Digital Media and Animation

Jennie Thwing, Program Coordinator
Email address: thwingj@alfredstate.edu

The emerging field of computer imaging and animation is impacting virtually every industry and profession. The digital media and animation program will provide you with a broad range of technical, creative, and problem-solving skills to facilitate your employment in new media and animation. At the core of the program is a sequence of studio courses that enhances individual artistic creativity and provides instruction in the traditional arts and industry-standard computer graphics software.

Advantages

• Students develop critical thinking skills by completing rigorous problem-solving activities.
• Gain experience creating a professional presentation, as well as evaluating, revising, and defending ideas and artistic decisions in presented work.

Related Programs

Computer Engineering Technology
Graphic and Media Design
Information Technology: Web Development

Required: Algebra, Geometry

Recommended: Algebra 2

Employment Statistics

Employment and continuing education rate of 80 percent – 100 percent are employed.

General Notes

Entry level of student into math and composition/literature sequences is a function of student's high school preparation and mathematics and English placement examinations.

Minimum of "C" is required for all core courses. A 2.0 GPA or greater in core courses or comparable courses at another institution is required to guarantee admission into DGMA 5103, 5403, and 5603. 

Students must complete at least one course from seven of the 10 SUNY General Education silos.

Students are required to complete a digital portfolio assignment and annual reviews to meet graduation requirements.

Required Equipment

A tier 4 or Apple MacBook Pro laptop computer is required for students entering the digital media and animation program. Laptop specifications are available at www.alfredstate.edu/required-laptops. 

Office of Accessibility Services

Students who believe they need a reasonable accommodation to properly participate in this program may contact Melanie Ryan in the Office of Accessibility Services. This office may be contacted by email at oas@alfredstate.edu  or by phone at 607-587-4506. Please keep in mind that some accommodations may take time to implement, so students seeking accommodations are encouraged to contact OAS as early as possible.