School of Continuing Studies: Media Arts
2008-2009 Academic Year
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The Media Arts program at the School of Continuing Studies offers majors and
minors in Media Arts, Public Relations, Digital Design, Website Development
and Graphic Design. Post-baccalaureate certificates are offered in all five majors.
The program is open to all part-time students admitted to the School of
Continuing Studies. The program concentrates on oral and written applied
communications skills, acquaintance with computer technologies, and aspects of
business relevant to communicators. Students can tailor course selection to their
areas of interest. Electives may be chosen from an array of disciplines, including
English, Speech, Communication, Marketing, Information Technology, Website
Design and Development, and Media Arts.
The program prepares students for careers in areas such as journalism, graphic
design, digital design, computer art, public relations, radio, and television.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
To receive an Associate of Arts in Media Arts, a student must complete at least 60
credits with a cumulative grade point average of 2.000 (C) and a grade-point
average of at least 2.000 in the major. All required courses are offered during the
evening hours, with some courses also offered in the daytime. Major requirements
for the degree consist of:
· a two-course core (MDAR 101 and ENLS 263)
· one Media Arts writing elective (JOUR 201, 320, 330, MDAR 240, 340,
CSEN 331 and ENLS 361);
· two Media Arts computer courses (chosen from among MDAR 210, 215,
220, 230, 235, 281, 320, 330, 335, 365, 381, 430, 432, 434, and CPST
229); School of Continuing Studies: Media Arts 2
· one ethical/legal course (chosen from among MDAR 201, 205, MGMT
338, and PHIL 103);
·
two Media Arts electives (one of the two must be at 300 level or above)
see list below for eligible courses
In addition, students must complete the following general education courses
· ENGL 101 or CSEN 125
· Math, PHIL 106, 121, CPST 107, or MGMT 325
· one course from oral communications supporting requirement (SPCH 140,
311, MGMT 225, or THEA 210)
· Humanities (3)
· Science (3)
· Social Science (3)
· Electives as necessary to achieve a total of 61 credits