Digital Visualization & Communication Certificate

This certificate offers a pathway for students in the areas of digital visualization and communication with an interdisciplinary influence. The certificate provides a diverse structural study with practical skills in visual reasoning, digital imaging, communication, team collaboration, and creatively interpreting analytical data.

The Digital Visualization and Communication Certificate is designed for both majors and non-majors who wish to show expertise in the areas of digital arts and visualizing data. Prerequisites must be completed before registering for individual courses in the certificate.

Prerequisites

Can be completed as part of the Art Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

Core Requirements

Total Required Credits: 18

Choose one of: (3)

  • CS 130 Beg Graphics, Game Programg (3)
  • CS 135 Animation Programming (3)
  • CS 200 Web Technology I (3)

Choose one of: (3)

  • ART 112 Introduction to Digital Media (3) 
  • CS 150 Intro To Computer Science I (3)

Choose one of: (3)

  • ART 121 FP Studio: Beg Drawing (3)
  • ART 123 FP Studio: 2-D Design (3)

Choose one of: (3)

  • ART 207 Photography Studio I (3)
  • CS 340 Graphical User Interfaces (3)

Capstone Course- Choose one of: (3)

  • ART 475 Data Visualization (3)
  • CS 475 Data Visualization (3)
  • NSCI 475 Data Visualization (3)

Electives

Choose one of: (3)

  • ENG 285 Introduction to Media Writing (3)
  • ENG 286A Intro to Fiction Writing (3)
  • ENG 286B Intro to Poetry Writing (3)
  • ENG 201 Global Cinema (3)
  • ENG 200G Intro Graphic Novels & Comics (3)
  • ENG 318 Playwriting (3)

Program Overview

This certificate offers a pathway for students in the areas of digital visualization and communication with an interdisciplinary influence. The certificate provides a diverse structural study with practical skills in visual reasoning, digital imaging, communication, team collaboration, and creatively interpreting analytical data.

The Digital Visualization and Communication Certificate is designed for both majors and non-majors who wish to show expertise in the areas of digital arts and visualizing data. Prerequisites must be completed before registering for individual courses in the certificate.

Jonathon “Jon” E. Goebel
Chair and Associate Professor, Art

Jodilyn K. Kunimoto
Senior Advisor

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