Digital Arts investigates the use of digital technology as a means of creative expression. The major prepares students for multi-disciplinary collaboration and large-scale project management, skills which are essential for both graduate studies and careers in new media, music technology, digital video, 3D animation, graphic design, game design, and audio production.
The curriculum brings together faculty with specializations in visual art and audio/music technology to provide students with an environment where they can explore the inter-relationships among various media, stretch the boundaries of creative practice, and develop a strong conceptual framework. Courses within the program emphasize the completion of original creative projects, thereby allowing students to develop hands-on experience with a variety of hardware and software tools. The curriculum culminates in a capstone experience, the senior thesis exhibition, in which digital art and studio arts majors work together to present a group exhibit showcasing each participant’s work.
