CURRICULUM:
Declaring a major in New Media requires the student to complete certain coursework before declaring the major, a student must have completed both the LANG 102 and Library Research requirements and have an overall GPA of 2.5. To declare a Minor in New Media, electives must represent at least two academic departments, and may not be courses from the student's major department. The minor must include a minimum of 6 hours at the 300-400 level. Your advisor can help you choose which electives will be beneficial for your application to graduate school.MINOR in New Media:
24 hours for the minor including: CSCI 201 or 244; PHYS 101 or 102; 6 hours from ART 100; MCOM 380, 382, 490; or MUSC 131 and 12 additional hours from the following courses:ART 100, 101; CSCI 202, 255, 344, 346, 361, 363; MCOM 205, 303, 305, 307, 437, 439; MGMT 384; NM 107, 121, 151, 221, Special Topics as approved by program director; MUSC 131, 335, 384, 385, 386, 387; PHIL 301, 310; PHYS 101, 102
The minor electives must represent at least two academic departments, and may not be courses from the student's major department. The minor must include a minimum of 6 hours at the 300-400 level.
The minor in New Media is designed for students seeking an introduction to the interdisciplinary applications of computer-based media. The minor enables students from a variety of majors to: Learn the technical considerations involved with computer-based manipulation of image, text and sound.
Develop aesthetic abilities and problem solving skills required in creating effective communication in digital environments. Understand the interrelationships of new media to various professions and fields of study. Students interested in the New Media minor should consult any of the program faculty.