Bachelor in
Art and Design (BFA) with emphasis in Digital Art Lindenwood University
Introduction
Graphic designers have the ability to create a new visual reality with digital imaging, illustration, and photography. They develop visual concepts with computer software, using their skills to design and lay out advertisements, brochures, corporate reports, and magazines.
The BFA in Art and Design with an Emphasis in Digital Art provides the format and tools that allow traditional fine arts students to work in digital media. With a firm foundation in the theories and techniques of studio art, digital art majors will be provided the software skills necessary to thrive in the digital art and design industries.
You'll study art history, learn about two-dimensional and three-dimensional design, and study drawing and digital photography in an online-hybrid setting.
The Art and Design (BFA) with emphasis in Digital Art is offered in both traditional and online formats.
Career Opportunities
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| Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
Digital Art careers include Art director, design director, editorial designer, graphic artist, graphic designer for advertising agencies, magazines, publishing houses, television stations or studios or movie studios, marketing manager, multimedia designer, web designer, sign designer, and web designer.
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Curriculum
Major Coursework
30 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 10000 Introduction to Art and Design
- AAD 10050 Introduction to Web Design
- AAD 10600 Design I
- AAD 13000 Drawing I
- AAD 13600 Design II
- AAD 14000 Visual Storytelling
- AAD 18101 Digital Photography I
- AAD 35000 Portfolio Review
- ARTH 22200 History of Western Art to 1300
- ARTH 22400 History of Western Art from 1300
Foundation Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 12000 Digital Foundations
- AAD 20300 Adobe Certification in Photoshop
- AAD 20400 Adobe Certification in Illustrator
Drawing Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 33000 Drawing II
- AAD 33100 Figure Drawing I
Emphasis Coursework
24 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 20000 Painting I
- AAD 21500 Printmaking I
- AAD 22600 Digital Art I
- AAD 33610 Digital Art II
- AAD 34600 Digital Art III
- AAD 36000 Advanced 3D
- AAD 44600 Digital Art IV
- CAH 43000 Arts Entrepreneurship
Art and Design Elective Coursework
6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 10100 Emerging Technologies
- AAD 11000 Programming Logic
- AAD 11600 Drag and Drop Web Design
- AAD 20400 Adobe Certification in Illustrator
- AAD 21000 User Interface/User Experience
- AAD 22100 Sculpture I
- AAD 22600 Digital Art I
- AAD 23000 Microsoft Office Specialist Certification
- AAD 23400 Fibers I
- AAD 24100 Ceramics I
- AAD 25000 Typography I
- AAD 30600 Imaging and Illustration
- AAD 31500 Printmaking II
- AAD 32200 Motion Graphics
- AAD 32500 Desktop Publishing
- AAD 33000 Drawing II
- AAD 33100 Figure Drawing I
- AAD 33310 3D Printing
- AAD 33400 Fibers II
- AAD 33600 3D Graphics
- AAD 33700 Digital Painting
- AAD 34000 Ceramics II
- AAD 35001 Digital Photography II
- AAD 36001 Digital Photography III
- AAD 36100 Web Design - User Experience I
- AAD 36200 Web Design - User Experience II
- AAD 38600-38699 Special Topics in Art and Design
- AAD 40100 Painting III
- AAD 41500Printmaking III
- AAD 42400 Applications for Mobile Devices
Art History Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following option:
- ARTH 38000 History of Digital Art
Art History Elective Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- ARTH 35400 Nineteenth-Century Art
- ARTH 35600 Baroque Art
- ARTH 35700 Ancient Art
- ARTH 35800 Medieval Art
- ARTH 36100 Twentieth-Century Art/Modern
- ARTH 36200 Twentieth-Century Art/Contemporary
- ARTH 36300 Early Modern Gender Studies
- ARTH 36500 History of Photography
- ARTH 36900 History of Graphic Design
- ARTH 37000 History of Games and Critical Theory
- ARTH 38300 Renaissance Art
- ARTH 38400 Classical Myth
- ARTH 38600-38699 Special Topics
- ARTH 38700-38799 Special Topics
- ARTH 38900 Art Theory and Criticism
Practical Application Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 30105 Applied Art and Design
- CAH 44444 Internship
Capstone Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- AAD 41000 Art and Design Capstone
Seminar Coursework
Zero credit hour course in which students are required to enroll every fall and spring semester from matriculation to degree conferral.
- AAD 10200Art and Design Seminar
No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.
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Scholarships and Funding
Lindenwood offers a wide range of scholarships to support student success. 88% of Lindenwood undergraduates receive scholarships. Source: The National Center for Educational Statistics.