Program: New Media Design [NMD] - SUNY Cortland - Modern Campus Catalog™

2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 06, 2025

The major in New Media Design 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

Of the elective credit hours required, at least one writing intensive course must be included.

C. Foundation Art Requirements: 18 total credit hours

ATH 121 - Art in the Ancient World (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATH 122 - Art in the Modern World (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATS 101 - Drawing I (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATS 102 - Design I (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATS 201 - Drawing II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 202 - Design II (3 cr. hr.)

D. New Media Design Courses: 11 credit hours

ATH 320 - History and Theory of Digital Arts (3 cr. hr.)
(WI)
ATS 240 - Graphic Design I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 241 - Typography I (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 440 - Portfolio Practicum (2 cr. hr.)

E. Two courses from the following: Six credit hours

Select two courses from the following in consultation with advisor:

ATS 112 - Photography I (3 cr. hr.)
(GE)
ATS 330 - Artist’s Books (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 340 - Graphic Design II (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 342 - Art and The Internet (3 cr. hr.)
ATS 343 - Multi-Media I (3 cr. hr.)

F. Cognates in related areas: Six credit hours

G. Additional art credit hours in consultation with advisor

Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124