Corcoran College of Art and Design
Digital Media Design students concentrate on the design requirements of non-print media such as web design, digital video and computer animation. Students benefit by learning from professional animators, digital video editors and web designers that comprise the Digital Media Design faculty. The location of the college in the Washington DC area, places students in close proximity to many new media companies and news organizations which afford wonderful opportunities to students who wish to pursue a career in the field of digital media design upon graduation. As a student in the Digital Media Design program, you will become skilled at 3D modeling, image manipulation and video editing for multimedia, as well as website design, production and maintenance. The culmination of the major is the senior thesis show which takes place in the Corcoran Gallery of Art. The first year's curriculum is specifically designed to introduce you to the essential elements of visual thinking that will underpin your creative process. In addition, it provides you with the technical skills required to actualize your conceptual ideas. Two- and three-dimensional coursework and engaging class assignments build a strong skill set and establish a common denominator that defines the - Corcoran educational experience. While at the Corcoran, students have the chance to combine studies with the extensive cultural and career resources of Washington, DC. The 14 museums of The Smithsonian Institution, National Geographic, The Washington Post, The National Gallery and The Kennedy Center are only some of the countless museums, artists' communities, media, employers, theaters and national treasures that await you. Take a journey to the Museum School in the Nation's capital. The Corcoran College of Art + Design will guide you towards your individual creative and professional destination out into the world. The Corcoran is an innovative leader in visual arts education. Our renowned faculty includes some of the most active, cutting-edge artists, designers and photographers in the country. The College emphasizes a conservatory approach to education, which means classes are small, professors are accessible and classmates know one another. Whether you are a working professional pursuing a part-time Associate or Master of Arts degree, or a full-time student immersed in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program, joining the College now provides you with the benefits of a world-class Museum/College partnership. Our students have access to the Corcoran's own collections, curators, exhibitions, distinguished visiting artists and public programs.
