Why Study New Media?
New Media explores how digital technologies shape the way people communicate, create, learn, and connect. Students combine hands-on media production with critical inquiry to better understand and design the experiences that define contemporary life.
Explore Technology and Culture
Study how digital media influences communication, communities, creativity, and everyday life. Examine the social and cultural impact of emerging technologies.
Focus on People, Not Just Platforms
FLearn how users interact with digital environments and explore the principles behind meaningful, accessible, and engaging experiences.
Bring Ideas to Life Through Digital Media
Develop projects using tools and techniques drawn from areas such as digital storytelling, game design, journalism, photography, and interactive media.
It’s a good fit for you if you are interested in:
- Digital storytelling and creative communication
- Technology's role in everyday life
- Interactive experiences and user engagement
- Design, media, and culture
What You’ll Study
New Media courses combine hands-on creation with critical analysis. Students learn how digital experiences are designed, how media technologies influence society, and how creative work can shape communication and culture.
The minor works well with majors in:
Art, communication, computer science, English, music, psychology, engineering science, and other fields interested in digital media and interactive design. You do not need to major in a technical or media field to pursue this minor.
In Demand-Skills:
- Digital storytelling and content creation
- User-centered design thinking
- Interactive media development
- Creative problem-solving
Comprehensive Curriculum
Students complete 19-23 credit hours, of an interdisciplinary mix of application electives and context electives, combining hands-on courses with theoretical study. Coursework may include areas such as digital journalism, mobile gaming, and digital photography.
View minor requirements in the course catalog
Detailed course requirements, sequencing, and policies are outlined in the official Courses of Study Bulletin.
Recent Graduate Careers
A Trinity New Media minor prepares students to bring creative thinking, interdisciplinary perspective, and digital fluency into a wide range of emerging fields.
Digital Storytelling and Content Creation
Students develop skills in multimedia communication, content development, journalism, and digital storytelling for diverse audiences and platforms.
User Experience and Interactive Design
Human-centered design principles support work creating digital interfaces, interactive products, and engaging user experiences.
Game Design and Emerging Technologies
Students interested in interactive systems explore pathways connected to game design, digital innovation, and emerging forms of media.
Innovation, Education, and Digital Strategy
The interdisciplinary nature of the minor supports careers that require creativity, adaptability, and the ability to communicate across technological and organizational contexts.
Get Your Questions Answered
Students interested in the New Media minor should:
Meet with an academic adviser to explore introductory courses in New Media and review degree requirements in the course catalog.