Bachelor of Science in Computer Graphics

A BS in Digital Arts and Design prepares graduates for careers as graphic designers, multi-media artists and animators, performers, set/exhibit designers, web designers, and videographers.

Students acquire technical skills, training and experiences preparing them to move into the rapidly expanding sectors of New Media Arts and Design, including animation/motion graphics, digital storytelling, web design, audio production and computer graphics.

The program also emphasizes the "soft skills" so desired by New Media Arts and Design, including creativity, team building, critical thinking and problem solving, and an understanding of symbolic communication.

Graphic Designer
Website Designer
Animation Artist
Broadcast Design Artist
3D Design Artist
Art Director
Media Integration Specialist
Creative/Design Director
Content Developer
Interactive Media Designer/Developer

Salary Range

20's to Mid 30's

Job Outlook:

Good

What are the benefits of a DSU Degree?

Class size/personal attention (Faculty-Student ratio):
- Class size for the majority of classes is small to medium
Cool facts or interesting things about this major:
- Students work in an exciting area where creativity is used to produce "real world" design projects
- Graphic design surrounds us: websites, signage, books, advertisements, labels, packaging, symbols, magazines, posters, interactive DVDs, TV, games, animation/motion graphics. Graphic design is the study of effective visual communication and the art of presenting information in an engaging way to a specific audience.
Integrated Technology:
- Use of tablet pc for instructional purposes in certain classes
- Use of tablet pc for design & production of projects (specific classes)
Special Facilities:
- High-end multimedia lab (PC) that provides 20 "cutting edge" technology workstations used for producing computer generated design & motion graphic projects
- High-end multimedia lab (Apple Mac) that provides 27 "cutting edge" technology workstations used for producing computer generated design & motion graphic projects
What type of special opportunities can students take part in? (i.e. scholarships, grants, research opportunities, internships, clubs, organizations, etc.)
- A number of scholarships are available
- Research opportunities are available/required in certain courses
- Internships are available/required
- The student Art/Design club is available for students to join
- AIGA - American Institute of Graphic Arts - Is a professional association for design that full-time students may join

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Semester (16cr) Semesters Per Degree 8 (128cr)*
Bachelor of Science in Digital Arts & Design Computer Graphic Specialization
Degree Requirements	128 cr
	Credits
Digital Arts & Design Core	27
ART 122 Design II - Color	3
ART 123 3-D Design	3
ARTD 282 2-D Design on Computers I	3
DAD 110 Introduction to Digital Arts & Design	3
DAD 215 Team Building/Creative Problem Solving	3
DAD 222 Audio Production I	3
DAD 494 Internship	1
DAD 498 Undergraduate Research/Scholarship	2
SPCM 225 Symbolic & Strategic Communication	3
ENGL 480 Contemporary Rhetoric	3
Computer Graphic Specialization	47
Students in this specialization must take ART 121, SOC 285 and CSC 150 as part of the general education requirements.
ART 111 Drawing I	3
ART 231 Painting I	3
ARTD 245 History of Graphics	3
ARTD 285 2-D Design on Computers II	3
ARTD 306 Adv. Graphics Applications	3
ARTD 336 Digital Photography I	3
ARTD 356 Digital Painting	3
ARTD 382 3-D Design on Computers I	3
ARTD 385 3-D Design on Computers II	3
ARTD 431 Computer Graphic Effects I	3
ARTD 432 Computer Graphic Effects II	3
ARTD 436 Digital Photography II	3
ARTD 460 Digital Editing	3
BADM 370 Marketing	3
MCOM 362 Digital Typography	3
MCOM 389 Portfolio and Prof. Development	2
Electives	13
General Education Requirements	30
Institutional Requirements	11
* The serving size is based on a four year degree plan, so your course load may vary depending on your specific educational goals. The values here are current as of the 2009-10 DSU course catalog.