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Digital Arts and Culture, BA
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The Digital Arts and Culture program is designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of digital technologies, culture, and creativity. You will study and explore a variety of emerging media and systems and have exciting practical opportunities with these toolsÌýto make, analyze, and share creative works and cultural products.ÌýÌý

Our program is student-centered, meaning that you will have the freedom to pursue your interests and tailor your coursework to meet your individual goals. Whether you want to specialize in digital storytelling, games, design, social media, or web development, our faculty, staff, and advisors will work with you to create a personalized plan of study that reflects your passion and ambition.ÌýÌý

At the heart of the Digital Arts and Culture program is a commitment to collaboration and community-building. Throughout your academic career, you will have the chance to work with other students, faculty, and community partners on various projects to cultivateÌýcreative practices, technological skills, and a supportiveÌýnetwork. Our program is interdisciplinary and interactive, withÌýplenty ofÌýopportunities for hands-on learning, experimentation, and inquiryÌýwithinÌýemerging fields.Ìý

Upon completing the program, you will be well-prepared to pursue career paths within the creative industries, such as advertising, design,Ìýinformation technology, publishing, and entertainment,ÌýandÌýin cultural institutions, like museums, galleries,Ìýlibraries, and archives.ÌýOur graduates have gone on to work as multimedia and digital marketing specialists, editors and producers for broadcast media, graphic designersÌýand creative directors, and more. Additionally, our program sets you up with a strong foundationÌýfor graduate programs in digital media, communication studies, rhetoric and culture, and related fields.Ìý

If you are enthusiastic about the creative potential of digital technologies and networks, and the critical ways that they shape society, the Digital Arts and Culture may be the perfect fit for you. Come join us and explore the countless possibilities of our digital futures!Ìý

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Program Type

Major

Program Format

On Campus

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Considering a Double Major?

Many students find that a double-major in DAC and another area of study makes them even more appealing to employers after graduation.

The DAC program is flexible making it relatively easy to double-major. Popular second majors for students with more technical interests include: information science and technology, data analytics, or data science.

Students more interested in graphic production lean towards art and design or JAMS with a concentration in advertising and public relations. English, communication, marketing, business, and history are also popular choices.

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Listed below are the requirements for the Digital Arts and Culture major. In addition to the requirements for the major, students must also satisfy all university and college general degree requirements. Degree requirements will vary depending on when you took your first college class. We encourage you to consult your advisor regularly to ensure you stay on track towards earning your degree. You can read more about the degree requirements on the L&S Degree Requirements web pages. 

Digital Arts and Culture Degree Requirements

You are strongly advised to consult both the DAC advisor and your L&S advisor to ensure you stay on track towards a degree. A total of 36 credits is required for the major, of which at least 15 upper-level L&S credits must be completed in residence at 51ÁÔÆæ. No more than 21 credits from a single curricular area may count toward the submajor. Students must earn a 2.0 GPA on all 51ÁÔÆæ credits that count toward the major. In addition, the College requires that students earn a minimum 2.0 GPA on all transfer work, counting towards the major.

