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Computer Graphics / Digital Arts

The Springfield College computer graphics/digital arts program is a hands-on curriculum focusing on three main areas of study: 3d animation, graphic design, and Web design. This combination gives graduates of the computer graphics/digital arts program the necessary skills to compete in a rapidly growing field. With the knowledge they have attained at Springfield College, computer graphics/digital arts graduates go on to careers in such industries as:

• video games/entertainment software
• animation & VFX/television/film
• graphic design/advertising
• Web Master
• multimedia/Web design/instruction
• medical illustration

Students are taught both the artistic and computer skills needed to be successful in the field of computer graphics/digital arts. The computer graphics/digital arts is located in the Visual and Performing Arts Department, which offers students access to computer labs featuring state-of-the-art technology, classroom and studio space, and galleries in which to display artwork.

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3D And 2D Animation

Computer graphics/digital arts majors explore animation through the use of MAYA and Flash while learning Web design with Dreamweaver, HTML, and CSS. As they advance, our computer graphics/digital arts students create 3d modeling, motion tests, games, and 3d animation.

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Web Design

Springfield College computer graphics/digital arts majors create interactive Web sites using industry standard programs. Students have used their Web design skills to create sites for local nonprofit agencies as a community service project, in keeping with the College’s Humanics mission of leadership in service to others.

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Internship/Field Work

In their senior year, students in computer graphics/digital arts select an internship/fieldwork placement in either 3d, graphic design, or Web design, enabling them to experience the "real world" of the computer graphics/digital arts industry. Students fine tune their skills at companies such as:

• Hasbro
• Lego
• Baystate Medical System
• The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
• Xvivo Scientific Animation
• Click 3X, a film and TV animation design firm

Five Great Reasons

Click here for five great reasons to major in computer graphics/digital arts at Springfield College.

For more information about the computer graphics/digital arts major, contact Professor Ruth West, Visual and Performing Arts Department, at (413) 748-3679 or by e-mailing Ruth_West@spfldcol.edu

View Computer Graphics / Digital Arts Student Work

• 2D
• 3D
• Web
• Internships

Anthony Bexley class of 2008
Matt Dale class of 2010

Matt Dale class of 2010