Digital Media
Combine Art with Technology
Explore the cutting edge of design and media.
The Digital Media program at Davis & Elkins College focuses on graphic design, print design, interactive media, and 2D animation. It provides hands-on courses in visual communication, branding, web design, video and animation production, and 3D design through professional-grade software. This curriculum gives you the skills to apply and create art in the modern world.
The program will allow you to explore different formats of digital art through set courses and electives that you can tailor to your interests. You’ll build a foundation in art through intro to drawing, color, theory, and 2D Design to establish what makes a composition excel in the art and digital worlds. You’ll learn alongside dedicated, mentoring faculty who are working artists and active in the field. Small class sizes provide an inspiring environment that exposes you to new ideas and activities while allowing you to express your own creativity and explore your thoughts and feelings. A bright and spacious studio provides room for learning and developing skills and techniques. The Mac Lab offers professional resources for graphic design and digital photography. These areas are available for students to work in even when classes are not in session.
Baccalaureate Programs (B.A.)
Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media
The bachelor’s degree in digital media requires 50 credit hours. Students majoring in digital media must also complete a minor approved by the Creative Arts Department. Suggested minors are art, film production, marketing, and pre-art therapy. For specific requirements, refer to the Undergraduate Course Catalog.
Minors
Digital Media Minors
The minor in Digital Media requires 18 semester hours of specified and elective courses focusing on digital design tools and techniques.
Courses
What We Offer
- Painting for Non-Majors
- Introduction to Drawing
- 2-Dimensional Design
- 3-Dimensional Design
- Digital Media
- Ceramics
- Fiber Arts
- Art History I
- Digital Photography
- Graphic Design
- Introduction to Sculpture
- Introduction to Printmaking
- Figure Drawing
- Advanced Drawing
- Color Theory
- Digital Media II
- Painting
- Advanced Painting
- Art History II
- Digital Illustration
- Advanced Ceramics
- Advanced Sculpture
- Ceramic Mold Making
- Screen Printing
- Advanced Printmaking
- Topics in Art History
- Methods for Teaching Art
- Graphic Design II
- Arts Advocacy Internship
- Pre-Art Therapy Internship
- Independent Study
- Professional Practices
- Senior Studio
- Senior Seminar
Careers in Digital Media
The study of digital media is an excellent fit for those interested in creative arts, technology, and marketing. The program explores different fields of digital art and will prepare you for careers in advertising, illustration, and graphic design settings.
Career options include:
- Digital Product Designer
- Junior Visual Designer & Senior Visual Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Presentation Designer
- Interactive Designer
- Motion Graphic Designer
- Creative Director
- Digital illustrator / Animator
- Web Designer / UX Designer
- Brand and Marketing Designer
- Packaging and Print Designer
- Video and Media Producer
Why Digital Media at D&E
A broad range of courses will teach you creativity, problem-solving, visual communication, and the satisfaction of making something that didn’t exist before. You’ll have opportunities to learn and use the latest technology and tools and develop skills that will prepare you for a career in digital media. Dedicated faculty members create an inspiring environment where you and your peers can learn from each other, develop your craft, and push your creative boundaries.