School of Arts and Sciences / Digital Arts
As a student in La Salle’s Digital Art and Multimedia Design Program (DArt), you will be given ample opportunity to understand what makes good visual design and find your own personal aesthetic. You will learn when and how to employ the right technology to generate the intended visual effect, be aware of the implications of visual design on your audience and on society, and gain the professional skills necessary to work as a team with fellow designers to address a client’s needs.
As a DArt major, you will learn:
La Salle’s Digital Art and Multimedia Design Department serves qualified students by offering an unbeatable liberal arts education defined by:
Guidance and dedication from professors who are recognized scholars of their industry.
Flexibility that allows students to change the direction of their career preparation through their junior year without any notable effect on their ability to complete the program in four years.
Individualized, one-on-one attention.
An average class size of 22 students provides the individualized attention that you deserve.
An invaluable location with Center City Philadelphia at your doorstep.
A close-knit community our well-read cohort of faculty, staff, Christian Brothers and fellow students ignite meaningful discussion and collaboration, as well as lifelong friendships.
Unbeatable value based on a proven return-on-investment. That’s why Money magazine cited La Salle fifth on its list of “50 Colleges that Add the Most Value in 2016, along with mentions in U.S. News and World Reports, Forbes, and the Economist.
An alumni network that offers invaluable support from over 50,000 La Salle graduates and even more from our global Lasallian network.
A bachelor’s degree in digital arts and multimedia opens the door to countless career opportunities in jobs that you may or may not have considered. The skills you learn here at La Salle combined with your talent and drive will determine where you go in the industry of your choosing. La Salle students have found employment at major companies including Comcast, Forbes, Vanguard, Independence Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Trellist Marketing and Technology, American Basketball Association/Philly Spirit, Disney ABC Television Group, Live Nation Entertainment, Think Brownstone, and Anthropologie. And new job titles and careers emerge all the time as the digital media field expands with new technology. And with Center City Philadelphia at your doorstep, access to internships in the arts couldn’t be easier to find.
Students work throughout the semester to create visually stunning projects including favorites such as digital animations and real game boards.
Education and service are the heart of La Salle’s mission. As a DArt major, you will be able to dive into a wide range of service opportunities that fall under our Fellowship of Community and University Service (F.O.C.U.S.) umbrella including outreach programs, advocacy groups, mentoring and tutoring programs, and the service and immersion trips.
The groups that fall under the F.O.C.U.S. umbrella include Outreach Programs, Advocacy Groups, Mentoring and Tutoring Programs, and the Service and Immersion Trips. These programs strive to serve others, promote social justice, and work toward the common good. Programs include:
Name: Leo Manning Major: Digital Art and Multimedia Design, Psychology Graduation Year: Class of 2018 (May 2018) Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa. Sports/Clubs/Organizations: Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Late Night La Salle, Collegian, Campus Activities Center, Honors Program What helped you decide on majoring in DArt? I originally came in as a Psychology major, but during my first semester I began to miss […]
Name: Leo Manning
Major: Digital Art and Multimedia Design, Psychology
Graduation Year: Class of 2018 (May 2018)
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.
Sports/Clubs/Organizations: Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Late Night La Salle, Collegian, Campus Activities Center, Honors Program
What helped you decide on majoring in DArt?
I originally came in as a Psychology major, but during my first semester I began to miss all of the graphic design work I did in my high school photography class. Then I declared DArt as my second major. After taking a bunch of the Digital Art courses, I realized that I was more interested in working as a graphic designer than as a therapist.
What is your favorite digital design medium/technique?
I’m a huge fan of using Adobe Illustrator with my Wacom tablet for most of my design work.
What has your experience in La Salle’s DArt Program been like so far?
It’s been interesting. Instead of focusing on just graphic design, animation, or web coding, I’ve learn a lot in each area, making me feel like a jack-of-all-trades. However, even though the program covers a wide range, I still feel as though I’ve learned a lot from each area and could work in multiple fields.
What do you hope to do with your degree after graduating?
I would like to work as a graphic designer or a web designer, and eventually get my master’s degree and teach as a professor.
Who are some people who you look up to and help keep you inspired?
A lot of my inspiration actually comes from other students in my major and seeing all of the work that they do. Seeing everyone else’s projects and hearing their thoughts helps me strive to work harder and get better.
What has been your favorite class in or out of the program so far?
My top two classes have been HON 374: Global London and CSD 340: Web Scripting. Global London was a travel study to London where we learned the history and the literature of the city and then traveled there to explore the city itself. Web Scripting was a coding class that was different because aside from creating useful code, it also allowed me to use the code to create something more artistic.
Who has been the most influential member of the La Salle community on your life?
I believe that the most influential member of the La Salle community on my life would be Mina Koller, the assistant director for campus activities. From my time working in the Campus Activities Center and for Late Night La Salle, I have developed so much as a designer, an artist, and a leader. Her constructive criticism on my flyer designs pushed me to create more original designs and try harder on any designs I create.
If you could have dinner with any three people at La Salle, who would they be?
Mina Koller (Assistant Director for Campus Activities), Professor Sandy Camomile (Digital Art and Multimedia Design), and Dr. David Falcone (Psychology).
How do you think La Salle is helping to prepare you for the future beyond college?
Primarily, La Salle is helping me develop my design skills. The different classes that I have taken have provided me different opportunities to practice different skills and to experiment with different ideas. In addition, my time working on-campus have given me invaluable experience about working with clients and working in a real-world setting.
What is your advice to any high school students thinking about entering the DArt program at La Salle?
When entering the DArt program at La Salle, the main things that you need are passion and patience. The passion is what drives you to try your hardest on every project, while the patience helps you achieve what seems unachievable.
A hidden gem of Philadelphia, free for you to explore as a student
A hidden gem of Philadelphia, the La Salle Art Museum is one of the University’s treasures, free for you to explore as a student. You’ll find significant and original works of art in an intimate setting and to place them in meaningful contexts. In addition to acquiring, preserving and exhibiting its collections, the Museum offers viewers an opportunity to sharpen their aesthetic perception and to investigate the interrelationships which emerge between art and other disciplines.
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