New Media, AA

Program Description

The Associate of Arts degree in New Media is designed to prepare the student for transfer to a four-year institution or entry-level positions in interactive content production. The program requirements emphasize hands-on training in audio, visual, and print storytelling through interactive media providing the student with the prerequisite coursework necessary to complete the program successfully.

General Education Requirements

Writing Level I (WR1)	3 credits
Writing Level II (WR2)	(in program)
American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000)	3 credits
ARTS	(in program)
HUM	(in program)
LSCI	4 credits
MATH	3 credits
ORAL	(in program)
SOC	(in program)
UNST	1 credits

Program Requirements

Course Requirements

Course Number	Title	Credits
ART 2145	Digital Photography I	3 credits
COMM 1030	Interpersonal Communication	3 credits
MDIA 1000	Intro to Mass Media	3 credits
MDIA 2100	Media Writing	3 credits
MDIA 2115	Website Structure & Style	3 credits
MDIA 2202	Audio Production	3 credits
MDIA 2235	Directing for New Media	4 credits
MDIA 2260	Interviewing	3 credits
MDIA 2280	Documentary	3 credits
MDIA 2300	Journalism for New Media	3 credits
MDIA 2455	Video Field Production	3 credits
MKT 3050	Social Media Marketing	3 credits
MKT 3210	Principles of Marketing	3 credits

Program Electives

The student must take six (6) credits from the following courses:

Course Number	Title	Credits
ART 1177	Digital Imaging	3 credits
FILM 1300	Editing	3 credits
MDIA 2200	Electronic Media Production	3 credits
MDIA 2970	Radio Practicum	3 credits
MDIA 3050	New Media Ethics	3 credits

Total Credit Hours: 60