The Digital Arts program prepares you to join fields such as television, film, commercial photography, and motion graphics. A successful career in any of these areas requires expertise in media arts and a foundation in information technology and business.
Our full-featured, two-year program includes courses in photography, studio lighting, audio/video production, entrepreneurship, web design, graphic design, and many more.
Once completed, a digital arts degree from Kirkwood tells employers you've developed a dynamic and desirable skillset.
Graduates of the Digital Arts program will be able to:
Students in Kirkwood's Digital Arts program are encouraged to join the Kirkwood chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), the only national Career and Technical Student Organization with the family as its central focus.
FCCLA is one of eight recognized members of the National Coordinating Council for Career and Technical Student Organizations (NCC-CTSO). CTSOs are co-curricular groups that help students in career and technical education programs further their knowledge and skills by participating in activities, events, and competitions.
School Year: 2024–25
Program Entry Semester: Fall, Spring
Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring | Total | |
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Credit Hours per Semester | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 64 |
In-State Tuition | $3,255 | $3,906 | $3,472 | $3,255 | $13,860 |
Technology Fee per Semester | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $200 |
Clinical Expenses (mileage, lodging, screenings, etc.) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Conferences/Seminars | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Course Resources (textbooks, software, etc.) | $360 | $465 | $340 | $525 | $1,690 |
Course/Section Fees | $165 | $130 | $0 | $20 | $315 |
Laptop (required devices) | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Testing Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Third Party Credentials | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Tool Sets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Uniforms | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Other | $550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $550 |
Total Estimated Cost | $4,380 | $4,551 | $3,862 | $3,850 | $16,643 |
Costs provided are estimated and based on the following current tuition rates: $217 (In-State), $290 (Out-of-State), $400 (International).
Fees and costs are subject to change. To view all costs associated with attending college visit our Tuition and Costs page.
At Kirkwood, we award more than $3 million in scholarships for students every year! You only need to apply once to be considered for all scholarships you may be eligible for, so complete your application today!
“I didn’t expect to find so many opportunities to get involved with other students and campus groups at a community college. But Kirkwood has a lot to offer in terms of student life, clubs, and other events happening on or around campus.”
Natalie Dvorak,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa