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Media Arts: Digital Arts B.A.

Department of Humanities + Social Science

Visual Storytelling

At Crown College, you’ll gain real-world experience, learn from inspiring creatives who infuse their faith into everything they do, and walk away with a relevant skill set and approach to creating great digital content.

Why study Media Arts: Digital Arts at Crown?

Communicate Visually

Apply design principles, fine art skills, and use the latest software to communicate visually in the digital space.

Experience Hands-on Learning

Don't just learn about what it takes to create digital art, do it! You'll get practical experience in every stage of the creative process.

Gain a Faith Perspective

Integrate what you believe into your interpretation of design, and reflect on the impact of media on society. Set yourself apart as a digital artist who leads with integrity and strong values.

I have the opportunity to not just be in a caring community, but a community that fosters the same values and faith. There are so many different perspectives here from students and professors, and it creates so many opportunities to grow.

Being at Crown makes you want to stay at Crown for the rest of your life; but being at Crown also gets you excited for what God is preparing you to do after college, too.

Nora Xiong

Careers

Graphic Designer
Content Producer
Web Designer

Preparation for Advanced Degrees

Master of Fine Arts in Film Production
Master of Science in Media Production
Master of Science in Multimedia Technology

Meet the Dean

Meet the Faculty

Amanda Quist

Associate Professor of Digital Arts

Concentrations

Preview of Courses

MDA 112 - Principles of Design

This course is an introductory overview of the design field. It introduces framework for design with theories and skills. This includes the principles and elements of design. Offered alternate years (odd)

MDA 449 - Advanced Graphic Design

Students will examine advanced applications of graphic design. This includes the relationship between type, photography, and illustration that can translate into different medias such as print layout, branding, and overall packaging. Offered alternate years (odd)

MDA 342 - Interactive Design

This course examines the importance of designing for the user. This includes strategic web, app, and media design created for the user experience. Students will learn about their target audience, create personas, and learn the technique, tools, and processes used to construct dynamic interactive design. Offered alternate years (even)

FAQs

What is the Faculty to Student Ratio?

Our faculty to student ratio is 17:1. We intentionally aim to keep our class sizes small. This allows us to maintain academic excellence and strong relationships between faculty and students. At Crown College, every student is a person and not just another number.

Will my credits transfer?

We generally accept credits from accredited institutions as long as the student maintained a C or higher in the course. To see a full list of what classes will transfer, you can visit Transferology or contact our registrar office at registrar@crown.edu.

What academic resources are available?

Available to all students, our Student Success Office is a great resource for students. Services offered by the Student Success Office are designed to increase academic success and build community. Amanda McDonald serves as our Director of Student Success and is more than happy to meet with any student. For more information, click here.

Do you have an honors program?

Yes we have an honors program! For more information on our Honors program click here.

What Financial Aid Options Are Available?

Crown College offers a wide-range of scholarships to every student. 100% of students receive some type of financial aid. For more information about financial aid, click here.

How will Crown help me grow in my faith?

At Crown College, every class is taught from a Biblical worldview. Our faculty are all followers of Christ and are comfortable incorporating Christian principles into their curriculum. For more information on other ways Crown College equips students spiritually outside of the classroom, click here.

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Majors

Communication Major, Digital Arts Concentration
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Minors

Communication
Digital Arts
Marketing
Theatre

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