Courses
The Media Arts program is designed to prepare students for careers in Video Production or Graphic Design. Through hands-on experience and theoretical study, students develop the creative and technical expertise needed to make a lasting impact in today’s fast-changing media landscape.
Core requirements for all Media Arts majors (30 credits)
- FAR 101 Art Appreciation or FAR 103 Film Appreciation (3)
- MDA 112 Principles of Design (3)
- MDA 142 Visual Storytelling (3)
- MDA 248 Intro to Video Production (3)
- MDA 249 Intro to Graphic Design (3)
- COM 312 Presentational Speaking (3)
- COM 360 Small Group Communication (3)
- MDA 354 Motion Graphics (3)
- MDA 362 Video Editing (3)
- MDA 450 Internship (3)
Capstone (4 credits)
In our capstone curriculum, all Media Arts majors complete a significant project and undergo career readiness training specific to their concentration.
- MDA 4XX Capstone Project & Portfolio Part I (2)
- MDA 4ZZ Capstone Project & Portfolio Part II (2)
Concentration (18 credits)
All Media Arts majors choose one of the following concentrations and requirements:
Video Production
- MDA 151 Video Production Lab (1)
- MDA 326 Screenwriting (3)
- MDA 328 Sound Recording & Design (3)
- MDA 329 Cinematography (3)
- MDA 446 Documentary Production (4)
- MDA 452 Advanced Video Production (4)
Graphic Design
- FAR 241 Drawing I (3)
- MDA 338 Expressive Typography (3)
- MDA 342 Interactive Design (3)
- MDA 343 Integrated Media Design (3)
- MDA 449 Advanced Graphic Design (3)
- COM/FAR/MDA/MRK Elective (300-400 level) (3)
Learn More
We also offer Video Production and Graphic Design as minors! For a full list of graduation requirements and processes, view the
Crown College academic catalog.