Core Culture Courses
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice3
Internet Culture3
Media Systems Courses
Select one of the following:3
Entertainment Arts: Film, Television, and the Internet 1
Introduction to Information Science and Technology
Introduction to Mass Media
Digital Composition Courses
Select two of the following:6
Introduction to Creative Technologies: Computer Games and Interactive Art
Moving Images and Sound in Art & Design
Introduction to Design
Technical Writing
Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture:
Web Design I
Media Writing
Publication Design
Introduction to Digital Arts
Understanding Digital Culture Courses
Select one of the following:3
Issues in Contemporary Art:
Human Communication and Technology
Media and Society:
Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
Media Ethics
Practicing the Digital Arts Courses
Select one of the following:3
Web Design
Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century
Introduction to Application Development
Nonprofit Information Technology (application required before open enrollment)
Media Graphics
Capstone Seminar
Digital Engagement Seminar (only offered in Spring semesters)3
Electives
Select at least 6 credits from the Understanding Digital Culture Expanded Electives and 3 credits from the Practicing Digital Arts Expanded Electives. The remaining 3 credits can come from either group. At least one course from each group should be numbered 300 or above.12
Understanding Digital Culture Expanded Electives
Games and Society
Anthropology and Popular Culture
Cultures of Online Games and Virtual Worlds
Multicultural America
Issues in Contemporary Art:
Entertainment Arts: Film, Television, and the Internet (if not selected above)
History and Theory of New Media Art
Communication in Organizations
Human Communication and Technology (if not selected above)
Intercultural Communication
Entertainment and Politics
Quantitative Research in Communication
Organizational Communication Technology
Rhetoric and the Internet
Contemporary Problems in Freedom of Speech
Contemporary Imagination in Literature and the Arts
Experiencing Literature in the 21st Century:
Literature and Film:
Independent Study
Advanced Independent Study
Science Fiction:
Introduction to Film Studies
Introduction to Television Studies
Game Culture
Topics in Film, Television and Digital Studies:
Film and Literature
Media and Society: (if not selected above)
Cinema, Television, and Genre:
Entertainment Industries:
Theories of Digital Culture:
Intermediate Topics in Film and Television Studies:
Introduction to Global Studies III: Globalization and Technology
Language, Media, and Social Practice in Global Communications
Introduction to Information Science and Technology (if not selected above)
Information Technology Ethics
Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use (if not selected above)
Introduction to Systems Analysis
Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services
Advanced Topics in Information Science & Technology:
The Search Engine Society
Information Technology and Organizations
Introduction to Mass Media (if not selected above)
Gender and the Media
Internet Culture (if not selected above)
Principles of Media Studies
News Literacy
Race and Ethnicity in the Media
History of Mass Media
Media Ethics (if not selected above)
Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
Media Studies and Culture
Practicing the Digital Arts Expanded Electives
2D Studio: Concept, Color and Composition
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice (if not selected above)
Introduction to Creative Technologies: Computer Games and Interactive Art (if not selected above)
Moving Images and Sound in Art & Design (if not selected above)
Introduction to Design (if not selected above)
Introduction to Photography
Digital Painting
Creative Coding:
Creative Interfaces:
3D Environments and XR
Creative Electronics
Web Design (if not selected above)
Web Design II
Digital Media Workshop:
Topics in Web, Interaction and Screen Design:
Motion Graphics
Internship in Digital Arts and Culture, Lower Division
Internship in Digital Arts and Culture, Upper Division
Technical Writing (if not selected above)
Writing in the Professions: (if not selected above)
Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture:
Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century (if not selected above)
Topics in Advanced Communications:
Rhetoric and Professional Writing
Technical Documentation
Project Management for Professional Writers
Information Design
Grant Writing
Digital Filmmaking for Non-Majors
Foundation Production: Fiction
Foundation Production: Nonfiction
Introduction to Digital Arts (if not selected above)
Film Art for Non-Majors
Experimental Documentary
Appropriated Media
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science
Web Design I (if not selected above)
Web Design II
Introduction to Application Development (if not selected above)
Data Analysis and Visualization for the Information Professional
Multimedia Web Design
Nonprofit Information Technology (if not selected above)
Electronic Publishing and Web Design
Media Writing (if not selected above)
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
Publication Design (if not selected above)
Photojournalism
Introduction To Video Storytelling
Audio Storytelling
Introduction to Digital Documentary
Media Graphics (if not selected above)
Introduction to Social Media and Search Engine Optimization
On-Campus Internship ( DAC placement)
Topics in Social Media:
Studio Techniques
Interactive Electronic Music
Special Studies in Music: (Interactivity and Improvisation)
Computer Modeling and Graphics for Live Performance
Sound Production and Digital Editing for Stage and Studio
Sound Design and Digital Editing
Total Credits36
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Advising

You are strongly advised to consult both the DAC advisor and your L&S advisor to ensure you stay on track towards a degree.

