Apr 29, 2024

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Visual Communication, Digital and Media Arts (VCDMA) Digital Cinema & Time-Based Media Concentration (DCTM), BS

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The Digital Cinema & Time-Based Media concentration focuses primarily on digital narrative video/film production, video and time-based art and film. Students will be introduced to writing, producing, directing, storytelling, and editing/compositing techniques for digital media, and independent filmmaking and production in general. Students will be introduced to writing, producing, directing, and editing/compositing for various new media and digital media formats, and to the world of cinema, entertainment, and independent filmmaking in general. The objectives of the new concentration are as to prepare graduates to enter a career in filmmaking, video production and related fields of film, television entertainment and visual communication. They will also be empowered to continue their success and studies at the graduate level and beyond.

Student learning outcomes: After successful completion of coursework, portfolio reviews, exhibitions, internships and senior thesis projects, students will be able to

Organize the advanced elements of the visual language creating harmonious and unique designs for advertisement and communication
Demonstrate the organizational principles that underline the effective manipulation of the optical elements over time in 2D and 3D space
Demonstrate a full command of a variety of film/video production equipment, cameras, software packages and develop apply creative and effective problem-solving skills
Apply successful storytelling, techniques and concepts in cinema studies, video/film production, editing and compositing
Apply typography, elements, and principles of design to digital video/film projects
Create projects using advanced cinema, narrative video, entertainment, and digital video/imaging techniques
Design and utilize projects incorporating sound processing, digital video, animation, motion graphics and editing software
Research, critique and discuss the work by professional filmmakers, video and content producers, designers, visual artists, web artists, animators, and others who use film, and digital video and technologies in their work
Apply basic digital video processing techniques
Apply file management, data storage options including import/export/publishing, codecs, file formats for film, video and boradcast platforms
Assemble a cumulative portfolio and demo reel

General Education And Institutional Requirements

See the full list of University General Education and Institutional Requirements for all options.

Requirements

English Composition (6 semester hours)

ENGL 101 - Expository Writing 3 Credits
ENGL 102 - Argument and Research 3 Credits

Arts and Humanities (6 semester hours)

____ ___ Arts and Humanities Electives 3 Credits (Students with a Studio Arts Concentration will take ART 101)
____ ___ Arts and Humanities Electives 3 Credits

Sciences (7-8 semester hours; at least one of which shall be a laboratory course)

____ ___ Science Elective 3/4 Credits
____ ___ Science Elective w/laboratory course 4 Credits

Mathematics (3 semester hours) - choose one

MATH 127 - Introduction to Mathematical Ideas 3 Credits or other approved course above MATH 99 (i.e., MATH 118, MATH 125, etc.)

Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 semester hours)

_____ _____ Social/Behavioral Elective 3 Credits
HIST 114 - African American History to 1865 3 Credits or
HIST 115 - African American History Since 1865 3 Credits

Technology (3 semester hours) - choose one

COSC 110 - Computer Literacy and Applications 3 Credits
COSC 111 - Fundamentals of Computer Science and Data Concepts 3 Credits
COSC 112 - Computer Science I 4 Credits
COSC 113 - Computer Science II 4 Credits
CTEC 111 - Cybersecurity for All 3 Credits
CTEC 114 - Computing Tools and Environments 3 Credits
CTEC 125 - Intro to Python Programming 3 Credits

Free General Education Electives (9 semester hours)

Bachelor of Science (BS) degree: 9 semester credits. Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree: 12 semester credits of a foreign language. Selected courses chosen from any category within the General Education Course List. See advisor and refer to catalog for approved courses.

Institutional Requirements (6 semester hours)

FRSE 101 - Freshman Seminar 3 Credits *
IDIS 210 - Women’s Health Issues 3 Credits or
HEED 102 - Life and Health 3 Credits or
HEED 200 - Fundamentals of Sex Education 3 Credits

Total General Education and Institutional Requirements: 46 semester hours

Note:

All Fine Arts, Theatre Arts and VCDMA majors must pass all major courses (ART, ENGL, VCDM, THEA, MGMT, MKTG, MUSC & THEA) w/grade of “C” or better; maintain a 2.0 GPA in major

*Transfer students bringing in 12 credits or more can substitute the Freshman Seminar requirement

