New Media and Design focuses on the creative uses of technology in art and design disciplines. Courses cover the diverse techniques, skills, and concepts that are important to artistic work in video/animation/motion, digital imaging, coding/interaction, typography, and visual communication. Students learn a variety of research, production, and concept development methods, media histories and theories, and industry-standard visualization tools. At the upper-level students can apply skills, approach complexity, and direct and manage their projects independently. Internships offer chances for applied knowledge and complement coursework.
Program Distinctions
Faculty are active practicing artists and designers—pursuing independent creative research; receiving commissions, grants, and awards; participating in residencies, conferences, exhibitions, screenings, and installations; writing, publishing, presenting, organizing workshops; and more. They bring this activity and experience into the classroom, offering broad insight into the field and innovative teaching.
The Student Experience
There are opportunities for internships and travel through the School of Art. Visiting artist exhibitions and lectures through the School of Art’s Gatewood Gallery, Greensboro Project Space, and the UNCG Weatherspoon Museum expose students to creative practitioners in contemporary art.
Graduates enter the fields of graphic design, marketing, communications, animation/concept art, media art.
New Media and Design Faculty
List of Courses
These are the courses required by the New Media & Design concentration. For a suggested schedule of courses for New Media & Design students, see the schedule at the bottom of this page. For more information on these and other available courses, see the UNCG course bulletin.
For students entering UNCG 2025-2026, these core courses are required for the New Media & Design concentration. All other students should check the appropriate Undergraduate Course Bulletin.
- Foundations Program (27 s.h.)
- 4 Art History (ARH) courses above the 100 level
- ART 221, 340, 341, 344, 345, 447 (18 s.h.)
- 2 New Media & Design courses (340s, 390s, 440s, 490s, 373) (6 s.h.)
- 3 Advanced New Media & Design courses from those numbered in 440s (9 s.h.)
- 3 Art or related electives (it is recommended that these courses be at 300 level or above) (9 s.h.)
BFA Exhibition Requirement: All seniors enrolled in the BFA Programs must exhibit their work in the annual BFA Exhibition, held each Spring and Fall semester. Students are encouraged to consult the UNCG course bulletin for course descriptions.
First Year
Foundation Program in Studio Art
Semester I
- ARH 110
- ART 105, ART 120, ART 140 and ART 150
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Semester II
- ARH 111
- ART 220, ART 240 and ART 253
- MAC (select one course)
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Second Year
Semester III
- ART 221
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- ART 340, ART 341, ART 344 or ART 345
- MAC (select one or two courses)
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Semester IV
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- ART 340, 341, 344 or 345
- ART or related elective OR another from ART 340, 341, 344, 345
- MAC (select one or two courses)
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Third Year
Semester V
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- ART 340, 341, 344, or 345 (select one or two as required to finish these four courses)
- Select 1 ART or related elective
- MAC (select one or two courses)
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Semester VI
- Art History (select one from 200 or 300 level)
- Select 2 New Media & Design courses from those numbered in the 300’s, or 400’s.
- ART 393 Practicum/Internship in Art Careers (select this for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This course is optimal for those seeking professional training.
- ART 496 Special Problems Studio (this course is recommended for students who are extremely self-motivated and directed, and ready to pursue a body of work under the direction of a full-time faculty member).
- Select 1 ART or related elective
- MAC (select one or two courses)
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Fourth Year
Semester VII
- Select 2 Advanced New Media & Design courses from those numbered in the 300’s, or 400’s.
- Select 1 ART or related elective
- ART 496 (Special Problems Studio may be repeated for credit)
- ART 393 practicum/Internship in Art Careers (select this for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This course is optimal for those seeking professional training. This course can count as an Art or related elective.
- Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the School of Art or College
- Recommended 15 credit hours
Semester VIII
- Select 1 Advanced New Media & Design course from those numbered in the 300s, or 400s.
- ART 447 Capstone in New Media & Design
- ART 393 practicum/Internship in Art Careers (select this for up to 3 credit hours of internship credit). This course is optimal for those seeking professional training. This course can count as an Art or related elective.
- MAC (complete all MAC requirements)
- Select other courses of interest from another discipline within the School of Art or University
- Recommended 15 credit hours
To earn a BFA in Art with a studio concentration in four years, you must average 15 credit hours per semester.
Fourth year students must participate in an experience which will prepare them for the professional world of exhibiting. All studio art majors are required to enter the annual BFA Exhibition.
