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March 15, 2004
New Digital Arts Major Offered at Southampton College of Long Island University
Program Designed to Provide Students Theoretical and Experiential Knowledge Across A Variety of Disciplines
Terry O'Daly working with student Contact:
Patricia Conway
631-287-8313Southampton, NY - Students can set the foundation for a future in some of the most challenging, innovative and exciting fields around with a new Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Arts offered by Southampton College of Long Island University. With a curriculum and approach designed to direct artistic development, this major will provide students with a liberal undergraduate education in contemporary arts and media studies.
"The development of digital media technologies has resulted in the blending or integration of many traditional art and design disciplines," said Southampton College media arts professor Terry O'Daly. "Increasing accessibility to computer applications now allows the modern artist to create and communicate ideas across a wide range of media using similar skills and production methods."
The new major will provide students with theoretical and experiential knowledge in arts and media with a focus on fine arts, art history, graphic design, digital video, audio and photography, and web design.
Terry O'Daly helping students in class. Graduates of the program will be both technically and academically prepared to pursue a variety of careers as commercial artists in today's diverse media industries. The program will be complimented by a strong common art core with the Fine Arts program providing students with essential experience in traditional media and art theory.
"We're pleased to be offering this new major," said Southampton College provost Daniel Rodas. "The close proximity of the College to New York City, the arts and media capital of the world, will also provide graduates with a wealth of career opportunities in the areas of research and practical experiences."
For more information on this innovative program, call the Southampton College Admissions office at (631) 287-8200 or visit: http://www.southampton.liu.edu/academic/mprogram/artmedia/artmedia.htm
