Design the World Around You
Channel your artistic talents and eye for design into a Bachelor’s in Multimedia Design and Development from DeVry University. You’ll learn how to use web and media design tools to create digital and web-enabled content that can be applied to just about any industry and field. You’ll also have the opportunity to take the Adobe® Certified Associate (ACA)1 exam, adding even more credentials to your portfolio.
Get to Know Our Bachelor’s in Multimedia Design and Development
Our Bachelor’s in Multimedia Design and Development will help you understand both the technical and creative aspects of content creation and delivery in the digital age. Through targeted coursework, you can learn key software applications in Adobe Creative Cloud, design principles, animation skills, web video editing, multimedia management, graphic media and production skills. Our curriculum is designed with concepts from the exam, which means you’ll be prepared to take the ACA exam just by completing your classes.
Multimedia Design and Development Specializations
To help prepare you for specific career fields, we offer two specializations2 within the Multimedia Design and Development degree program:
Classes Start Every 8 Weeks
Earn your Bachelor's Degree in Multimedia Design and Development in as little as 2 years + 8 months*—or even more quickly with qualifying transfer credits.
*Not including breaks. Assumes year-round, full-time enrollment.
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What You'll Learn
The Bachelor’s in Multimedia Design and Development covers the following:
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Multimedia Integration
Use multimedia authoring tools and techniques to create interactive websites and dynamic web applications by integrating assets such as video, audio, images and animation. -
Database Methodology
Study concepts and methods fundamental to database development and use, including data analysis, modeling and structured query language (SQL) Explore the basic functions and features of database management system (DBMS). -
Content Creation and Management
Write, design or edit web page content, or direct others producing content. -
Web Technology
Understand current web technologies and web development practices. -
Code Review
Learn to evaluate code to ensure that it is accessible, valid and properly structured; meets industry standards; and is compatible with browsers, devices or operating systems. -
Software and Programming Proficiency
Understand and use web programming languages, such as HTML5 and CSS3 as well as industry-specific software, such as Adobe Creative Cloud®. -
Web Development
Learn to use cascading style sheets (CSS), databases and code to improve the operation of front- and back-end website development.
Adobe® Certification Exams
The knowledge and skills embedded in the Bachelor’s in Multimedia Design and Development provide students with a basis for taking external industry certification exams, including the Adobe® Certified Associate exams.1
An Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) certification validates that you have basic, entry-level skills in digital communication, creation, and design using Adobe software. Certification by Adobe is an immediate way for you to stand out and be noticed.
The ACA exam is offered in six areas:
- Visual Communications using Adobe® Photoshop®
- Graphic Design & Illustration Using Adobe® Illustrator®
- Web Authoring Using Adobe® Dreamweaver®
- Video Communication Using Adobe® Premiere®
- Print & Digital Media Publication Using Adobe® InDesign®
- Interactive Media Using Adobe® Flash® Professional
Career Opportunities
Graduates with our Bachelor’s in Multimedia Design and Development may consider careers in the following areas:
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Art Director
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Craft and Fine Artist
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Video Game Designer
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Web Content Producer
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Web Developer
Essentials Courses
Communication Skills3
| ENGL1124 | Composition |
| ENGL135 | Advanced Composition |
| ENGL216 | Technical Writing |
One of:
| SPCH275 | Public Speaking |
| SPCH276 | Intercultural Communication |
Humanities5, 6
| LAS432 | Technology, Society, and Culture |
One of:
| ETHC334 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace |
| ETHC445 | Principles of Ethics |
One of:
| HUMN303 | Introduction to the Humanities |
| HUMN304 | Multi-Ethnic Humanities |
Social Sciences
| ECON3127 | Principles of Economics |
| SOCS185 | Culture and Society |
One of:
| SOCS325 | Environmental Sociology |
| SOCS350 | Cultural Diversity in the Professions |
Mathematics and Natural Sciences8
| MATH114 | Algebra for College Students |
| MATH221 | Statistics for Decision-Making |
| SCI2289 | Nutrition, Health and Wellness with Lab |
Personal and Professional Development
| CARD405 | Career Development |
| COLL148 | Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving |
Program Courses
Business and Computing
| BUSN115 | Introduction to Business and Technology |
| COMP100 | Computer Applications for Business with Lab |
Multimedia Core
| CIS363B | Web Interface Design with Lab |
| MDD310 | Multimedia Standards |
| MDD340 | Business of Graphics |
| WGD201 | Visual Design Fundamentals |
| WGD205 | Advanced Design and Rapid Visualization |
| WGD210 | Digital Imaging Fundamentals |
| WGD229 | Information Design |
| WGD235 | Web Animation |
| WGD242 | Advanced Web Design |
| WGD251 | Responsive Web Design |
Career Preparation
| MGMT404 | Project Management |
| TECH460 | Senior Project |
| WGD260 | Media Portfolio |
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