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ART 419 Portfolio Review & Assessment II

Also Required:

Passing all VCDMA major courses enrolled, future w/grade of “C” or better
English Proficiency Exam (Pass/Fail) ________
Faculty Portfolio Review 1 (ART 219) ___
Faculty Portfolio Review II (ART 419) _____
Internship in Visual Communication (ART 491) ___ When & Where: ____________________
Senior Thesis/Exhibition (ART 498) 10-20 works of art/design, media; fashion, short films/animation,
etc.)

4. DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS (DMA)

The Digital Media Arts concentration prepares students for careers in visual arts and exhibition, by
combining digital arts and technology with traditional art making and research. Students may seek to
integrate experimental design, drawing/illustration, painting, sculpture, video, photography,
installation with visual communication and new media.

This major is ideal for the student who may come from a background in painting for example, but also
would like to combine this medium with digital art, new media, video, etc. This would also be ideal for
a student that does not desire to enter a career in graphic design per se (print & web) but seek ways
to conduct research balanced with art making, technology and exploration. The objectives of the new
concentration are as to prepare graduates to enter a career as a professional visual artist, with an
emphasis on digital media and gallery exhibition.

Expected student learning outcomes: After successful completion of coursework, portfolio reviews,
exhibitions, internships and senior thesis projects, students will be able to:

• Organize the advanced elements of the visual language creating harmonious and unique designs for
art, advertisement and communication

• Demonstrate the organizational principles that underline the effective manipulation of the optical
elements in 2D and 3D space as well as interdisciplinary research and application
• Demonstrate a full command of a variety of software packages and develop creative and effective
problem-solving skills in art/technology

• Combine elements of both traditional and digital art-making into a cohesive portfolio and senior
exhibition/show
• Develop sound business practices and knowledge as a professional, exhibiting
artist/designer/producer

• Produce a successful portfolio and resume for the professional art industry and/or graduate school

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