Media Arts B. A. Integrated Digital Media
Program Modification Form Appendix
Below is a degree description, application process, degree plan, and course
listing as it would appear on the School of Media Arts website.
Description
The Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Integrated Digital Media provides an
online platform for students to maximize their artistic potential through the study
of emerging digital technologies and their aesthetic application. Focusing on
interactive media and gaming, augmented reality, and web design, students are
trained in the integrated use of a variety of industry-standard software
programs. Through the application of these programs they will expand their
artistic technique by creating integrated work in new mediums. In addition to the
core curriculum, there are opportunities to be involved with credited special
topics courses that include media production, research and collaborative art
projects.
The Application Process
The application process consists of the following:
Prerequisites The following core classes (12 credits) must be completed or be in the process of
completion before applying to the B.A. program. The courses may be taken in
any order at any time. For course descriptions see the Courses section.
MAR 101L Intro to Media Arts - 3 cr.
MAR 102 Digital Technology in the Arts - 3 cr.
MAR 111A Integrated Digital Art - 3 cr.
MAR 112A Intro to Non-Linear Editing - 3 cr.
Application
Applications are accepted during spring semester when the core classes are
completed or are being completed. Acceptance is based on GPA assessment of
core classes, overall University GPA and instructor feedback. Acceptance will be
decided at the end of spring semester after all grades have been processed.
Degree Plan
For a detailed description of the proposed program please refer to the Integrated
Digital Media Program sheet.
Course Listing
Please see the Course Catalog for a complete listing of Media Arts courses.
U 101L Introduction to Media Arts
3 cr. Offered every term. Overview of the media arts and their interaction,
integration and development in the creation of story beginning with early years of
photography and movie-making through the introduction of radio and television
up to the digital revolution.
U 102 Digital Technology in the Arts
3 cr. Offered every term. An introduction to the relationship between aesthetics
and the emerging capacities of digital technology. The course will cover the basic
evolution of hardware, system software, and the internet and will present a brief
history of the pioneers of both traditional and digital art. It will also explore
contemporary and emerging trends in the artistic application of digital technology.
U 111A Fundamentals of Integrated Digital Art
3 cr. Offered every term. A project oriented still image and motion design course
that focuses on artistic expression and its relationship to digital technology. Using
Adobe Photoshop and Adobe After Effects, students will create audio/visual work
in both the still image and time based mediums.
U 112A Intro to Non-Linear Editing
3 cr. Offered every term. Study of the history, process and philosophy of
narrative film/video editing and an introduction to Final Cut Pro nonlinear editing
software.
U 231:50 Intro to Illustrator
3 cr. Offered every term. An introduction to the basic principles and techniques of
still image design and manipulation using Adobe Illustrator, the industry leading
application for creating vector-based content. This project-based course
demystifies the powerful Illustrator toolsets and workspace and enables students
to actualize their ideas by helping them to develop an efficient production
process. No prerequisites required.
U 242:50 The Art & Science of Interactive Games
3 cr. Offered every term. This course will explore the origins, techniques and
styles of contemporary interactive games. It will cover the artistic and cultural
impact of both stand alone and network based games and provide the student
with a solid overview of the gaming experience, including multi-player gaming
and motion tracking control systems. No prerequisites required.
U 255:50 Introduction to Photoshop
3 cr. Offered every term. An introduction to the basic principles and techniques of
still image design and manipulation using Adobe Photoshop. This project-based
course demystifies the powerful Photoshop toolsets and workspace and enables
students to actualize their ideas by helping them to develop an efficient
production process. Also offered as section 51. No prerequisites required.
U 301 Digital Film Practices
3 cr. Offered spring. Media Arts Majors only. Credit offered for projects and work
that is created outside of the B.A. curriculum.
U 330 Principles of Sound Design
3 cr. Offered fall. Media Arts Majors only. Introduction to fundamental concepts,
principles and practices of digital sound recording and editing in order to
establish a common aesthetic and technical language necessary to develop
quality audio design.
U 340 Principles of Interactive Media
3 cr. Offered spring. Media Arts Majors only. Overview of the fundamental
techniques and principles of interactive media and exploration into it's artistic
application. Topics include internet structure, cloud computing, basic HTML and
CSS, mobile devices, browsers, and internet-based collaboration.
U 341:50 Introduction to Web Design
3 cr. Offered every term. Students will gain invaluable skills in this introduction to
the fundamentals of website structure, content design and navigation. Areas of
focus will be directory structure, graphic design, navigation, audio/video
integration and domain management. Students will create a simple CMS website.
No prerequisites required.
U 440 Interactive Media Techniques
3 cr. Offered spring. Media Arts majors only. Building on the principles and
techniques covered in MAR 340, this project-based class focuses on the artistic
applications of interactive media in an internet environment.
U 450 Topics in Film and Media Studies
3 cr. Offered spring. Media Arts Majors only. Research and exploration of
contemporary film, video, digital art and design. Focus on areas of student
research both in commercial and non-commercial venues and styles.
U 460 Senior Project
3 cr. Offered spring. Media Arts Majors only. This capstone course gives the
student an opportunity to create an integrated senior project which brings
together all of the elements of their course of study.