BA in Digital Arts & Sciences (UF Online)

Explore the Edge of Experience Design & Production, Animation, and Game Design. 

The Program

The interdisciplinary field of Digital Arts & Sciences is perfect for students whose intellectual and creative ambitions extend beyond traditional academic boundaries.

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts & Sciences (BADAS) program blends art, storytelling, design, computer science, and emerging technologies, preparing students for dynamic careers in the creative and tech industries. Through project-based learning and collaboration with diverse, interdisciplinary teams, students gain real-world experience in high-tech classrooms and team-driven environments, mirroring the professional landscape they will enter after graduation.

Online Learning

The UF Online BADAS degree offers online students the same caliber of education as traditional campus students receive. Our state-of-the-art classrooms immerse online students in a traditional teaching setting. DW’s hybrid approach to learning — where online students are integrated into campus environments promoting project-based active learning — makes the institute a leader in blending technology and education.

UF Online’s Digital Arts and Sciences program allows for convenience. Finish your bachelor’s degree where it is most convenient for you — for a fraction of the cost of comparable programs.

Designed for students whose commitments make traditional campus attendance impractical, our online program stands at the forefront, providing flexible academic options with the same elite faculty and rigor that makes us a leading university and top research institution. We connect people with opportunities, remove barriers and set the standard for online higher education. UF Online graduates earn the same elite degree they would receive on campus, and they will be at the top of the list for the best employers in the country.

Degree Highlights

Students develop proficiency in industry-relevant technologies, enhance their ability to collaborate and communicate, and apply design concepts and critical thinking across multiple disciplines.

BADAS students customize their academic journey by choosing elective courses in Animation, Game Design, and Experience Design & Production, gaining specialized skills in their area of interest.

Animation

• Learn industry-standard techniques for film, video games, and interactive media. 
• Apply the 12 principles of animation to bring characters to life.

Game Design

• Gain the technical skills required for game content creation and system development. 
• Effectively implement core principles of the game design production process: Planning, execution, scope, testing, and iteration.

Experience Design & Production

• Apply your creativity in user experience design, studio production, and motion design. 
• Learn the entire process of pre-production, production, and post-production.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Digital Arts & Sciences program are equipped for a variety of roles across digital media, interactive technology, and creative industries, including:

• Animator (2D/3D, Motion Graphics, Technical Animation) 
• Game Designer (Level Design, Game Play, Interactive Media) 
• UI/UX Designer (User Experience, Interaction Design) 
• Digital Storyteller (Storyboarding, Narrative Design) 
• Technical Artist (Virtual Production, Real-Time Rendering, Simulation) 
• Production Coordinator (Creative Project Management, Digital Production)

This interdisciplinary degree blends art, technology, and innovation, preparing students for careers in film, gaming, virtual production, interactive media, and beyond.