Digital Arts and Sciences

Digital Arts and Sciences is a Bachelor program taught at University of Florida-Online, USA. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts and Sciences (BADAS) is an undergraduate degree that crosses arts, communications, and technology. Students study digital design and production, animation, programming, and game design through specialized courses.

The degree is delivered online. Students complete project-based classes in team-oriented environments. Upper division coursework begins every Fall, and applicants are required to submit a portfolio to the Digital Worlds Institute prior to beginning the Fall semester.

The program leads to career tracks that include 2D/3D Animator, Game Designer, Motion Graphics Animator, UI/UX Designer, Concept Artist, Level Designer, Visual Effects Artist, Cinematographer, Character Modeler, Production Coordinator, Software Engineer, Technical Animator, Character Artist, Graphical User Interface Programmer, Digital Storyteller, and Interaction Designer.

The minimum requirements for admission in Digital Arts and Sciences at University of Florida-Online for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Florida-Online.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Florida-Online as pre-requiste for admission in Digital Arts and Sciences.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

• Freshman and Lower Division Transfer Applicants (0-11 credits and 12-59 credits): You must complete all general education requirements and prerequisites prior to starting upper division coursework. Upper division coursework begins every Fall and you will be required to submit a portfolio to the Digital Worlds Institute prior to beginning the Fall semester.
• Upper Division & Second Bachelor’s Transfer Applicants: Transfer admission to UF Online’s Digital Arts & Sciences program is offered every Fall and requires a portfolio submission. After submitting the UF Online application to the UF Office of Admissions, you should then submit your portfolio for Departmental review. All materials for the UF Online Application and the portfolio must be submitted prior to the File Completion Deadline.
• Upper division applicants (students with 60 or more college credits earned) should have at least a 2.0 overall GPA and have completed 12 credits with at least a 2.5 GPA across the following categories: Mathematics (3 credits required): Precalculus Algebra (MAC 1140) or a higher-level math course. Computer Science/Programming (3 credits required): All COP, CAP, or CGS prefixes are acceptable. Visual Design and Studio Art (3 credits required): One course with an ART prefix required. Art Appreciation/History (3 credits required): One course with an ARH prefix required.
• Prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better. Unsuccessful attempts in prerequisite courses may lower competitiveness. Unsuccessful attempts in additional courses in the desired major may lower competitiveness. Out of state courses used to meet prerequisites may need to be evaluated by the appropriate department upon admission.
• Courses with the DIG prefix (Digital Design and Media) are optional and may be used as electives but do not count toward the required 12 credits.

Please check detail of study units at https://ufonline.ufl.edu/degrees/undergraduate/digital-arts-and-sciences

• 2D/3D Animator
• Game Designer
• Motion Graphics Animator
• UI/UX Designer
• Concept Artist
• Level Designer
• Visual Effects Artist
• Cinematographer
• Character Modeler
• Production Coordinator
• Software Engineer
• Technical Animator
• Character Artist
• Graphical User Interface Programmer
• Digital Storyteller
• Interaction Designer

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.