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B.S. in Media Arts and Science - Areas of Specialization
Our program is designed to be flexible, with ample opportunity to concentrate or broaden your studies in one or more specialty areas. Some students develop a passion for a particular specialty, while others aim to become mixed-media virtuosos. Our specialty areas include:

  • Storytelling Fundamentals
  • Gaming
  • Web Design and Development
  • Programming
  • Audio
  • Video
  • 3D Graphics
  • 21st Century Workplace Skills
Storytelling Fundamentals

Develop your writing, illustration and narrative skills with courses on design, scriptwriting, storyboarding, animation and more.

Note: courses marked in bold can be counted towards a student’s general education requirement.

Games

Become a future game-maker with coursework in storytelling, programming, character animation and game design/development.

Web Design and Development

Set your sights on mastering the web as you learn advanced fundamentals of web development.

Programming

Apps are everywhere. Here’s your chance to become an expert in the development of rich, interactive applications using sophisticated programming and interface design.

Audio

Sound is an important addition to any story, film, animation, game, etc. Learn the latest in sound engineering, composition and design.

Video

Explore your inner filmmaker through experiential learning using industry-standard equipment, advanced editing software, lighting techniques and digital effects. Work on videos in multiple genres, including interviews, dramas, documentaries and field productions.

3D Graphics

Bring your imagination to life using computer-generated imagery (CGI) in movies, games, advertising, scientific illustration and more. Course topics include special effects and 3D modeling, animation and production.

21st Century Workplace Skills

Round out your education with coursework that helps develop soft skills and teaches you the ins-and-outs of the media industry. You’ll learn teamwork and how to manage a project from concept through post-production.

Last updated: 02/14/2014