Completion of this major prepares one for a career as a production assistant, research assistant, script advisor, or post-production assistant. Continued study may include a master’s and/or doctoral degree in media studies or a master of fine arts degree in production or film studies.
 

Students are accepted in the Media Arts major only after review by the department, and they must have achieved a minimum grade point average of 2.5 to apply for admission. Majors must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 to graduate with a degree in Media Arts.

Various discipline-specific concentrations that will prepare students for multiple fields of employment or areas of additional undergraduate/graduate study are noted below. Course requirements for each concentration are explained in detail. The requirements for graduation, in addition to completion of the major area, are listed on "Undergraduate Degree Requirements."

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Can be used simultaneously to fulfill general education requirement

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Counts as Tier 2 Social and Historical Perspectives General Education

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Counts as Tier 2 Scientific and Quantitative Inquiries General Education 

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Counts as Tier 2 Creative Process and Production General Education 

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Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Media Arts BA program, students will be able to:

1. Identify basic rules of visuaI composition and sound design.
2. Compare and contrast cinematic styles across film history.
3. Employ skilled craftsmanship in the making of their own media production.
4. Experiment working in different stylistic and technical genres in media production.
5. Analyze film and media with an understanding of changes in historical and cultural contexts.
6. Develop a body of advanced media productions.
7. Develop the writing skills necessary for integration in (and foundation for) media works.