بكالوريوس العلوم في الاتصال الرقمي و الإنتاج الإعلامي Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) (Arabic - English Track)

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بكالوريوس العلوم في الاتصال الرقمي والإنتاج الإعلامي ( B.Sc. DCMP) بمساره الإنجليزي – العربي هو برنامج مدته أربع سنوات و يعد الخريجين لرسم طريق نحو مجال الاتصال الرقمي و إنتاج  الوسائط الإعلامية و مهن أخرى ذات صلة. خلال هذه الدرجة التطبيقية يطور الطلاب الكفاءات التقنية من خلال عدد من وسائط الإعلام الرقمية وعن طريق التركيز على أساسيات الاتصال الرقمي متضمنة: التصميم البصري والبرمجة والإنتاج السمعي والبصري. سيكتسب الطلاب مجموعة من مهارات الاتصال الرقمي وصناعة المحتوى، العرض والتنظيم والتقييم وتطوير القنوات الإعلامية ايضاً. يتضمن البرنامج تدريبًا عمليًا في المجال ومشروع تخرج لتمكين الطلاب من اكتساب خبرة عملية ذات صلة في مجال العمل وتزويدهم بالخبرات اللازمة لبدء مهنة في مجال الاتصال الرقمي المتميز والمتطور.

 

Program Description:

 

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) is a four year program which prepares graduates to embark on a professional career path in digital communication, media production, and related professions. In this applied degree, students develop technical proficiency with a range of digital media. Focusing on the fundamentals of digital communication, including visual design, programming, and audio and video production students gain essential digital authoring and development skills. Graduates possess a range of digital communication skills in content creation, presentation, organization and assessment, as well as channel development. The program includes an industry work placement and capstone project where students can gain field related practical experience providing students with the experience to launch a career in the exciting and evolving field of digital communication.

مدة البرنامج: 

أربع سنوات 

 

 

Program Duration:

Four years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%;

OR

2. Two-year Digital Communications and Media Production Diploma, or equivalent;

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate;

OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

Students must be proficient in Arabic (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).

1. Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR

OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480;

OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and Admission Priority Category.

2. All applicants to the program must submit both a visual portfolio and a written statement as part of the admission requirements. Please follow this link for more information on preparing the Application Portfolio for admission to this program.

2024-2025 Study Plan

COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE Requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 1
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3

0

COMP1401 Introduction to Computers and Information Systems     3 2 3
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry MA1029 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
Effective and Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning  - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 12 11 4
SEMESTER 2
COMM1020 English Communication II COMM1010 - 3 3 0
DCMP1001A Media Theory & Practice (نظريات الإعلام والممارسات) - - 3 2 3
DCMP1003A Qatar Media History (تاريخ قطر الإعلامي) - - 3 3 0
GARC2001A Human Development in Qatar (التنمية البشرية في قطر) - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 12 11 3
SEMESTER 3

MRKT1001

Principles of Marketing

- - 3 2 3
Mathematics and Natural Science Elective: Select 1 of 2                                    
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 5 3
Year 1 Total: 30 27 10
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req co-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 4
DCMP2001A Digital Communication Strategies (استراتيجيات الاتصال الرقمي) DCMP1001A - 3 2 3
DCMP2010A Introduction to Journalism (مقدمة في الصحافة) COMM1020 - 3 2 3
DCMP2015 Introduction to Visual Communications DCMP1001A OR DCMP1001A - 3 2

3

DCMP2035A Studio Production I (ستوديو الإنتاج 1) DCMP1001A & Min 24 Credits - 3 2 3
MRKT2003 Fundamentals of Digital Marketing MRKT1001 - 3 2 3
Semester 4 Total: 15 10 15
SEMESTER 5
DCMP2005A Digital Media Communication (وسائل الإعلام الرقمية والاتصالات) MRKT2003 - 3 2 3
DCMP2030A Newswriting Techniques (تقنيات كتابة الأخبار) COMM1020   3 2 3
DCMP2045A Studio Production II (ستوديو الإنتاج 2) DCMP2035A - 3 2 3
Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 6
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization  - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology   - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology   - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning   - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society   - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 5 Total: 12 9 9
SEMESTER 6

DCMP2040A

Future Digital Journalism & Media (مستقبل الصحافة الرقمية والإعلام)

DCMP1001A DCMP2010A

- 3 2 3
DCMP2060A Qatar Media Law (قانون الإعلام القطري) - - 3 2 3
Semester 6 Total: 6 4 6
Year 2 Total: 33 23 30
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
DCMP2025 Graphic Design Fundamentals MATH1010 - 3 2 3
DCMP3010 Project Management in Media  - - 3 2 2
DCMP3020 Data Journalism (DCMP2010 OR DCMP2010A) DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3021A Media Technology ( تكنولوجيا وسائط الإعلام) - - 3 2 3
Semester 7 Total: 12 8 11
SEMESTER 8
DCMP2050A Strategic Storytelling (استراتيجية رواية القصص) DCMP2040A - 3 2 3
DCMP3005A Documentary Production (إنتاج الأفلام الوثائقية) DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3032 Human Computer Interaction in Media DCMP2025 - 3 2 3
DCMP3050A Immersive Technology and Concept Art (التكنولوجيا المتطورة والفن التصويري)

DCMP1001A DCMP2045A

- 3 2 3
Semester 8 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 9
MGMT2010 Organizational Behavior Min 30 Credits  - 3 2 3
MRKT3105A Marketing Content & Media Management (تسويق المحتوى وإدارة وسائل الإعلام) MRKT1001 - 3 2 3
Semester 9 Total: 6 4 6
Year 3 Total: 30 20 29

COURSE
NUMBER

COURSE TITLE requisite HOURS/WEEK
PRE-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
COMM3010A Research & Reporting (البحوث وإعداد التقارير) COMM1020 - 3 3 0
COMP4101 Practicum Min 80 Credits - 3 1 6
DCMP4006 Sound Design & Audio Production DCMP3021A - 3 2

3

DCMP4015A Video & Film Production (إنتاج الفيديو والأفلام) DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
Semester 10 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 11
COMP4201 Capstone Project COMP4101 - 3 0 6
DCMP4025 Digital & Alternative Media Production DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management MGMT2010 - 3 2 3
Program Elective: Select 1 of 2
DCMP4040 Transmedia Production Min 80 Credits - 3 2 3
DCMP4045 3D Modelling & Virtual Reality DCMP2025 - 3 2 3
Semester 11 Total: 12 6 15
SEMESTER 12
COMP4301 Work Placement COMP4201 - 9 360 Total HRs
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 0
Year 4 Total: 33 14 27
B.Sc. DCMP (Arabic - English) Program Total 126 85 94

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) program may choose to further specialize or pursue graduate studies in their area.

Graduate Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Social Media Content Creator 
  • Social Media Coordinator
  • Social Media Content Manager
  • Communication Specialist
  • Media Planner
  • Transmedia Specialist
  • Marketing Specialist
  • Public Relations Manager
  • Producer
  • Journalist
  • Radio Host
  • Television Director
  • Camera Operator
  • Video Editor
  • Live Video Mixer
  • Sound Recordist
  • Audio Engineer
  • Documentary Producer
  • Documentary Director
  • Directing Assistant
  • Director of Photography
  • Camera Assistant
  • Film Editor
  • Film Colorist
  • Sound Designer
  • Grip & Electric Crew
 

 

Program Contact:

Dr. Milan Maric
Department Head, Digital Communications & Media Production