In this diverse focus area individuals have the opportunity to explore opportunities in video, audio, journalism, art, sound engineering and other media communication related industries. Allowing students to choose from this wide variety of offerings makes this focus area diverse and flexible for student scheduling since there are so many options.
Overall employment of film and video editors and camera operators is projected to grow 29 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 23,900 openings for digital art and designers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Some courses in this area teach a variety of music technology related concepts, such as acoustics, analog audio, digital audio editing and recording, MIDI sequencing and sampling, and soundtracking.
ART 2910 - Introduction to Graphic Design.(0-6-3) F, S. Concept and communication development of black-and-white compositional studies and an introduction to color applications. Prerequisites & Notes: ART 1110, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
ART 2920 - Digital Imaging for Design.(0-6-3) S. Simplification of an object into black-and-white form and subsequent color translations. Prerequisites & Notes: ART 1110, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
ART 3200 - Digital Art I.(3-3-3) F, S. An introduction to the concepts, principles and techniques related to the use of computers and digital technology as a visual arts medium, and as a means toward creative self-expression. Prerequisites & Notes: ART 1000 and ART 1110 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
ART 3201 - Digital Art II.(3-3-3) F, S. Continuation of ART 3200 with further mastery of the subject matter and techniques. Prerequisites & Notes: ART 3200. May be repeated once with permission of the Art & Design Department Chair. Credits: 3
ART 3912 - Interactive/Motion Graphics I.(0-6-3) F. An introduction to effective visual problem-solving in interactive/motion graphics design. Fundamentals of interactive media will be emphasized. Prerequisites & Notes: ART 1110 and ART 2910. Limited to students pursuing Graphic Design minor, admitted to Graphic Design BA or BFA program, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
ART 3922 - Interactive/Motion Graphics II.(0-6-3) S. Effective visual problem-solving in interactive/motion graphics design. Fundamentals of animation/motion design will be emphasized. Prerequisites & Notes: ART 3912, or permission of instructor. Credits: 3
CMN 2550 - Audio Production & Voice Work I.(2-2-3) On Demand. This audio production course focuses on symbolic practices through sound for the purposes of radio, television, video, and film. Students will learn the scripting, production, and non-linear editing of audio content, storytelling through sound, broadcast announcing and vocal delivery techniques, and recording and integrating audio into video. MC 918 Prerequisites & Notes: CMN 2500 Credits: 3
CMN 3030 - Promotional Communication.(3-0-3) On Demand. Study of communication principles and skills in applied contexts. Use and implications of new technologies for communication practitioners are addressed. Skills emphasized include the design, creation, and integration of visual communication in presentations, online/web format and in print, as well as project management. A limit of 3 hours may be applied to a major or minor. Credits: 3
CMN 3050 - Production II. (1-4-3) On Demand. This intermediate course extends upon the skills and concepts of television, video, and film production as introduced in Production I. Students refine their visual storytelling abilities through a series of creative, persuasive, and reality-based production projects with a special emphasis on visual composition, directing, audio, characterization, and refinement in post-production. Prerequisites & Notes: CMN 2500. Credits: 3
CMN 4775 - Production II.(2-2-3) On Demand. This course focuses on producing longer-form, reality-based content in a variety of documentary forms. Television programs, promotional video, and independent films all utilize documentary techniques and styles to document social phenomena and to tell visual stories. Discussions, hands-on production exercises, and screenings will prepare students to ethically produce a variety of documentaries. Prerequisites & Notes: CMN 3050. Credits: 3
JOU 3001 - Photojournalism.(2-2-3) On Demand. Photographic work in journalism with emphasis on photo content. Prerequisites & Notes: A minimum grade of “C” in JOU 2950 or permission of the instructor. Credits: 3
JOU 3002 - Introduction to Multimedia Journalism.(2-2-3) On Demand. An introduction to basic elements of multimedia journalistic reporting and storytelling, including audio, video, slideshows, and online journalism formats. Prerequisites & Notes: JOU 2101 and JOU 2950 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisites may not be taken concurrently. Course may not be repeated. Credits: 3
JOU 3703 - Online Journalism.(2-2-3) On Demand. In-depth study of the implications of the Internet on journalistic media and laboratory for design and production of journalistic Web sites using elements of design, photography, audio, and video as means of journalism delivery. Prerequisites & Notes: JOU 2950 and JOU 3002 or permission of instructor. Neither prerequisite may be taken concurrently. Course may not be repeated. Credits: 3
MUS 1070 - Introduction to Music Technology.(2-0-2) S. An overview of computers, peripherals, and software, and how they can be used effectively in a musical environment. Prerequisites & Notes: Course is limited to students in any music major or minor, or in the Digital Media Technology Audio Technology Focus. Credits: 2
MUS 2070 - Electronic Music Studio Techniques.(2-0-2) S. Principles of sound design, music composition, and performance by electronic means. Includes the utilization of various tools within a digital audio workstation (DAW) for audio processing, sampling, synthesis, and diffusion. Explores the concept of electronic music performance and interactive music technology. Prerequisites & Notes: MUS 1070; Music major status or permission of instructor. Credits: 2
MUS 2071 - Audio and Recording Techniques I.(3-2-3) F. Introduction to the processes, tools and techniques of audio engineering, with an emphasis on music recording. Students will learn from lectures, demonstrations, reading and research, hands-on projects, assisting with recordings and live sound, and field trips. Prerequisites & Notes: A “C” or better in MUS 1070. Course is limited to students in any music major or minor, or in the Digital Media Technology Audio Technology Focus. Credits: 3
MUS 3071 - Audio and Recording Techniques II.(3-0-3) On Demand. In this course, students will examine advanced recording, mixing, and mastering techniques. Students will experiment with unconventional recording techniques, explore advanced mixing topics (such as multiband compression and sidechain processing), and incorporate analog outboard gear into the recording and mixing process. Prerequisites & Notes: A “C” or better in MUS 2071; Course is limited to students in any music major or minor, or in the Digital Media Technology Audio Technology Focus. Credits: 3
MUS 3072 - Live Sound Reinforcement.(2-0-2) On Demand. This course will cover live production techniques for amplifying music in many different acoustic settings. Topics include signal flow of small and large live systems and best practices to setting up and running sound in a live sound environment. Prerequisites & Notes: A “C” or better in MUS 1501 and MUS 1070; Course is limited to students in any music major or minor, or in the Digital Media Technology Audio Technology Focus. Credits: 2
MUS 3070 - Electronic Music Studio Techniques II: Interactive Electronics and Multimedia.(3-0-3) On Demand. This course explores the use of computers and audio technology to create interactive music performance tools. It will also examine the possibilities of combining electronic music, video, and other art forms. Prerequisites & Notes: A “C” or better in MUS 2070, and a Music major or minor. Credits: 3
Students pursuing this focus are strongly encouraged to pursue a minor in one of the following areas:
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