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 2012 | |
| Freshman Fall COMM221 2D Design CS141 Intro to Computer Science I DA110 Drawing MA131 Calculus I UNIV190 Clarkson Seminar FY100 First Year Seminar |
Freshman Spring CS142 Intro to Computer Science II DA100 Intro to Digital Art DA120 Intro to Sculpture MA132 Calculus II Knowledge Area Elective |
| Sophomore Fall CS242 Advanced Java Programming MA232 Differential Equations DA200 3D Digital Design DA250 Algorithmic & Inter. Art PH131/141 Physics I |
Sophomore Spring DA3__ 300 Level DA course MA230 3-D Space & Projective Geometry COMM341 Intro to Web Design PH132/142 Physics II Knowledge Area Elective |
| Junior Fall COMM327 Digital Video I MA377 Numerical Methods MA/CS Elective DA491 Professioinal Practice Free Elective |
Junior Spring CS452 Computer Graphics MA339 Applied Linear Algebra MA/CS Elective DA/COMM Elective University Course |
| Senior Fall MA 381 Probability or STAT 383 Statistics Science Elective Knowledge Area Course DA/COMM/MA/CS Elective Free Elective |
Senior Spring DA492 Senior Studies Knowledge Area Elective Free Elective Free Elective Free Elective |
Digital Arts & Sciences Requirements
(Course Descriptions)
- COMM221 2D Design
- COMM310 Mass Media and Society
- COMM327 Digital Video Production
- COMM341 Introduction to Web Design
- COMM/DA Elective
- COMM/DA/MA/CS Elective
- DA100 Introduction to Digital Art
- DA110 Drawing
- DA120 Introduction to Sculpture
- DA200 3D Digital Design
- DA250 Algorithmic & Inter. Art
- DA3__ DA 300 level Elective
- DA491 Professional Practice
- DA492 Senior Studies
- CS141 Introduction to Computer Science I
- CS142 Introduction to Computer Science II
- CS242 Advanced Java Programming
- CS452 Computer Graphics
- 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
- STAT383 Applied Statistics I
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.