Digital Visual Arts

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Overview

Digital Visual Arts is one of the five majors available in the Bachelor of New Media Arts Degree. This Major encompasses an investigation into the fundamental principles of design, issues of visual communication, popular culture, and critical theory as applied to digital visual arts. The objective is to be able communicate ideas through the use of imagery which conveys an effective aesthetic because it is based on clear intent, ideation and concept.

Creativity and critical theoretical approaches are the main principles guiding this major. Students will be encouraged to be aware of how images communicate, how people read visuals and how to construct visuals using a variety of digital media that communicate with the viewer.

Career Opportunities

Some illustrative examples of the vocational areas where graduates may reasonably aspire to work include relevant positions within:

  • independent arts studio work

  • film making and animation production

  • commercials for film and television

  • concerts-performance and management

  • conferences and conventions-performance and management

  • exhibitions

  • festival and shows

  • advertising-digital media, electronic publishing

  • artistic competitions

  • presentations

  • corporate reporting and image making

  • text based media

  • educational technology

Facilities

The Creative Arts are taught and experienced in cutting edge learning spaces. The new building on the Douglas campus features the following:

  • Three computer labs which operate independently and also as a “mega lab” with projection and surround sound audio-visual environments;

  • A digital output centre;

  • Print finishing room;

  • Four photographic studios that operate as individual studios and also as “mega studio” which offers vehicle access, purpose-built cyclorama and pantographic lighting system;

  • Drawing and multi-arts studios that operate independently and together;

  • Professional gallery and digitally enhanced foyer area; and

  • Indoor/Outdoor performance areas for exhibitions and multi-arts events.

Application and Contact Information