BFA
Option in Electronic Arts
with patterns in Intermedia Studio, Multimedia
Studio, & Computer Animation Studio
contact Nanette Wylde for additional info
THE OPTION IN ELECTRONIC ARTS: 66 units
This degree acknowledges the multidisciplinary nature of communication in a time when the experimental nature of art and the rapid development of media technologies intersect to create dynamic opportunities for the production of meaning and experience. Utilizing the combined strengths of the Department of Art and Art History, the Department of Communication Design, and the Department of Computer Science, students develop the conceptual and technical skills required of fine artists using the diverse and evolving palette of new media. Studio practice integrates electronic media in the context of historical, cultural and critical studies. Individual patterns prepare students for specialized learning in one of three areas of artistic focus. Each pattern stresses creative, analytical, technical and personal development in preparation for lifelong artistic and professional practice as an artist and communicator.
Required Application Materials for the BFA Degree with an Option in Electronic Arts (application to the BFA is usually during the junior year)same as for Option in Art Studio except item #3 should include examples of electronic work; these may be submitted on Mac CD or NTSC VHS tape.
INTERMEDIA STUDIO PATTERN: Focused integration of traditional fine art media and electronic media. Specialization within this pattern may include: photography/digital imaging, digital painting, digital printmaking, sculpture, installation, public art, and performance works. Conceptual development and studio practice involves integrating vocabularies and production techniques from a diverse palette of artistic methodologies and tools. Intermedia Studio is an interdisciplinary collaboration within the Department of Art and Art History.
MULTIMEDIA STUDIO PATTERN: The creation and production of interactive multimedia as Fine Art. Artists working in multimedia employ the elements of imagery, text, animation, video, sound and interactive audience participation. Theories of both the fine artist and communication designer are applied to facilitate innovative and alternative forms of expression that shape our experience in the world. Studio practice involves the artist as author, producer and production specialist. Publishing platforms include CD/DVD and the WWW. Multimedia Studio is a collaboration between the Department of Communication Design and the Department of Art and Art History.
COMPUTER ANIMATION STUDIO PATTERN: 3D computer animation. This interdisciplinary pattern incorporates a solid understanding of the science of Computer Graphics and the visualization skills required of the creative animator. Studio practice integrates traditional and digital imagemaking skills with the conceptualization and production of meaningful pictorial and narrative experiences. The Computer Animation Studio pattern includes a professional level internship. Computer Animation Studio is a collaboration between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Art and Art History.