Digital Art Programs
Explore the fundamentals of digital art within Grand Canyon University’s digital art programs, where the realms of technology and art intersect. Immerse yourself in a creative environment to cultivate innovative skills, gaining proficiency in marketable technical skills. This educational journey can prepare you with the tools to potentially pursue a career that harnesses your artistic talents.
Gain Creative Communication Skills as Digital Art Majors
The digital art degrees offered at GCU teach creative theories and principles to help equip you with skills in the following areas:
- Artistic processes of technology
- Innovative technology to create art
- Strategic collaboration for portfolio marketing
- Interactive art
- Animation modeling
- Design principles
Use your passion to fuel education and potential career opportunities in areas such as advertising design, digital design and digital film. Explore the many bachelor’s and master’s digital art degrees that GCU offers to students interested in the fundamentals and artistic processes of technology needed to create art.
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The average median annual wage for special effects artists and animators is $98,950, as of May 2022.3 Apply for a digital arts degree to start your journey toward this creative career.
At GCU, we understand the importance of communication in interpersonal relationships as it applies to networking in media and marketing settings, collaborating in graphic design and branding products or services. Whether your interests lie in advertising, graphic design, animation, screenwriting, game and simulation development or employing interactive elements for movie creation, a digital arts and design degree from GCU can provide you with the skills and competencies important to those in digital arts and design fields.
The skills cultivated through a digital arts and design degree program at GCU can support a wide array of artistic careers within the realm of digital art, leveraging computers and technology. By selecting specific digital art courses, you’ll be taught how to create various forms of art, spanning digital media, graphic design, photography, web design and animation, offering a comprehensive skill set upon graduation.
As a digital art major, you have the opportunity to build your digital portfolio to showcase your work by creating multimedia presentations, collaborating with other artists within the program and using the latest technology and software programs.
A digital arts degree from GCU can demonstrate to employers that GCU graduates are hard-working, goal-seeking, creative leaders and innovators who think critically with a Christian worldview.
According to College Factual, GCU ranks third among Arizona schools in art and technology.1 GCU’s interactive digital arts and design courses are designed to prepare digital art majors for the professional sphere. The courses integrate communication and business practices with interactive digital arts, offering an inclusive foundation for entering and navigating the workplace effectively.
GCU’s evening and online digital art degree programs can offer the flexibility you need while providing a quality education to help you in today’s complex world. From the comfort of your own home, you can benefit from GCU’s experienced faculty, known for emphasizing servant leadership and fostering an environment conducive to independent learners.
The flexibility and convenience of online digital design programs maintain a high standard of commitment to excellence by using powerful platforms and integrating principles of art as an effective tool of communication.
GCU’s mission is to make private, Christian education affordable and accessible to high-achieving students, regardless of economic status. Therefore, GCU has not increased campus tuition since 2009 as part of our commitment to providing affordable education.4
Digital Arts Degrees at GCU
At GCU, we offer a spectrum of bachelor's degrees in the domain of digital arts. These programs are crafted to help ignite your passion, providing a strong foundation to empower you to pursue a career in the dynamic field of digital arts.
Bachelor’s Digital Art Majors and Graphic Design Degrees
Explore how our bachelor’s degrees in digital arts and design can provide a foundation in digital arts, potentially preparing you for multifaceted careers in this innovative field. These programs offer a comprehensive blend of theory and hands-on experience, nurturing your creativity and technical proficiency.
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As companies continue to increase their digital presence, design and digital art majors are needed by employers seeking to create visually appealing and effective websites or continuously improve their social media content.5 Whether in graphic design degrees, photography, dance or theatre, these programs teach skills that highlight creativity through technology — a trait valued by employers.
You will study ways to integrate the latest technology into your artistic workflows within fields that include:
- Digital design
- Photography
- Digital film
Earning digital art degrees from GCU can demonstrate to employers that you can take a unique perspective and create a product or idea that shows outside-the-box thinking.
FAQs for Digital Art Majors and Graphic Design Degree Students
Uncover essential insights and find clarity on various aspects within digital arts and digital design degree programs through these frequently asked questions.
1 College Factual. (n.d.). 2024 Best Digital Arts Schools in Arizona. Retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023.
2 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Art Directors as of May 2022, retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as art directors, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
3 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Special Effects Artists and Animators as of May 2022, retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as special effects artists and animators, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
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5 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2023, Sept. 6). Graphic Designers: Job Outlook. Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023.
6 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Web Developers and Digital Designers as of May 2022, retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as web developers and digital designers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
7 COVID-19 has adversely affected the global economy and data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. Accordingly, data shown is effective September 2023, which can be found here: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Graphic Designers, retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023.
8 The earnings referenced were reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Graphic Designers as of May 2022, retrieved on Dec. 27, 2023. Due to COVID-19, data from 2020 to 2022 may be atypical compared to prior years. BLS calculates the median using salaries of workers nationwide with varying levels of education and experience. It does not reflect the earnings of GCU graduates as graphic designers, nor does it reflect the earnings of workers in one city or region of the country or a typical entry-level salary. Median income is the statistical midpoint for the range of salaries in a specific occupation. It represents what you would earn if you were paid more money than half the workers in an occupation, and less than half the workers in an occupation. It may give you a basis to estimate what you might earn at some point if you enter this career. Grand Canyon University can make no guarantees on individual graduates’ salaries. Your employability will be determined by numerous factors over which GCU has no control, such as the employer the graduate chooses to apply to, the graduate’s experience level, individual characteristics, skills, etc. against a pool of candidates.
Discover how Grand Canyon University’s evening and online digital design programs can offer you the flexibility to pursue education in today’s complex world. Explore your options in your academic journey.