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.
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
Select the following:
Study and Technology Skills (0-3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
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)
Theory, Criticism, and History (9 credits)
Select three (3) courses from the following (if not used for Fine Arts core or Area of Specialty):
Credits in an Area of Specialty (24 credits)
Select either
Digital Cinema Production,
Animation or
Photography and Documentary Filmmaking as the area of study.
Digital Cinema Production
Animation
Or
Photography and Documentary Filmmaking
Capstone (6 credits)
Visual Media Electives (9 credits)
| | Any ART or FILM or VIS courses not used to fulfill a major or core requirement | 9.00 |
General Electives (16-29 credits)
Upper division electives to bring total to at least 32 credits in residence at NSC, and general electives (upper or lower division) to bring overall total to at least 120 credits.