Visual Media B.A.
Mission Statement
The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Media equips students for analysis and media production in three integrated tracks (Digital Cinema, Animation, and Photography/Documentary), and prepares them to enter the industry in a variety of creative, organizational, and supportive roles.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the Visual Media program can:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the historical development of cinematic, animated, and/or photographic media
- Analyze cinematic, animated, and/or photographic texts through a variety of critical and theoretical frames
- Use software tools, cameras, and other production equipment to create compelling, high-quality films and/or images
- Integrate and/or engage with historical precedent or critical or theoretical principles in media production
- Demonstrate knowledge of industry standards and needs for media production
- Work effectively with actors, subjects, crews, and other personnel in the course of media production
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
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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 |