Exploratory Track: The Arts Track
umt.edu/oss/esp/arts
As Of Catalog Year: 2014-2015
Major Map for: Media Arts and Art
(Dance, Music, and Theatre should meet with department and/or declare during first semester)
Placement Exams Completed:
__ ALEKS __ Foreign Lang. __ MUSWA __ SAT/ACT
Recommended Course Type
Credit
Grade
Hrs.
General Education
Group
Important Notes
SEMESTER ONE:
Writing Course (A-L) or Math 105 (M-Z)
3
Writing Skills a.
M
Modern or Classical Language
Project Course
Context Course
ARTH 200H
SEMESTER TWO: Media Arts
5
3
3
3
FL
A
MART 101L = L
H&X
Writing Course (M-Z) or Math 105 (A-L)
Modern or Classical Language
Project Course
Context Course
SEMESTER TWO: Art
3
5
3
3
Writing Skills a.
M
FL
A
MART 101L = L
Writing Course (M-Z) or Math 105 (A-L)
Modern or Classical Language
ARTZ 106A
ARTZ 108A
ARTH 201H
3
5
3
3
3
Writing Skills a.
M
FL
A
A
H&Y
see track course list for recommended courses
Students considering BFA in Media Arts should consult an
advisor
MART 111A, MART 112A, or ARTZ 105A
MART 101L or MART 102
Only offered autumn
see track course list for recommended courses
MART 111A or MART 112A
MART 101L or MART 102
see track course list for recommended courses
Pre-req = ARTZ 105A
Only offered spring
NOTE: For students with Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), and/or college credit earned while in
high school, suggested coursework will vary--be sure to meet with an advisor.
ARTH 200H and 201H, ARTZ 105A, 106A will count toward a Media Arts minor, only three are needed when paired with MART 101L, MART
102, MART 111A and MART 112A.
A = Expressive Arts
L = Literary and Artistic Studies
H = Historical and Cultural Studies
LDWC = Lower Division Writing Course
UDWC = Upper Division Writing Course
Legend
S = Social Sciences
E = Ethical and Human Values
Y = American and Eurpean
X = Indigenous & Global Perspectives
N = Natural Sciences
NL = Natural Sciences Lab
M = Math
FL = Modern & Classical Languages
MAJOR DISCOVERY CHECKPOINTS
Semester One
___Meet with Career Services for interest inventory
___Visit the CAS Areas of Interest or Advising Directory website
___ Meet with advisor to discuss potential BFA options
___Attend a meeting for a student group on campus
Semester Two
___Speak with a faculty member within your major(s) of interest
___Meet with Career Services again for career counseling in the major area of interest.
___Speak with an advisor about major declaration/application process
___If applying to Media Arts BFA program, submit application
___Develop a graduation plan in Academic Planner
___Meet with the Office for Academic Enrichment to discuss co-curricular opportunities
The Arts Exploratory Track Course List
WRITING COURSES
Course
Major Area
WRIT 095: Developmental Writing
If necessary based on placement scores
WRIT 101: College Writing I
All Visual Arts Tracks
Optional substitution for WRIT 101 for those with high enough placement
scores
WRIT 201: College Writing II (LDWC)
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Course
Major Area
M 105
All Visual Arts Tracks
EXPRESSIVE ARTS COURSES (A)
Course
Major Area
ARTZ 105A: Visual Language - Drawing
Art, will count toward a Media Arts minor
ARTZ 106A: Visual Language - 2-D Fndtns
Art, will count toward a Media Arts minor
ARTZ 108A: Visual Language - 3-D Fndtns
Art
MART 111A: Integrated Digital Art
Media Arts
MART 112A: Intro to Non-Linear Editing
Media Arts
LITERARY & ARTISTIC STUDIES (L)
Course
MART 101L: Intro to Media Arts
ARTH 250L: Introduction to Art Criticism (LDWC)
Major Area
Media Arts
Art, Pre-reqs: ARTH 200H & 201H.
HISTORICAL & CULTURAL (H)
Course
ARTH 200H: Art of World Civilization I (X)
ARTH 201H: Art of World Civilization II (Y)
Major Area
Art, will count toward a Media Arts minor
Art, will count toward a Media Arts minor
AMERICAN & EUROPEAN (Y)
Course
Major Area
ARTH 201H: Art of World Civilization II (H)
Art, will count toward a Media Arts minor
INDIGENOUS & GLOBAL (X)
Course
Major Area
ARTH 200H: Art of World Civilization I (H)
Art, will count toward a Media Arts minor
EXPLORATORY COURSES THAT DO NOT FULFILL A GEN. ED.
Course
Major Area
MART 102: Digital Technology in the Arts
Media Arts
MUST 110: Digital Audio & Multitracking
MUST 210: Sequencing, Synthesis &
Sampling
Sonic Arts track of Media Arts
Sonic Arts track of Media Arts