Program Modification Form
I Summary of Proposed Changes
Media Arts
Department/program
Proposing a new Sonic Arts specialization within the Bachelors of Fine
Summary
Arts Degree in Media Arts
II Endorsements and Approvals
Please obtain the Program Chair/Director’s approval and Dean’s approval.
Please type / print name Signature
Requestor:
Phone:
Program Chair/Director:
Rick Hughes
243-4515
Rick Hughes
Department Dean
Other affected Programs:
Stephen Kalm
Music
Date
(Use additional sheet if
needed)
Are other departments/programs affected by this
Please obtain signature(s) from the
modification because of
Chair/Director of any such department/
(a) required courses incl. prerequisites or corequisites,
program (above) before submission
(b) perceived overlap in content areas
(c) cross-listing of coursework
III Type of Program Modification
(e.g. adding a writing course required of all majors.) Please X check the appropriate box.
Major
Minor
Option
Teaching major/minor
Other
Please
A new Sonic Arts specialization within the Bachelors of
X
describe
Fine Arts Degree in Media Arts
IV Catalog Language
If you are proposing a change to an existing program or Please provide the proposed copy as you wish
major, please cut and paste the requirements as they
it to appear in the catalog. 
appear in the current catalog below.
www.umt.edu/catalog 
The undergraduate program offers a B.A. degree
with a uniquely integrated curriculum that is
centered in digital technology as a storytelling and
artistic medium. The course of instruction is
comprehensive and combines the areas of Digital
Filmmaking and Integrated Digital Media.
The undergraduate program offers both a
B.A. degree with a uniquely integrated
curriculum and a B.F.A. degree with
specializations in Digital Filmmaking,
Integrated Digital Media and Sonic Arts.
Please explain/justify the new proposal or change. 
This proposal is in response to the explosion of digital technology in mainstream and
professional avenues that has created a high demand for training and specialization in the Sonic
Arts. This artistic area has been integrated into the curriculum of both Media Arts and Music and
the faculty of both schools feels that it is time to consolidate those courses into a separate
specialization in the School of Media Arts. By taking advantage of existing courses and adding
only two new ones this will allow us to offer a significant interdisciplinary opportunity to
students while having minimal impact on the schools. With the addition of this specialization
Media Arts will strengthen its position as a leader in the artistic application of digital
technologies and provide students with the opportunity to further develop their abilities critical
to successful careers in the 21st century.
V Copies and Electronic Submission
Once approved, the original, a paper copy and an electronic file are submitted to the Faculty Senate
Office, UH 221 (camie.foos@mso.umt.edu).
VI Department Summary Required if several proposals are submitted. In a separate document
list program title and proposed change of all proposals.
Revised 11-2009