Explore Careers in Media Arts, Design and Technology
Be a creative practitioner or image-maker who brings form to emotions and ideas through the exploration of medium, composition, and storytelling.
I am interested in:
Drawing; illustration; fibers and soft materials construction; digital image making; pattern generation; photography; moving image; visual storytelling; storyboarding; animation; virtual, augmented, and mixed reality; interactive media art; creative coding; game design; interaction design; installation design; interactive and emerging imaging technologies
What skills will I learn?
Make creative artifacts; visual storytelling; ideation; experimentation; invent future creative processes and career paths; challenge limits; optimize creative techniques
What degrees will I earn?
Common Career Paths for Media Arts, Design and Technology Majors
Game modeler; animator; 3d artist; concept artist; costume designer; set designer; film production designer; lead digital artist; technical designer; product innovator; design consultant; advertising and media; art director; media strategist; ui/ux designer; motion graphics designer; web and social media creative lead; app designer; exhibition designer; arts organization leader; public art muralist; exhibition fabricator
Production Designer – Identify a design style for sets, locations, graphics, props, lighting, camera angles and costumes, while working closely with the director and producer.
Digital Content Creator – Produce and distribute media across various digital platforms to engage audiences, foster online communities, and promote specific messages or brands.
Concept Artists – Create the initial visual concepts for a project, such as characters, environments, props, and vehicles
Design/Creative Director – Set the creative vision for a brand or project across various platforms, such as digital, print, and film, and ensure the project’s visuals and messages align with this vision while managing budgets, timelines, and client relationships.
Animator – Create special effects or animations using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
3D Modeler – Use computer software to create 3D models of objects, characters, and sets for use in films, video games, and other creative projects.
Motion Graphics Designer – Create animated graphics for film and TV credits, advertising and digital marketing, website design, social media channels and more