DPFA Requirements

Choose Two MUSC courses from the following:
MUSC 110 - Introduction to Electronic Music 3 Credits
MUSC 345 - Black American Music 3 Credits
MUSC 409 - Black Contemporary Music 3 Credits (or others as approved)
Choose Two THEA courses from the following:
THEA 100 - Acting (For Non Majors) 3 Credits
THEA 105 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credits
THEA 441 - Scene Design 3 Credits
THEA 322 - Costume Design I 3 Credits
THEA 409 - Hip-Hop Theatre 3 Credits (or others approved)
VCDM 470 - Self Promotion and Marketing for the Arts 3 Credits
or
MKTG 350 - Fashion Marketing 3 Credits (For Fashion Design Students)

VCDMA Foundation Requirements

VCDM 230 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits
VCDM 231 - Visual Literacy: Elements of Design, Color, and Typography 3 Credits

VCDMA Requirements

VCDM 340 - Visual Communication 3 Credits
VCDM 491 - Internship in Art and Visual Communication 1 Credits
VCDM 498 - Senior Thesis & Exhibition 1 - 3 Credits Credits

VCDMA Portfolio Reviews, Internship and Senior Thesis Requirements

VCDM 219 - Portfolio Review & Assessment I 0 Credits
VCDM 419 - Portfolio & Assessment II 0 Credits
VCDM 491 - Internship in Art and Visual Communication 1 Credits
VCDM 498 - Senior Thesis & Exhibition 1 - 3 Credits Credits
10-20 works of art/design, media, fashion collection, short film/animation, etc. (see concentration and advisor or program coordinator for information).

ART/VCDM History Requirements (12 credits, 4 courses total)

ART 200 - African Art: Past and Present 3 Credits
Art 253 - History of Photography 3 Credits
ART 301 - Art History I (Prehistoric through Gothic) 3 Credits
ART 302 - Art History II (Renaissance Through Romantic) 3 Credits
ART 404 - History of Modern Art 3 Credits
ART 405 - African American Art History 3 Credits
VCDM 365 - History of Fashion 3 Credits
VCDM 367 - Design History 3 Credits
VCDM 394 - History of Animation 3 Credits
VCDM 407 - African American Cinema 3 Credits
VCDM 408 - Visual Culture 3 Credits
*Consult with advisor and based on specifica area of concentration

Suggested Additional Coursework (Not Required)

MKTG 341 - Entertainment Marketing 3 Credits
MKTG 335 - Retailing 3 Credits
MKTG 350 - Fashion Marketing 3 Credits
MKTG 420 - Social Media Marketing 3 Credits
ENGL 253 - Studies in Popular Culture 3 Credits
ENGL 265 - Social Identity and Dress in the United States 3 Credits
ENGL 333 - Graphic Novels 3 Credits
COMM 336 - Advertising Promotion 3 Credits
* Consult with Advisor or Program Coordinator.

Note: All VCDMA majors must pass all major courses (ART, ENGL, VCDM, THEA, MGMT, MKTG, MUSC & THEA) w/grade of “C” or better; maintain a 2.0 GPA in major

Digital Cinema & Time-Based Media Concentration (DCTM)

Sample Program

Freshman Year

First Semester

ART 110 - Introduction to Drawing 3 Credits
ART 101 - 2D Design 3 Credits
HEED 102 - Life and Health 3 Credits (IDIS 210)
FRSE 101 - Freshman Seminar 3 Credits
ENGL 101 - Expository Writing 3 Credits

Total: 15

Second Semester

ART 200 - African Art: Past and Present 3 Credits
ART 250 - Photography I 3 Credits
ENGL 102 - Argument and Research 3 Credits
COSC 111 - Fundamentals of Computer Science and Data Concepts 3 Credits (COSC/CTEC 112/114/125)
THEA 105 - Introduction to Theatre 3 Credits

Total: 15

Sophomore Year

First Semester

VCDM 230 - Introduction to Computer Graphics 3 Credits
ART 351 - Advanced Digital Photography 3 Credits
MATH 127 - Introduction to Mathematical Ideas 3 Credits
COMM 101 - Oral Communication 3 Credits
ART 301 - Art History I (Prehistoric through Gothic) 3 Credits

