Digital Arts – Diploma
Program Details
Diploma in Digital Arts
Overview
Program Summary
For over 20 years, Selkirk College’s Digital Arts program has supported students wanting to excel in an industry demanding exceptional work ethic and creative excellence. Our graduates become creative directors, graphic designers, filmmakers, animators and motion graphic artists. With an emphasis on visual communications, students spend their classroom and studio time designing for all platforms, from print to interactive media and everything in between. Graduates of the Digital Arts program are job-ready and adaptable to growing needs of industry.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- explain the foundational concepts of digital arts.
- use current industry tools and technology to produce content.
- communicate effectively and efficiently in various formats to a variety of stakeholders, consistent with industry expectations.
- apply problem solving skills.
- adhere to best practices and professional standards within the digital arts field.
- demonstrate developing critical and creative thinking skills.
- plan and execute a creative project.
Program Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
In addition to meeting the general admission requirements to Selkirk College, applicants to the Digital Arts program you must meet the following requirements to be considered fully-qualified:
- English 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
Additional Requirements
Graduation and Promotion
In order to receive your credential in your program you must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.00.
Program Courses
Term 1
Required Courses
DA101 | Introduction To Digital Media | 3.00 | |
DA102 | History of Art, Design & Film | 3 | |
DA104 | Introduction To Digital Photography | 3.00 | |
DA109 | Art Fundamentals | 3.00 | |
DA110 | Introduction To Photoshop | 3.00 | |
Term 2
Required Courses
DA112 | Advanced Photoshop | 3 | |
DA113 | Intermediate Digital Art and Design | 3.00 | |
DA121 | Video and Stop Motion Animation | 3.00 | |
DA122 | Digital Video 1 | 3.00 | |
DA131 | Fundamentals of Web | 3.00 | |
DA134 | Motion Graphics & Compositing | 3.00 | |
Term 3
Required Courses
DA210 | Advanced Projects in DA, DTP and Print | 3.00 | |
DA220 | Film & Audio Production | 3.00 | |
DA224 | Motion Graphic Design | 3.00 | |
DA225 | Identify Design | 3.00 | |
DA226 | Multidemensional Design | 3.00 | |
DA227 | Character Design & Animation | 3 | |
Term 4
Required Courses
DA228 | Publication Design | 3.00 | |
DA233 | Portfolio Development | 2.00 | |
DA266 | Production Design | 1.00 | |
DA292 | Professional Practice | 2.00 | |
DA298 | Capstone | 3.00 | |
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