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Students who wish to pursue a degree in Digital Arts and Sciences should read
by Dr. Paul Fishwick, CISE Faculty Advisor for the DAS program.
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The philosophy behind the MS-DAS program is somewhat different than the BS-DAS. In MS-DAS,
students take a core of six credits (Graphics, Simulation) and then can take additional computer science
and art courses to finish their degrees. To apply to the MS-DAS graduate program, you will need to follow
the same procedures for applying to the Graduate Program, with the following additions:
- Application packages must include a Statement of Purpose. The Statement of
Purpose should emphasize why this program is right for you, and
what you hope to gain from pursuing a DAS degree.
- Application envelopes, if sent via postal mail, must specify "Digital Arts and Sciences" on the outside.
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- Why should I be interested in DAS?
The DAS degree
programs at the University of Florida are like no other in the
world. While this may sound somewhat self-flattering, consider the
following. DAS involves a close collaboration between two Colleges
and offers both Undergraduate and Graduate Degree programs in these
Colleges. The DAS student acquires as in-depth academic knowledge of
discipline-specific knowledge (Computer Science),
but also takes select classes where
students from both colleges work together, in teams. The focus is on
academic study, but there is ample time for studio experience as
well as gaining first hand experience on the latest multimedia
hardware and software technology. The DAS student becomes the true
renaissance individual, with a collection of talents that guarantee
a wide variety of jobs when graduating.
- What kindsof jobs are available?
Most jobs of the future will require a
strong knowledge of graphics, sound, and sensory immersion and
engagement. So, our DAS degree programs can be thought of as a "next
generation" CS degree. Here is a list of
Job Possibilities for students who
obtain the BS or MS in DAS.
- How do I choose which degree to seek?
Since DAS is
spread between two Colleges (Engineering and Fine Art), you may be
torn between each. You should imagine that DAS did not exist and
then ask yourself which college would best suit your degree
requirements. For example, if you would choose a degree in Fine
Art, you should enter the College of Fine Art; otherwise, choose
the College of Engineering (where the CISE Department is
housed). Once you have chosen the College, make sure to visit the
relevant web area: Computer and
Information Science and Engineering or Fine Art
- Is there a body of cross-disciplinary knowledge for
bridging CS and Art?
One way to answer this is to consider a sampling of lists, organizations
and conferences dedicated to
the bridge area
- Are there communities for DAS topics?
Here are some communities:
- What are the hardware and infrastructural resources for DAS?
There are hardware platforms and software packages, oriented toward DAS, in
both CISE as well as Art. There is also the
Digital Worlds Institute,
which focuses on building infrastruture to support DAS-related
projects.
- What are the key differences between the
degree programs?
The degree programs
have a significant overlap in terms of specialized DAS courses;
however, they also retain their roots as singular disciplines.
In taking the BS-DAS program, you are taking the same Computer
Science core as for the other programs in CISE.
See the curricula for a list of courses that are common, and those
that are discipline specific.
- How long will it take to complete the DAS
Degree program?
The undergraduate degree program can be done in 4 years and the
graduate program in 1-2 years, but as with any degree program,
there are fluctuations based on your desired rate of progress
toward satisfying degree requirements, course staffing and
semester availability of
courses.
- Who are the CISE faculty who teach and research in DAS-related
areas?
We have a great set of faculty who teach and research in the
DAS area. Explore their home pages!
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