Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts

Digital Arts is a major focused on investigating 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, computer science, and music technology to provide students with an environment where they can explore the inter-relationships between 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, 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.The School of Music also offers a Bachelor of Music degree program that is administered by the Digital Arts faculty. See Music Technology elsewhere in the Catalog for more information. This program is an integral part of the Department of Creative Arts, which brings together faculty and students engaged in the study and practice of creative pursuits. See relevant sections elsewhere in the Catalog to learn more about the department’s other programs in Studio Art, Art History, and Theatre Arts. The Department is the hub for the University’s Off-Center for Creative Practice, an academic constellation designed to promote collaboration across all creative disciplines at Stetson.