Media Arts

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.

Curriculum code: 1732
Hegis code: 5012
Minimum credit hours required: 60 credit hours

General Requirements (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 (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 (3 credit hours)


Important Points
  • Students are advised to select program electives after careful consultation with their advisors.
Program contact:
Deb Lanni
Coordinator of Communication and Media Arts
deblanni@mail.sunyjcc.edu
716.338.1151
1.800.388.8557

Admissions contact:
admissions@mail.sunyjcc.edu
800.388.8557
716.338.1001 (Jamestown)
716.376.7501 (Olean)