Minor in Art & Technology/Multimedia at Oregon
The tools of creative expression are constantly evolving, changing what artists can create and how they bring ideas to life. The University of Oregon's Art & Technology minor brings together artistic practice, digital media, programming, design, and sound to explore how emerging technologies can be used as tools for creative expression and innovation.
The interdisciplinary program draws on expertise from art, computer science, journalism, and music, giving students a broad introduction to contemporary digital arts. You’ll experiment across media, build practical and technical skills, and examine how technology shapes communication, culture, and creative practice.
Curriculum Overview
Explore digital artmaking through print, time-based, and interactive media courses.
Develop skills in web programming, digital imaging, animation, video, interactive design, and computational aesthetics.
Study the relationship between media, communication, culture, and technology through interdisciplinary coursework.
Experiment with audio production, sound design, and other creative technologies while building a portfolio of digital work.
Careers in Art & Technology
The Art & Technology minor helps students develop expertise that is increasingly valuable across creative and digital industries. Graduates may pursue opportunities in digital media, animation, interactive design, motion graphics, user experience design, multimedia production, creative technology, web development, communications, and other fields that blend artistic vision with technical skills.