Elevate your artistic and creative talents through state-of-the-art technology, self-guided projects, and highly sought-after internships at the university where the founders of Pixar began.
Why Major in Digital Arts at New York Tech?
The Digital Arts, B.F.A. at New York Tech offers a dynamic learning experience, guided by our distinguished faculty of practicing artists and designers. Prepare for your creative journey with a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, refined craftsmanship, and professional development in the field of digital arts.
Immerse yourself in an educational environment where cutting-edge technology meets artistic expression. Our facilities provide access to advanced hardware and software applications, including motion capture, gaming, 3-D printing, and emerging technologies, ensuring you’re equipped with the skills demanded by the industry.
From animation and graphic design to interactive/game design and motion graphics, our focused courses enable you to refine your craft and explore diverse avenues within the digital arts landscape. Through real-world projects, internships, and industry presentations, you’ll gain practical insights and experiences essential for success in the field.
With our multidisciplinary approach and global perspectives, complemented by New York Tech’s diverse community, you’ll receive a comprehensive education that prepares you for the challenges and opportunities of the digital arts industry.
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What You’ll Learn
Gain a rich foundation in computer animation and digital arts production. Work in one of the most well-equipped, highly advanced art media labs in the New York metropolitan area, including state-of-the-art hardware, 2-D, 3-D, and graphics software applications, motion capture, gaming, 3-D printing, and emerging technologies.
Explore elements of animation, graphic design, UI/UX, computer science, architecture, behavior studies, psychology, and education, as you prepare for a career as a digital designer with technical art skills in the game design field.
The HIVE allows students, faculty, and partnering institutions to use advanced technologies to pursue creative research and expand their academic and professional development. Collaborative teams utilize motion capture, 3-D printing and scanning, immersive environments, and other emerging technologies.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include 3-D motion capture studios, Macintosh workstations, Dell Precision 3-D graphics animation workstations, and labs equipped with the latest industry-standard software and hardware to augment your conceptual and aesthetic endeavors.
Stats & Rankings
Top 20%
U.S. colleges for salary potential, based on alumni’s mid-career earnings
Payscale.com
13:1
New York Tech’s average student-to-faculty ratio compared with 18:1 national average
National Center for Education Statistics
Top 10%
Return on Investment over 20, 30, and 40 years
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
Career & Salary Outlook
Job Growth
Employment of special effects artists and animators is projected to grow 8 percent from 2022 to 2032 with approximately 9,400 openings projected each year, on average. (BLS)
Career Options
3-D Modeler
Animator
Digital Artist
Motion Capture Artist
Storyboard Artist
Video Game Designer
Salary Projections
The median salary for special effects artists and animators was $99,060 in May 2023, with the highest 10 percent earning more than $169,580. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the Digital Arts, B.F.A. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
Completed application
$50 nonrefundable application fee
Copies of transcripts. All final, official transcripts must be received prior to the start of your first semester.
Portfolios: This program requires a portfolio as part of the admission process. Portfolios should include assignment-based projects and/or self-directed work that demonstrate art, design, and conceptual thinking skills. The artwork should be original and cannot be reproductions of already existing artwork or designs.
Where you finish is more important than where you begin. Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and maximize your career opportunities.
New York Tech offers scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Student Voices
I was drawn to New York Tech because it was a school that made my field of study affordable. It offered all of the courses I was looking for, as well as scholarships and grants.
