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 and media production.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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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 & 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 |
| DCMP1001 | Media Theory & Practice | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP1003 | Qatar Media History | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 11 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
|
MRKT1001 |
Principles of Marketing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Mathematics & Natural Sciences 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 | ||||||
| DCMP2001 | Digital Communication Strategies | DCMP1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2010 | Introduction to Journalism | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2015 | Introduction to Visual Communications | DCMP1001 OR DCMP1001A | - | 3 | 2 |
3 |
| DCMP2035 | Studio Production I | DCMP1001 & Min 24 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MRKT2003 | Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | MRKT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 10 | 15 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| DCMP2005 | Digital Media Communication | MRKT2003 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2030 | Newswriting Techniques | COMM1020 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| DCMP2045 | Studio Production II | DCMP2035 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Social Sciences, Humanities, & 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 | ||||||
| DCMP2040 | Future Digital Journalism & Media |
DCMP1001 DCMP2010 |
- | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2060 | Qatar Media Law | - | - | 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 |
| DCMP3021 | Media Technology | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 12 | 8 | 11 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| DCMP2050 | Strategic Storytelling | DCMP2040 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3005 | Documentary Production | DCMP2015 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3032 | Human Computer Interaction in Media | DCMP2025 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3050 | Immersive Technology & Concept Art | DCMP1001 DCMP2045 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| MGMT2010 | Organizational Behavior | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MRKT3105 | Marketing Content & Media Management | MRKT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 30 | 20 | 29 | |||
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COURSE |
COURSE TITLE | requisite | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRE-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMP4101 | Practicum | Min 80 Credits | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| DCMP4006 | Sound Design & Audio Production | DCMP3021 OR DCMP3021A | - | 3 | 2 |
3 |
| DCMP4015 | Video & Film Production | DCMP3021 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| COMP4201 | Capstone Project | COMP4101 | - | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| DCMP4025 | Digital & Alternative Media Production | DCMP3021 OR DCMP3021A | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MGMT4010 | Leadership & Change Management | MGMT2010 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 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 Program Total | 126 | 84 | 96 | |||
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