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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog
Digital Art and Design (DIAD-BFA), B.F.A.
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Bachelor of Fine Arts
Digital Art and Design graduates will be innovative artists and designers, well prepared to create rich media experiences that combine imaging, animation, sound and interactivity. With substantial flexibility in the degree of specialization/generalization built into the curriculum, students will be able to develop portfolios in one or more of these professional media markets: Digital Imaging, 2D Animation, 3D Animation, Motion Graphics, Interactive Design. The Digital Art and Design program is designed to provide opportunities that are cross-platform and user-experience driven. They blend self-directed learning with hands-on instruction by experienced professionals. Projects and studio work may be centered around public service content, while allowing the freedom of creative expression that is necessary for every artist and designer to find their own voice.
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New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
- ACT/SAT test scores are NOT currently required for admissions consideration to KCAD. However, some Woodbridge N. Ferris Scholarship levels may require test scores be submitted to be awarded at certain levels.
- Portfolio Requirement: Your portfolio should include 8-10 pieces of your best, most recent work that reflect your interests and creative potential. This collection of work could include 2D or 3D artwork, such as drawings, paintings, design, photography, sketches, animation, typography, videos, collages,ceramics, sculpture, sewn garments or other forms of creativity.
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required (Entertainment Art Concentration)
Choose one of the following:
Pathways:
Select one:
- Narrative Studies (NR)
- Cultural Studies (CS)
- Philosophical Studies (PL)
At least (3) courses will be taken within the selected Pathway. Recommended at the 200-level or higher
Minor: (Optional) 15 Credit Hours
College Requirements (Entertainment Art Concentration)
Supportive Studio 24 Credit Hours
Art History 12 Credit Hours
Major Studio 42 Credit Hours
Electives 12 Credit Hours
Digital Media Program Electives *
Graduation Requirements (Entertainment Art Concentration)
- Complete 120 semester credit hours.
- Complete a studio major program of study (at least half of the major credits must be in residence at KCAD).
- Complete all Supportive, Art History and General Education requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at KCAD.
- Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major studio core (studio electives exempted).
- Submit a digital image of senior level work.
- Be in good standing with the College.
Suggested Semester Layout (Entertainment Art Concentration)
Fall Courses
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Gen Ed - Pathway Credit Hours: 3
- Gen Ed - Pathway Credit Hours: 3
Spring Courses
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Gen Ed - Pathway Credit Hours: 3
University General Education Requirements - 30 Credits Required (Multimedia Design Concentration)
Choose one of the following:
Pathways:
Select one:
- Narrative Studies (NR)
- Cultural Studies (CS)
- Philosophical Studies (PL)
At least (3) courses will be taken within the selected Pathway. Recommended at the 200-level or higher
Minor: (Optional) 15 Credit Hours
College Requirements (Multimedia Design Concentration)
Supportive Studio 24 Credit Hours
Art History 12 Credit Hours
Major Studio 42 Credit Hours
Electives 12 Credit Hours
Digital Media Program Electives *
Graduation Requirements (Multimedia Design Concentration)
- Complete 120 semester credit hours.
- Complete a studio major program of study (at least half of the major credits must be in residence at KCAD).
- Complete all Supportive, Art History and General Education requirements.
- Complete a minimum of 30 semester hours in residence at KCAD.
- Earn a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or higher, and a minimum GPA of 2.25 in the major studio core (studio electives exempted).
- Submit a digital image of senior level work.
- Be in good standing with the College.
Suggested Semester Layout (Multimedia Design Concentration)
Fall Courses
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Gen Ed - Pathway Credit Hours: 3
- Gen Ed - Pathway Credit Hours: 3
Spring Courses
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- KCDM Program Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Elective Credit Hours: 3
- Gen Ed - Pathway Credit Hours: 3
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