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B.F.A. in Integrated New Media Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Integrated New Media Studies

with a group focus in Music, Design, or Video and Motion Media
4-Year Degree Plans (Sample) | Music | Design | Video and Motion Media

Degree Requirements (120 cr.)

All courses are 3 credit hours, unless otherwise designated.

Campuswide Curriculum (27 cr.)

For a detailed description of the IU South Bend campuswide general-education requirements, including lists of approved courses

Fundamental Literacies (13 cr.)
  • Writing | ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I (with a grade of C or higher)
  • Critical Thinking | Select from approved course list
  • Oral Communication | SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking (with a grade of C or higher)
  • Visual Literacy | JOUR-J 210 Visual Communication
  • Quantitative Reasoning | Select from approved course list
  • Information Literacy | COAS-Q 110 Introduction to Information Literacy (1 cr.) (course to be taken in conjunction with ENG-W 131 Reading, Writing, and Inquiry I)
  • Computer Literacy | FINA-P 273 Computer Art and Design I

Common Core Courses (6 cr.)
  • The Natural World | Select from approved course list
  • Human Behavior and Social Institutions | Select from approved course list
  • Literary and Intellectual Traditions | MUS-T 190 Literary and Intellectual Traditions
    VT:  Exploring Musical Genres: Classical Music and Beyond
  • Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity | INMS-A 399 Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity
    VT: The Artist and New Media

Contemporary Social Values (8 cr.)

History and Aesthetics (15 cr.)
  • FINA-A 101 Ancient and Medieval Art
  • FINA-A 102 Renaissance Through Modern Art
  • INMS-A 399 Art, Aesthetics, and Creativity
    VT: The Artist and New Media
  • JOUR-J 210 Visual Communication
  • MUS-T 190 Literary and Intellectual Traditions
    VT: Exploring Musical Genres: Classical Music and Beyond

New Media Core (33 cr.)
  • FINA-P 323 Introduction to Web Design
  • FINA-P 324 Intermediate Web Design
  • FINA-P 475 Computer Art and Design III
  • INMS-F 102 Fundamental 2D Design
  • INMS-P 273 Computer Art and Design I
  • FINA-S 323 Intermediate Photoshop
  • MUS-A 101 Introduction to Audio Technology
  • TEL-T 336 Digital Video Production
  • TEL-T 273 Media Program Design
  • TEL-T 283 Introduction to Production Techniques and Practices
  • TEL-T 434 Advanced Production Workshop

Group Focus (9 cr.)

Select one of the following focus areas:

Music
  • MUS-A 190 Art, Aesthectics, and Creativity
    VT:  Exploring Musical Composition
  • MUS-K 403 Electronic Studio Resources I
  • MUS-T 120 Computer Skills for Musicians

Design
  • FINA-P 455 Advanced Lettering and Typography
  • FINA-P 461 Graphic Reproduction Methods I
  • FINA-S 324 Page Layout and Design

Video and Motion Media
  • FINA-S 300 Video Art
  • INFO-I 310 Multimedia Arts and Technology
  • TEL-T 430 Topical Seminar in Design and Production

General Electives (15 cr.)
  • At least 9 credit hours must be taken at the 300-level or above

Minor (15 cr.)

Students must complete a minor to complement their degree program and provide additional skills in a related area. The student may select a minor from any field except the Minor in Integrated New Media Studies or the Studio Minor in Graphic Design.


World Language (6 cr.)
  • Two semesters of one world language

Bachelor of Fine Arts Show (0 cr.)
  • FINA-S 499 Bachelor of Fine Arts Final Review (0 cr.)

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