2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 20, 2024

2014-15 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

New Media Design [NMD]

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The Art and Art History Department offers the major in New Media Design which provides in-depth exposure to the changing area of new media while at the same time maintaining a critical core of studio foundations and art history. Majors have the opportunity to work directly with digital video, digital photography, and audio and multimedia production in a technology laboratory setting. For specific information, contact the Art and Art History Department.

Career Potential

Graphic design
Digital Imaging
Web page design
Advertising Art
Animation

A. All College Requirements: 34-49 total credit hours

Academic Writing I, II
General Education
Foreign Language

B. Electives: 34 credit hours

C. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours

Foundation courses required as follows:

ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 114 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)

D. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 6 credit hours

Choose six credit hours from the following:

ATS 103 - Painting I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATS 104 - Ceramics I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATS 106 - Sculpture I (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATS 108 - Fibers I - Surface Design (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8) or
ATS 208 - Fibers II - Weaving (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)

E. New Media Specialization Courses: 18 credit hours

ATS 240 - Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 241 - Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 330 - Artist's Books (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 342 - Art and The Internet (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 343 - Multi-Media I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 440 - Portfolio Practicum (3 cr. hr.)

F. New Media Electives: 6 credit hours

Choose six credit hours from the following:

ATS 107 - Printmaking I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 209 - Lithography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 214 - Digital Imaging (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 312 - Experimental Video (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 340 - Graphic Design II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 344 - Interactive Media (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 345 - Animation Techniques (3 cr. hr.)

G. Art History Foundation and Advanced Courses: 9 credit hours

Choose nine credit hours from the following:

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.) (GE 8)
ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.) (WI)
ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.) (WI) or
ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.) (WI)

Total Credit Hours in New Media Design Major: 51

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

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (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.)
Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16

ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 114 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Foreign language (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

ATS 240 - Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 241 - Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15

ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)

GE course (3 cr. hr.)

Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Skills core - section D (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 343 - Multi-Media I (3 cr. hr.)
New Media elective - section F (3 cr. hr.)

GE course (3 cr. r.)

Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 16

ATS 330 - Artist's Books (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 342 - Art and The Internet (3 cr. hr.)
ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.) or
ATH 357 - Modern Art (3 cr. hr.) or
ATH 457 - Contemporary Art (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (4 cr. hr.)

Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

New Media elective - section F (3 cr. hr.)
GE course (3 cr. hr.)
Free elective (3 cr. hr.)
Free elective (3 cr. hr.)
Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

Spring Total credit hours: 15

ATS 440 - Portfolio Practicum (3 cr. hr.)
Skills core - section D (3 cr. hr.)

Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

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New Media Design [NMD]

Career Potential

A. All College Requirements: 34-49 total credit hours

B. Electives: 34 credit hours

C. Core in Art Studio: 12 credit hours

D. Exposure and Skills Core in Art Studio: 6 credit hours

E. New Media Specialization Courses: 18 credit hours

F. New Media Electives: 6 credit hours

G. Art History Foundation and Advanced Courses: 9 credit hours

Total Credit Hours in New Media Design Major: 51

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

First Year

Fall Total credit hours: 16-17

Spring Total credit hours: 15-16

Second Year

Fall Total credit hours

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Third Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Spring Total credit hours: 16

Fourth Year

Fall Total credit hours: 15

Spring Total credit hours: 15

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124