New Media
Associate in Science (A.S.)
Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to successfully complete a minimum of 61-63 credit hours of study with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:
Program Core
General Education
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| CSC-162 | Web Site Development for New Media | 3 |
| CSC-164 | Introduction to Scripting for New Media | 3 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education Electives | 2 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
| The Arts- | SUNY General Education approved course in The Arts | 3 |
| -Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Social Science | 3 |
| -Mathematics | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) | 3-4 |
| -Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
Complete one of the following:
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (14 Credit Hours)
| ENG-101 | Composition I | 3 |
| COM-123 | Video Production I | 4 |
| CSC-162 | Web Site Development for New Media | 3 |
| DIG-100 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 |
| COM-101 | First Year Seminar in Communications and New Media | 1 |
Second Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)
| ENG-103 | Composition II | 3 |
| COM-220 | Digital Video Editing | 3 |
| CSC-164 | Introduction to Scripting for New Media | 3 |
| DIG-120 | Digital Media Motion Design | 3 |
| -Mathematics or Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Third Semester (16-17 Credit Hours)
| COM-200/DIG-200 | Audio for Film and Video | 3 |
| DIG-210 | Introduction to Game and Mobile Application Development | 3 |
| -DEISJ and Social Science | SUNY General Education approved course in both Social Science and Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice | 3 |
| -Mathematics or Natural Science | SUNY General Education approved course in Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) OR Natural Science (and Scientific Reasoning) | 3-4 |
HPE-
| Health and Physical Education (HPE) Electives | 1 |
Complete one of the following:
Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)
Complete one of the following:
| -US History | SUNY General Education approved course in US History and Civic Engagement | 3 |
-
| Or | |
| -World History | SUNY General Education approved course in World History and Global Awareness | 3 |
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree program, students will be able to:
- Analyze an audience and form a message to effectively reach that audience.
- Communicate effectively using a variety of digital media.
- Create and defend creative works using digital media, video, print, multimedia, and the spoken word.