoda Miller, Jon Styer, and Lindsey Kolb run local design business 'At Ease,' providing services including graphic design, web design, brand identity, photography, illustration and more

High-end equipment gives students the edge

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High-end equipment gives students the edge

91��Ƶ's extensive collection of quality cameras, lenses, lights, and other equipment give students the edge in internships and careers.

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Pandemic-themed thriller made by Carrie King

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Pandemic-themed thriller made by Carrie King

VACA grad Carrie King wrote, directed and starred in her film 'Creturs' where viewers are confronted with the idea that "There are some monsters you have to learn to live with."

Distinctives
- Be prepared for the job market. In a changing media landscape, a skillset that blends photography, film and graphic design makes graduates competitive.
- Jump right in with small class sizes. Students have the opportunity to immediately take Digital Media, Photography, and Design courses their first semester (with access to our extensive system of professional video and photo gear).
- Work with faculty mentors who are active professionals in their fields: creating Oscar-qualifying documentary films, photographing cover photo stories for national magazines, appearing in Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and screening at numerous, prestigious film festivals across the country.
- Live your values through creative exploration. For example, 91��Ƶ's unique conservation photography course allows student to explore environmental sustainability though photography.
- Showcase your portfolio. Project-based classes set students up to graduate with professional portfolios that highlight their photography, film, and design work, giving them material to showcase to future employers.
Internships and student opportunities
Step out and challenge yourself in real-world, professional internship settings including:
- Digico in motion graphics (Harrisonburg)
- Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
- Thorn Hill Vineyards
- Explore More Discovery Museum (Harrisonburg)
- O. Winston Link Museum
- Regional newspapers
At the 91��Ƶ Washington Semester in Washington D.C., opportunities have included photographing for
- The Hill
- The Washington Ballet
- Capital Area Food Bank
Graphic design internships have included:
- Washington Life Magazine
- Bread for the World.
Connect with professionals and build your portfolios through professional conferences and volunteer opportunities.

Get involved with the 91��Ƶ Center for Innovation and Leadership (CIL) to launch your innovative ideas for business, engineering, creative design and leadership.
Affordability
- 99% of undergrads receive financial aid
- The average assistance package is over $37,000
- Over $21 million in aid is awarded each year
Financial aid packages often include:
Learn more by contacting 91��Ƶ's Financial Assistance Office or checking out our net price calculator.

Facilities and Equipment

alumni hanging photos in the Gehman Gallery

Margaret Gehman Gallery

Faculty

News about Students and Alumni

Career Options

Graduates have also continued education at Savannah College of Art and Design, James Madison University, Virginia Tech and a variety of other graduate schools.

The above data was drawn from and is intended for informational purposes only.