Scientific Media Design Program - University of Colorado Denver

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Scientific Media Design

have a strong understanding of scientific process and scientific method
have a passion for scientific problems and a desire to solve or explain them through visual means.
demonstrate proficiency in current media technologies used in the communication of scientific topics to a variety of audiences.
be accomplished visual communicators, able to utilize a combination of design tools in delivering a message to a given audience.
be whole-mind thinkers with the ability to analyze, deconstruct, comprehend, and teach using design theory and design practice.
have the ability and understanding to work collaboratively with people in various disciplines.
have a deep understanding of professional practice and the ability to promote themselves an their clients in a professional manner.

Students who are applying for entrance into the Scientific Media Design program are required to submit a portfolio that consists of (1) a written statement, (2) a 10-12 piece portfolio of work, and (3) unofficial transcript(s) from all previous post-secondary education institutions with the understanding that scientific media design is a fall start program. Upon acceptance into the Scientific Media Design program, students may register for upper-division classes in the Scientific Media Design curriculum.

Contact CAMadvising@ucdenver.edu or Scientific Media Design Area Head Travis Vermilye for detailed program information and portfolio submission guidelines.

Emphasis Course Requirements in Science:
BIOL 2051 – General Biology I
BIOL 2071 – General Biology I Lab
BIOL 2061 – General Biology II
BIOL 2081 – General Biology II Lab
CHEM 2031 – General Chemistry I
CHEM 2038 – General Chemistry I Lab
CHEM 2061 – General Chemistry II
CHEM 2081 – General Chemistry II Lab

Emphasis Course Requirements in Fine Art:
FINE 2405 - Introduction to Digital Design
FINE 2428 – Scientific Media Design I
FINE 3020 – Life Drawing
FINE 3414 - Motion Design I
FINE 3415 - Design Studio I
FINE 3424 - Interactive Media
FINE 3434 - 3D Motion Design
FINE 3444 - Interactive Media II
FINE 3448 – Scientific Media Design II
FINE 4020 – Anatomy for the Artist
FINE 3454 - Motion Design II
FINE 4448 – Scientific Media Design III
FINE 4495 - Design Studio IV
2 - Studio Arts/Visual Arts Electives (6 semester hours) Consult an advisor about course selection

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