BA in Media Arts

Students majoring in Media Arts cultivate the creative and critical skills necessary to actively engage in the media industry in a variety of capacities. All media arts majors take the same four lower division courses (Media & Society, Introduction to Media Production, Media Forms, Media Industries) then select an emphasis in either media studies or media production to complete coursework toward their degree.

Media Studies emphasizes critical study of a variety of media, such as film, television, print, and new media, as well as opportunities to acquire writing and production skills. It provides the background for students who wish to work in media-related jobs or who wish to acquire a background in media before pursuing professional degrees such as the MBA or law degree. It also provides the necessary background for students who wish to attend graduate programs in media studies (MA and PhD) and production (MA and MFA) for more specialized media career development.

Media Production emphasis provides hands-on training in the art and technology of visual storytelling. Students learn every stage of the production process, from concept development and screenwriting to cinematography, sound, editing, and post-production, using industry-standard equipment and professional workflows. Working alongside accomplished faculty, students build creative and technical expertise while producing portfolio-quality projects. Graduates are prepared for careers in film, television, digital media, content creation, commercial production, and emerging media technologies, or for advanced study in production and related fields.

To check out the various courses offered, see the catalog here.