Multimedia, Bachelor of Science
Offered by Department of Communication
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERS 1-4) | 12 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 2: Writing Skills | ||
| Introduction to Academic Writing | ||
| LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills | ||
| Fundamentals of Speech Communication | ||
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| College Algebra 1 | ||
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5 – 8) | 13 | |
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
Must choose a lab science course. | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
| Including: | ||
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement | ||
| Global Media Literacy | ||
| Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional | 0 | |
| BS Science-related course requirements | 0 | |
| Program Specified Requirements | 7 | |
| Special Topics in Academic Writing and Research 3 | ||
| Computer Science I: Java for Software Development | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 36 | |
| Minor or 2nd Major | ||
| Complete all required courses 4 | 24 | |
| Unrestricted electives | ||
| Needed to reach 120 credit hour minimum | 22 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Students selecting a major in Multimedia must earn a minimum 2.5 G.P.A. in the major, including all general studies courses required by the major.
Students selecting a major in Multimedia must compile evidence of achievement particular to their chosen career field. Students will present this portfolio and discuss its contents with a Faculty Portfolio Committee in the semester prior to their graduation.
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Multimedia Requirements | ||
| Take 6 hours from: | 6 | |
| Interactive Web Application Development | ||
| Applied Database Management Systems | ||
| CMS - WordPress | ||
| Take all of the following: | ||
| ART 301M | Typography I/Multimedia | 3 |
| ART 305M | Graphic Applications/Multimedia | 3 |
| ART 318M | Design I / Multimedia | 3 |
| JMC 218 | Writing for the Media | 3 |
| JMC 250 | Video Production Foundations | 2 |
| JMC 414 | Communications Law | 3 |
| JMC 498 | Multimedia Capstone | 1 |
| Select 12 credit hours of the following: | 12 | |
| Website Design | ||
| Interactive Media Design | ||
| Web Site Design II | ||
| Computer Animation & 3D Modeling I | ||
| Web Design & Motion Graphics/Multimedia | ||
| Computer Science II: Object Oriented Programming | ||
| Fundamentals of Networking & Systems | ||
| Applied Database Management Systems | ||
| Computer Security | ||
| Enterprise Application Development | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
- 1
Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following, increasing the total credit hours needed:
- MATH 101
- 2
Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option will need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.
- 3
Students are encouraged to take the Communications specific section of ENG 102.
- 4
A minor or second major is required for a complete degree program. The number of required electives needed to reach 120 total credit hours overall will depend upon the specific program chosen.