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Nov 23, 2024
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2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts
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The undergraduate faculty of Visual and Media Arts is committed to the following learning objectives for the BA in Media Arts Production program.
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory, and practice of visual and media arts.
- Demonstrate technical proficiency in media arts production.
- Create media arts with originality and aesthetic coherence.
- Demonstrate their ability to research and analyze issues in media arts.
- Learn to apply ethical principles in the production and analysis of media arts.
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Production Track
The following degree requirements pertain to the Production Track of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Forty-eight credits in Visual and Media Arts plus 8 credits in upper-level Liberal Arts are required for a major under the BA degree. Students are encouraged to combine elements of study from diverse areas offered by the department in order to broaden their knowledge and adaptability, and to serve their artistic and intellectual interests as well as their career goals. Students should remain in contact with the department and their academic advisor for information pertaining to requirements and course offerings.
In addition to the Liberal Arts and major requirements, all students are required to complete at least two courses at the 300 or 400 level from the following Liberal Arts areas:
- EC Economics
- HI History
- IN Interdisciplinary Studies
- LI Literature
- PH Ethics or Philosophy
- PL Political Science
- PS Psychology
- RL Religion
- SC Science
- SO Sociology
- TH 313 , TH 315
- VM 315 , VM 409 , VM 415
I. Visual and Media Arts Foundations (16 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts. Students are required to enroll in the co-listed sections of VM 131 and of VM 134 in the same semester.
II. Introductory Courses (16 credits)
At the Introductory level, students explore one or more of the department’s main discipline areas. At least one of the following Introductory Writing and Concept Development courses:
At least one of the following Introductory Production courses:
Note
Students are required to complete at least one additional course from the Introductory Production or Writing and Concept Development areas. III. Visual and Media Arts Electives (16 credits)
Required Courses
Students are required to complete at least two intermediate or advanced production courses numbered VM 319-390, VM 420-497, SA 400.
Students are required to complete at least one visual and media studies seminar course from VM 402, 403, 409, or 415.
In addition to the studies seminar, students are required to complete at least one additional advanced studies course numbered 300-315, 400-418, or 500.
BA Production Capstone Project
During a student’s final semesters, the option of working on advanced production projects is available. Students can apply to register for VM 491 - BA Capstone Project , which provides the opportunity for students to realize a one-semester production project, reel, or portfolio in their senior year. The capstone project is optional for the BA degree. Registration for VM 491 requires faculty committee approval. Students seeking to pursue a yearlong course of work on a thesis-level project and a more rigorous course of study may apply to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program. More information about the BFA degree program is provided in the following section.
Media Studies Track
The undergraduate faculty of Visual and Media Arts is committed to the following learning objectives for the BA in Media Studies program.
Students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the history, theory, and practice of media arts.
- Demonstrate basic skills in media arts production.
- Generate and conduct their own research in the history and theory of media arts.
- Apply ethical principles in the research and analysis of media arts.
The following degree requirements pertain to the Media Studies Track of the Bachelor of Arts degree. Forty-eight credits in Visual and Media Arts plus 8 credits in upper-level Liberal Arts are required for a major under the BA degree. The Media Studies Track is designed for students whose focus is the scholarly study of the media arts, especially those students desiring preparation for careers in media criticism, publishing, industry research, or advanced studies in media arts or law.
I. Visual and Media Arts Foundations (16 credits)
The Visual and Media Arts Foundations offers the student a broad theoretical, historical, and practical introduction to the visual and media arts.
II. Visual and Media Arts Theory and Practice (8 credits)
III. Visual and Media Studies (16 credits minimum)
Required Courses
VM 402 , VM 403 , VM 409 , VM 415 : Seminar in Visual and Media Arts Course
In addition to a seminar, students are required to complete at least three additional advanced visual and media studies courses numbered 300-315, 400-418, or 500.
IV. Visual and Media Arts Electives (8 credits)
Required Courses
Two Visual and Media Arts elective courses
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