Computer Science and DMA

I think personally that DMA and Computer Science are interlinked to a great extent. Many programming concepts that Maya and other animation programs use are directly out of a computer science textbook and can be used just as effectively. Another obvious benefit that was mentioned today when Professor Lehman spoke was that animators can create their own tools for their specific needs instead of spending money on people to come in and do it for them. I think a DMA major should be well versed in both worlds, with a solid amount of programming knowledge and all the creativity and skill that comes with DMA study.