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2011 - 2012

Minor in Media Arts Studies
(23 hours*)

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This is a limited-enrollment program requiring departmental admissions approval. Please see the college advisement center for information regarding requirements for admission to this minor.

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  1. Complete the following with a B grade or better:

  2. Be admitted to the minor program by application (see the department office, D-581 HFAC.)

  3. Upon acceptance into the minor program, complete the following:
      TMA 105 : Using Basic Media Tools. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      TMA 105 : Using Basic Media Tools. (1:1:1)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall; Winter; Spring
      PREREQUISITE: Media arts major or minor status or animation major status; concurrent enrollment in TMA 185.
      DESCRIPTION: Introductory course to familiarize students with basics in camera, lighting, and sound fundamentals.

      Course Outcomes


      TMA 112 : Collaboration, Research, and Visualization. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      TMA 112 : Collaboration, Research, and Visualization. (3:3:2)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall; Winter
      PREREQUISITE: TMA 102; Acceptance into media arts program.
      DESCRIPTION: Overview and practical applications of principles of collaboration, research, and visualization as essential elements of appreciation and production of new media and media arts projects.

      Course Outcomes


      TMA 114 : Reading and Constructing Narratives. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      TMA 114 : Reading and Constructing Narratives. (3:3:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall; Winter
      PREREQUISITE: Animation majors--admittance to the animation program; media arts studies majors/minors--TMA 102, 113, and admittance to media arts program; MDT--admittance to the MDT program; theatre arts studies majors/minors and BFA Acting--TMA 101; theatre education majors--Sc Ed 276R.
      DESCRIPTION: Analyzing basic narrative principles; conceptualizing and writing narratives for theatre and media.

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      TMA 185 : Basic Media Production. (3:4:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      TMA 185 : Basic Media Production. (3:4:3)(Credit Hours:Lecture Hours:Lab Hours)
      WHEN TAUGHT:Fall; Winter; Spring
      PREREQUISITE: Media arts major/minor status or animation major status; concurrent enrollment in TMA 105.
      DESCRIPTION: Introduction to basics of film and video production. Includes lecture and practical lab experiences with audio and video.

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  4. Complete one course from the following:

  5. Complete three hours from the following advanced critical studies courses:

  6. Complete four hours of electives from the following:

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.



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