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Creative Digital Media

Minor

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Learn new technologies. Express yourself creatively. Make projects more exciting and professional.

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Why Study Creative Digital Media at Winona State?

Digital media is everywhere.

People and companies need fresh content and strong visuals.

They also need interactive experiences to share ideas and connect with others.

If you enjoy working with videos, graphics, or digital content, a Creative Digital Media minor can help you combine your interests.

And this minor can build extra skills that make your bachelor’s degree even more valuable.

Creative Digital Media lets you explore areas like video editing, audio production, digital design, and photography.

No matter your major, this minor will help you stand out by adding a creative edge to your skills.

This program is offered through the Communication & Media Department.

Creative Media on Campus

Winona State hosts the annual International Digital Media & Arts Association (iDMAa) conference and exhibit. You can explore art from renowned and up-and-coming digital artists from around the world.

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Where AI Meets Art

Meet Dr. Talan Memmott, a Communication & Media professor at Winona State. He helped start Winona State’s Creative Digital Media program to mix technology, design, and storytelling in new ways.

He’s also making waves in the AI art world. His personal work was featured at a major exhibition hosted by the University of California, Berkeley.

Professor Talan Memmott sitting in a chair

What Will You Learn as a Creative Digital Media Minor?

As a Creative Digital Media minor, you’ll learn how to bring creative ideas to life through technology.

You’ll also:

understand best practices for crafting narratives in different formats.
know the fundamentals of capturing and producing high-quality video and audio.
learn what makes an effective interactive environment and game.

A Creative Digital Media minor also pairs very well with other bachelor’s degree programs at Winona State, such as Advertising, Art & Design, Computer Science, Film Studies, Music, Photography, and more.

Graduation Requirement

Aside from major- or minor-specific requirements, you’ll need to complete additional requirements through the General Education Program (GEP) to earn your degree from Winona State University.

Learn More about the GEP

Program Highlights

Engaging Learning Spaces

As a Creative Digital Media minor, you’ll take most of your classes in Phelps Hall.

This building features a multimedia studio, interactive media lab, photography studio, and dark room.

You’ll have access to cutting-edge equipment for class assignments and other projects.

Think drones, video cameras (digital and old-school film), GoPros, Wacom tablets, digital cameras, microphones and audio recorders, light kits, and more.

We also offer Raspberry Pi and Arduino—compact electronics platforms for DIY programming projects.

Study Abroad

Apply what you learn in the classroom by traveling around the globe. At WSU, you can earn credit that applies to your degree while exploring the world.

Be exposed to 10,000 brands at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in France.

Explore media production, advertising, and promotional practices in the United Arab Emirates. Or travel to Los Angeles to learn about Hollywood’s infamous film culture.

You can also check out our more than 100 other study abroad programs across 40+ countries.

Campus Life

Want to meet like-minded students and explore creative digital media? Get involved in campus organizations that share your passion.

Like the American Marketing Association, Public Relations Student Society of America, and WSU AdFed.

Or Film Club, Society for Collegiate Journalists, and AIGA—the Professional Association for Design.

You might also want to check out KQAL 89.5—our campus radio station.

With over 100 clubs and organizations, there’s something for everyone.

Hear from Alumni

There were many classes that have had a lasting impact on my professional life, but the 2 that I reference most are Advertising Design and Studio Photography. Advertising Design taught me to generate ideas cohesively, and Studio Photography ignited my passion for the field—ultimately helping me secure a freelance gig with Banana Ball in St. Paul!

Tyler Gliem ’24 | Creative Digital Media major

This program gave me a strong foundation in the entire content creation process, from pre-production to wrap-up. It also taught me how to work with professional equipment and handle short turnaround times without compromising the quality. I use the skills I learned at Winona State every day.

Kaitlyn Wright ’24 | Creative Digital Media major

Forever grateful for the Creative Digital Media program and how it let me explore different interests that lead to passions.

Keaton Riebel ’24 | Creative Digital Media major

I was drawn to this program because of how unique and captivating the classes were. The most important skill I took away was the ability to think critically and creatively. Now in my current role, I still use what I learned about how to visually tell a story—it’s a soft skill that set me apart.

Caleb Hammel ’18 | Creative Digital Media major