The curriculum of the Major is interdisciplinary, including courses in Art, Computer Studies, and Communication Arts. As the arts, the world of media and the business environment are increasingly dependent on digital communication competencies - the Digital Media Arts Program of Study will prepare students for positions with these employers.
The graduate in Digital Media Arts will be able to: create effective visual communications strategies that could assist individuals and businesses, use technology to address visual communication challenges, analyze the historical impact design and visual communications have had on our culture, evaluate the moral and ethical issues related to visual media, art, and technology, apply formal design principles to solve visual communication problems, and work effectively as an individual and as a member of a creative team.
Students are strongly encouraged to complete PHL-320 Aesthetics or PHL-334 Business Ethics to complement their Program of Study and meet General Education Requirements.
Students will complete much of their work in the department's digital media lab, equipped with Macintosh computers and Adobe Creative Cloud. The campus video, art and photography studios also support instruction in this Program.
As the culminating experience in the Major, students complete a practicum in the form of an intensive, advanced internship. During the spring of their senior year, they are placed in an entry-level position in an area business in order to refine their professional competencies as they prepare to begin their careers.
Students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all Major courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the Digital Media Arts Major.
Required Courses for Digital Media Arts
Visual Core
Media Studies
Web and Animation
Digital Media Practicum
Approved Electives
Emphasis in Graphic Design
Students who wish to emphasize in graphic design within the Digital Media Arts Major complete the following three courses in place of the electives above.
Four-Year Plan
Below is a sample Program of Study for the Digital Media Arts Major. Students should select courses with the assistance of a faculty advisor. This listing is intended as guide only.