The Master of Arts Program in Digital Media Design for Learning (formerly Educational Communication and Technology) is a 36-credit program that prepares students to design rich technology-based, multimedia learning environments, understand and evaluate their use in wide-ranging educational settings. Of special interest is the design of computer-based, multimedia simulations and games for learning, dramatic and documentary narratives, media that support advocacy and advance social justice; the educational potential of social media; and educational applications of media and technology for international development. Media design principles are drawn from theoretical perspectives in the cognitive sciences, the learning sciences, developmental models of learning, constructivist and constructionist philosophies of learning, and social learning theories. Other fields that contribute to the design of media environments and programs that support learning include communication design, interaction design, information design, multimedia learning theory, human-computer interaction, human symbolization and aesthetics. The DMDL project-based curriculum is complemented by an excellent internship program with host sites in all areas of educational technology throughout the metropolitan area.

All mail regarding admissions should be directed to:

Program Director
Program in Digital Media Design for Learning
239 Greene Street, Suite 300
New York 10003
212 998 5520 | ectdmdl@nyu.edu

DMDL Guide for the Master of Arts and Advanced Certificate Programs.