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.
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.
- Visual Media B.A - Animation Area of Specialty
- Visual Media B.A - Digital Cinema Production Area of Specialty
- Visual Media B.A.- Photography and Documentary Film Making Area of Specialty
Core Curriculum (26-45)
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. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.
Humanities (6 credits)
Refer to the Humanities section of the Core Curriculum. Classes in the major may be used to fulfill this Core requirement. Consult an Academic Advisor.
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 (60)
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 NS, and general electives (upper or lower division) to bring overall total to at least 120 credits.