The Pre-Master of Digital Media (Pre-MDM) is a Technical Communication program designed for graduate students and future professionals in Digital Media fields. It also incorporates English for Specialized Purposes (ESP) and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) components, training our successful graduates for an easy transition into the Master of Digital Media.

What Pre-MDM Offers

Applied communication skills needed in the digital media industry

Become proficient in the technical language used in the digital media and creative technology industry through project-based learning. Identify real-world problems and iterate creative solutions in cross-functional teams.

Tailored learning to prepare you for the MDM

Learn rapid prototyping, experiment with types of teams and teamwork, master professional pitching and presenting skills, and discover current documentation trends to level up the technical writing skills you will use in your future career. All activities are instrumental for a smooth transition into MDM.

Direct pathway to MDM

Students admitted into the Pre-MDM receive a conditional offer to the MDM as qualifying students. Once students graduate from Pre-MDM, they enter the MDM the following Fall. No additional English language test is required.

What You Will Discover

Creative Collaboration

Experiment with the basics of iterative ideation, rapid prototyping methodologies, and how to communicate and work in a team effectively.

Technical Writing

Learn how to write in an engaging way that will help you accomplish your goals in any digital media careers.

Pitching and Presenting

Gain pitching, verbal and non-verbal skills to hook your audience, persuade and accomplish all your future projects’ goals.

Experiential Learning

Engage in workshops, simulated real-world client projects, presentations, and field trips that will give you the practical skills and confidence to succeed in the MDM and in your career.

Coming from a humanities background, I needed to gain the communication and technical skills necessary to guarantee success in the MDM program. I chose the Pre-MDM to upscale my technical skills and to have time to integrate my previous master’s knowledge into the digital media industry. This program allowed me to polish my power skills, encouraging and challenging me to grow into who I could be, and helped me develop the confidence to join the next cohort in MDM this fall

- Vedang Sonavane, Pre-MDM alumnus

In this 9-month program, I learned how to express myself, communicate in English, and work effectively with my classmates. This program is more than a language learning experience – it is also a chance to immerse myself in a new learning environment and grow in ways I never thought possible.

- Liting He, Pre-MDM alumnus

Meet the students

What You'll Gain from the Pre-MDM

Strengthen communication and presentation skills, teamwork capabilities, and critical thinking skills.

Build intercultural communication skills to work better with diverse people.

Gain practical marketing writing skills and the ability to write for social media.

Gain the skills and confidence to pitch an idea to an audience and/or clients successfully.

Learn the language of the digital media industry to better navigate and excel in your career.

Get English training for Digital Media in an English for Specialized Purposes (ESP) program.

Learn methodologies and software for rapid prototyping; concept development; pitching, presenting and documentation; pipeline development, integration and asset management; and interaction with industry clients.

Learn to successfully write in an academic setting in this English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program, setting you up for success when writing in the MDM or in future academic settings.

Application Timeline

Fall 2025 Cohort - Open
Admissions will close: January 3, 2025, at 11:59 PST

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Tuition and Fees

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Read the Blog

Check out the official Pre-MDM blog, where students share their insights and experience in this program.

Meet our Faculty

Our faculty are leading thinkers and professionals with decades of industry and academic experience. You will receive a world-class education and gain access to influential mentors who will help propel your personal and professional growth.
Read their interview on what students can expect in the Pre-MDM.