Media Arts and Film Technology - AAS
The Associate of Applied Science degree in Media Arts and Film Technology is designed to prepare students with entry-level job skills in the media industry. The program focuses on the use of media technology as well as the basics of visual design and composition. The curriculum offers theory, research and hands-on experience with an emphasis on developing proficiency in the use of multimedia tools and computer software. Students interested in immediate employment in the film industry are encouraged to participate in the Next Generation Media Academy-endorsed Film Technology certificate below.
Degree Requirements
The follow degree requirements are for the 2023-2024 Catalog. For other catalogs, please see CatalogsMinimum of 60 Credit Hours
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| Concentration Requirements (27 credit hours) | ||
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| COMM1130 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM2120 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| FDMA1260 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| FDMA1515 | Intro to Digital Image Editing-Photoshop | 3 |
| FDMA1545 | Intrdctn to Digital Photography& Digital Imaging | 3 |
| FDMA1630 | Principles of Design | 3 |
| MMC101 | Intrdn to Mass Media Cmnctns | 3 |
| MMC135 | Intrdctn to Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| MMC161 | Introduction to Film History | 3 |
| MMC295 | Media Capstone | 3 |
| Approved Electives (16 credit hours) | ||
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| ENGL2310 | Intro to Creative Writing | 3 |
| FDMA2325 | Intermediate Media Arts | 3 |
| MMC120 | Screenwriting | 3 |
| MMC154 | Intrdtn to Film Prodctn Workflow | 3 |
| MMC170 | Film Crew I | 3 |
| MMC174 | On-Set Production Techniques | 3 |
| MMC178 | Location Production Techniques | 3 |
| MMC211 | Media Ethics | 3 |
| MMC235 | Intermediate Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| MMC250 | Mass Media Internship | 3 |
| MMC270 | Film Crew II | 12 |
| MUSC1130 | Music Appreciation: WesternMusic | 3 |
| THEA1110 | Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| THEA1220 | Beginning Acting | 3 |