Courses in computer graphics and digital media are taken by Art majors as requirements to satisfy their degree program or as electives to enhance and enrich their studies in art.

Students take courses in computer graphics and digital media to satisfy requirements for two programs:

1. a degree in Art with a concentration in Graphic Design

2. a degree in Art with a Minor in Time Arts

These courses develop the technical, creative, and professional skills required for the graphic designer, animator, and digital media artist. Taken as part of a degree program, each series of courses provides a comprehensive and systematic education, whether focusing on print media, interactive media, or time-based media.

Each course in computer graphics and digital media develops our students in the following areas:

1. Theory and technical knowledge of computer graphics and digital media
   
2. Software applications tools and techniques
   
3. Experience with graphics and media production workflow and project management
   
4. Creative application of computer graphics and digital media as unique, personal, and expressive forms of visual and interactive communication.
   
5. Experience with a variety of personal,
   team-based, and client-driven work environments.

These courses enable our students to fully integrate their technical skills and experience with their creative studies and investigations.

Requirements for the Graphic Design major

The Department of Art offers courses in computer graphics and digital media that satisfy requirements and electives for the graphic design major. All graphic design majors must complete the following:

1. Art 120 Computer Graphics for Art and Design (4)
   
2. Art 200 Digital Page Design I (4)
   
3. Art 210 Digital Imaging and Illustration I (4)
   
4. Art 341 Interactive Media I (4)
   
5. an upper-division track comprised of either:
   • Art 300 Digital Page Design II (4) and
     Art 471 Communication Design Seminar (4)
     or
   • Art 342 Interactive Media II (4) and
     Art 440 Interactive Team (4)

Art 310 Digital Imaging and Illustration II

Although not a required course, all graphic design majors are strongly encouraged to take Art 310 Digital Imaging and Illustration II, an advanced course focusing on development of digital illustration concepts, styles, and practice.

Requirements for the Time Arts Minor

The following digital media courses are required as part of the minor in Time Arts:

1. Art 120 Computer Graphics for Art and Design (4)
   
2. Art 255 2D Animation I (4)
   
3. Art 256 3D Computer Animation I (4)
   
4. Art 257 Video I (4)
   
5. Art 296 Digital Drawing and Painting (4)
   
6. Art 455 Time Arts Studio (4)

Requirements for the Photography Minor

The following courses required for the minor in Photography include digital media theory and practice:

1. Art 260 Black and White Photography (4)
2. Art 261 Color Photography (4)
3. Art 262 Photoimaging (4)