Digital Design BFA Emphasis
(formerly known as “Multimedia BFA Emphasis”)
Study electronic design at The University of Colorado Denver in a studio based
program that focuses on screen based mediums such as motion graphics, web,
interactive design, experimental video and experimental animation. As part of
the Digital Design emphasis you will learn in state-of-the-art labs using current
versions of all the major software used in design and video.
As a BFA major you will move beyond technology and consider the social implications
of visual communication and the potential of design practice as an agent of
change. By creating work that is content driven you will learn the discipline of
design, professional practice and social responsibility.
Digital Design graduates will go on to pursue careers as creative directors, art
directors, designers, motion graphic artists, web designers, interactive flash
designers, animators, illustrators, video artists and many other exciting jobs in
the field of electronic design. Digital Design is excellent prepartion for students
wishing to go on to graduate studies in the field of digital art and design.
For more information and program details contact:
Prof. Brian Delevie
303.556.2626
brian.delevie@cudenver.edu
www.briandelevie.com
Prof. Bryan Leister
303.352.3710
bryan.leister@cudenver.edu
www.bryanleister.com
To Prospective Students (freshmen & transfer):
While the Visual Arts Department currently accepts applications for the Spring and Summer semesters, students are strongly encouraged to apply for a Fall semester start. This is due to the fact that the majority of the first-semester courses are offered in Fall semesters only. The Visual Arts majors are highly sequenced and pre-requisites are strictly enforced. Students who begin in the Spring and Summer semesters may find that their required courses are not offered until the Fall semester.
PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINES for Summer 2009, Fall 2009, Spring 2010, and Summer 2010
- Fall applicants are encouraged to apply by March 1 (Fall registration opens in early April).
- Spring applicants are encouraged to apply by October 1 (Spring registration opens in mid-November).
- Summer applicants are encouraged to apply by February 1 (Summer registration opens mid-March).
Beginning Fall 2010, the Visual Arts Department will accept Fall applications only. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2010 semester will be April 1, 2010; however, students are encouraged to submit applications by February 15, 2010.
Digital Design advising sheet for 08-09 and [Sample Schedule]
PDF flyer describing this program is available for download and printing
Digital Portfolio Entrance Requirements [PDF flyer describing this program] Please note: Portfolio reviews for the Digital Design emphasis will not begin until the spring 2009 semester for entry into the emphasis program for the 2009-2010 academic year. Transfer student portfolios are due June 1, 2009 to the Visual Arts Department office.
Portfolios submissions should be mailed to:
Digital Design
UC Denver College of Arts & Media
Campus Box 162 | PO Box 173364 | Denver, CO 80217-3364
Transmedia Emphasis - new for fall 2008 (PDF flyer describing this program)
Transmedia Emphasis Curriculum
Education for Future Professionals…BFA...
The BFA in Fine Arts is the professional degree in art. With a BFA, students can choose to further their education by earning the terminal degree in Arts-the Master of Fine Arts degree. In addition to the 12 required classes for a BFA in Fine Art, Digital Design emphasis students will take a standard range of core academic and foundational art classes such as drawing foundations, 2 and 3-dimensional design, color theory, art seminar, art history survey. Digital Design students will then select from a list of Digital Design emphasis courses consisting of 39 credits.
To learn more about the opportunities awaiting you in the Digital Design BA or BFA program, please contact a College of Arts & Media advisor.
Educating and Encouraging...
The Visual Arts faculty is comprised of artists and historians who understand the importance art applications both in and outside of the classroom. For this reason, your instructors strive to be the bridge between you and the professional world.
The faculty’s active participation in their field ensures that students receive both a traditional and a cutting-edge education. To learn more about the Visual Arts faculty, please select their name and you will be directed to their personal web pages, or visit the faculty home page.
- Brian DeLevie
- Michelle Carpenter
- Bryan Leister
The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts Degree...
Students pursuing careers in Digital Design receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts (BFA) from the Department of Visual Arts in the College of Arts & Media, a degree awarded by the University of Colorado Denver.
For more information on admission proceedures for this degree program please contact a CAM advisor at CAMAdvising@cudenver.edu.
Careers in Digital Design...
As a Digital Design graduate from the Visual Arts program, the career opportunities available to you are as limitless as your motivation and imagination. Here are just a few of the options available to this program’s graduates.
- Motion Design
- Interaction Design
- Video Editor
- Branding
- Usability Designer
- Flash code designer
- Web Design
- Sales and Marketing
- Compositor
- Digital Imaging
- Digital Illustration
- Graphic Design
- Logo Design
- Marketing
- Advertising
Admissions...
Students who wish to transfer to the College of Arts & Media from another college or school at the University of Colorado Denver must formally apply to the College of Arts & Media. Students will be considered for admission on either their overall GPA in applicable coursework from CU and all previous institutions, or on their last 15 credit hours. Applicants with less than a 2.0 GPA in related courses (from CU or other institutions) and an overall CU GPA of less than 2.0 will be denied admission even though they may meet other requirements for consideration.
More questions? Contact a CAM advisor for further information.
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University of Colorado Denver College of Arts & Media