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2010-2011 University Catalog

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2010-2011 University Catalog [Archived Catalogue]

Multimedia - Bachelor of Fine Arts

Program Total Credits: 123

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Multimedia offers two distinct concentrations, one in Interactive Design and the other in Motion Design Students complete core courses in both areas and go on to do advanced work in at least one of the two areas.

Multimedia students receive a broad education, with courses covering subjects ranging from Dada to interface design, pop art to punk rock. Multimedia majors are encouraged to question, to experiment, and to push their talents to the limit - and beyond - using a variety of media. Their classrooms are both battleground for new ideas and applications and creative playgrounds. In this forward thinking-landscape, Multimedia students learn through play, hands-on experimentation, and practical application.

Using today’s technology, our students create websites, e-music, movies digital video, motion graphics, games, installation — and whatever their imaginations envision. students work in an interactive and collaborative studio environment with guidance from expert faculty and professional tech staff. As they refine their craft and learn how to become professionals in their field, students gain critical insights into the work they are doing and how it affects the world in which we live.

Freshman Year Credits: 31.5

Fall Credits: 16.5

CMAC Core/Discipline History (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Elective Credits: 1.5 cr

MMDI 100 - Researching, Sketching, Mapping and Prototyping Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 101 - Visual Communication Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 111 - Introduction to Interface Design Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MUSC 460 - Introduction to MIDI and Electronic Technology Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
CMMC 102 - Video Production Workshop Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
Select one course from the following two:
MMDI 102 - Motion Graphics Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 131 - Introduction to Interactive Programming Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Sophomore Year Credits: 30.5

Fall Credits: 15

CMAC Core/Discipline History (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Concentration Core (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Studio Core (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Multimedia Seminar (see list below) Credits: 3 cr

LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Spring Credits: 15.5

Elective Credits: 1.5 cr
Concentration Core (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Studio Choice (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Multimedia Seminar (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts (see list below) Credits: 3 cr

MMDI 220 - Documentation and Presentation Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs
MMDI 420 - Exhibition and Promotion Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs

Junior Year Credits: 31

Fall Credits: 15

Concentration Core (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Multimedia Seminar (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Electives Credits: 6 cr

Spring Credits: 16

Studio Choice (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr (LAPI - Period Interpretation)
CMAC Core/Discipline History (see list below) Credits: 3 cr
Electives Credits: 6 cr

MMDI 320 - Business Seminar Credits: 1 cr, 2 hrs

Senior Year Credits: 30

Fall Credits: 15

Liberal Arts (see list below) Credits: 6 cr
Elective Credits: 6 cr

MMDI 401 - Senior Studio I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Spring Credits: 15

Elective Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr
Liberal Arts Credits: 3 cr (LAPI - Period Interpretation)

MMDI 402 - Senior Studio II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 425 - Special Projects in Multimedia Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Liberal Arts Distribution

Note all liberal arts courses are 3 credits

LACR 101 - First-year Writing I Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 102 - First-year Writing II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 210 - Texts & Contexts: Perspectives on the Humanities Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LACR 22X - Scientific Inquiry Foundation Track (SIFT) Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 8XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - Pre-20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPI 9XX - Liberal Arts Period Interpretation - 20th Century Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

CMAC Core/Discipline History

Must take all three.

CMMC 353 - Media Industries Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 141 - Collaboration and Spontaneity Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 141 - Storytelling: Theory and Practice Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Interactive Design Concentration Liberal Arts Electives

Must take three of the following five:

CMMC 350 - Gender Images in Media Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 353 - Psychology of Human/Computer Interaction Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 354 - Game Play Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LASM 915 - Perception Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LASS 850 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Motion Design Concentration Liberal Arts Electives

Must take three of the following five:

CMMC 350 - Gender Images in Media Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 112 - Art History Survey II Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAAH 854 - History of Communication Design Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 261 - Cinema Arts Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
WRIT 252 - Narrative Cinema II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Interactive Design Core

Must take all four:

MMDI 131 - Introduction to Interactive Programming Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 202 - Web Design Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 205 - Physical Computing Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 301 - Interactive Installation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Motion Design Core

Must take all four:

MMDI 102 - Motion Graphics Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 201 - Motion Graphics Studio II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 301 - Interactive Installation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CMMC 313 - Digital Editing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

Interactive Design Studio Choices

Must take a minimum of three courses for 9 credits:

MMDI 102 - Motion Graphics Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 201 - Motion Graphics Studio II Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 212 - Game Design Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 231 - Dynamic Web Development Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 241 - Interactive Narrative Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 405 - Innovative Interfaces Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CMMC 103 - Sound Communication Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
CMMC 205 - Webcasting Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
CMMC 313 - Digital Editing Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 319 - Innovation & Entrepreneurship Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 419 - Strategic Business Planning Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
IDES 371 - Architectonics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 204 - Writing for Media Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Motion Design Studio Choices

Must take a minimum of three courses for 9 credits:

MMDI 131 - Introduction to Interactive Programming Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 202 - Web Design Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 205 - Physical Computing Studio Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 241 - Interactive Narrative Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 301 - Interactive Installation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CMMC 103 - Sound Communication Credits: 3 cr, 5 hrs
CMMC 311 - Narrative Video Production Workshop Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CMMC 341 - Documentary Video Production Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
GDES 212 - Typography Fundamentals Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
GDES 202 - Design Systems Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 232 - 2D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAAN 331 - 3D Computer Animation Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAFL 201 - Introduction to Film I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MAPH 201 - Introduction to Photography I Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
WRIT 220 - Writing for Film Credits: 3 cr, 4 hrs

Multimedia Seminars

Must take all four:

MMDI 100 - Researching, Sketching, Mapping and Prototyping Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 150 - Information Concepts Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 250 - Survey of Multimedia Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 350 - Contemporary Issues in Interface Design Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Popular electives for Multimedia students include:

From the College of Media and Communication:

CMMC 311 - Narrative Video Production Workshop Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
CMMC 350 - Gender Images in Media Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
MMDI 241 - Interactive Narrative Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MMDI 499 - Multimedia Internship Credits: 1 - 6 cr
WRIT 253 - History of Television Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

From the College of Performing Arts:

DAPF 830 - Modern Ensemble Credits: 1 - 3 cr
MUNM 111 - Guitar Class for Non-Majors I Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUNM 131 - Composition for Non-Majors Credits: 1 cr, 1 hr
MUSC 461 - Recording I Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs
THPD 123 - Scene & Lighting Technology Credits: 2 cr, 2 hrs

From the College of Art and Design:

FAPR 212 - Screenprinting Credits: 1.5 cr, 3 hrs
GDES 212 - Typography Fundamentals Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
IDES 371 - Architectonics Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs
MACR 304 - Image and Performance Credits: 3 cr, 6 hrs

From the Liberal Arts Department:

LAPR 951 - Art, Media and Society Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LAPR 972 - Women and Sex Roles Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LASS 876 - Psychology of Creativity Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs
LASS 931 - The City Credits: 3 cr, 3 hrs

Popular minors for Multimedia students include:

E-Music
Game Design
Narrative Video
Photography
Strategic Advertising
Typography
Web Design and Development