Tell inspiring stories and share diverse perspectives as you learn the latest in digital technology. 

Through design, research, practice, and production, the Digital Technology and Culture Department can train you in a wide range of interrelated fields, including: 

2D + 3D Animation 

A focus on 2D and 3D Animation provides students with an innovative and comprehensive understanding of visual storytelling and skills with industry-standard software. The curriculum integrates both artistic and technical aspects of 2D and 3D animation. Students delve into the principles of animation, storytelling, character design, rigging, as well as environment design. Learn more….

Digital Cinema 

Digital Cinema encourages students to delve into a wide range of screen-based practices and explore various methods in cinematic storytelling, as well as developing skills in interactive, nonlinear and experimental cinema narratives. Courses provide a comprehensive overview of the aesthetics and histories of cinema, from its early developments to its contemporary integration with new media. Learn more….

Game Design 

The Game Studies track is structured to introduce students to the historical and practical application of games and game development. Students will explore visual narrative, and game mechanics while learning project development and management practices. With hands-on experience in game engines such as Unreal Engine, students will be able to explore a wide variety of genres and contexts. Beyond the mechanics of gameplay, they will gain insights into the elements that create immersive experiences. Learn more….

Graphic Design 

Graphic Design is a multifaceted industry encompassing many different visual aesthetics and image creation tools. Students dive deep into understanding the elements and principles of design to guide their decision-making process for their personal and professional creative development. The graphic design courses offered challenge how students comprehend and create imagery as a form of communication. Learn more….

Social Media + SEO 

Social media students learn the skills to create, monitor, and evaluate successful and dazzling content. Students explore the history of social media, what messages work, what makes a successful social media campaign, how to create their online brand and identity, the benefits and drawbacks of life online, and basic principles of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Social Media Optimization (SMO), among many other evolving topics. Importantly, they learn the current best practices for different social media platforms. Learn more…. 

Web Design + Development 

In Web Design and Development, students make the Internet their own expressive medium for creativity, narrative, and discourse. Classes explore the principles and practices of visual design, coding, user experience (UX), accessibility, content management, and arrays of related topics. Along the way, students learn to code in HTML, CSS and JavaScript to create responsive websites and web apps. Learn more….

Extended Reality (AR/VR) 

Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) stands as one of the most transformative technological frontiers. Students specializing in AR/VR will harness the power of Unity software, gaining expertise that can be applied across sectors, from gaming and entertainment to education and healthcare. This concentration paves the way for groundbreaking career opportunities as developers, designers, or consultants in an industry set for exponential growth. Learn more….

Storytelling

No matter what your educational and professional goals are, storytelling is an important skill to master. In DTC we focus on the modern legacies of storytelling across cultures and apply that theory and history to technology, media, design, and video games. Learn more….

Digital Humanities

Digital Humanities challenges students to learn how, when, and most importantly why to use technology to solve a range of social, educational, technical, and/or political problems. Learn more….