East Tennessee State University College of Business and Technology Master of Science in Technology - Digital Media P.O. Box 70720 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN 37614 US   Phone: 1-423-439-5995 Fax: 1-423-439-7750   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S.-Technology On Campus   The Digital Media Concentration in Technology offers a multidisciplinary approach to research in, and the creation of, digital and interactive communications, animation, video, and design. This program provides students with a combination of theoretical, aesthetic, and technical knowledge necessary for success as digital media developers, creators,evaluators, researchers, and producers. Graduates from the Digital Media concentration will be able to apply and manage new media tools,technologies, and business practices in a rapidly changing environment for communication, instruction, creative production and research; will be able to analyze and evaluate functional and communication aspects of multimedia design and production; and will have attained a theoretical base upon which to produce and manage successful digital media productions.Students taking courses in the Digital Media Concentration will pay a program fee of $100 per semester hour for each Digital Media course taken to cover program costs for software, equipment, and facilities.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees A student applying for admission must:1.Provide a portfolio or other evidence of professional competence in one (1) or more elements of digital media such as web production,interactive CD or DVD development, 3-D modeling/visualization,animation, graphic design, computer art, instructional design(distance learning and/or interactive instructional software), video/film, photography, or audio production.  Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements International students must have a TOEFL score of at least 550(paper score) or 213 (computer score), or 79 (internet), or an IELTS score of 6.5.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: Other Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements 1. Demonstrate competency in multiple software programs as evidenced by work included in the portfolio and as documented in application materials. 2. Provide a written Statement of Purpose (1,000 - 1,500 words)describing reasons for wishing to enter the program, career goals in the field of digital media, and ideas and topics for research in the digital medias that the applicant intends to pursue. 3. Include with the application any applicable professional and academic accomplishments (e.g., awards and honors). 4. Include with the application three (3) letters of recommendation.    Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1054  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 898  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $913  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $16323  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable