Digital Design Minor
Digital designers are vital team members across a wide range of industries. These include entertainment, gaming, web development, advertising, and immersive media. Visual storytelling and user-centered design are at the core of the digital design curriculum, balancing aesthetics, interactivity, and technical proficiency. Courses unite a unique combination of animation, sound design, game development, 3D modeling, and experiential opportunities.
The minor consists of a minimum of 15 Credits. Select at least one course from each category and at least 6 credits must be 300 level or above.
Category A: Foundation Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 111 | Communication in Art and Design - Traditional Media | 3 |
| AD 112 | Communication in Art and Design - Digital Media | 3 |
| AD 150 | Color and Composition | 3 |
| AD 161 | History of Art And Design I | 3 |
| AD 162 | History of Art And Design II | 3 |
| AD 201 | Human Factors/Ergonomics | 3 |
| AD 261 | History of Architecture | 3 |
Category B: Upper-Level Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AD 325 | Entrepreneurship for Designers | 3 |
| AD 340 | Photography and Imaging | 3 |
| DD 275 | Foundations of Game Design | 3 |
| DD 301 | Acting Fundamentals for Animators | 3 |
| DD 303 | Foundations of Sound and Music | 3 |
| DD 403 | Digital Sound and Music | 3 |
| DD 415 | Web/Exhibit Development | 3 |
| DD 442 | Visual and Special Effects in Movies | 3 |
| DD 443 | 2-Dimensional Character Design | 3 |
| DD 444 | 3-Dimensional Character Devel | 3 |
| DD 449 | Imaginary Worlds in Motion Pictures | 3 |
