2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Dec 22, 2024  
2016-17 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

New Media Design [NMD]


Note: Beginning in Fall 2017, the current New Media Design program will change to Graphic Design and Digital Media. Current students in New Media Design should consult the catalog year of their matriculation for that program information.

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: 34-39 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:

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


Choose six credit hours from the following:

E. New Media Specialization Courses: 18 credit hours


F. New Media Electives: 6 credit hours


Choose six credit hours from the following:

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


Choose nine credit hours from the following:

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


First Year Fall


First Year Spring


Second Year Fall


Second Year Spring


  • (3 cr. hr.)
  • GE course (3 cr. hr.)

    GE course (3 cr. hr.)

    Free elective (3 cr. hr.)

    Foreign language (3 cr. hr.)

      Total credit hours for semester: 15

Third Year Fall


Third Year Spring


Fourth Year Fall


Fourth Year Spring


Total Credit Hours in New Media Design Major: 51