Letters & Science Advising

During your time at 51ÁÔÆæ, you may have multiple members of your success team, including advisors, peer mentors and success coaches. Letters & Science students typically work with at least two different types of advisors as they pursue their degrees: professional college advisors and faculty advisors. L&S college advisors advise across your entire degree program while departmental faculty advisors focus on the major.

College advisors are located in Holton Hall (or virtually for online students) and serve as your primary advisor. They are your point person for your questions about navigating college and completing your degree. College advisors will:

  • Assist you in defining your academic and life goals.
  • Help you create an educational plan that is consistent with those goals.
  • Assist you in understanding curriculum, major and degree requirements for graduation, as well as university policies and procedures.
  • Provide you with information about campus and community resources and refer you to those resources as appropriate.
  • Monitor your progress toward graduation and completion of requirements.

Faculty advisors mentor students in the major and assist them in maximizing their development in the program. You will begin working with a faculty advisor when you declare your major. Faculty advisors are an important partner and will:

  • Help youÌýunderstand major requirements and course offerings in the department.Ìý
  • Explain opportunities for internships and undergraduate research and guide you in obtaining those experiences.
  • Serve as an excellent resource as you consider potential graduate programs and career paths in your field.

Students are encouraged to meet with both their college advisor and faculty advisor at least once each semester. Appointments are available in-person, by phone or by video.Ìý

Currently enrolled students should use the Ìýto make an appointment with your assigned advisor or call (414) 229-4654 if you do not currently have an assigned Letters & Science advisor.ÌýProspective students who haven't enrolled in classes yet should call (414) 229-7711 or emailÌýlet-sci@uwm.edu.
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  • Currently enrolled majors with questions about general degree requirements? Make an appointment with your assigned Letters & Science College Advisor through or email your advisor.
  • Currently enrolled majors with questions about the major specifically? Email your faculty advisor or the department directly.
  • Currently enrolled 51ÁÔÆæ students not yet in the College of Letters & Science? Email ls-advising@uwm.edu.
  • Haven’t started classes yet at 51ÁÔÆæ? Email our admissions counselor at let-sci@uwm.edu.
Letters & Science Degree Requirements

In addition to the requirements for the major (in theÌýRequirementsÌýtab of this page), students must fulfill a number of other requirements. Students must take a minimum of 120 credits to graduate. These can be thought of as falling into one of three "buckets:" major, general requirements, and electives, which is where a minor could fall. Many classes fall into more than one bucket at the same time. This is why it is important to talk to your advisor, so you can take advantage of those double-counting opportunities.

For more details and a visual guide to the content in each bucket, review our L&S requirements page.

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Contact

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ)

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor atÌýlet-sci@uwm.eduÌýorÌý414-229-7711.

Current Undergraduate Students

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office atÌýls-advising@uwm.eduÌýorÌý414-229-4654.

Specific questions about Digital Arts & Culture, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed toÌýMarc Tasman.

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Digital Arts and Culture, Undergraduate Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate

The Digital Arts and Culture (DAC) undergraduate certificate is an interdisciplinary degree program, combining courses in the areas of arts, humanities, social sciences, and information studies.

The program aims to empower learning communities by leading students to a variety of opportunities: to develop skills and understanding of new knowledge production and research methods; to operate with confidence as media practitioners and global communicators with a diverse range of media literacies; and to collaborate and contribute as creative problem solvers using digital media in a networked culture.

Students in the Digital Arts & Culture program will be able to:

  • Analyze digital and electronic media systems, explaining what these platforms do and how they do it.
  • Engage with complex digital issues: online, offline, via ubiquitous computing hardware and software.
  • Organize information, both architecturally and visually, structuring software, websites, advertisements, social media, and more.
  • Demonstrate hands-on, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary, media production with artists and designers.

Coursework is drawn from three colleges at 51ÁÔÆæ: College of the Arts & Architecture (specifically the Peck School of the Arts within the College), College of Letters and Science, and the College of Community Engagement & Professions (specifically the School of Information Studies within that college), with an overarching interest in the study and practice of Arts, Information, and Media.

