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

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Program Description

 بكالوريوس العلوم في الاتصال الرقمي و الإنتاج الإعلامي بمساره الإنجليزي- العربي هو برنامج مدته أربع سنوات و يعد الخريجين لرسم طريق نحو مجال الاتصال الرقمي و إنتاج الوسائط الإعلامية و مهن اخرى ذات صلة. خلال هذه الدرجة التطبيقية يطور الطلاب الكفاءات التقنية من خلال عدد من وسائط الإعلام الرقمية و عن طريق التركيز على أساسيات الاتصال الرقمي متضمنة: التصميم البصري و البرمجة و الإنتاج السمعي و البصري. سيكتسب الطلاب مجموعة من مهارات الاتصال الرقمي و صناعة المحتوى، العرض و التنظيم و التقييم و تطوير القنوات الأعلامية ايضاً. يتضمن الربنامج تدريبا عمليا في المجال و مشروع تخرج لتمكين الطلاب من اكتساب خبرة عملية ذات صلة في مجال العمل و تزويدهم بالخبرات اللازمة لبدء مهنة في مجال الاتصال الرقمي و الإنتاج الإعلامي المتميز و المتطور.

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 tools and techniques. 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, production, presentation, organization and assessment, as well as channel development. The program includes an industry work placement and a 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:

4 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.
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!

2025-2026 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 MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% - 3 3 1
Elective: select 1 of 3
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1003 Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship - - 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 الإعلام القطري ) - - 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
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 (مقدمه في الصحافه) - - 3 2 3
DCMP2015 Introduction to Visual Communications DCMP1001 OR DCMP1001A - 3 2 3
DCMP2035A Studio Production I ( ستوديو الإنتاج 1 ) - - 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 - 3 2 3
DCMP2030A Newswriting Techniques ( تقنيات كتابة الأخبار ) - - 3 2 3
DCMP2045A Studio Production II ( ستوديو الإنتاج 2 ) DCMP2035A - 3 2 3
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 ) - - 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 DCMP2005 and MATH1010 AMPII Score of 75% - 3 2 3
DCMP3010 Project Management in Media DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3020 Data Journalism DCMP2010 & DCMP2015 - 3 2 3
DCMP3021A TV & Film Production Technologies DCMP2035A - 3 2 3
Semester 7 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 8
DCMP2050A Strategic Storytelling (استراجية رواية القصص) - - 3 2 3
DCMP3005A Documentary Production ( إنتاج الأفلام الوثائقية ) - - 3 2 3
DCMP3032 Human Computer Interaction in Media - - 3 2 3
DCMP3050A Immersive Technology & 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 30
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE TITLE REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
Pre-req CO-req CR LEC LAB
SEMESTER 10
COMM3010A Research and Reporting (البحوث وإعداد التقارير) COMM1020 - 3 3 0
COMP4101 Practicum Min 80 Credits - 3 1 6
DCMP4006 Sound Design & Audio Production DCMP3022 DCMP3022A - 3 2 3
DCMP4015A Video & Film Production ( إنتاج الفيديو والأفلام ) DCMP3005A & DCMP3022 - 3 2 3
Semester 10 Total: 12 8 12
SEMESTER 11
COMP4201 Capstone Project COMP4101 - 3 0 0
DCMP4025 Digital & Alternative Media Production DCMP3022 - 3 2 3
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management - - 3 3 0
Elective: select 1 of 2
DCMP4040 Transmedia Production DCMP3050 & DCMP3050A OR Minimum 80 Credits - 3 2 3
DCMP4045 3D Modelling & Virtual Reality DCMP2025 - 3 2 3
Semester 11 Total: 12 7 6
SEMESTER 12
COMP4301 Work Placement COMP4201 ; CGPA>2.0 This course is the only course that the student may enroll for in a particular term. 9 0 0
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 0
Year 4 Total: 33 15 18
Program Total 126 85 88

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