Bachelor in Digital Media Design
Mykolas Romeris University
Key Information
Campus location
Vilnius, Lithuania
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,836 / per year
Application deadline
26 Jul 2024*
Earliest start date
01 Sep 2024
* for EU/EFTA applicants | June 1st - for non-Eu applicants
Introduction
Digital Media Design is a transdisciplinary program (specialty) that teaches students high-level industry production skills fundamentally based on Coding, UI/UX Design, Creative Design Content Practices, 3D Modeling, Service Design, Design Entrepreneurship, and implementation of different types of technologies. The learning goal of the program (specialty) is to build the fundamental competencies for the creation of complex Digital Media areas. Students learn to make Interactive and Virtual Reality experiences that integrate Technologies, Design and Business, and Mobile Applications for creative content, games, websites, etc.
Main Programme Features:
- Visual (Content) Communication by implementing different informatics and technology-based solutions;
- Service Design and Creative Design practices, its convergence with digitally developed content by using technology means;
- Game Development based on content and digital design solutions;
- Digital Animation based on content and digital design solutions;
- Design Entrepreneurship.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
MRU seeks to ensure that all of our students receive high-quality education regardless of their financial situation, therefore, please find all the available scholarships for prospective international students listed below.
Note:
- All the listed scholarships are funded either by the Government of Lithuania or Mykolas Romeris University
- There might be additional funding from students’ countries of origin
- All EU citizens can apply for state-funded studies
- Scholarships for current international students are listed here
MRU Tuition fee waiver for Bachelor degree studies
Who can apply: applicants for Bachelor's degree studies who are citizens or permanent residents of Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Georgia (Sakartvelo), and Paraguay.
Financial provisions: The scholarship covers the full tuition fee for the whole period of Bachelor's degree studies* for students accepted in the academic year 2024/2025.
Criteria: the tuition fee waiver will be given to the best applicants according to their competitive grades and other academic achievements.
*The tuition fee waiver will be canceled if a student has at least one academic debt.
Curriculum
Main Teaching Subjects in Lithuania:
- Contemporary Mathematics
- Psychology
- Introduction to Digital Contents
- Databases
- Fundamentals of Programming
- Game Design
- Game Mathematics
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Computer Graphic
- Foreign Language for Specific Purposes (English / French / German)
- Basic Sculpturing
- Computer Network Architectures
- Object-Oriented Design and Programming
- Fundamental figure drawing (Precision drawing)
- Artificial Intelligence in Games
- Matte Painting
- Philosophy
- Cinematography and Editing
- 3D Modeling
- 3D Maya Fundamentals
- Game Engine Architectures
- Game Scenario and Game Level Design.
Main Teaching Subjects in South Korea:
- Understanding Photography
- Digital Motion Graphic (After Effects 1)
- Web Design (XD, Figma)
- Data Visualization Design
- Interactive Virtual Media 1
- 3D Animation Studio (Maya or C4D)
- Design Thinking
- Understanding Contemporary Arts
- 3D Digital Graphic (AR/VR)
- Mobile GUI, NUI/NUX
- Media Art Interactive Virtual Media 2
- 3D Animation Studio 2 (Maya or C4D)
- Sound Design Workshop
- 3D Modeling (3D Studio MAX)
- UI/UX/Service Design Planning
- Bachelor Thesis 1
- Research Methods
- VFX (After Effects 2)
- Digital Publishing (HTML Script)
- Music and Creativity Design
- Virtual Showcase (Unity, Unreal)
- Design Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor Thesis 2
- Portfolio
- Venture Master.
Program Outcome
General Competencies and Learning Outcomes
Personal abilities
- Can apply creative solutions, knows the principles of self-education, and can apply them in team-based activities.
Social abilities
- Can gather a team for creative projects, as well as plan and implement managerial activities for the distribution of digital media content.
Subject-specific competencies and learning outcomes
Knowledge and its application
3.1. Can independently acquire knowledge in the field of digital media design, and follow technological and creative trends on a national and global scale.
3.2. Can analyze data transaction processes in computer networks and information systems, and configure and apply them for digital media design.
Research skills
4.1. Can independently develop a research plan, study and analyze the scientific literature, systematize and summarize information, and draw conclusions.
4.2. Can select suitable quantitative and qualitative research methods for the analysis of problematic areas, apply these methods, and present collected data in the appropriate form for the research object.
Special Abilities
5.1. Can design and implement digital media design projects by using computer graphics, UX, and artificial intelligence methods.
5.2. Can create content scenarios, to design appropriate media elements.
5.3. Can apply tools for texturing, visual effects, and matte painting in digital media design production.
5.4. Can use graphical design and modeling tools for digital media design and development.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Employment Opportunities for Graduates:
- TV and production companies, Digital Media Producers;
- Motion Graphic Designers in Graphic Design studios;
- Virtual Reality Producers, 3D Modelers, Digital Animators, Game Artists & Developers;
- UI/UX Designers, Web & Mobile Application Designers, and Consultants of Digital Tools in Social Media.