- Art directors
- Book illustrators
- Character designers/modelers
- Digital content creators
- Digital media specialists
- Graphic designers
- Motion graphics designers
- New media design coordinators
- Photographers
- Storyboard artists
- Videographers
- Web designers
Digital Art And Media
- Bachelor of Arts
- Minor
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The digital art and media major prepares you for the evolving digital landscape you'll face post-graduation with a strong foundation in your field. The goal of our visual Arts and Media Design Department is to lay a foundation for creative expression in classrooms, galleries, and online. The digital art and media major explores video production, drawing, animation, graphic design, photography, and web design. You can choose to concentrate in graphic design or media production, tailoring your education to discover your niche while gaining exposure to diverse skills and learning adaptability to meet workplace or client needs.
Undergraduate Programs
Program Highlights
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
SVC’s Digital Art and Media program is ranked 4th in the state by College Raptor’s Rankings for Best Colleges in 2024.
PERSONALIZED PORTFOLIOS
In the senior capstone course The Digital Media Portfolio, students create a biographical video or magazine that reflects their personal identity and career aspirations as emerging creative professionals. These projects are showcased to highlight students' technical and conceptual skills in digital content creation and can be used as resume builders for potential employment opportunities.
AWARD WINNING STUDENT PRODUCTIONS
Kieran Rapp C'24 and Brennan Valladares C'23 created a documentary called “Don’t Count Us Out” — a behind-the-scenes look at the Saint Vincent women’s basketball team during the 2022-23 season — as their final project in their documentary production class. It was awarded a Gold Viddy Award and selected for inclusion in the College Filmmakers Festival.
ACCESSIBLE INSTRUCTORS
Our professors are nationally recognized in their field and our instructors are actively engaged in the field of digital media, frequently involving students in real-world projects. With a low student-to-professor ratio of 10:1, they are highly accessible and excel at building lasting relationships that extend beyond graduation.
Careers After Saint Vincent
Earning a degree in digital art and media opens doors to a diverse range of career opportunities immediately upon graduation. The broad spectrum of topics covered in this major ensures skillfulness in various areas, enhancing your marketability. In this field, practical experience is crucial, and at Saint Vincent, we facilitate the creation of a robust portfolio through work-studies and internships. Students' achievements are showcased in annual exhibitions, displaying their unique paths through art studios, classrooms, and computer labs.
Alumni will go into successful careers as:
Our students have secured jobs and internships at a variety of companies in their field.
- Fred Rogers Institute
- Pittsburgh Penguins
- Sinclair Broadcasting
- American Eagle Outfitters
- Penguin Random House
- Fallingwater
- FedEx
- Headspace Media
- NFL Films
- Skene 19 Films
- UPMC
Student Success Stories
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Caitlyn Cole C'24
"One of the biggest life lessons I learned at Saint Vincent was the importance of finding the people who truly support and understand you. College is a time when everyone is growing and discovering who they are, and through that experience I was lucky to find some of my closest friends. The people I met at Saint Vincent became such an important part of myjourney, supporting me through challenges and celebrating the milestones along the way." Read more about Caitlyn
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Tim Oxenreiter C’15
“At Saint Vincent, I received a unique, well-rounded education that went well beyond just teaching me skills in my field. Through a diverse curriculum and one-on-one attention, I learned crucial life skills that were pivotal in my growth as an entrepreneur. Some of my best friends and closest professional colleagues are people I met at Saint Vincent. This is a testament to the tight, welcoming community that Saint Vincent offers.”
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Maddy Montefour C’22
“The programs at Saint Vincent College provided me with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills which have been instrumental in helping me succeed in my current role. The hands-on experience, technical training, and mentorship I received at Saint Vincent College have been invaluable in preparing me for the challenges I face in my career.”
Curriculum Requirements
The digital art and media major is part of the School for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and supported by our core curriculum, where students delve into diverse academic subjects at both foundational and advanced levels to explore how different disciplines connect, fostering deeper self-understanding and proficiency in their chosen field of study.
