Digital Arts and Sciences | Bachelor of Science

The Digital Arts and Sciences (DAS) degree is a core computer science degree with special emphasis on human-centered computing, which includes art, design and computing courses that are related to digital media, interaction and communication.

Graduates will be well versed in issues and solutions for basic art techniques and graphic art design as well as modeling 3D virtual worlds. The DAS graduate also will be well versed in collaborative multidisciplinary team models. Intermediate and final class projects are centered around a balanced-team composition focusing on multimedia productions.

Department Requirements

Students must complete all critical-tracking courses with minimum grades of C in each course and the critical-tracking GPA must be 2.5 or higher. A minimum grade of C is required in all other courses that are prerequisites to a required course:

In addition, CISE requires all DAS students to maintain a cumulative, upper-division and department GPA minimum of 2.0.

Students who do not meet these requirements will be placed on academic probation and will be required to prepare a probation contract with a CISE advisor. Students normally are given two terms in which to remove their deficit points or to remedy their probation status; however, students who do not satisfy the conditions of the first term of probation may be dismissed from the department.

The major crosses college boundaries between engineering and the arts. This degree is an interdisciplinary engineering program combining developing skills in art and computers. Students will be well-versed in issues and solutions for basic art technique and graphic art design, as well as modeling 3D virtual worlds. Students will be experienced in collaborative multidisciplinary teams, compositions and projects focusing on multimedia productions.

Before Graduating Students Must

• Pass assessment of performance on a major design experience, according to department grading rubric.
• Pass assessment in one or more core courses of individual assignments targeted to each SLO.
• Complete requirements for the baccalaureate degree, as determined by faculty.

Students in the Major Will Learn to

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)

Content

1. Apply knowledge of mathematics and science to computer science problems.
2. Apply knowledge of multimedia, human-computer interaction, computer graphics and simulation to application domains.

Critical Thinking

1. Design a human-computer interface involving animation, sound and immersive virtual environments.

Communication

1. Communicate technical information in a collaborative team environment.

Curriculum Map

I = Introduced; R = Reinforced; A = Assessed

Assessment Types

• Assignments
• Exams
• Reports
• Exit survey

Applicants who should complete the SSAR:

• Attended a high school regionally accredited in the United States for at least three years.
• Attended a DODEA (Department of Defense Education Activity) school.

Applicants who should not complete the SSAR:

• Attended a secondary school located outside the United States for more than one semester.
• Studied a curriculum that did not follow the standard U.S. system.

Required: At least three full years of your most recent secondary school transcripts, including courses in progress (grades 9, 10 and 11 + senior schedule) in both the native language of instruction and a word for word certified English translation (if applicable). Unofficial transcripts are accepted electronically via the status Check Status page for the review process, while official transcripts and translations are required upon enrollment.

All applicants, regardless of citizenship, must demonstrate English proficiency. English proficiency examination results, such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test, are encouraged for non-native English speakers, but are not required for freshman admission. SAT or ACT results are required for all freshman applicants.

• A copy of your transcript for any school you have attended with the grades you have earned
• A list of your high school activities including jobs, clubs, sports, community service, etc.
• Information about your parent(s) or guardian(s), such as educational background, occupation and employer information

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