Digital Arts & Sciences Program
This multidisciplinary program is centered primarily in mathematics, computer science and technical communications. It provides an education in both the artistic and scientific aspects of digital graphic arts. The program provides a natural expansion into the fine arts arena, while maintaining the strong scientific and technical profile.
The program addresses a growing career area in fields as diverse as entertainment (movies and computer/video games), education (Web-based delivery of exciting educational materials), computational science (scientific visualization), graphics for virtual reality applications, etc.
The program's objective is to combine artistic and scientific skills and interests and develop creative talent, with a strong scientific foundation and understanding.
- Student Handbook (Class of 2009 or earlier)
- Student Handbook (Class of 2010-2011)
- Student Handbook (Class of 2012 and beyond)
| Sample Program - Class of 2011 | |
| Freshman Fall CS141 Intro to Computer Science I MA131 Calculus I UNIV190 Clarkson Seminar DA205 Painting and Drawing FY100 First Year Seminar |
Freshman Spring CS142 Intro to Computer Science II MA132 Calculus II Knowledge Area (KA) DA100 Digital Studio I Free Elective |
| Sophomore Fall MA232 Differential Equations CS242 Advanced Java Programming COMM310 Mass Media and Society (CGI) PH131/141 Physics I FILM 344 History & Art of Film Animation (STS) |
Sophomore Spring MA230 3-D Space & Projective Geometry COMM321 Digital Imagery COMM341 Web Design PH132/142 Physics II DA200 Digital Studio II (IA) |
| Junior Fall MA377 Numerical Methods COMM327 Digital Video Production MA/CS Elective Science Elective (PH323 Optics) Free Elective |
Junior Spring MA339 Applied Linear Algebra COMM427 Digital Video Production II CS452 Computer Graphics DA300 Digital Studio III University Course |
| Senior Fall DA491 DA & S Portfolio Development COMM345 Information Architecture MA 381 Probability or MA 383 Statistics Free Elective Free Elective |
Senior Spring DA492 DA & S Portfolio Development MA/CS Elective COMM Elective KA Elective Free Elective |
Digital Arts & Sciences Requirements
(Course Descriptions)
- COMM310 Mass Media and Society
- COMM321 Digital Imagery
- COMM341 Introduction to Web Design
- COMM327 Digital Video Production
- COMM345 Information Architecture
- COMM427 Digital Video Production II
- COMM Elective
- CS141 Introduction to Computer Science I
- CS142 Introduction to Computer Science II
- CS242 Advanced Java Programming
- CS452 Computer Graphics
- DA100 Digital Studio I
- DA200 Digital Studio II
- DA205 Painting and Drawing
- DA300 Digital Studio III
- DA491 Digital Arts and Science Portfolio Development I
- DA492 Digital Arts and Science Portfolio Development II
- MA131 Calculus I
- MA132 Calculus II
- MA230 3-D Space & Projection Geometry
- MA232 Elementary Differential Equations
- MA339 Applied Linear Algebra
- MA377 Numerical Methods
- MA/CS Elective
- MA/CS Elective
Science Requirements
- PH131 Physics I
- PH132 Physics II
- Three credits from physics, chemistry, biology, or Science Foundation courses
Clarkson Common Experience Requirements
- UNIV 190 Clarkson Seminar
- University Course (covers two knowledge areas) and Four Knowledge Area (KA) courses must cover all six areas:
- Contemporary & Global Issues (CGI)
- Cultures & Society (CSO)
- Economics & Organizations (EC)
- Imaginative Arts (IA)
- Individual & Group Behavior (IG)
- Science, Technology & Society (STS)
- Communications Points: Total of 6 points, at least 2 points must be in Major courses at 300+ level.
Further Requirements
- Additional credits in electives to bring your total credits to 120.
- FY100, First Year Seminar
- Any student who, upon matriculation at Clarkson, was assigned to the Class of 2004 or later, must achieve a cumulative QPA of at least 2.0 in the major field of study, and if completing one or more minors, must have achieved a QPA of at least 2.0 in each minor. The list of courses that constitute the major and minor field are determined by the department or academic unit that offers the degree program or minor and are maintained by Student Administrative Services.
- See Academic Regulations for a complete listing of University Regulations.
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NOTE: requirements may differ from year to year. See your adviser for specific requirements regarding your graduation year.