2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Arts Technology, B.A. or B.S.

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Arts Technology consists of a core of foundational courses in a range of arts-related technologies along with courses in arts entrepreneurship. Students will choose an area of concentration from the following: Audio Engineering and Production, Interactive Media, Video Production and Cinema and Visual Media. Course work is practice and project based, incorporating Performance Learning opportunities throughout.

A degree in Arts Technology will prepare students to work as a creative professional in a variety of arts and entertainment industries. This major integrates art, media, technology, and business. Possible career opportunities include Audio Engineer, Theatrical Designer, Graphic Designer, Animator, Web designer/developer, App developer, Videographer/editor, Photographer, Corporate Media Specialist, and other developing technologies and creative practices in disciplines outside the arts.

Arts Technology Major Learning Goals:

Students will:

Explore the discourses that inform the aesthetics of visual and performing arts.
Acquire, through Performance Learning, proficiency in essential arts technologies.
Develop a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset at the intersection of arts and technology.
Evaluate the impact of Art on the individual, audience, or society at large.

Requirements for the Arts Technology Major

In addition to the University Studies requirements for either a B.A. or B.S. degree, students will complete 42 semester hours in the Major Core and 18-19 semester hours in a chosen concentration.

Arts Technology Core

TH 135 - Principles and Elements of Design Credit(s): 3
OR
AR 105 - 2D Design Credit(s): 3
AT 110 - Introduction to Digital Media Credit(s): 3
AT 151 - Arts Technology Essentials: Lighting, Photo, Video Credit(s): 2
AT 153 - Arts Technology Essentials: Audio Credit(s): 2
AT 157 - Storytelling Credit(s): 3
AT 265 - Foundations in Web Design/Development Credit(s): 3
AT 470 - Internship Credit(s): 1-2
AT 490 - Portfolio and Professional Development Credit(s): 1
AT 396 - Arts Technology Cornerstone Project Credit(s): 1
AT 496 - Art Technology Capstone Project Credit(s): 3

Choose 3 Credits in Art/Media History:

AR 101 - Discourses in Media & Design Credit(s): 3
AR 303 - Modern Art: 19th and 20th Century Credit(s): 3
MM 225 - Media History Credit(s): 3

Student-run Ventures (2 credits)

TH 390 - Pipe Dreams Studio Theatre Credit(s): 1-3
AR 390 - Blue Connection Credit(s): 3
MC 390 - First Step Records Credit(s): 2
AR 325 - Branding & Package Design Credit(s): 3
IS 390 - MU Performance Consulting Credit(s): 1
MC 160
MC 210 - Millikin Audio Recording Service (MARS) Credit(s): 1
AT 321 - Millikin Creates Credit(s): 1-3
AT 390 - 1901 Productions Credit(s): 1-3 others as approved

Business Foundations

Marketing

MK 200 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3

Pick 3 Credits From:

MK 363 - Brand Loyalty through Digital Media Credit(s): 3
MK 307 - IMC Campaigns Credit(s): 3

Entrepreneurship

ET 340 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3
OR
ET 380 - The Art of Entrepreneurship Credit(s): 3

Administration

AD 323 - Arts Management Credit(s): 3
OR
AD 360 - Topics in Arts Administration Credit(s): 3

Arts Technology Concentrations:

Audio Engineering and Production Concentration (22 credits)

MC 101 - Introduction to the Music Industry Credit(s): 3
MC 104 - Introduction to the Recording Studio Credit(s): 2
MC 201 - Studio Techniques I Credit(s): 3
MC 202 - Studio Techniques II Credit(s): 3
MC 220 - Studio Pressure Night Credit(s): 2
MC 312 - Legal Issues in the Arts Credit(s): 3
AT 453 - Audio Systems Design and Integration Credit(s): 3
AT 330 - Live Sound Credit(s): 3
OR
MM 318 - WJMU Audio Communication Lab Credit(s): 1-3
OR
AT 362 - Topics in Audio Production Credit(s): 3
Or Elective As Approved By Chair

Interactive Media Concentration (21 credits)

IS 221 - Programming Fundamentals Credit(s): 3
IS 240 - Foundations of Information Systems Credit(s): 3
IS 322 - Web / Mobile Application Development Credit(s): 3
IS 350 - Application Integration Credit(s): 3
AR 201 - Computer Art & Design Credit(s): 3

Choose 6 credits from:

AT 319 - Interface Design and Data Visualization Credit(s): 3
AT 320 - Motion Graphics Animation Credit(s): 3
AT 366 - Topics in Interactive Media Credit(s): 3
AR 327 - Computer Art and Design: Creative Concepts Credit(s): 3
IS 321 - Systems Analysis and Design Credit(s): 3
Or Elective As Approved By Chair

Visual Media Concentration (21 credits)

AT 109 - Techniques in Visual Narratives Credit(s): 3
AR 236 - Beginning Digital Photography Credit(s): 3
AR 201 - Computer Art & Design Credit(s): 3
AR 327 - Computer Art and Design: Creative Concepts Credit(s): 3

Choose 6 credits from:

AT 365 - Topics in Visual Media Credit(s): 3
EN 305 - Web Publishing Credit(s): 3
AT 320 - Motion Graphics Animation Credit(s): 3
AT 322 - Commercial Photography Credit(s): 3
AT 319 - Interface Design and Data Visualization Credit(s): 3
AR 324 - Typography Credit(s): 3
AR 325 - Branding & Package Design Credit(s): 3

Choose 3 credits from:

AT 234 - Directing for the Camera Credit(s): 3
AT 334 - Production for Video and Cinema I Credit(s): 3
Or Elective As Approved By Chair

Video Production and Cinema Concentration (21 credits)

AT 234 - Directing for the Camera Credit(s): 3
AT 334 - Production for Video and Cinema I Credit(s): 3
AT 434 - Postproduction for Video and Cinema 1 Credit(s): 3
AT 339 - Screenwriting Credit(s): 3

Choose 9 credits from:

AT 235 - The Director’s Vision Credit(s): 3
AT 335 - Production for Video and Cinema II Credit(s): 3
AT 435 - Postproduction for Video and Cinema 11 Credit(s): 3
AT 337 - Cinematography Credit(s): 3
AT 363 - Topics in Video Production Credit(s): 3
Or Elective As Approved By Chair