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Digital Media Arts
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The Digital Media Arts program is dedicated
to educating and training designers of the
future. Students will be prepared to meet the
high demand of the design industry using their
skills in graphic design and interactive media. In
addition, students will be introduced to critical design theory and analysis in preparation
for graduate study.
Students can also pursue a Minor in Digital
Media Arts enhance their major coursework.
The Digital Media Arts Program
at Prairie View A&M University
Degree and Courses
The Digital Media Arts degree mirrors the American Institute of Graphic Arts professional standards. The degree emphasizes: 1. Increasing the ability to create and
develop visual responses to communication problems;
2. Increasing the ability to solve communication problems using the design process and beta testing imple-
mentation; and 3. Increasing the understanding of and
ability to utilize tools and technology. The lower division
coursework, Creative Thinking, Sign + Symbols, Fundamentals of Digital Imaging and Fundamentals of Interactive Media, introduce content associated with devel-
oping problem-solving strategies and honing technical
proficiency. The upper division coursework focuses on
advanced training in technology, branding, print graphic
design, motion graphics, various forms of interactive
media and project development.
Career Opportunities:
Professional designers can work in a range of different
design careers and projects including: digital design,
multimedia design, type design, motion graphics (film
title and/or tv graphics), exhibit design, signage design,
environmental design, package design, publications sys-
tems, educational design, magazine illustration, identity
design (branding), information design and design entrepreneur.
Bachelor of Science Degree Requirements
Core Curriculum - 42 SCHs
See Official Degree plan for course restrictions
Major Requirements - 60 SCHs
ARTS 1113 Design I
ARTS 1123 Design II
ARTS 1153 Drawing I
ARTS 1173 Creative Thinking
ARTS 2233 History of Art II
ARTS 2353 Graphic Design History
ARTS 2353 Color Theory
ARTS 2363 Sign + Symbols
DGMA 3123 Layout I
DGMA 3133 Layout II
DGMA 3323 Typography I
DGMA 3333 Typography II
DGMA 3343 Branding
DGMA 3353 Interactive Media
DGMA 4143 Problems in Media Arts I
DGMA 4153 Problems in Media Arts II
DGMA 4163 Advanced Interactive Media
DGMA 4173 Social Media Design
DGMA 4183 Motion Graphics
DGMA 4193 Senior Studio Thesis
Prescribed Electives - 12 SCHs
ARTS 3193 Printmaking
ARTS 4103 Creative Photography
DGMA 2173 Fundamentals of Digital Media
DGMA 2183 Fundamentals of Interactive Media
Free Art Electives - 6 SCHs (Choose two)
ARTS 2133 Ceramics
ARTS 2193 Painting
ARTS 3113 Oil Painting I
ARTS 3143 Sculpture I
ARTS 3173 Watercolor
ARTS 3513 Crafts Design
ARTS 4133 Printmaking II
ARTS 4203 Special Topics in Digital Media Arts
ARTS 4213 Book Arts
Minor in Digital Media Arts
Minor Requirements - 18 SCHs
ARTS 1113 Design I
ARTS 1153 Drawing I
ARTS 2353 Graphic Design History
ARTS 2363 Sign + Symbols
DGMA 2173 Fundamentals of Digital Media
DGMA 2183 Fundamentals of Interactive Media
Minor in Art
Minor Requirements - 18 SCHs
ARTS 1113 Design I
ARTS 1153 Drawing I
ARTS 1203 Introduction to Visual Arts
ARTS 2193 Painting
Choose two 3hr courses from below
ARTS 3113 Oil Painting
ARTS 3143 Sculpture
ARTS 3173 Watercolor
ARTS 3193 Printmaking
ARTS 3153 Craft Design
ARTS 4103 Photography
Contact Information
Digital Media Arts Program
Prairie View A&M University
School of Architecture
P.O. Box 519, MS #2100
Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-9800
(936) 261-9826 (Facsimile)
digitalmediaarts@pvamu.edu
Prairie View A&M University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
P.O. Box 519, MS #1009
Prairie View, Texas 77446
(936) 261-1000
admissions@pvamu.edu
Digital Media Arts Program is located in the Nathelyne
Archie Kennedy Building.