Cognates
Fine Arts
Career Options and Related Fields
- 3-D programmer
- Digital Artist
- Game Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Interface Designer
- Multimedia Specialist
- Web Designer
- Webmaster
- Web Programmer
Required Courses
Courses selected for a cognate in fine arts must be approved by the School of Fine Arts.
- FINA D210 Digital Art: Survey & Practice (3 cr.)
- FINA N110 Introduction to Studio Art for Nonmajors (3 cr.)
- FINA S250 Introduction to Design Practice (3 cr.)
Three additional courses at the 300-400 level selected from one of the following areas:
Computer Art
- FINA D310 Interactive Multimedia (3 cr.) P: FINA D210 or T230, and portfolio review
- FINA D318 3D Computer Graphics (3 cr.) P: Consent of instructor
- FINA D410 Advanced Multimedia (1-6 cr.) P: FINA D310 or T330, and permission of instructor
- FINA D418 Computer Graphical Environments (1-6 cr.) P: Consent of instructor
Graphic Design
- FINA S351 Typography and the Integration of Imagery (3 cr.) P: FINA S250 and consent of instructor
- FINA S352 Production for the Graphic Designer (3 cr.) P: FINA S351 and consent of instructor
- FINA S451 Graphic Design Problem Solving (cr. arr.) P: FINA S352 and consent of instructor
Students also may consider computer-based courses in printmaking, photography, and video. All courses selected for the cognate must be approved by the School of Fine Arts. Students are cautioned to review prerequisite requirements for upper-level courses.
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The School of Informatics reserves the right to amend program requirements. Interested students are strongly encouraged to consult with an academic advisor at the School of Informatics. To schedule an advising appointment, please call (812) 856-6016 or reserve a time online.
