Division of Communication and Fine Arts

Digital Media Arts

The Digital Media Arts program at John Brown University encourages technological innovation while maintaining a strong artistic and academic discipline. The technology mastered by the student is not our academic goal, but is important only in serving to further the student ’s artistic expression. The program is largely art oriented, and residing within the framework of a liberal arts curriculum greatly strengthens that orientation. DMA students are consistently encouraged toward the integration and expression of their artistic creativity with their faith.

John Brown University uses the best aspects of multiple media to form the Digital Media Arts degree. Students receive a foundation in traditional illustration techniques, graphic design fundamentals, and practical mass media skills. DMA faculty stress the development of conceptual thought, aesthetics, and technical know-how. Faculty with “real world ” experience, both past and present, work to prepare students for the convergence of technology, art, and electronic media.

The Digital Media Arts degree is demanding on student time, energy and talent. Our goal is to graduate industry - ready artisans prepared for a career in digital media arts. One aspect that serves this purpose is our emphasis on foreign study and mission opportunities. The areas in which graduates may find employment include: Web Design and Publishing, Disc Authoring, Television Production, Film Making, Photography and Image Editing, Illustration, 2D and 3D Animation, Advertising, Design Studios, and Freelance work.

The Digital Media Arts major is an interdisciplinary degree offered jointly by the Department of Art and Design and the Division of Communication and Fine Arts. It is administered by the Division of Communication and Fine Arts and is designed for students with both an artistic and technical orientation. DMA faculty are active members of CIVA (Christians in the Visual Arts), NRB (National Religious Broadcasters) and the school is a member of CAA (College Art Association). We also participate in Siggraph (Special Interest Group for Graphics Conference) and NAB (National Association of Broadcasters Conference) on an annual basis.