Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production - Arabic - English Track (B.Sc. DCMP)

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Program Description

‫يُعِد برنامج بكالوريوس العلوم في الاتصال الرقمي والإنتاج الإعلامي (⁦B.Sc. DCMP⁩) الطلاب للعمل في مجالات الاتصالات الرقمية، والتلفزيون، والسينما، وتصميم واجهات وتجارب المستخدم (⁦UI/UX⁩)، ووسائل الإعلام التفاعلية والاجتماعية، وغيرها من القطاعات التي تتطلب خبرة في الاتصال السمعي والبصري الفعّال.‬
‫يكتسب الطلاب كفاءة تقنية في مجموعة واسعة من معدات الإنتاج وما بعد الانتاج السمعي والبصري (⁦A/V⁩)، المستخدمة بشكل شائع في بيئات العمل الاحترافية مما يمكن الخريجين من تحويل الأفكار من مرحلة كتابة النص إلى العرض على الشاشة، والتفاعل مع الجمهور المستهدف عبر مختلف منصات توزيع المحتوى.‬
‫وبالإضافة إلى المهارات التقنية يطوّر الطلاب مهارات البحث والعرض والتقديم والتنظيم والعمل الجماعي وهي جميعها ضرورية للعمل بكفاءة في بيئة مهنية.‬
‫ونظرًا لأن مجال الاتصال والإنتاج الإعلامي يتأثر باستمرار بالتقنيات الناشئة، يستكشف الطلبة الدور التاريخي لوسائل الإعلام في المجتمع مع التركيز على أهمية الأخلاقيات والنزاهة، والاحترافية في مختلف أشكال الاتصال عبر الإنترنت وخارجه.‬
‫كما يتضمن البرنامج تدريبًا ميدانيًا ومشروع تخرج في السنة النهائية حيث يشارك الطلاب في سيناريوهات عمل واقعية بدعم من شركاء من القطاع الصناعي. وتسهم هذه الخبرة العملية إلى جانب ملف الأعمال الشخصي الذي يطوره الطلبة خلال فترة الدراسة في تزويد الخريجين بالأساس اللازم لإطلاق مسيرتهم المهنية في مجال الاتصال الرقمي والإنتاج الإعلامي.

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) prepares students for careers in digital communication, television, cinema, User-Interface/User-eXperience design, interactive and social media, or any other industries that require expertise in effective Audio/Visual (A/V) communication.

Students develop technical proficiency in a wide range of A/V production and post-production equipment, commonly used in professional workflows, that enables graduates to translate ideas from script to screen and engage the target audience on any content distribution platform.  

In addition to technical skills, students also develop research, presentation, organizational, and teamwork abilities, all of which are necessary for effective operations in a professional setting.

Given that the field of communication and media production is continuously shaped by emerging technologies, students explore the historical role of media in society while emphasizing the importance of ethics, fairness, and professionalism in various forms of online and offline communication.

The program also includes work placement and a final-year capstone project, where students engage in real-life work scenarios supported by industry partners. This practical experience, combined with a personal portfolio accumulated during studying, provides graduates with the  foundation necessary to launch careers in digital communication and media production field.

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%;

2. Two-year Digital Communication and Media Production Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
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.

4. Students must be proficient in Arabic (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).
1. Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; 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).

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. B.Sc. DCMP Online Portfolio Guidelines

To see the 2024-2025 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2026-2027 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 & Information Systems - - 3 2 3
MATH1010 Algebra & Trigonometry FMAT1000 OR AMPI Score of 60% - 3 3 1
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total: 12 11 4
SEMESTER 2
CHEM1020 General Chemistry II CHEM1010 & CHEM1011 CHEM1021 3 3 0
DCMP1001A Media Theory & Practice (نظريات الإعلام والممارسات ) - - 3 2 3
DCMP1003A Qatar Media History ( تاريخ الإعلام القطري ) - - 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total: 9 8 3
SEMESTER 3
MRKT1001 Principles of Marketing - - 3 2 3
Elective: select 1 of 3
SCIE1001 Science & Its Applications - - 3 3 0
SCIE1002 Science & the Environment - - 3 3 0
BIOL1070 Microbiology and Food Quality - - 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total: 6 5 3
Year 1 Total: 27 24 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 OR DCMP1001 - 3 2 3
DCMP2010A Introduction to Journalism (مقدمه في الصحافه) COMM1020 - 3 2 3
DCMP2015 Introduction to Visual Communications DCMP1001 OR DCMP1001A - 3 2 3
DCMP2035A Studio Production I ( ستوديو الإنتاج 1 ) DCMP1001A OR DCMP1001 AND 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 ) DCMP1001A OR DCMP1001 - 3 2 3
DCMP2030A Newswriting Techniques ( تقنيات كتابة الأخبار ) DCMP2010 OR COMM1020 AND DCMP2010A - 3 2 3
DCMP2045A Studio Production II ( ستوديو الإنتاج 2 ) DCMP2035A OR DCMP2035 - 3 2 3
Semester 5 Total: 9 6 9
SEMESTER 6
DCMP2040A Future Digital Journalism & Media ( مستقبل الصحافة الرقمية والإعلام ) DCMP1001A OR DCMP2010 OR DCMP1001 AND DCMP2010A - 3 2 3
DCMP2060A Qatar Media Law ( قانون الإعلام القطري ) - - 3 2 3
Semester 6 Total: 6 4 6
Year 2 Total: 30 20 30
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 7
DCMP2025 Graphic Design Fundamentals DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3010 Project Management in Media DCMP2015 AND MATH1010 - 3 2 3
DCMP3020 Data Journalism DCMP2010A OR DCMP2010 AND DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3021A TV & Film Production Technologies ( تقنيات إنتاج التلفزيون والسينما ) DCMP2035A OR DCMP2035 - 3 2 3
Semester 7 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 8
DCMP2050A Strategic Storytelling (استراجية رواية القصص) DCMP2040A or DCMP2040 - 3 2 3
DCMP3005A Documentary Production ( إنتاج الأفلام الوثائقية ) DCMP3021 OR DCMP2015 and DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
DCMP3032 Human Computer Interaction in Media DCMP2025 - 3 2 3
DCMP3050A Immersive Technology & Concept Art ( التكنولوجيا المتطورة والفن التصويري ) DCMP1001A OR DCMP2045 OR DCMP1001 AND 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 30
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
COMM3010A Research & Reporting (البحوث وإعداد التقارير) COMM 1020 Min 75 credits - 3 3 0
COMP4101 Practicum Min 80 Credits - 3 1 6
DCMP4006 Sound Design & Audio Production DCMP3021 OR DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
DCMP4015A Video & Film Production ( إنتاج الفيديو والأفلام ) DCMP3005A OR DCMP3021 OR DCMP3005 AND DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
Semester 10 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 11
COMP4201 Capstone Project COMP4101 - 3 0 9
DCMP4025 Digital & Alternative Media Production DCMP3021 OR DCMP3021A - 3 2 3
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management MGMT2010 - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 2
DCMP4040 Transmedia Production DCMP3050A OR Minimum 80 Credits AND DCMP3050 - 3 2 3
DCMP4045 3D Modelling & Virtual Reality DCMP2045 OR DCMP2025 AND DCMP2045A - 3 2 3
Semester 11 Total: 12 7 15
SEMESTER 12
COMP4301 Work Placement COMP4201 - 9 0 40
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 40
Year 4 Total: 33 15 67
Program Total 120 79 137

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:

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