Visual Media B.A.
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
Recommended Schedule
A recommended course sequences for Visual Media B.A. with area of study in Digital Cinema Production and Visual Media B.A. with area of study in Animation are provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Refer to the English section of the Core Curriculum
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 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 (57)
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
Or
Animation
Theory, Criticism, and History (12 credits)
Select four (4) courses from the following:
Capstone (6 credits)
Visual Media 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
College Core Curriculum
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31-45 |
Major Core Requirements
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57 |
Electives (as needed to get to 120 total credits and 30 Upper-Division credits)
|
18-32 |
Total Credits
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120 |