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 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 | Foundation of Digital Arts | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA102 | History of Art, Design and Film | 3.00 | 45 |
| DA104 | Introduction to Digital Photography | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA109 | Art Fundamentals | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA110 | Introduction To Photoshop | 3.00 | 60 |
Term 2
Required Courses
| DA112 | Digital Image Making | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA113 | Design Narrative | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA121 | Introduction to Animation | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA122 | Introduction to Video and Audio | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA131 | Fundamentals of Web | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA134 | Motion Graphics and Compositing | 3.00 | 60 |
Term 3
Required Courses
| DA210 | Illustration and Typography | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA220 | Film and Audio Production | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA224 | Motion Graphic Design | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA225 | Identity Design | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA226 | Multidimensional Design | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA227 | Character Design and Animation | 3.00 | 60 |
Term 4
Required Courses
| DA228 | Publication Design | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA233 | Portfolio Development and Design | 3.00 | 60 |
| DA266 | Production Design | 2.00 | 30 |
| DA292 | Professional Practices | 2.00 | 45 |
| DA298 | Capstone | 5.00 | 90 |
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