Unlock your creative potential by exploring the dynamic intersection of communications, media, art, visual storytelling and design. Gain expertise in leveraging the power of digital media to captivate and engage audiences across diverse platforms.
The Media Studies degree provides both communication studies as well as opportunities for hands-on media production with modern digital equipment.
You will gain an understanding of the role of media in our culture as well as writing styles and techniques for the news media and a variety of other communications-related careers.
Courses Algebra and Geometry or 2 units of equivalent academic math and 1 unit of any lab science (70 or above in each course)
Entry Term Fall and Spring
Special Notes Strongly recommend Algebra II, Biology, Chemistry and physics. Courses of study in: behavioral and social sciences, foreign studies, journalism, political science and other specialized areas.
High School Average 70 or above
Major Requirements*
Total Credits Required: 61
*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson. ** Required of first time full-time students.
First Term
FORM 102 College Forum** ARTS 129 Photography I OR ARTS 140 Television Production I OR DART 100 Digital Imaging I (3 credits) ENGL 101 English Composition I (3 credits) ENGL 115 Library Skills for Research (1 credit) HIST 100 Western Civ and The World I OR HIST 101 Western Civ and The World II (3 credits) MATH 135 Elementary Statistics (4 credits) Health OR Phys Ed Elective (1 credit) Term Total Credits: 15
Second Term DART 110 Intro. to Graphic Design (3 credits) ENGL 102 English Comp II OR ENGL 104 English Comp II - Writing About Lit. (3 credits) ENGL 120 Communication OR ENGL 125 Public Speaking (3 credits) POLS 105 American National Government OR SOCL 120 Cultural Diversity in American Society (3 credits) Lab Science Elective (3 credits) Term Total Credits: 15
Third Term DART 120 Web Art and Design (3 credits) ENGL 130 Journalism (3 credits) Literature Elective (3 credits) Math OR Science Elective (3 credits) Social Science Elective (3 credits) Term Total Credits: 15
Fourth Term ENGL 136 Media and Culture (3 credits) ENGL 137 Writing for the Media (3 credits) Arts Elective (3 credits) Health OR Phys Ed Elective (1 credit) DEISJ Elective (3 credits) Social Science Elective (3 credits) Term Total Credits: 16
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NOTE: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.
The Center for Careers and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.
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Department or program information:
Scott M. Hathaway
FINE ARTS, THEATRE ARTS AND DIGITAL MEDIA DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
