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M.S. in Arts Technology

The Master of Science in Arts Technology is a 39-hour interdisciplinary program in the College of Fine Arts that emphasizes theory, design, and practice in the application of computer technology to art, music, and theatre.

The program provides critical training and experiences in arts technology to better prepare professional artists for the rapidly emerging need for training in digital art, computer graphics and theatre design, digital music and sound, multimedia, web design, and arts management.

Ours is a terrific program for the practicing artist who has had little experience with digital technologies to add that experience to their arts training. We also provide a great set of skills and opportunities for exploration for teachers in the arts who wish to expand into digital areas, such as Ken Cowdery, a recent graduate of the M.S. in Arts Technology who teaches grapic arts, web design, and video at Bloomington High School.

Upon graduation, students will be able to:

  • Use html and WYSIWYG editors to create interactive web experiences that are visually and aurally inventive
  • Create and edit sound materials digitally
  • Operate either a Windows or Macintosh PC
  • Capture, edit, and manipulate both motion and still images
  • Extend their work in Music, Art, Theatre, or Dance into digital media
  • Work with other artists in collaborative projects
  • Assess and articulate social and aesthetic implications of digital media
  • Solve problems, both technical and aesthetic, in a digital environment
  • Explore complex artistic objectives via the medium of the computer
  • Combine digital and non-digital media into complex installations/performances

Schedule a Visit

We're glad you are interested in the Program in Arts Technology! Please call (309) 438-8322 to schedule an appointment to discuss the program in more detail. We look forward to hearing from you.

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