Total: 15

Second Semester

VCDM 231 - Visual Literacy: Elements of Design, Color, and Typography 3 Credits
ENGL 213 - Cinema of Africa and the African Diaspora 3 Credits
MGMT 101 - Introduction to Business 3 Credits
____ ____ Science Elective (PHSC 101) 4 Credits
____ ____ Science/Behavioral Science Elective 3 Credits
VCDM 219 - Portfolio Review & Assessment I 0 Credits
ADVANCE TO CANDIDACY

VCDM 219 PORTFOLIO REVIEW & ASSESSMENT (1st Review): Students must submit a portfolio and successfully pass the 1st and 2nd portfolio review/assessment. In addition, they must submit a senior thesis proposal, min. 2 pages, typed with sketches, references, storyboards, etc (as applicable to concentration/focus). See Advisor or Program Coordinator for details and portfolio review form. Must be reviewed by min. of (3) full-time, VCDM faculty.

Total: 16

Note:

PORTFOLIO REVIEW & ASSESSMENT (1st Review, VCDM 219) Students must submit a portfolio and successfully pass the 1st and 2nd portfolio review/assessment. In addition they must submit a senior thesis proposal, min. 2 pages, typed with sketches, references, storyboards, etc (as applicable to concentration/focus). See Advisor or Program Coordinator for details and portfolio review form. Must be reviewed by min. of (3) three full-time faculty. Consult senior thesis guide and portfolio tips (documents) and also “Resources” tab on the VCDMA webpage.

Junior Semester

First Semester

VCDM 340 - Visual Communication 3 Credits
VCDM 360 - Digital Cinematography I: Digital Video Production 3 Credits
VCDM 396 - 2D Digital Animation I: Animation and Motion Graphics 3 Credits
VCDM 370 - Screenwriting 3 Credits
MUSC 345 - Black American Music 3 Credits

Total: 15

Second Semester

VCDM 361 - Digital Cinematography II: Advanced Digital Video Editing and Compositing Techniques 3 Credits
VCDM 450 - Multimedia Workshop: Web Design and Digital Media 3 Credits
____ Science Elective (BIOL) or other 3 Credits
HIST 114 - African American History to 1865 3 Credits
MUSC 110 - Introduction to Electronic Music 3 Credits (409, 345)

Total: 15

Senior Year

First Semester

MKTG 337 - Advertising 3 Credits
ART 404 - History of Modern Art 3 Credits
VCDM 496 - 3D Modeling & Animation I 3 Credits
VCDM 475 - Advanced Digital Studio: Digital Filmmaking, Animation & New Media 6 Credits
THEA 221 - Stagecraft I 3 Credits
COMM 331 - Digital Television Media Production 3 Credits or
COMM 429 - Video Editing 3 Credits or
COMM 428 - Television/Film Documentary Production 3 Credits

Total: 18

Second Semester

VCDM 407 - African American Cinema 3 Credits VCDM Elective 300/400 3 Credits
Choose one ART/VCDM 315, 342, 352, 361, 392, 395, 397, 410, 451, 497, 499 others as approved by and in consultation with Advisor 3 Credits
VCDM 470 - Self Promotion and Marketing for the Arts 3 Credits
VCDM 397 - 2D Digital Animation II: Advanced Animation and Motion Graphics 3 Credits
VCDM 491 - Internship in Art and Visual Communication 1 Credits *
VCDM 498 - Senior Thesis & Exhibition 1 - 3 Credits Credits *
VCDM 419 - Portfolio & Assessment II 0 Credits
Note: Students must maintain and submit a final portfolio and successfully pass the 1st and 2nd portfolio review/assessment. In addition, they must submit a senior thesis proposal, min. 2 pages, typed with sketches, references, storyboards, etc. See Advisor or Program Coordinator for details and portfolio review form. Must be reviewed and approved by VCDMA coordinator and FT faculty (3 min.) *

Total: 16

Note:

***Note: Students must maintain and submit a final portfolio and successfully pass the 1st and 2nd portfolio review/assessment. In addition, they must submit a senior thesis proposal, min. 2 pages, typed with sketches, references, storyboards, etc. See Advisor or Program Coordinator for details and portfolio review form. Must be reviewed and approved by VCDMA coordinator and FT faculty (3 min.)

Total: 123-125 Credits