Associate in Science This general media arts curriculum is intended for students who wish to transfer to four-year institutions to pursue further study in media and/or multimedia production. This program can also serve the needs of students seeking entry level employment in those areas, or for students currently employed in those areas who wish to upgrade their skills and continue their education.
Minimum program hours: 60 credit hours
Program Codes
Degree option:
Associate in Science
General requirements
General requirements hours:
30 credit hours
Humanities 9
ENG 1530: English Composition II
3
ENG 1540: Writing about Literature
3
One sophomore level humanities course choose from the following:
CMM 2530: Writing for Electronic Media
3
ENG 2740: News Writing and Editing
3
ENG 2840: Film Study and Appreciation
3
Social Sciences Electives* 9
Mathematics/Sciences Electives 9
Liberal Arts and Sciences Electives 3
Core requirements
Core requirements hours:
27 credit hours
CMM 1510: Introduction to Communication
3
CMM 1610: Public Speaking
3
CMM 1750: The Rhetoric of Vision and Sound
3
CMM 2610: Mass Communication and Media Literacy
3
One production course chosen form the following:
3
ART 1730: Introduction to Computer Art and Design
CMM 1710: Digital Video Production
Required Electives* (chosen from the following):
12
ART 1510: Drawing I
ART 1530: 2-D Design and Color
ART 1570: Basic Black and White Photography
ART 1611-2611: Studio Problems in Computer Graphics
ART 1613-2613: Studio Problems in Photography
ART 1670: Introduction to Digital Photography
ART 1730: Introduction to Computer Art and Design
ART 1740: Graphic Design, Layout, and Publishing Basics
ART 1750: Graphic Design Application
ART 2570: Intermediate Black and White Photography
ART 2730: Web Design and Animation
ART 2800: Interactive Design
CMM 1630: Introduction to Television Production
CMM 1650: Introduction to Broadcasting
CMM 1710: Digital Video Production
CMM 2560: Communication/Media Arts Internship
CSC 1530: Internet and Web Publishing
MUS 1710: Audio Recording
MUS 1730: Music and the Digital Studio
Electives
Electives:
3 credit hours
Important points
Students are advised to select program electives after careful consultation with their advisors.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
Demonstrate competence in a variety of media production skills. Demonstrate the ability to apply production skills in the creation of effective media pieces. Apply knowledge of audience analyses in the design of media pieces and production. Demonstrate the ability to use industry standard media software to create media pieces and productions Apply foundation knowledge, skills, and behavior to be successful in professional or academic work settings.
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