Five categories of courses define the themes of the program:

  • Core Culture, introducing students to essential cultural and historical dimensions of Digital Art and network practices.
  • Media Systems, providing an overview of media industries.
  • Digital Composition, building on the foundations of the 100-level core culture courses, encompassing courses that set out competencies in composing with concepts and tools of digital media for students to achieve.
  • Understanding Digital Culture, engaging at the upper levels to analyze more complex systems and issues.
  • Practicing the Digital Arts, also engaging at the upper levels, as a means of gaining practical experience organizing and collaborating in media production processes.

Eligibility

The certificate program is open to all students seeking a bachelor's degree from 51ÁÔÆæ, to students who previously received a bachelor's degree from 51ÁÔÆæ or any other accredited college or university, and to those who do not plan to pursue a college or university degree (non-degree students) but who have a strong interest in this subject. To be admitted to the university as non-degree students, individuals must meet regular university admission requirements.ÌýStudents who complete the certificate as part of their undergraduate work are awarded the certificate at the time of graduation. Students already possessing a bachelor's degree and non-degree students receive the certificate upon completion of the program requirements.

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

On Campus, Online

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Enhance your current program with a DAC certificate

The requirements for the certificate are very similar to earning a minor and the DAC certificate nicely complements majors in business, arts, marketing, journalism, graphic design, English and more.

Working professionals who have already earned a bachelor’s degree at 51ÁÔÆæ or elsewhere are also eligible to apply to the certificate program for career development.

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Requirements

To obtain the certificate, students must complete a minimum of 24 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or above; at least 9 of these credits must be at the 300 level or above. At least 12 credits must be in courses from the College of Letters and Science, and at least 6 of the L&S credits must be at the 300 level or above. No more than 15 credits from a single curricular area may apply toward satisfaction of the certificate requirements. The following requirements must be met. All courses are 3 credits unless otherwise noted.

Core Culture Courses
Select one of the folllowing:3
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice
Internet Culture
Media Systems Courses
Select one of the following:3
Entertainment Arts: Film, Television, and the Internet
Introduction to Information Science and Technology
Introduction to Mass Media
Understanding Digital Culture Courses
Select one of the following:3
Issues in Contemporary Art:
Human Communication and Technology
Media and Society:
Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
Media Ethics
Practicing the Digital Arts Courses
Select one of the following:3
Web Design
Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century
Introduction to Application Development
Nonprofit Information Technology (application required before open enrollment)
Media Graphics
Total Credits12

Electives

Select 12 additional credits from the lists below, including at least 6 credits from Understanding Digital Culture and 6 credits from Practicing the Digital Arts. At least one of these courses should be numbered 300 or above.

Understanding Digital Culture Electives

Enroll in and complete 6 credits:
Games and Society
Anthropology and Popular Culture (if not selected above)
Cultures of Online Games and Virtual Worlds
Multicultural America
Issues in Contemporary Art: (if not selected above)
History and Theory of New Media Art
Communication in Organizations
Human Communication and Technology (if not selected above)
Intercultural Communication
Entertainment and Politics
Quantitative Research in Communication
Organizational Communication Technology
Rhetoric and the Internet
Contemporary Problems in Freedom of Speech
Contemporary Imagination in Literature and the Arts
Experiencing Literature in the 21st Century:
Literature and Film:
Independent Study
Advanced Independent Study
Entertainment Arts: Film, Television, and the Internet (if not selected above)
Science Fiction:
Introduction to Film Studies
Introduction to Television Studies
Game Culture
Topics in Film, Television and Digital Studies:
Film and Literature
Media and Society: (if specific title not selected above)
Cinema, Television, and Genre:
Entertainment Industries:
Theories of Digital Culture:
Intermediate Topics in Film and Television Studies:
Introduction to Global Studies III: Globalization and Technology
Language, Media, and Social Practice in Global Communications
Introduction to Information Science and Technology (if not selected above)
Information Technology Ethics
Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use (if not selected above)
Introduction to Systems Analysis
Legal Aspects of Information Products and Services
Advanced Topics in Information Science & Technology:
The Search Engine Society
Information Technology and Organizations
Introduction to Mass Media (if not selected above)
Gender and the Media
Internet Culture (if not selected above)
Principles of Media Studies
News Literacy
Race and Ethnicity in the Media
History of Mass Media
Media Ethics
Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age
Media Studies and Culture

