Media Arts, BA

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Media Arts Program Learning Outcomes:

• Communicate clearly and concisely, visually, verbally and in writing, using techniques appropriate for the intended audience.
• Demonstrate knowledge of discipline-specific skills and vocabulary.
• Interpret the ethical, legal, and social impacts of various modes of media delivery and consumption in a wider societal and global context.
• Participate as a team member to make collaborative decisions toward shared objectives with civility, interpersonal skills, and a respect.
• Construct a body of work that demonstrates visual intelligence, conceptual understanding, collaboration and technical facility at a professional entry level in media design and production.
• Construct a body of work that demonstrates visual intelligence, conceptual understanding, collaboration and technical facility at a professional entry level in media design and production.

Major Requirements

• MEDA 110 - Introduction to Communication 4 credit(s)
• MEDA 122 - Introduction to Digital Media 2 credit(s)

• or

• ARTST 109 - Introduction to Graphic Design 2 credit(s)

• or

• MEDA 109 - Introduction to Graphic Design 2 credit(s)
• MEDA 202 - Photography & Imaging for Media 4 credit(s)
• MEDA 240 - Writing for the Media 4 credit(s)
• MEDA 250 - Foundations of Video Production 4 credit(s)

• OR

• MEDA 153 - Video for Community Engagement 4 credit(s)

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• MEDA 391 - Media Arts Junior Seminar 2 credit(s)
• MEDA 434 - Mass Media Law and Ethics 4 credit(s)

Clusters

Students select 2 clusters, and are encouraged to consult with Media Arts advisors to choose the clusters that will best prepare them for their intended capstone project and post-graduate plans. At least 8 upper-division credits must come from classes taken from both of the clusters.

Total: 42 Credits