The DA&S program consists of 33 credit hours in digital arts, 10 credit hours in computer science, 12 credit hours in mathematics, and 9 more credit hours in either computer science or mathematics. 27 credit hours are in free electives, which is enough to complete a minor or second major if you so choose.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted.
Clarkson Common Experience
The following courses are required for all students, irrespective of their program of study. These courses are offered during the fall semester, with FY100 First-Year Seminar being required of only first-year students. Both FY100 and UNIV190 are typically taken during the fall semester of the first year at Clarkson.
FY100 First-Year Seminar (1 credit)
UNIV190 The Clarkson Seminar (3 credits)
Digital Arts and Sciences Core Requirements
Students are required to complete the following courses:
Digital Arts
- DA100 Introduction to Digital Art: Time and Image
- DA110 Drawing
- DA120 Element of Design
- DA140 Introduction to Digital Art: Form & Code
- DA212 Art in Context
Professional Experience
Students are required to take the following courses in their final year to apply the knowledge learned in the program:
- DA491 Professional Practice
- DA492 Senior Studies
Digital Arts and Sciences Core Electives
200-level Digital Arts Course
Students must complete two of the following courses:
- DA200 3D Digital Modeling & Imagery
- DA225 Digital Painting & Illustration
- DA250 Interactive & Algorithmic Art
300-level Digital Arts Course
Students must complete two of the following courses:
- DA300 3D Imagery & Animation
- DA310 Digital Object Design
- DA320 Moving Images: Motion Graphics & Animation
- DA350 Interactive Audio/Visual
- DA391 Special Topics: Game System Design
- DA392 Special Topics: Digital Arts & Science
- DA393 Special Topics: Creative Apps
- DA394 Special Topics: Designing for Website Usability
- DA395 Special Topics in Digital Arts & Science
Computer Science/Mathematics Courses for Digital Arts and Sciences
Students must complete the following courses:
Computer Science
- CS141 Intro to Computer Science I (4 credits)
- CS142 Intro to Computer Science II
- CS242 Advanced Programming Concepts in Java
Mathematics
- MA131 Calculus I
- MA230 3D Space and Projective Geometry
- MA239 Linear Algebra
- MA277 Elementary Numerical Methods
Computer Science/Mathematics Electives
Students must complete 3 more computer science (CS) and/or mathematics (MA) courses worth a total of 9 credits.
Digital Arts and Sciences Electives
Physics/Science Courses
Students must complete one of the following courses plus an additional natural science course:
- PH131 Physics I (4 credits)
- PH141 Physics for Life Sciences I (4 credits)
Statistics
Students must complete one of the following courses:
- STAT282 General Statistics
- STAT381 Probability
- STAT383 Probability & Statistics
Knowledge Area/University Course Electives
Students will have at least 15 credit hours available to use toward Knowledge Area and/or University Course electives to satisfy the Clarkson Common Experience requirements.
Free Electives
Students will have approximately 27 credit hours available to use toward courses of their choice.