BA and MA in Digital and Performing Arts and Media

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BA & MA in Digital & Performing Arts and Media

Degree Type

Bachelor of Arts

Format

BA On Campus

MA Online (with field experiences)

Combined BA/MA On campus and online

Typical Duration

BA 4 years

MA 2 Years

Combined BA/MA 5 Years

Class Size

Student/Faculty Ratio 11:1

Cohort Size: 15-20

Next Start

Fall 2026

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Program Overview

Your Voice. Your Stage. Your Impact.

Where creative passion meets the power to change the world!

The Mission of the Digital and Performing Arts and Media program is to empower students to become ethical storytellers and creative leaders who use the convergence of stage, screen, and digital platforms to advocate for social justice and the common good. Rooted in the Catholic liberal arts tradition and the values of the Sisters of Charity, the program fosters technical mastery, critical inquiry, and compassionate expression, preparing diverse graduates to transform culture and serve their communities through the power of the arts.

In a world saturated with content, the ability to create isn鈥檛 enough鈥攜ou need the wisdom to connect. At 黑料正能量, the Digital and Performing Arts and Media program invites you to master the tools of the modern storyteller while grounding your art in a deeper purpose.

This is not a traditional conservatory. It is a laboratory for the "citizen-artist." Whether you are coding an immersive website, directing a stage play, or producing a documentary on social issues, you will learn to harness media as a force for integrity and social responsibility.

Why 黑料正能量?

Converged Curriculum: Don't choose between the screen and the stage. Learn how acting techniques improve your digital directing, and how graphic design enhances theatrical production.
Mission-Driven Creativity: Align your portfolio with your values. Our curriculum emphasizes "Arts for Service," encouraging projects that amplify marginalized voices and address real-world challenges.
State-of-the-Art & Heart: Gain proficiency in industry-standard software and production equipment while thriving in a supportive, close-knit community that knows you by name.

Curriculum Highlights

Guiding Principles

Join us. Master the medium. Serve the message.

Technical & Artistic Proficiency: Students demonstrate professional-level competence in the creation and production of digital media and performance arts, utilizing industry-standard technology, design principles, and performance techniques.
Critical Media Literacy: Students analyze media and performance texts through the lens of critical inquiry, identifying how cultural narratives shape societal views on race, class, gender, and dignity.
Ethical Storytelling & Social Responsibility: Students create original works that reflect the values of social justice and service to the poor, demonstrating an understanding of the artist's ethical obligation to their community.
Collaborative Leadership: Students demonstrate the ability to lead diverse teams in creative production environments (theater, film sets, design studios), fostering a climate of mutual respect, transparency, and integrity.
Adaptive Innovation: Students apply interdisciplinary skills to solve complex communication problems, effectively bridging the gap between traditional performing arts and emerging digital platforms.

BA in Social Justice and Civic Engagement

Experiential Learning

The curriculum emphasizes "Arts for Service," encouraging students to create projects that amplify marginalized voices and address real-world challenges. Learners gain practical experience leading diverse teams in creative production environments, such as theater and film sets and design studios. Through collaborative leadership, students produce original works that reflect social justice values, bridging the gap between traditional performance and emerging digital platforms.

Careers and Outcomes

Career Paths

Graduates of this program are equipped for the Creator Economy and corporate communications sectors.

Core Creative Roles:

Digital Content Producer: Creating video, audio, and graphic content for non-profits or brands.
Community Arts Director: Managing theater or arts programs for community centers (aligned with 黑料正能量's service mission).
Video Editor / Motion Graphics Artist: Post-production for film, TV, and web.

Hybrid/Corporate Roles:

Social Media Manager: Using performance and writing skills to manage brand voice.
UX (User Experience) Storyteller: Designing website flows based on narrative arcs.
Communications Coordinator: Managing internal and external media for educational or religious institutions.
Event Technologist: Managing the A/V and streaming components of live conferences and performances.

Salary and Job Outlook

The combination of Digital Media (high growth) and Performing Arts (high competition) creates a hybrid degree that offers students "career safety" through diversification. Data shows a strong demand for professionals who can bridge the technical and the creative.

Producers and Digital Content Creators: $83,480
Growth is driven by the explosion of content for streaming platforms and social media.
Web & Digital Interface Designers: $98,090
High demand for UX/UI skills. Graduates with "storytelling" ability (performing arts background) are preferred for user-centric design.
Art Directors: $111,040
Companies need leaders who can oversee the visual style across varied media platforms (print, web, video).
Public Relations Specialists: $69,780
Organizations increasingly hire grads with "performance" and "media production" skills to handle in-house video and live-streamed communications.