New Media and Communications (B.A.)
The Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communications (NMAC) trains students in digital and traditional communication, giving them the opportunity to critically engage and creatively participate in the culture of mass media. Students take classes in a) New Media and Communication Theory; b) New Media Production; and c) Communication and Culture. By providing students with skills in technology and communications and by giving them an understanding of the cultural forces that shape our world, the NMAC program addresses the need for professionals in a global, technology-driven economy. The program prepares students for creative careers in areas such as web design, public relations, advertising, journalism, and video production.
Freshmen can enter the NMAC program through any major. Before they have completed sixty hours of coursework, however, students must earn at least a "C" in the following courses: COMM 1110, COMM 2202, MCOM 2131, and ITEC 2215.
Note: Students must earn a grade of "C" or higher in Area F and all upper-level coursework.
Curriculum for Bachelor of Arts in New Media and Communication
Core Curriculum (Credit: 42 hours)
See listing of requirements
Area F: Lower Division Major Requirements (Credit: 18 hours)
Major Field
A grade of at least a "C" in the following:
| COMM 1100 | Human Communication | 3 credits |
| COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 credits |
| COMM 2202 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 3 credits |
| MCOM 2131 | News Writing and Reporting | 3 credits |
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| ITEC 2215 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 credits |
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| ITEC 2201 | Business Information Applications | 3 credits |
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| Any approved Area C-F Course Credit: 3-4 hours | |
Upper Level Courses (Credit: 60 hours)
New Media and Communication Theory (Credit: 9 hours)
New Media Production (Credit: 21 hours)
Take the following three courses:
| NMAC 3145 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 credits |
| ITEC 3236 | Interactive Digital Media | 3 credits |
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| NMAC 4483 | Capstone Professional Portfolio | 3 credits |
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| NMAC 4483H | Honors Capstone Professional Portfolio | 3 credits |
Choose three of the following:
| NMAC 3600 | Digital Storytelling | 3 credits |
| NMAC 3610 | Advanced Digital Storytelling | 3 credits |
| NMAC 3651 | Digital Photography & Criticism | 3 credits |
| NMAC 4450 | Documentary Film Production | 3 credits |
| NMAC 4451 | Fiction Film Production | 3 credits |
| MCOM 3131 | Newswriting Practicum: Print and TV News Production | 3 credits |
Choose one of the following:
Communications and Culture (Credit: 15 hours)
Choose five of the following writing-intensive courses:
Though students may take five of the following writing-intensive courses, they may not take both CRWR 4440 and NMAC 4440 toward their degree program as these classes are cross listed.
Any 3000-level or 4000-level COMM class may count in this area.
Electives (Credit: 15 hours)
Choose five courses from the following:
| Any 2000, 3000 or 4000 level COMM, CRWR, ENGL, HUMN, IDS, MCOM, or NMAC course or others with permission of the NMAC Coordinator | |
| Any 2000, 3000 or 4000 level ITEC course with permission of NMAC Coordinator | |
| NMAC 4470 | Student Editor Internship | 3 credits |
| NMAC 4471 | Off Campus Internship | 3 credits |
| NMAC 4472 | Sports Broadcasting Internship | 3 credits |
Total Hours: 120