About Integrated New Media Studies
Pictured | Noor Isleem | Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated New Media Studies, Design / Minor in Graphic Design | Mishawaka, Indiana (hometown)
Integrated New Media Studies
Integrated New Media Studies (INMS) at Indiana University South Bend is a uniquely interdisciplinary academic program of excellence in the rapidly developing field of new media. The computer and computer technologies are at the core of our program, the means of preparation, production, exhibition, application, and distribution. Our mission is to educate our students in a wide range of new media professional, creative, critical, and aesthetic skills applicable to careers in art, communication, business, industry, government, and the professions.
Students may choose from five degree offerings:
- BFA in INMS with a group focus and a minor
- BFA in INMS with a concentration in 3D Modeling and Animation
- BFA in INMS with a concentration in Informatics
- BFA in INMS with a concentration in Video and Motion Media
- BFA in INMS with a concentration in Interactive Media
INMS One-to-One Laptop Requirement
Beginning in the fall semester, 2021, Integrated New Media Studies will require that all incoming new students have suitable laptop computers for use in INMS classes, labs, and projects.
Transfer Credit Hours
As applicable within the BFA in INMS degree, students may transfer credit hours earned at other IU campuses, subject to IU South Bend Transfer of Credit policy (see index of this bulletin). Otherwise, transfer students with studio credit hours from their previous institutions must submit portfolios for faculty evaluation, as well as course descriptions and syllabi, where available.