Visual Media B.A.
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Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media is a unique program in Nevada, designed to help students engage with and thrive in a culture that is increasingly visual and digital. As video-sharing sites like YouTube have revolutionized the internet, video has become a core communication strategy, allowing viewers to see and experience information dynamically. The Visual Media program equips students to understand and produce these images, giving them powerful communication tools and strategies to thrive in a media-rich culture.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Visual Media program can
- Explain the historical development of visual media;
- Analyze the role of contemporary media using a variety of critical and theoretical approaches;
- Using multiple tools and skillsets to craft compelling visual narratives;
- Create a final portfolio that shows an understanding of the ways in which criticism and production intersect;
- Apply their knowledge and production skills to promote community groups or non-profit organizations.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (31-44)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-2 credits)
Refer to the Study and Technology Skills section of the Core Curriculum
Mathematics (3-5 credits)
Refer to the Mathematics section of the Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences (7-8 credits)
Refer to the Natural Sciences section of the Core Curriculum.
Social Sciences (3 credits)
Refer to the Social Sciences section of the Core Curriculum.
Fine Arts (3 credits)
Refer to the Fine Arts section of the Core Curriculum.
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum.
Constitution (3-6 credits)
Refer to the Constitution section of the Core Curriculum.
Cultural Diversity (3 credits)
Refer to the Cultural Diversity section of the Core Curriculum.
Major Requirement (54)
Foundations (12 credits)
Credits in an Area of Specialty (21 credits)
Select either Digital Cinema Production or Animation as the area of study.
Digital Cinema Production
| FIS 326 | Cinematography | 3.00 |
| VIS 110 | Storyboarding | 3.00 |
| VIS 111 | Writing the Narrative Screenplay | 3.00 |
| VIS 292 | Introduction to Digital Editing | 3.00 |
| VIS 341 | Sound Design for Media Production | 3.00 |
| | VIS 490 Advanced Digital Cinema OR FIS 447 Documentary Techniques | 3.00 |
Or
Animation
Theory and Criticism (12 credits)
Select four (4) courses from the following:
Note:
FIS 495 is cross-listed with
ENG 477A; students may take the course under either prefix, but may only apply it once toward the Theory and Criticism requirement.
Portfolio (3 credits)
Electives (6 credits)
| | Any FIS or VIS course not already used | 6.00 |
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media
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College Core Curriculum
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31-44
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Major Core Requirements
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54
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Electives (at least 15 credits must be upper division)
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22-35
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Total Credits
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120
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