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. is provided for students as guidance to complete their major in four years.
Core Curriculum (31-45)
English (3-8 credits)
Choose one of the following courses:
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 30 credits in residence at NSC, and general electives (upper or lower division) to bring overall total to at least 120 credits.
Summary of credit requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media
College Core Curriculum
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31-45 |
Major Core Requirements
|
60 |
Electives (as needed to get to 120 total credits and 30 Upper-Division credits)
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16-29 |
Total Credits
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120 |