The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Interactive Arts is focused on creativity, applied arts and digital media technologies.
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Interactive Arts (BSDMIA) program is offered based on CMO 19 s 2016 article iii section 11 which states that an autonomous institution has the privilege to offer new course(s)/program(s) in the undergraduate and/or graduate levels. Along with this is the effect of technology in the field of arts and other art related careers. Careers in the field of information technology education (ITE) has expanded in the area of art. This has long been integrated in the ITE programs when multimedia was considered as one of its free elective course.
As defined in the animation career review site, interactive arts and media discipline combines the elements of arts, design and technology. Artist in the field typically have advanced skills in the areas of visual design, digital storytelling, time-based media, and shaping interactive experiences. Such is applied in animation to mobile communications to video games.
In the program the students are introduced to industry standard tools applications in video editing, animation, 3d modeling, photography, graphic design, video game design and virtual reality.
Graduates of the program can have careers in advertising agencies, game design companies, pre- and post – production houses, graphic design firms, art studios, mobile communication companies, magazines, publishers, and web design companies. They can be animator, graphic designer, game designer, web designer, multi-media artist, advertising executive, art director, digital artists, and freelance artist.
The Degree of Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Interactive Arts is focused on creativity, applied arts and digital media technologies. It is designed to developing creative talents for a variety of applied arts industries, including but not limited to the entertainment, education, advertising and commercials, films and corporate communications sectors.
The structure of the course enable students from different disciplines to collaborate and work together to produce the best artworks acceptable to the industry standards. Students will undergo training and education to enhance their skills with the talent-centric curriculum for the high-end digital media industry.
The Modern Interactive Digital Artists Society mission is to help the BSDMIA students develop a sense of artistic self-identity and to support and conduct exhibits and outreach activities to increase public awareness to extend the part of technology and its impact to the society; ∙ To be the official organization of the Bachelor of Science in Digital Media and Interactive Arts that embodies all the students enrolled in this course under the College of Computer Studies.
Apply knowledge of mathematics, digital media arts exhibit and management, and digital media creation, delivery and consumption appropriate to the field of practice in compliance to established standards and best practices
Identify user requirements leading to design selection, digital media art creation, evaluation and delivery of digital media- and interactive arts-based solutions
Design, merge and bridge traditional arts with digital media
Deliver and implement creations, and evaluate digital media consumption in entertainment and corporate environments effectively
Demonstrate the use of current techniques, skills, tools and practices
Function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse teams and in multidisciplinary settings
Recognize professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibility
Socially communicate effectively with a diverse audience
Identify contemporary practices and issues
Recognize the need for and engage in planning self-learning and improving performance as a foundation for continuing professional development.