The Department of Fine Arts offers a B.A. in Interactive Digital Design (Designer Emphasis). This interdisciplinary program merges the fields of graphic design and software development.
The mission of the Interactive Digital Design Program is to provide a creative environment in which students can develop skills which will provide the knowledge needed to work and communicate effectively in the digital design profession.
Application development is one of the fastest growing trends among enterprises. This, along with the world's growing dependence on Internet technology, basically guarantees future demand for web design careers. The Interactive Digital Design Program allows students to concentrate on strengths of narrative visual designs, programming, and digital interface design. The coursework enables the student to build the essential skills set needed to create digital resources like web pages, smartphone apps, and social media sites. Students will be equipped with foundational skills in computational thinking and skills to make creative aesthetic decisions when designing digital media.
For more information regarding the Department of Fine Arts at Freed-Hardeman University, please contact Dr. Margaret Payne at mpayne@fhu.edu.