Program Overview

Introduction to the Digital Media Art Auxiliary Major (Degree) Program

The Digital Media Art Auxiliary Major (Degree) program at Beijing Forestry University was established in 2007 to meet the comprehensive demands of China's thriving internet industry and digital media sector. The program boasts a strong faculty and a distinctive curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of career paths, including art design, project planning, production management, and more.

Program Overview

• Professional Code: Not specified
• Professional Name: Digital Media Art
• Professional Category: Design
• Duration: 2 years
• Degree Awarded: Auxiliary Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Art
• Eligibility: The program is open to full-time undergraduate students of Beijing Forestry University, with specific requirements outlined below.

Cultivation Goals

The program aims to cultivate compound, innovative design talents who possess a solid foundation in digital media professional theory, design concepts, artistic accomplishment, creative thinking, and practical abilities. Graduates are expected to be proficient in digital media design-related creation methods and practical skills, making them versatile professionals capable of adapting to various roles within the internet, new media, film, game, and other related industries.

Enrollment Requirements

1. Student Status: Full-time undergraduate students of Beijing Forestry University (including the 2024 class and the 2023 class of the Urban and Rural Planning program).
2. Professional Category: The auxiliary major (degree) must belong to a different professional category than the student's primary major. If the auxiliary major is in the same category, students may receive an auxiliary professional certificate but not an auxiliary bachelor's degree.
3. Attitude and Ability: Students must have a positive attitude, a strong desire to learn, and the physical condition to meet the requirements of the auxiliary major (degree).
4. Limitation: Each student is limited to applying for one auxiliary major (degree).

Learning Arrangements

The learning arrangement for the auxiliary major (degree) will be determined based on the actual teaching situation and the number of students enrolled. Possible arrangements include:

• Separate classes
• Auditing classes
• Online course learning

Graduation and Degree Awarding

Graduation Conditions

Students who complete all required courses for the auxiliary major (degree) within the valid study period and achieve qualified grades can receive an auxiliary professional certificate.

Degree Awarding Conditions

To be awarded an auxiliary bachelor's degree, students must:

• Obtain their primary bachelor's degree
• Complete all required courses and the graduation thesis (design) for the auxiliary major (degree) with qualified grades
• Meet the university's conditions for awarding an auxiliary bachelor's degree

The auxiliary bachelor's degree will be noted on the primary bachelor's degree certificate and will not be issued as a separate certificate. Students who do not obtain their primary bachelor's degree are not eligible for the auxiliary bachelor's degree.

Tuition Fees

• The annual tuition fee for the auxiliary major (degree) is 6,125 yuan.
• For students choosing an auxiliary major within the same professional category, the tuition fee is 6,125 yuan for the first year and 3,325 yuan for the second year.
• Students who voluntarily waive their graduation thesis (design) can apply for a refund of the relevant tuition fee during the third semester of their auxiliary major studies.

Application Method

1. Students apply through the university's teaching affairs system, auxiliary management, and auxiliary application module.
2. The application period is from May 19, 2025, to June 20, 2025, for the first round. If the number of applicants meets the class opening requirements (10 students or more), a second round of applications will be open from June 28, 2025, to July 6, 2025.

Trial Listening and Refund

• The first week of the course is a trial listening period. Students who drop the course during this period can receive a full refund of tuition fees.
• After the trial listening period, students who drop the course will be charged the full tuition fee for the courses they have attended.

Additional Information

All matters related to the auxiliary major (degree) program are subject to the provisions of the "Beijing Forestry University Auxiliary Major (Degree) Management Measures (Trial)".

Curriculum

The curriculum for the Digital Media Art Auxiliary Major (Degree) includes a variety of courses designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in digital media art. The courses cover topics such as:

• Computer-aided design
• Interface design
• Game three-dimensional technology
• Game design and planning
• Image shooting and editing
• Digital dynamic image design
• New media art
• Dynamic graphic design
• Game engine application
• Digital cultural and creative design
• Image special effects and post-production synthesis
• Graduation thesis

Each course has specific credits, hours, and requirements, ensuring that students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in digital media art.

Conclusion

The Digital Media Art Auxiliary Major (Degree) program at Beijing Forestry University offers students a unique opportunity to explore the field of digital media art, enhancing their career prospects and providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry. With its strong faculty, comprehensive curriculum, and flexible learning arrangements, this program is an attractive option for students looking to expand their academic and professional horizons.