2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog

Dec 03, 2024

2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

New Communication Media [NCM]

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The Communication Studies Department offers the major in New Communication Media which is a focused program designed to provide students with the knowledge of prevailing communication theory, an understanding of the social implications of digital media and the skills to create digital content. Graduates will have materials development and critical thinking skills needed in expanding sectors of contemporary broadcast, audio, video, multimedia, gaming and related industries.

Career Potential

Digital video production
Digital audio production
Digital post-production
Interactive media authoring
Special effects production
3D animation
Internet site development

The major’s 36 credit hours must be taken from the following:

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in New Communication Media over four years

The sample program listed is a model and does not reflect the expectations for all of the programs. Students should consult an advisor to obtain up-to-date program requirements and to formulate a degree plan.

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

Foreign language 101
GE course

COM 100 - Human Communication (3 cr. hr.)
COM 110 - Introduction to New Media (3 cr. hr.)
COR 101 - The Cortland Experience: A First Year Seminar (1 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Foreign language 102
GE course
Participation course

CAP 240 - Intermediate Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
COM 335 - Issues in Digital Culture (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.)
or
CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Foreign language 201
GE course
Participation course

COM 203 - Introduction to Media Writing (3 cr. hr.)
COM 342 - Video Production II (3 cr. hr.)
PWR 210 - Writing in the Digital Age (4 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Foreign language 202
GE course
GE course
GE course
Participation course

COM 251 - Introduction to Digital 3-D Modeling and Animation (3 cr. hr.)

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

GE course
GE course
LAS elective
Participation course

CAP 351 - Advanced Web Page Design (3 cr. hr.)
COM 353 - Video Postproduction (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

GE course
LAS elective
LAS elective
Participation course

COM 349 - Multimedia Production (3 cr. hr.)
COM 350 - New Communication Media (3 cr. hr.)

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

LAS elective
LAS elective
LAS elective
LAS elective
Participation course

COM 400 - Communication Law and Ethics (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Internship
or
Study abroad
or
Learning Community involvement or elective

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Career Potential

The major’s 36 credit hours must be taken from the following:

A. Required Courses: 24 credit hours

B. Elective Courses in Media Production: Six credit hours

C. Elective Course in a Related Content Area: Six credit hours

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Example of the B.A. in New Communication Media over four years

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16

Spring Total credit hours: 16