Catalog 2017-2018

Digital Arts Major - ­BFA Degree Program

The digital arts major at The University of Tampa emphasizes on the creative uses of computing technology for professional and experimental purposes. Development of visualization skills, creativity, programming, modeling, drawing potential and design ability form the cornerstone of the program. The emphasis is on creative growth through intense exploration of a wide range of media, coupled with direct use of modern technology. The available digital tools offer a range of potential experiences, from developing for electronic media, to producing content for interactive applications. Professional internships are available and encouraged.

Degree Requirements

Foundations:

ART 102Foundations: Drawing

4

ART 103Foundations: Materials & Methods

2

ART 104Foundations: 2-D Design

4

ART 105Foundations: 3-D Design

4

ART 210Foundations: Digital Media

4

Total Credit Hours:18

Art History Core:

ART 277Modern Art

4

ART 281History of Graphic Design

4

ART 423Contemporary Art

4

Total Credit Hours:12

Digital Arts Core:

ART 211Art and Technology

4

ART 2133-D Printing and Modeling

4

ART 217Beginning 3-D Animation

4

ART 238Animation I

4

COM 241Introduction to Sound, Image and Motion

4

ITM 251Application Development

4

ART 310Creative Coding

4

ART 311Online Production

4

ART 317Advanced 3-D Animation

4

COM 381Digital Imaging

4

Total Credit Hours:40

 


 

One of the following:

ART 430Physical Computing

4

ART 463Multimedia and Installation Art

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Seminar and Review:

ART 298Professional Seminar

2

ART 398Junior Portfolio Review

0

Total Credit Hours:2

Total Credit Hours: 76