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Digital media is digitized content such as audio, video, graphics, and text that can be transmitted over the Internet or computer networks (businessdictionary.com). Aspiring artists in this field work in exciting industries such as advertising, film, gaming, public relations, graphic design, publishing, web design, and photography. Other areas of interest for digital media degree holders include teaching, consulting, non-profit/foundations, digital art, government, and museums. In the state of Florida, graduates have access to a wide variety of companies that are always looking for fresh talent. Ad agencies, newspapers, electronic media companies, non-profit organizations, and film and television companies are just a few options.

Electronic media is a broad field that includes audio, video, broadcasting, the Internet, gaming, computer technology and more. Graduates in this field may find work in multiple industries such as advertising, journalism, education, marketing, engineering, science, and more. Florida is a leader in many of these industries, which makes it a top choice for aspiring electronic media artists.

Florida is home to more than 220 Title IV degree-granting institutions. These schools are eligible for Title IV federal financial-aid programs. To be eligible for these financial aid programs, the school must grant an associate's degree or higher, offer a program of at least 300 clock hours in length, have accreditation recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, have been in business for at least 2 years, and have signed a participation agreement with the Department.

Florida is the fourth largest state in the U.S. It is home to major cities such as Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Orlando. While art museums, galleries, and performing art centers can be found all over the state, many are located in the state’s principal cities. Just a few major art museums include the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA), Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, the Miami Art Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art North Miami, and the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville.