Digital Media Arts

The Digital Media Arts program at John Brown University encourages technological innovation while maintaining a strong artistic and academic discipline. The technology mastered by the student is not our academic goal, but is important only in serving to further the student ’s artistic expression. The program is largely art oriented, and residing within the framework of a liberal arts curriculum greatly strengthens that orientation. DMA students are consistently encouraged toward the integration and expression of their artistic creativity with their faith.

John Brown University uses the best aspects of multiple media to form the Digital Media Arts degree. Students receive a foundation in traditional illustration techniques, graphic design fundamentals, and practical mass media skills. DMA faculty stress the development of conceptual thought, aesthetics, and technical know-how. Faculty with “real world ” experience, both past and present, work to prepare students for the convergence of technology, art, and electronic media.

The Digital Media Arts degree is demanding on student time, energy and talent. Our goal is to graduate industry-ready artisans prepared for a career in digital media arts. One aspect that serves this purpose is our emphasis on foreign study and mission opportunities. The areas in which graduates may find employment include: Web Design and Publishing, Disc Authoring, Television Production, Film Making, Photography and Image Editing, Illustration, 2D and 3D Animation, Advertising, Design Studios, and Freelance work.

The Digital Media Arts major is divided into three concentrations: Animation, Cinema, and Web. Students pick one concentration based on their interests and career goals. More than one concentration may be chosen but would require more than four years to complete. Even though the major is divided into three concentrations, all students take foundational courses from all three areas. This allows students to gain basic knowledge in all three areas and to help them in their decision as to which area best meets their interests and career goals.