Arts Media and Technology, B.A.

Program Overview

The Arts Media and Technology B.A. program combines traditional arts disciplines with interdisciplinary areas like media production and technology. Students choose three areas of specialization, two of which must be within the College of Visual & Performing Arts. The program prepares graduates for careers in creative media industries or graduate studies in similar fields.

Program Outline

It does this by integrating traditional arts disciplines with interdisciplinary areas like media production and technology. Instead of selecting a major and minor, students choose three areas of specialization, two of which must reside within the College of Visual & Performing Arts. These specializations can encompass a variety of fields, such as:

• Digital media production
• Theatrical and sound design
• Game design and development
• Motion graphics and digital animation
• Music technology
This program is well-suited for students seeking careers in creative media industries or who plan on pursuing graduate studies in similar fields.

Outline:

The Arts Media and Technology B.A.

Arts Media Track:

This track combines traditional studio-based coursework in the fine arts with interdisciplinary training in electronic and digital media production. Common minors in this track include:

• Creative Media Industries
• Transmedia
• Studio Art

Arts Technology Track:

This track blends creativity and design with a rigorous curriculum in computing applications and technology. Minors common in this track include:

• Computing Applications
• Music Technology
• Theatre Arts - Design
• General Music
The program also features an interdisciplinary core curriculum that connects and synthesizes the student's chosen areas of specialization.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of methods to assess student learning, including:

• Traditional assessments: Exams, quizzes, and essays are used to assess students' understanding of theoretical concepts and practical skills.
• Portfolio review: Students' portfolios are reviewed throughout their program to assess their progress in developing creative skills and technical abilities.
• Capstone project: The final semester includes a capstone project, which is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their mastery of the program's learning outcomes.

Teaching:

The program features a diverse faculty with expertise in a range of disciplines, including art, design, music, computer science, and theatre. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars, hands-on projects, and guest lectures. They are committed to creating a challenging and supportive learning environment.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in arts media and technology, such as:

• Creative director
• Digital media producer
• Game designer
• Sound designer
• Motion graphics artist
• Music technologist
The program also prepares students for graduate study in related fields.

Other:

• The program is housed in the College of Visual & Performing Arts.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a digital media studio, a recording studio, and a computer lab.