Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Arts
The Digital Media Arts program is dedicated to educating and training designers of the future. The degree is a blend of graphic design, interactive media, and animation with an emphasis on incorporating design theory and research as vital components of project development.
Graduates from our program can work in a range of design careers and projects including: user interface design, type design, motion graphics, exhibit design, environmental graphics, package design, publications, illustration, branding, information design, as well as design entrepreneur.
The Digital Media Arts degree emphasizes 3 key component areas: 1. Discipline-Specific Knowledge, 2. Critical Thinking and 3. Communications skills. The lower division coursework introduces content associated with implementing problem-solving strategies and honing technical proficiency. The upper division coursework focuses on advanced training in print graphic design, digital applications including user interface design and interactive media, motion graphics, animation, branding, design research, and user-centered project development.
The following is the link to the Digital Media Arts Senior Showcase site.
Minor in Digital Media Arts
The minor in Digital Media Arts is designed to augment existing degree programs by offering a selection of courses from the major. These courses introduce the student to a solid foundation in design and technical proficiency in design software.
Minor in Art
The Art Department program serves as the cultural arm of the university. The goal is to pursue students for the production, study, critiquing and teaching of the arts. Course work is designed to stimulate a greater awareness of the visual arts both past and present. The faculty of the School of Architecture believes that studies in the fine arts and art history are valuable to the liberal and professional education of all students. A number of courses and the Minor in Art are offered to the university community as opportunities to learn the basics of art or to develop and area of special ability by completing the requirements for the minor. Students wishing to participate in art classes or pursue a Minor in Art are urged to meet with the appropriate faculty or administrators of the program to develop a curriculum designed to suit their needs.
Suggested Degree Program Schedule
For the official requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Arts, see the Prairie View A&M University Catalog.