Web Media and Design

B.A. Degree with a major in Web Media & Design

Create. Design. Go Viral

UMF’s Web Media and Design program blends art and design skills with computer science knowledge, including databases, networking, and coding, preparing students for digital media careers.

UMF’s Web Media & Design program offers small class sizes and well-equipped multimedia labs, giving students the resources to build a strong portfolio for graduation and future careers. The program emphasizes conceptual, problem-solving, and visual skills, teaching students to create designs that are both meaningful and functional.

Students also gain technical expertise through computer science coursework, including web development, databases, networking, coding, algorithms, and computer graphics. Throughout the program, students tackle increasingly complex projects that blend traditional and cutting-edge technologies, preparing them for diverse careers in digital media and design.

Save more than $5,500 per year in tuition.

Through the NEBHE Tuition Break program, students from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont receive a $5,670 tuition discount on all UMF degree programs.

What careers can I get with this major?

Web Media & Design graduates stand out for their combination of artistic vision, problem-solving skills, and technical know-how—qualities valued across tech, media, marketing, and creative industries.

Design & Creative Roles
  • Web Designer or UX/UI Designer

  • Graphic Designer or Visual Designer

  • Multimedia Artist or Animator

  • Digital Illustrator or Motion Graphics Designer

Technology & Development Roles
  • Front-End or Back-End Web Developer

  • Web Application Developer

  • Interactive Media Designer

  • Game Designer or Developer

Marketing & Media Roles
  • Social Media Content Creator or Manager

  • Digital Marketing Specialist

  • Brand or Creative Strategist

  • E-commerce or Web Project Manager

Other Opportunities
  • Freelance or Entrepreneurial Work

  • Instructional Design or E-learning Specialist

  • Creative Consultant for businesses and nonprofits

Internship Opportunities

  • Origin, Farmington: graphic design
  • UMF Marketing Dept.: web design editor / developer
  • UMF Marketing Dept.: video editor & producer
  • The River publication, Farmington
  • Mt. Blue TV, Farmington: studio tech
  • and more

Contact Us to Get Started!

Office of Admissions
246 Main Street
Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994