Art and Technology

Overview

Developed by the School of Visual Arts, this 33-credit hour program can be completed in as few as 18 months. Rooted in both a theory of art and art history, the program’s comprehensive curriculum bridges the world of art, design and technology, positioning students to utilize emerging technologies to push the boundaries of digital creation in the 21st century. Graduates of this program will have the ability to work as graphic designers, animators, game developers, programmers and more.

Program Learning Outcomes

As a graduate of the online M.A. in Art and Technology from University of Oklahoma, students will be able to:

• Understand key developments in history of art and the adaptation of new technologies in the production of art.

• Master technological competencies across various software used in the emerging art and technology space.

• Critically evaluate the applicability and effectiveness of different technologies and techniques as they relate to art and design.

• Use a variety of programming structures and languages in Object Oriented Programming (OOP), including, but not limited to, JavaScript, C# and Python.

• Create moving images, visual effects and 2D or 3D animation using industry-standard software.

• Understand essential principles of game design to create game environments, experimental narratives and other interactive media.

• Clearly present their work, explaining technical and creative decisions regarding their message and chosen medium.