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Digital Technology and Culture

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ABOUT DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURE

Through the Digital Technology and Culture program, students learn about a range of multimedia tools to create art, critically analyze media and craft designs. Students in DTC develop skills in web design, animation, graphic design, video production, virtual reality and other emerging technologies. 

GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN DTC

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Personalized Education
WSU Tri-Cities digital technology and culture students have the opportunity to shape their coursework around their passions and are given the tools to excel in their individual career paths.

Professor Peter Christenson works with student in computer lab

Community Leaders
Associate Professor Peter Christenson is the recipient of a US–UK Fulbright Scholar Award in Art & Design. He is also the creator of Null Set, a local interventionist magazine and collaborative organization.

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Showcasing hard work
Students studying digital technology and culture exhibit their work in art shows and galleries along with art students across the Tri-Cities, including the WSU Tri-Cities Art Center on campus.

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COURSES:

You will take courses that cover a wide range of subjects in DTC, which could include:

  • Animation
  • Multimedia design
  • Video production
  • Web design
  • Digital storytelling
  • Photography
  • Language

UNIQUE BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT WSU TRI-CITIES:

The Digital Technology and Culture program is designed to give students flexibility in deciding their career path by shaping their coursework to fit their individual goals. DTC students are well-prepared to embark on any number of careers in the exciting field of new media technologies, including video, photography, social media and graphic design. 

RELATED FIELDS:

  • Graphic design
  • Photography
  • Video production
  • Web design 
  • Writing

CAREERS:

Career outcomes in DTC
The DTC program at WSU Tri-Cities gives students hands-on experience with the latest technologies, preparing them for creative production at the local and global scale. Small class sizes allow for collaboration, networking, and exploration of conceptual practices. 

WSU Tri-Cities and Pullman alumni from the past 10 years who work in Washington State have the following occupations and estimated salary:

$54,567

Estimated salary of DTC alumni

Jobs held by WSU DTC graduates:
Graphic Designer Marketing Manager | Web Developer | Public Relations | Videographer | Market Research Analyst

Data provided by Lightcast.