Practicing the Digital ArtsÌý

Enroll in and complete 6 credits:
2D Studio: Concept, Color and Composition
Digital Arts: Culture, Theory, Practice (if not selected above)
Introduction to Creative Technologies: Computer Games and Interactive Art
Moving Images and Sound in Art & Design
Introduction to Design
Introduction to Photography
Digital Painting
Creative Coding:
Creative Interfaces:
3D Environments and XR
Creative Electronics
Web Design (if not selected above)
Web Design II
Digital Media Workshop:
Topics in Web, Interaction and Screen Design:
Motion Graphics
Internship in Digital Arts and Culture, Lower Division
Internship in Digital Arts and Culture, Upper Division
Digital Engagement Seminar (only offered in Spring semesters)
Technical Writing
Writing in the Professions: (Writing and Social Media for Careers)
Rhetoric, Writing, and Culture:
Writing, Speaking, and Technoscience in the 21st Century (if not selected above)
Topics in Advanced Communications:
Rhetoric and Professional Writing
Technical Documentation
Project Management for Professional Writers
Information Design
Grant Writing
Digital Filmmaking for Non-Majors
Foundation Production: Fiction
Foundation Production: Nonfiction
Introduction to Digital Arts
Film Art for Non-Majors
Experimental Documentary
Appropriated Media
Introduction to Geographic Information Science
Geographic Information Science
Web Design I
Web Design II
Introduction to Application Development
Data Analysis and Visualization for the Information Professional
Multimedia Web Design
Nonprofit Information Technology (if not selected above)
Electronic Publishing and Web Design
Internet Culture (if not selected above)
Media Writing (if not selected above)
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations
Publication Design
Photojournalism
Introduction To Video Storytelling
Audio Storytelling
Introduction to Digital Documentary
Media Graphics (if not selected above)
Introduction to Social Media and Search Engine Optimization
On-Campus Internship (DAC placement)
Topics in Social Media:
Studio Techniques
Interactive Electronic Music
Special Studies in Music: (Interactivity and Improvisation)
Computer Modeling and Graphics for Live Performance
Sound Production and Digital Editing for Stage and Studio
Sound Design and Digital Editing

Credits earned at other institutions equivalent to courses in the certificate program may be accepted in partial fulfillment of the program requirements, subject to review by the Certificate Program Committee.

Advising for the certificate takes place within the program by a faculty member or staff member. Follow the steps using the "Declare a Certificate" button on the department’s website which may include instructions on how to select a faculty advisor if there is more than one to choose from.

Students who already have an L&S college advisor because their degree plan is in L&S can discuss the certificate with them as well since they will be familiar with any certificate in L&S. Students who are working on a degree from a 51ÁÔÆæ college other than the College of Letters & Science will not need an L&S college advisor for just a certificate and one will not be assigned. These students should work with the faculty or staff advisor they receive as part of the minor declaration process or contact the program directly for assistance.

Nondegree students who are just working on the certificate and no degree program can also work directly with the certificate program for advising and/or with their assigned nondegree advisor.

Contact

Prospective Undergraduate Students (not yet enrolled at 51ÁÔÆæ)

Prospective students, contact our admissions counselor atÌýlet-sci@uwm.eduÌýorÌý414-229-7711.

Current Undergraduate Students

General questions such as how to declare, how to change a major, general education requirements, etc. should be directed to the college advising office atÌýls-advising@uwm.eduÌýorÌý414-229-4654.

Specific questions about Digital Arts & Culture, such as research opportunities, internship opportunities, major requirements, etc., should be directed toÌýMarc Tasman.

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