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Required Courses
Required Courses (15 Credits)
DA120 Digital Layout and Design
DA140 Digital Photography
DA150 Digital Video Production
DA190 Web Design
DA410 Digital Media Portfolio
Elective Courses – No Concentration (21 Credits)
DA200 Film Studies
DA220 Drawing and Illustration
DA250 Documentary Production
DA260 Screenwriting
DA280 Animation and Compositing
DA285 Packaging and Environmental Design
DA290 Web Production and Digital Strategy
DA300 Field Work
DA320 Visual Storytelling
DA350 Advanced Video Editing
DA355 Independent Study – Digital Media
DA360 Character Design
DA380 Typography
DA385 Logo Design and Branding
DA550 Digital Art & Media Internship
Non-Major Elective Courses – No Concentration (6 Credits)
AR130 Drawing I
AR131 Two-Dimensional Design
AR234 Introduction to Stained Glass
CA222 Broadcast Journalism
CA230 Writing for Media
CA250 Podcasting & Audio Storytelling
EL230 Small Press Publishing
ENGR105 Engineering Graphics & Design
ENGR328 Rapid Fabrication
MU243 Introduction to Music Production & Audio Engineering Techniques
NSCI108 From Eyeglasses to X-Rays: Understanding Light
Required Major Courses – Graphic Design Concentration (12 Credits)
DA220 Drawing and Illustration
DA285 Packaging and Environmental Design
DA380 Typography
DA385 Logo Design and Branding
Major Elective Courses – Graphic Design Concentration (9 Credits)
DA200 Film Studies
DA250 Documentary Production
DA260 Screenwriting
DA280 Animation and Compositing
DA290 Web Production and Digital Strategy
DA300 Field Work
DA320 Visual Storytelling
DA350 Advanced Video Editing
DA355 Independent Study – Digital Media
DA360 Character Design
DA550 Digital Art + Media Internship
Non-Major Elective Courses – Graphic Design Concentration (6 Credits)
AR130 Drawing I
AR131 Two-Dimensional Design
AR234 Introduction to Stained Glass
EL230 Small Press Publishing
ENGR105 Engineering Graphics & Design
ENGR328 Rapid Fabrication
Required Major Courses – Media Production Concentration (12 Credits)
DA250 Documentary Production
DA280 Animation and Compositing
DA320 Visual Storytelling
DA350 Advanced Video Editing
Major Elective Courses – Media Production Concentration (9 Credits)
DA200 Film Studies
DA220 Drawing and Illustration
DA260 Screenwriting
DA285 Packaging and Environmental Design
DA290 Web Production and Digital Strategy
DA300 Field Work
DA355 Independent Study – Digital Media
DA360 Character Design
DA380 Typography
DA385 Logo Design and Branding
DA550 Digital Art + Media Internship
Non-Major Elective Courses – Media Production Concentration (6 Credits)
CA222 Broadcast Journalism
CA230 Writing for Media
CA250 Podcasting & Audio Storytelling
CA304 Social Media Strategies
MU243 Introduction to Music Production & Audio Engineering Techniques
NSCI108 From Eyeglasses to X-Rays: Understanding Light
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Digital Art & Media Minor - Required Courses (6 Credits)
DA120 Digital Layout and Design
DA150 Digital Video Production
Digital Art & Media Minor - Elective Courses (12 Credits)
DA140 Digital Photography
DA190 Web Design
DA220 Drawing and Illustration
DA250 Documentary Production
DA260 Screenwriting
DA285 Packaging and Environmental Design
DA280 Animation and Compositing
DA290 Web Production and Digital Strategy
DA320 Visual Storytelling
DA350 Advanced Video Editing
DA360 Character Design
DA380 Typography
DA385 Logo Design and Branding
DA410 Digital Media Portfolio -
Key Courses
Documentary Production: You will explore camera, lighting, and interviewing techniques employed by acclaimed filmmakers like Ken Burns, Albert Maysles, and Michael Moore. Through readings and screenings, you’ll learn to effectively use a video camera to tell a story.
Branding and Logo Design: You will design and execute a complete branding system for a sports team, retail, or corporate entity, including logos, print materials, environmental graphics, packaging, and wearables using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Drawing and Illustration: In this class, you’ll build your skills in vector graphics for fine art, illustration, and design. You’ll get comfortable using digital tools to manipulate layers, light, and shadow. As the course progresses, you’ll dive into creative and editorial choices and learn how to export your work for animation and other projects.
Facilities and Resources
The Verostko Art Center
Situated in the library, the Verostko Art Center showcases rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and selections from Saint Vincent’s collection. It also serves as a venue for digital art and media students to display their final capstone projects.
Digital Art and Media Lab
Located in Prep Hall, the Mac lab features 18 Macs equipped with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) necessary for video production and print design and production.
Our Faculty
Associate Professor
Visual Arts & Media Design
724-805-2286 | Carey Center 10
Professor | Department Chair
Visual Arts & Media Design
724-805-2530 | Prep Hall 201
