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Digital Media Arts Colleges in Michigan


Author: Bill Fischer
professor of Digital Media, Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University.
 Digital Media Arts Colleges in Michigan 

 In this post I'm going to focus on 4 year, bachelor degree granting, programs. 

 This is the sweet spot for those wishing to pursue a career in the Digital Media Arts. In the current job market, most employers will list this as a minimum degree requirement. A Masters degree will not necessarily move a candidates resume above any others, unless it is a teaching position. Once a candidate has made it through an initial round of resume checking, the portfolio becomes the focus. And, I'll have more on that in another post.
 Take Aways: 

 When looking for a 4 year Digital Media Arts program, keep in mind the following:

• "Cost of education" includes all expenses including fees and housing. This is a better measure than looking at tuition alone. Every college is required to provide you with a "cost of education" estimate.

• Attending a NASAD Accredited college will provide assurance that the quality of education mets a high standard. More federal loan and scholarship money is available for these as well.

• It is not necessary to attend a technical community college or high school technical center to be accepted into a Digital Media Arts program in a 4 year college. In most cases one only needs to show a passion and affinity for art and design to apply.

• The BFA or Bachelor of Fine Arts degrees is considered a "professional degree" and will provide a higher percentage of studio courses than the BS or BA degree. The BS degree program will typically contain more studio course than The BA program.

• Compare the quality of the student work between colleges you are considering as well as where their alumni are working. Be weary of antidotal examples. Ask to see some quantity of examples and listings.
 A list of Colleges in Michigan That grant Bachelor Degrees in Digital Media Arts: 

BFA Entertainment Arts
NASAD Accredited
Detroit

BS Computer Information Systems - Computer Gaming and Simulation
Grand Rapids

BS Electronic Media and Film Studies
Ypsilanti

BS Animation and Game Design
Grand Rapids

BS Television and Digital Media Production
Big Rapids

BS Film and Video Production
Grand Rapids

BS Digital Media Production
Detroit

BS Digital Entertainment and Game Design
Grand Rapids

BFA Digital Media; Imaging, Interactive, Animation
NASAD Accredited
Grand Rapids

BFA Game Art
NASAD Accredited
Detroit

BA Media and Information
East Lansing

BS Media Arts and Studies
http://www.comm.wayne.edu/media.php
Detroit


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