Learn. Think. Build. These words encapsulate the spirit of The Creative Media & Digital Culture Program (CMDC) at Washington State University Vancouver. As one of five Signature Programs at WSUV, it integrates research and teaching in an intellectually-diverse, technologically innovative experience, applying inter-and transdisciplinary approaches that foster civic engagement from local-to-global contexts in the areas of digital humanities, media art, media communication, media studies, information systems.

The CMDC Program, home to the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Digital Technology and Culture, sits at intersection of art, technology, and the humanities and specializes in four areas of study:

• Web and mobile development and design
• 2 and 3D animation for visualization and simulation
• Social media platform development and communication
• Sensor-based physical computing

From the production of apps to interactive exhibits, undergraduate research lies at its core and is expressed through creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving. In addition to classroom theory and hands-on practice, The Senior Capstone Course provides real world experience that helps students to jumpstart their careers and develop a commitment to civic engagement.

AWARDS

• Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) to Fort Vancouver Mobile for Outstanding Achievement in the Media to Dr. Brett Oppegaard
• The 2013 John Wesley Powell Prize to Fort Vancouver Mobile for "outstanding achievement in the field of historical displays" from the Society for History in the Federal Government (SHFG) to Dr. Brett Oppegaard
• 2012 George and Helen Hartzog Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to Dr. Brett Oppegaard
• 2012 Rosey Award in the category of "Experiential"
• 2010 International Digital Media and Arts Association Student Showcase
• 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 WSUV Undergraduate Research Award

RECENT NEWS FEATURING THE CMDC PROGRAM
CMDC April 2013 Newsletter (downloadable pdf)
CMDC March 2013 Newsletter (downloadable pdf)
CMDC February 2013 Newsletter (downloadable pdf)
CMDC January 2013 Newsletter (downloadable pdf)
CMDC December 2012 Newsletter (downloadable pdf)
CMDC November 2012 Newsletter (downloadable pdf)

Articles about The CMDC Program
"Data Never Sleeps." The Columbian, 29 Jan. 2013
OMSI Fellows & the Augmented Reality Exhibit: From the Columbian— 2/8, 1/24, 3/12, 4/11, 5/6, 6/7, 6/14
The CMDC's Mobile App Development: From the Kansas City Star— 11/15
Dr. John Barber & Unpublished Writers' Day, The Brautigan Library, & Richard Brautigan (from Harper's Magazine)
Dr. Brett Oppegaard & the Fort Vancouver Mobile Project, 7/2
Dr. Dene Grigar & the Tech 101 Series, & "LOUD & Clear"

The Creative Media & Digital Culture Program offers the B.A. in Digital Technology & Culture. Learn More

Enjoy Exhibit .09 of The Student Research Gallery

Instructional Technologies, Inc. is providing seven fellowships this summer to CMDC students in an intensive 3-course study of iPublishing theory, methods, and aesthetics. This is the second summer program for the CMDC program that ITI has supported.