IAIA - Institute of American Indian Arts

New Media Arts

New media has ushered in a revolution and evolution in the growing field of commercial arts. Its techniques, tools and technologies have broadened the landscape of expression and opened exciting opportunities for rewarding careers and modes of expression.

The IAIA New Media Arts Program offers a comprehensive program of study preparing students to succeed in all aspects of digital and print media.

Our students become strong candidates for jobs in growing industries, ranging from commercial graphic design to contemporary film-making, using the latest techniques from digital video to multimedia fine arts.

This program offers students the flexibility to work in all areas of new media. Topics covered include:

  • Visual Literacy
  • Signification and Visualization of Information
  • Typography

As these are mastered, students move further on into the digital environment by taking courses in:

  • Web Design
  • Animation
  • Digital Video Production
  • Post Production

Using the latest industry software, including:

  • Quark Xpress
  • Macromedia Flash
  • Dreamweaver
  • Final Cut Pro

New Media Arts is designed for everyone who wants to explore and master the new frontiers and artistic opportunities the world of new media arts has initiated.