I. ASCRC Symbolic Systems Request (3/5/14)
Use to request or renew the general Group III Exception: Symbolic Systems for degree
programs or options. Please complete a separate form for each degree requesting the
exception.
Degree or Degree Option*
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Media Arts
*For options include all degree requirements followed by the
option requirements.
Dept/Program
School of Media Arts
Approved Symbolic System(s) Media Arts – MART 340 and 341
II. Endorsement/Approvals
Complete the form and obtain signatures before submitting to Faculty Senate Office
Please type / print name Signature
Date
Requestor
Greg Twigg
Phone / Email
greg.twigg@umontana.edu
Program Chair
Mark Shogren
Dean
Stephen Kalm
III: Justification Please explain why the program of study requires over 48 credits for a
first baccalaureate degree:
The BFA program in the School of Media Arts requires a robust credit load intended to give the
student an intense and comprehensive training in the area of filmmaking, animation and new
media, either parallel to or exceeding national institutions offering similar fields of study. This
load meets the Board of Regents benchmark of an extended Major.
IV. Degree Requirements: (1) List all courses required for the major and the credits
earned. Courses that apply toward the 48-credit threshold include all requirements for the
primary major and designated pre-requisite courses (2) Subtract general education credits
fulfilled by these requirements. Example: If a major requires PHSX 205N-208N (totaling 10
credits), only 4 credits apply towards the 48 credit threshold since 6 credits are needed to fulfill
general education group XI (Natural Sciences).
Core Requirements
MART 101L Introduction to Media Arts
MART 102 Digital Technology in the Arts
MART 111A Integrated Digital Art
MART 112A Intro to Non-Linear Editing
MART 210 Creation of Media Story
MART 330 Principals of Sound Design
MART 450 Topics in film/media
MART 499 Senior Project
Animation Track Requirements
MART 221 Fundamentals of Digital Image
MART 251 Digital Video Production Techniques
MART 302 Intro to Motion Design
MART 323 3D Motion Design
MART 305 3D Animation I
MART 325 Fundamentals of Digital Animation
MART 340 Princ. of Interactive Media
MART 333 3D Animation II
MART 440 Technology of Interactive Media
MART 425 Technology of Digital Animation
MART 416 Pre-Production for Animation
MART 445 Sound for Animation
MART 457 Post-Prod for Animation
Filmmaking Track Requirements
MART 300 Visions of Film
MART 251 Digital Video Production Techniques
MART 252 Screenwriting
MART 355 Directing Fiction Film
MART 491 Producing I
MART 301 Digital Film Practices
MART 325 Fundamentals of Digital Animation
MART 326 Intro to Cinematography
MART 341 Intro to Web Design
MART 442 Experimental Film
MART 446 Sound for Film
MART 455 Visions of Documentary Film
Sonic Arts Track Requirements
MUST 110 Digital Audio & Multitracking
MUST 210 Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling
MART 301 Digital Film Practices
MUST 310 Interactivity Digital Signal Processing
MART 332 Intro to Film Scoring
MART 340 Princ. of Interactive Media
MART 341 Intro to Web Design
MART 342 Art and Science of Interactive Games
MUST 410 Computer Music Programming
MUST 427 MELE
MART 432 Film Scoring Techniques
MART 440 Technology of Interactive Media
MART 445 Sound for Animation
MART 446 Sound for Film
3cr.
3cr.
3cr.
3cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
Subtotal: 24 credits
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
Subtotal: 39 credits
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
Subtotal: 35 credits
2 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
2 cr.
1 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
3 cr.
Subtotal: 36 credits
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits): 59-63
V. Option Requirements:
Total Credits (Excluding General Education Credits):
Please note: Programs granted a symbolic-systems exception to the general education modern and
classical languages requirement will have to reapply every four years to keep the exception. The
application will require an up-to-date accounting showing that the 48-credit threshold is exceeded.