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Multimedia Design

Faculty

Mathew Kelly, Brian Roberts, Kate Nesbit, Kate Kanne Smith, Shelley Bradfield, Stavros Papakonstantinidis, Ron Rybkowski

 

Statement of philosophy

The Multimedia Design Major enables students to design, develop, and critically evaluate a variety of media from logo design through video production. Student learning focuses on the design and development of media from two-dimensional and three-dimensional perspectives in both traditional and digital methodologies. In addition, students develop an understanding of the fundamentals of digital communication regulation, policy and emerging trends in digital technologies. Students will develop these skills through course work in traditional and contemporary media, including industry standard software. This multifaceted approach is designed to provide students with adaptive skills applicable to a wide range of careers in the design industry. Coursework is supplemented by internships.

 

In the course Visual Arts Capstone, ART 485, students will design and implement a project of their own design in consultation with faculty. This semester long project will highlight the student’s own creative vision and long-term project management skills.

 

Multimedia Design Major Requirements (Minimum 44 credits) 

  1. Complete all of the following courses (26-28 credits)

    ART        253       Graphic Design (3)

    ART        353       Visual Narratives (4)

    ART        485       Visual Arts Capstone (4)

    COMM    180       Introduction to Communication Theory (3)

    COMM    240       Multimedia Writing Strategies (3)

    COMM    280       Communication Research and Writing (4)

    THEA      362       Theatrical Design II: Projections, Lighting, and Sound (3)

    Multimedia Design Practicum/ Internship (2-4)

 

  1. Complete one of the following courses in critical theory (3-4 credits)

    COMM    250       Evaluating Contemporary Media (4)

    ENGL      180       Reader’s Toolbox (3)  

    ENGL      280       The Humanities Lab: Digital Tools for Creative Thinkers (3)   

 

  1. Complete four courses from the following electives. One course must be at the 300-400 level (15-16 credits)

    ART         151       2D Problem Solving (4)

    ART         161       3D Problem Solving (4)

    ART         351       The Artist’s Cauldron: Mixed Media (4)

    PHIL        270       Philosophy of Art (4)  

    THEA      163       Stagecraft (4)

    THEA      361       Theatrical Design I: Costumes and Scenic Design (3)

    

 

Multimedia Design Minor Requirements (Minimum 19 credits) 

  1. Complete all of the following courses (12 credits):

     ART        253        Graphic Design (3)

     COMM   180         Introduction to Communication Theory (3)

    COMM    240         Multimedia Writing Strategies (3)

    THEA      362         Theatrical Design II: Projections, Lighting and Sound (3)

 

  1. Complete one of the following courses in critical theory (3-4 credits):

    COMM    250         Evaluating Contemporary Media (4)

    ENGL     180          Reader’s Toolbox (3)

    ENGL     280          The Humanities Lab: Digital Tools for Creative Thinkers (3)

 

  1. Complete one of the following courses in studio workshop (4 credits):

    ART        151          2D Problem Solving (4)

    ART        161          3D Problem Solving (4)

    THEA     163          Stagecraft (4)