Media Arts

Program Information

Degree Type: Certificate
Program Code: CEMD
Hegis Code: 5012.00
Degree Worksheet PDF: Download

Microcredential:  http://www.sunyacc.edu/academics/microcredentials

The areas of media arts are continually growing. Opportunities for employment encompass Graphic Design, Photography, Multimedia/Web Design, and Video Production. There is a demand in our region, as well as nationwide, for individuals in all areas of media arts. Students who choose to continue their education after earning the certificate may transfer credits directly into a comparable two-year degree program. Recommended high school preparation: basic design and computer literacy.

Cr. Course Title Course Code
1-2 FRESHMAN EXPERIENCE HRD100 HRD100A or HRD110
3

Introduction to College Writing 

ENG101
3 Photography I ART104
3 Graphic Arts I ART222
3 Web Design I ART251 (Spring only - Prereq Required)
3 Video Editing COM181
3 Media Arts: Culture & History, Mass Communication, or Introduction to Media Writing

ARH221, COM183, or 

COM201  (Spring only - Prereq Required)

13 MEDIA ARTS ELECTIVE

ART105 (Prereq Required)

ART108 (Fall only - Prereq Required)

ART109 (Spring only - Prereq Required)

ART125 (Fall only)

ART223 (Spring only)

ART224 (Fall only - Prereq Required)

ART250 (Spring only - Prereq Required)

ART251 (Spring only)

ART252 (Prereq Required)

ART253  (Prereq Required)

ART290 (Prereq Required)

ART291 (Prereq Required)

ART292 (Fall only - Prereq Required)

ART178 (Prereq Required)

32 Minimum credits required for graduation  
 
Recommended First Year
First Semester
1-2 HRD100 HRD100A or HRD110
3 ENG101
3 ART104
3 ART222
3 COM181
3 ARH221, COM183 or COM202 (Spring only)
Second Semester
3 ART 251
3 Media Arts Elective (See Note 1)
3 Media Arts Elective (See Note 1)
3 Media Arts Elective (See Note 1)
3 Media Arts Elective (See Note 1)
1 Media Arts Elective (See Note 1)

NOTES:

1. Media Arts Electives Focus areas:

    a. Photography - ART105, ART108, ART109, ART 178, ART251, ART291, ART292

    b. Graphic Arts - ART125, ART178, ART223, ART224, ART250, ART251, ART252, ART253, ART 290, ART291, ART292

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