DIART:BFA - Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts
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Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Digital Arts
These admission requirements apply to all majors within the BFA in Digital Arts degree. All applicants must meet University minimum admission requirements. Candidates for the BFA in Digital Arts will be required to submit electronically a portfolio of their works with a short statement. A departmental committee will review the portfolios. The focus of the review will be on quality work, technical ability, and consistency. This will assist the program to better advise students in a course sequence designed for student success. Currently, the CARTA departments utilize the SlideRoom service for the portfolio submissions. See the Art and Art History Department website for further information.
Academic Progression Requirements
To progress into upper-division BFA in Digital Arts Major courses, students must complete the four lower-division foundation courses (12 credits) with a minimum GPA of 2.75 in two attempts or fewer. These courses include course, course, course, and course. Drops after the add/drop period, which result in a DR grade, are considered an attempt in the course and count as an unsuccessful enrollment. Students who do not satisfy this requirement will be advised to change major to other degrees such as program or program.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts: Graphic Design Major
The BFA in Digital Arts: Graphic Design Major provides an intensive program of study in contemporary design strategies and theory. The curriculum emphasizes conceptual and critical thinking, addressing design ethics, social responsibility, and a collaborative environment. Students gain creative skills for real-world challenges in branding, UI/UX, spatial, and publication design, among others. This degree major capitalizes on a strong base in fine arts, conceptual, and innovative design courses where students will master a strong foundation in design and become proficient designers sought by multiple disciplines, industries, and professions.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts: Animation Major
The BFA in Digital Arts: Animation Major emphasizes an experimental, auteur-driven approach to the concepts and technical practices essential to the production of 2D and 3D computer animation and new media art. Students will explore the role of animation and new media within contemporary culture and its potential for artistic output using cutting edge technology. This major offers an intensive course of study in animation, narrative, identity, place, and new media.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BFA in Digital Arts to MS in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students enrolled in the BFA in Digital Arts may apply to the Accelerated MS in Art Education Degree Pathway. If accepted, students will be allowed to take up to 12 credits of graduate courses which will apply toward both their undergraduate and their master's degree program.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BFA in Digital Arts to Master of Science (MS) in Art Education Accelerated Degree Pathway
(1) Current enrollment in the BFA in Digital Arts
(2) Completed a minimum of 75 undergraduate credits
(3) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher
(4) Portfolio review and interview
(5) Complete the separate Accelerated Bachelors/Master’s degree application, including signed approval by the director, coordinator or designee of the graduate program.