Overview

Students in the digital art area of focus develop the necessary conceptual framework and production skills in digital art and design, while also exploring contemporary, historic and theoretical ideas that inform current practice. Particular topics covered in the curriculum include animation, computer-based visual communication, digital imaging, video art, motion graphics, web art, projection mapping and live and interactive performance.

Facilities & Technology

Our students have access to computer labs comprised of iMac desktop computers, Adobe CC, Epson large format printers, Wacom tablets, digital cameras and more.

Contact Us

For information about applying, visit our Prospective Students page or call us at (205) 348-5967.

Digital Art Faculty

• Jonathan Cumberland, Assistant Professor of Art, Digital Media and Graphic Design
• Mark Sniadecki, Instructor
• Nic Tisdale, Instructor
• Allison Grant, Assistant Professor of Art, Photography
• Christopher Jordan, Associate Professor of Art, Photography and Digital Media

Charlie Cruz, “I Can’t See Me,” digital art, 2019.

Digital Media student work: Teah Shaw, self portrait

Digital Media student work: Jones Projection downtown Tuscaloosa site.

Video

All About A&S- Digital Media in the Department of Art and Art History from UA College of Arts & Sciences on Vimeo.

Visiting Artists

• Christopher Spearpoint
• Cosmo Whyte
• Deborah Luster
• Kevin Cahill
• Alexander Seiler
• Conor McBride
• Michael Arcos
• Sophie Lvoff

Recent News and Events

• Screening on the Green, Woods Quad
• Jones Projection, First Friday Tuscaloosa
• Students Present Research at URCA
• Digital Media Exhibited at Ferguson Center and Downtown Tuscaloosa
• VFX Artist Kev Cahill to Speak at UA
• UA Students Study Digital Media in Austria and Switzerland