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Digital Media Art

Digital media art combines art and technology in creative ways. Digital media artists help us visualize the world through graphic design, digital photo and video, animation, game design and much more.

Why Choose Digital Media Art?

The Real World Applications

Most jobs in today’s market require some knowledge of information technology and new media. Under the guidance of practicing artists and educators, and working in the department’s Graphic Arts Lab, digital media art majors will receive industry-level training that prepares them for numerous artistic careers, from Graphic Design and Illustration to Web Design and Animation.

The City

New York City is one of the world’s greatest digital media centers. As a student at Manhattan, you will have access to the best:

  • museums
  • private art galleries
  • music and graphic art magazines
  • production companies
  • graphic design firms

The Network

Access to the city is one part. Access to our experienced faculty and alumni is another. Many of them have worked or currently work in the industry and have connections to companies like:

  • MTV
  • VH1
  • International Center of Photography
  • Daniel Cooney | Fine Art
  • Universal Music Group
  • NBC Sports
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What Will You Learn?

In the digital media art program, you will learn to:

  • Work in a hands-on Apple iMac environment
  • Use the newest Apple and Adobe professional software
  • Get critiqued and constructively critique others
  • Manage your time effectively when completing complex projects
  • Think on your feet and solve problems creatively as they arise

Digital media art is also offered as a minor.


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What Will You Do?

Studying digital media art prepares you for a variety of in-demand jobs in Graphic Design, Digital Photography and Video, Animation, Web and Game Design, and Immersive Media (AR/VR). Some opt to manage a creative team or lead marketing efforts for businesses and nonprofits. Digital media skills are also required in more technical jobs such as designing cars, home appliances or buildings.

The digital media art program provided an essential toolkit of graphic design and digital content creation skills that are very much needed in the communication and marketing field today. Manhattan College also gave me the opportunity to meet and learn from some truly amazing and nurturing professors. These individuals helped me realize my career path and provided me with the knowledge to be successful in my current role.

Alexandra Revans, marketing associate at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum