Degree Programs
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
Minor in New Media
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New Media B.F.A. requirements (122-123 cr.)
Campuswide Curriculum (30 credits)
For a detailed description of the iU south Bend general education curriculum, including lists of approved courses, please see the Campus Bulletin.
I. Fundamental Literacies (13 credits)
A. Writing EnG-W 131 Elementary composition (with a grade of c or higher)
B. Critical Thinking see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
C. Oral communication SPCH-S121 Public speaking (c or higher)
D. Visual literacy fulfilled by JOUR-J210 Visual communication
E. Quantitative reasoning see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
F. information literacy (1 credit) COAS-Q110 introduction to information literacy (course to be taken in conjunction with ENG-W131)
G. Computer literacy fulfilled by FINA-P273 computer art and Design
II. Common Core Courses (9 credits) students must complete one course from each of the following four areas.
A. The natural World see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
B. human Behavior & social institutions see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
C. literary and intellectual traditions fulfilled by MUS-T190 Exploring Music Genres, Classical Music and Beyond
D. art, aesthetics, and creativity fulfilled by FINA-A399 art, aesthetics, and creativity
III. Contemporary Social Values (8 credits) students must complete one course from each of the following three areas.
A. non-Western cultures see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
B. Diversity in the United states see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
C. health and Wellness (2 credits) see approved course list in the Campus Bulletin
General Electives (18 credits)
Nine credit hours must be at the 300-400 level.
Major Requirements (63 credits)
History & Aesthetics (15 Credits)
MUS-T190 literary and intellectual traditions Exploring Music Genres, classical Music and Beyond
FINA-A399 art, aesthetics, and creativity fina-a101 ancient and Medieval art
FINA-A102 renaissance through Modern art
JOUR-J210 Visual communication
New Media Core BFA Studies (33 credits)
MUS-A101 introduction to audio technology
FINA-S291 fundamentals of Photography
FINA-F102 fundamental studio – 2D Design
FINA-P273 computer art and Design
FINA-S323 intermediate Photoshop
FINA-P475 computer art and Design III
TEL-T273 Media Program Design
TEL-T283 introduction to Production techniques and Practices
TEL-T336 Digital Video Production
TEL-T434 advanced Production Workshop
Group Concentration (8-9 credits)
Choose one group of three courses
Music
MUS-A190 Exploring Musical composition
MUS-T120 computer skills for Musicians (2 credits)
MUS-K403 Electronic studio resources
Design
FINA-P324 intermediate Web Design
FINA-S324 Page layout and Design
FINA-P455 advanced lettering and typography
Video & Motion Media
FINA-S300 Video art
FINA-T330 interactive Multimedia
TEL-T435 Documentary Production
B.F.A. Show (0 credits)
FINA-S499 B.F.A. final review (0 credits)
Minor (15 credits or more)
Students must complete a minor to complement the new media courses and provide additional skills in a related area. The minor can be in any field; however, a minor in informatics may be particularly useful. All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.
