Digital Media Arts and Film Major
Communications, B.A.
Please note: This program will no longer accept new enrollments after the Fall 2024 semester.
Students who pursue the major in Digital Media Arts and Film will develop the digital media, creative arts and technical skills to be needed on and off the air. Through the Media Learning Lab, students will collaborate with broadcasters who have experience in web journalism, interactive media; and broadcast management. The lab becomes the place where stories, videos, short films, commercials, interactive graphics and more are created, in concert with classroom experiences. Students will learn to use audio, camera and editing equipment, and also develop skills in concept creation, research and the creative arts.
Degree requirements for the Digital Media Arts and Film major are as follows:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Core | ||
| Behavioral/Social Sciences Electives | 9 | |
| BUS 204 | Financial Wellness | 1 |
| ENG 114 | Critical Reading and Response | 3 |
| ENG 134 | Literary Genres | 3 |
| Humanities Electives | 9 | |
| Mathematics Elective | 3 | |
| Science Electives (lab required) | 7 | |
| WEL 100 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | 3 |
| or WEL 220 | Empowered as Learners and Leaders | |
| WEL 350 | Strategies for Career and Personal Growth | 2 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| CMS 100 | Introduction to Mass Communication and Pop Culture | 3 |
| CMS 110 | Human Communication in a Digital World | 3 |
| CMS 130 | Media Lab: Communication Technology | 3 |
| CMS 205 | Principles of Digital Photography | 3 |
| CMS 213 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| CMS 302 | Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| CMS 303 | Gender and Communication | 3 |
| CMS 305 | Communicating in Liberal Studies | 3 |
| CMS 320 | Multimedia Journalism & Professional Writing | 3 |
| CMS 498 | Communications Internship | 3 |
| ENG 124 | Research and Writing in the Disciplines | 3 |
| LAR 400 | Liberal Studies Capstone | 3 |
| SOC 425 | The Sociology of Digital Technology & Social Media | 3 |
| WEL 400 | Leadership in Practice | 3 |
| or WEL 440 | Leadership in Practice | |
| General Electives | ||
| General Electives | 38 | |
| Total Credits Required | 120 | |