New Media Design [NMD] (Major)
The Art and Art History Department offers the major in New Media Design which provides in-depth exposure to the changing area of new media while at the same time maintaining a critical core of studio foundations and art history. Majors have the opportunity to work directly with digital video, digital photography, and audio and multimedia production in a technology laboratory setting. For specific information, contact the Art and Art History Department. Admission to the New Media Design program is by portfolio review.
Career Potential
- Graphic design
- Digital Imaging
- Web page design
- Advertising Art
- Animation
A. All College Requirements: 34-49 total credit hours
C. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
- Academic Writing I, II
- General Education
- Foreign Language
C. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours
Foundation courses required as follows:
- ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
- ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
- ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 114 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.)
Choose six credit hours from the following:
- ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
- ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
- ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 4)
- ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8) or
- ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
E. New Media Specialization Courses: 18 credit hours
- ATS 240 - Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 241 - Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 330 - Artist's Books (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 342 - Art and The Internet (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 343 - Multi-Media I (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 440 - Portfolio Practicum (3 cr. hr.)
Choose six credit hours from the following:
- ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 214 - Digital Imaging (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 312 - Experimental Video (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 340 - Graphic Design II (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 344 - Interactive Media (3 cr. hr.)
- ATS 345 - Animation Techniques (3 cr. hr.)
Choose nine credit hours from the following:
- ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
- ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
- ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.) (WI)
- ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.) (WI) or
- ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
