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Arts in Media Minor

UMD Art and Design, Dept of
School of Fine Arts
  • Program Type: Undergraduate free-standing minor
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2015
  • Required credits in this minor: 33 to 34
The arts in media minor is useful to students seeking a broad understanding of principles, practices, and technologies used by the contemporary mass media. It includes coursework from art, theatre, and communication to give the student a broader perspective.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Minor Requirements
Minor Courses (27 cr)
ART 1013 - 2-D Digital Design (3.0 cr)
ART 1814 - Creating Across Cultures [LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY] (3.0 cr)
ART 1900 - Visual Literacy [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
ART 2905 - Design Technology I (3.0 cr)
ARTH 2901 - History of Graphic Design (3.0 cr)
COMM 1500 - Media and Society [LE CAT8, HUMANITIES] (3.0 cr)
COMM 2101 - Foundations of Mass Communication [LE CAT8, SOC SCI] (3.0 cr)
TH 1001 - Introduction to Theatre Arts [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· ART 1605 - Fundamentals of Photography [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
· ART 2600 - Photography I (3.0 cr)
Electives (6-7 cr)
Take 2 or more course(s) from the following:
· COMM 3535 - Intercultural Communication [LE CAT6, LEIP CAT06, CDIVERSITY] (4.0 cr)
· COMM 3505 - Media Communications (3.0 cr)
· COMM 4505 - Media Theory and Research (3.0 cr)
· TH 1051 - Introduction to Film [LE CAT, FINE ARTS] (3.0 cr)
 
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ART 1013 - 2-D Digital Design
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Two-dimensional studio and graphic design concepts using the computer as a creative tool. Instruction presented only on the macOS. prereq: preArt or Art BA or Art Admin BA or preArt Educ K-12 or Art Ed K-12 BFA or Art History BA or preGraphic Design or Graphic Design BFA or preStudio Art or Studio Art BFA or preMarketing & Graphic Design or Marketing & Graphic Design BBA or Art Min or Arts in Media Min or Photo Min or instructor consent
ART 1814 - Creating Across Cultures (LE CAT, LECD C, FINE ARTS, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Underrepresented visual arts of cultural groups within U.S. society.
ART 1900 - Visual Literacy (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Various forms of visual expression--art, commercial imagery, typography, architecture, graffiti, etc.--as rhetoric. Introduction to variety of theories and/or modes of criticism, and consideration of their value for explanation of visual expression. prereq: Credit will not be granted if already received for 2900
ART 2905 - Design Technology I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Fundamentals of graphic reproduction and Web site design; application of digital programs used in preparing print and web work. Instruction presented on the macOS. prereq: ART 1013 or instructor consent
ARTH 2901 - History of Graphic Design
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to the history of graphic design, from the origins of written communication to present. Graduate students complete a substantial research paper or project on a topic in consultation with the instructor. prereq: Graphic Design major or Graphic Design and Marketing Major or Art History major or minor or Studio Art major or Digital Art and Photography minor or Arts in Media minor or instructor consent
COMM 1500 - Media and Society (LE CAT8, HUMANITIES)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Historical survey of media genres, and examination of influence of contemporary media on society.
COMM 2101 - Foundations of Mass Communication (LE CAT8, SOC SCI)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Theories, research, regulation, and ethical concerns surrounding contemporary mass media. Identifies U.S. media's role within the international marketplace. Survey of contemporary media content, industry structures, technology, and delivery systems.
TH 1001 - Introduction to Theatre Arts (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Appreciation of theatre arts. Developing sensitivity and critical sophistication as articulate, discriminating theatregoers. Play viewing, play reading, critiques, and term projects.
ART 1605 - Fundamentals of Photography (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Art 2600/1600/1605/1607
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Introduction to photography and its roles in the communications culture. Basic photographic principles and introduction to digital darkroom. Assignments emphasize creative thinking. Requires digital camera with adjustable shutter speeds and apertures. Instruction presented only on macOS. NOTE: Art majors/minors and Photo minor take ART 2600 (prereq ART 1013). Course Equivalent: ART 2600
ART 2600 - Photography I
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Art 2600/1600/1605/1607
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Introduction to photographic concepts, materials, and the digital darkroom. Varied thematic assignments within the visual arts context. Requires digital camera with adjustable shutter speeds and apertures. Instruction presented only on macOS. prereq: ART 1013 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for ART 1605
COMM 3535 - Intercultural Communication (LE CAT6, LEIP CAT06, CDIVERSITY)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
This is a skills course in which students learn how to engage in effective intercultural communication and relationships. Students apply what they are learning by participating in intercultural communication with classmates from a wide variety of cultures. Students learn about variations in cultural practices and values and how social, political and economic forces have both been influenced by and influence those cultures. prereq: credit will not be granted if already received for 2929
COMM 3505 - Media Communications
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Survey of journalistic, critical, public relations and advertising writing techniques. Students write radio essays, newsletter articles, news stories, press releases. They also prepare communication strategies for a mini advertising campaign, write a movie review and develop a feature article for a newspaper. prereq: WRIT 1120
COMM 4505 - Media Theory and Research
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Theoretical concepts and research perspectives currently used to understand intricacies of a mediated society. Introduction and application of basic research methods to study questions concerning impact of media on society and individuals.
TH 1051 - Introduction to Film (LE CAT, FINE ARTS)
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
History and genres of film; how movies are made. Watching and analyzing films and developing an articulate and discerning viewpoint.