Creative Media, B.A.

Professors: Dana Schowalter, Daniel Tankersley, Thaddeus Shannon, Darryl Thomas

Mission

Equip learners for multidisciplinary work in creative media, applying critical thinking, cultural awareness, effective communication, and proficiency with key technologies.

Learning Outcomes

Develop and apply knowledge of creative media technologies.
Critically evaluate the cultural and economic roles of creative media.
Integrate writing, design, and media production to produce creative works.

Core Courses

A 120 Beginning Digital Art & Design Credits: 4
A 220 Introduction to Graphic Design Credits: 4
A 262 Digital Images & Photography I Credits: 4
A 326 Video Credits: 4
COM 213 Digital Storytelling Credits: 4
COM 313 Creating Student Media Credits: 4
COM 342 Media Literacy Credits: 4
MUP 110 Lessons: Audio Production Credits: 2-4 Credits: 4
WR 301 Integrating Writing and Design Credits: 4

Interactive Media

Choose one course:

A 323 User Experience Design Credits: 4
CS 195 Fundamentals of Web Design Credits: 4

Elective Credits: 18

Choose 18 credits from the following:

A 308 History of Graphic Design Credits: 4
A 320 Graphic Design: Type & Image Credits: 4
A 321 Graphic Design: Logos & Identity Credits: 4
A 322 Graphic Design: Contemporary Issues Credits: 4
A 323 User Experience Design Credits: 4
A 327 Animation Credits: 4
A 429 Portfolio & Professional Preparation Credits: 4
A 462 Digital Images & Photography II Credits: 4
A 468 Art & Technology Workshop Credits: 4
A 483 Digital Illustration Credits: 4
COM 113 Social Media and Digital Advocacy Credits: 4
COM 211 Introduction to Media Credits: 4
COM 212 Advertising and Society Credits: 4
COM 236 Contemporary Issues in Media Credits: 4
COM 312 Public Relations Communication Credits: 4
COM 415 Social Media Campaigns Credits: 4
COM 446 Critical Media Analysis Credits: 4
COM 455 Creating Documentary and Digital Films Credits: 4
CS 135 JavaScript Credits: 4
CS 195 Fundamentals of Web Design Credits: 4
D 451 Dance Production Credits: 3
D 451L Dance Production Lab Credits: 1
D 456 Choreography for the Camera Credits: 3
D 460 Dance and Technology Credits: 3
DATA 434 Data Visualization Credits: 4
ENT 330 Planning and Creating New Ventures Credits: 4
ENT 381 Creativity and Entrepreneurs Credits: 1
ICS 112 Career Exploration Credits: 2
ICS 113 Finding and Preparing for Internship Credits: 2
MUP 110 Lessons: Audio Production Credits: 2-4
MUP 310 Lessons: Audio Production Credits: 2-4
MUS 208 Music in Film Credits: 3
MUS 421 Music Media Production I Credits: 3
MUS 422 Music Media Production II Credits: 3
MUS 423 Music Media Production III Credits: 3
SPAN 385 Introduction to Translation and Interpreting Credits: 4
SPAN 486 Spanish Translation Practicum Credits: 4
TA 112 Introduction to Film Credits: 3
TA 245 Technical Theatre: Lighting & Sound Credits: 3
TA 330 Script Writing Credits: 4
TA 348 Lighting Design Credits: 4
TA 370 Acting For The Camera Credits: 4
WR 401 Writing Across Media Credits: 4

Capstone

Two terms of preparing and producing multidisciplinary creative capstone project.

CA 404 Creative Media Capstone Credits: 4 Credits: 8

Total Credits: 66

Note:

Upper division requirement: total credits in the major must include at least 36 credits in 300-/400-level courses.