Our Digital Arts program is for creators, innovators, and problem solvers like you who are ready to take their place in the future of design, technology and creative thinking. If you're searching for a way to turn your creative passion into a career, Selkirk College's Digital Arts and New Media program is your answer, and it's closer than you think. It doesn't matter if your kit contains canvas, code or cameras — from smartphone snapshots to laptop recording studios, everyone's carrying the tools to create new media. But owning the technological equivalent of a hammer doesn't mean you know how to build a digital palace! If you have the spark to create something more than a blog full of cat photos, Digital Arts has the technology, space and training you need to shape your future, and it's right here in the Kootenays. DANM's comprehensive two-year curriculum will train you in the digital disciplines necessary to triumph in the world of creative media. Small class sizes mean both you and your art will benefit from attention to detail – you'll receive one-on-one support from DANM's faculty of experts and award-winning professionals. Explore a wide range of in-demand skills and hone your personal interests at the same time, from digital photography and web design to sound recording and video production. From start to finish, the program will provide you with countless opportunities to explore your passions and learn at the same time. When you complete the program and enter the workforce, your mission is to change the world with your mastery of digital media, and make a great living doing it. You'll be equipped with skills that matter to employers and practical, real-world experience that can help a savvy graduate become his or her own boss. DANM's curriculum is guided by a panel of industry professionals, so whether you want to build web apps, produce videos, design for print or literally build worlds out of 3D models, you'll enter the workforce with skills relevant to the digital workplace, now and in the future.
