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MFA Programs » Digital Media and Design

Digital Media and Design

The Master of Fine Arts in Digital Media and Design provides students with advanced study in digital media including web design and animation. Students in this program analyze and apply various design processes, methodologies and theories in the production of design projects.

Through intensive coursework, students establish a personal methodology through design practice, reflection and analysis. They identify and articulate the stylistic, thematic and historical contexts of their own practice and work, culminating in the presentation of a diploma project. Independent learning, research and practice are required.

Students also learn the business planning process, and other skills necessary to function as a professional digital artist or designer.

MFA Sample Curriculum - Digital Media and Design

Semester 1
Graduate Studio: Digital Media and Design I
Graduate Studio Elective (500-600 Level Course)
Graduate Studies: Special Topics in Art History I
Thesis Research I
Semester 2
Graduate Studio: Digital Media and Design II
Graduate Studio Elective (500-600 Level Course)
Graduate Studies: Special Topics in Art History II
Thesis Research II
Semester 3
Graduate Studio: Digital Media and Design III
Graduate Studio Elective (500-600 Level Course)
Graduate Studies: Special Topics in Art History III
Thesis Research III
Semester 4
Diploma Project
Business Plan
Graduate Thesis Exhibition
 
Career Opportunities
Students completing the Master of Fine Arts degree Program in Digital Media and Design will have acquired extensive technical knowledge and the broad creative skills to work at an advanced professional level in the design field in such areas as Art Directors, Creative Directors, Graphic Designers, Production Managers, Package Designers, Editorial Designers and Digital Layout and Production Designers.