Coordinator: Ricardo Miranda
347 Holman, (609) 771- 2939, miranda@tcnj.edu
The Digital Arts major features an intensive core curriculum (and a range of options) in specifically digital media such as Imaging and Photography, Video, Time-based Media, Sound Design, Animation, Web Design-both Static and Dynamic, and Interactive and Performance Media.
Upon graduating with a BFA in Digital Arts, TCNJ students will be highly prepared to either continue their education as strong candidates at the most competitive graduate programs in New Media or to enter professional fields as amongst the most skilled digital artists in an increasingly competitive job market.
The essence of the Digital Arts curriculum is the study of art (in both studio and seminar classes) that is originated, created and/or output with the use of digital technologies. The course of study parallels the development of art and technology in western culture from still photography to the moving image to electronic interactivity and to the production of immersive environments, utilizing the latest digital tools available. The fundamental principle underlying the curriculum is that student artists must understand and develop the historical, aesthetic, conceptual, and technical aspects of the digital arts within the larger context of art-making.
The Digital Arts student can choose to specialize in a particular area or opt for broad and comprehensive exposure to media in the discipline. The student's creative visual language is developed in foundation courses of fine arts, which introduce a rigorous practice in drawing, color theory, design, conceptual analysis, introductory digital courses, and photography. The exemplary educational background The College of New Jersey offers--one that emphasizes "creative expressions", "critical thinking", and a "cultural, social, and intellectual life enriched and enlivened by diversity"-- is integral to the curriculum. Second year study incorporates student learning of foundational skills with new technical forms that include interactive art and design, time-based media (video and animation) and web design. Third year students specialize in a Digital Arts component to further develop their aesthetic, technical and conceptual abilities. The final year is comprised of advanced research and study in the Digital Arts that ensures both a conceptual and technical maturation of each student.
The Art Department announces a new minor: Photography. The Photography Minor is available to all TCNJ students who are passionately interested in exploring photography. Students must complete five photography courses that include Photography I, Photography II, Digital Photography and Histories of Photography. Students choose a fifth course based on advisement.
Admission to the minor is through consultation with The Photography Coordinator, Anita Allyn. Please contact her at allyn@tcnj.edu.
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Digital Arts Recommended Program of Study
First Semester
AFA 111/Drawing
AFA 112/Conceptual Studio
AFA 113/Color /2D Design
FSP 101/Freshman Seminar
Second Semester
AAH 105 Art History I or AAH 106 Art History II
ADA 180/Digital Art: Imaging I
AFA 280/Photography I
WRI 102/ Academic Writing
Third Semester
ADA 270/Digital Arts: Imaging II
ADA 283/Digital Photography
ADA 278/Imaging Sound
AAH 145/Non-Western
Fourth Semester
AFA 118/3D Design
ADA 285/Digital Art: Time-Based
ADA 385/Digital Arts: Interactive
AAH 250/ Contemporary Art
Fifth Semester
ADA 288/Web Design I: Static
ADA 380/Video Art I: Single Channel
OR IMM 210/Computer Animation I
Liberal Learning Required Course
Liberal Learning Required Course
Sixth Semester
ADA 388/Web Design II: Dynamic
OR Digital Arts Elective
ADA 387/Video Art II: Installation/Performance
OR IMM 310/Computer Animation II
Liberal Learning Required Course
Liberal Learning Required Course
Seventh Semester
ADA 498/Digital Arts: Theory and Practice
Digital Arts Elective/Independent Study
Liberal Learning Elective
Liberal Learning Required Course
Eighth Semester
ADA 499/Digital Arts: Thesis Project
Digital Arts Elective/Independent Study
Liberal Learning Elective
Liberal Learning Required Course
Digital Arts Minor
Requires a portfolio review and/or permission of the Digital Arts Coordinator.Non-Art Majors
AFA111/Drawing I or AFA113/Color-Design
AFA112/Concept Studio
ADA180/Digital Arts: Imaging I
ADA285/Digital Arts: Time-based
ADA288/Web Design I
Interactive Multi-Media Majors
AFA111/Drawing I
AFA113/Color-Design
AFA112/Concept Studio
One of the following courses: ADA180/Digital Arts: Imaging I or ADA285/Digital Arts: Time-based or ADA283/Digital Photography or ADA288/Web Design I: Static.
One of the following courses: ADA270/Digital Arts: Imaging II or ADA380/Video I: Single Channel or ADA385/Digital Arts: Interactive or ADA388/Web Design I: Dynamic.
Art Majors
ADA270/Digital Arts: Imaging II or ADA283/Digital Photography or ADA278/Digital Arts: Imaging Sound.
ADA285/Digital Arts: Time-based
ADA 385/Digital Arts: Interactive
ADA288/Web Design I or ADA380/Video I: Single Channel or IMM110/Animation I
ADA388/Web Design II: Dynamic or ADA390/Video Art II: Installation/Performance or IMM210/Animation II.
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