Media Arts and Science Plan of Study
Students in the Media Arts and Science program must successfully complete a minimum of 120 credit hours. Students must earn a C- or higher in all courses and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher to graduate.
Transfer students should consult an academic advisor from our school regarding potential course exceptions and/or substitutions.
Core (26 cr.)
- INFO-I 100 First Year Seminar (1 cr.)
- NEWM-N 100 Foundations of New Media (3 cr.)
- NEWM-N 102 Digital Media Imagery (3 cr.)
- NEWM-N 115 Introduction to Multi-Device Web Development (3 cr., formerly N101)
- NEWM-N 201 Design Issues in Digital Media (3 cr.)
- NEWM-N 202 Digital Storytelling (3 cr.)
- INFO-I 210 Information Infrastructure (4 cr.)
- NEWM-N 299 Career Planning (2 cr.)
- NEWM-N 399 Portfolio Development (1 cr.)
- NEWM-N 420 Multimedia Project Development (3 cr.)
Capstone (3 cr.)
Select one of the following options:
- NEWM-N 491 Capstone Project Internship (3 cr.)
- NEWM-N 499 Mentorship (3 cr.)
- NEWM-N 499 Bridge to Industry (Prof. Mannheimer’s section; 3 cr.)
Course of Study (54 cr.)
At least 42 credit hours must be NEWM courses, with at least 12 hours at the 300-level, 9 hours at the 400-level and 21 hours at any level. This would include courses in your specialization:
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3D Graphics and Animation
Bring your imagination to life using computer-generated imagery (CGI) in movies, games, advertising, scientific illustration and more. Course topics include special effects and 3D modeling, animation and production.
- NEWM-N 243 Introduction to 3D
- NEWM-N 342 3D Animation
- NEWM-N 345 Organic Modeling and Texturing
- NEWM-N 341 Lighting and Materials
- NEWM-N 340 Motion Graphics
- NEWM-N 343 3D Modeling
- NEWM-N 440 3D Compositing and Visual Effects
- NEWM-N 441 3D Production
Recommended Classes
2 additional strongly recommended NEWM classes based on focus (at least 9 cr 400 level, 12 cr 300 level):
3D Design and Production
Lighting/VFX
- NEWM-N 437
- NEWM-N 446 Advanced Topics in 3D
Animation
Important NEWM classes outside 3D to consider
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Digital Storytelling
Develop your writing, illustration and narrative skills with courses on design, scriptwriting, storyboarding, animation and more.
- NEWM-N 201 Design Issues in Digital Media
- NEWM-N 202 Digital Storytelling
- NEWM-N 205 Reference for Digital Figuration
- NEWM-N 205 Live Streaming: Beginner 2 Pro
- NEWM-N 205 Food Stories in Digital Media
- NEWM-N 238 2D Animation
- NEWM-N 241 Stop Motion Animation
- NEWM-N 260 Scriptwriting
- NEWM-N 261 Storyboarding for Multimedia
- NEWM-N 262 Introduction to Comics and Sequential Narratives
- NEWM-N 285 Interactive Design
- NEWM-N 306 Social Media Content, Analytics, and Management
- NEWM-N 333 Creature Character
- NEWM-N 364 Directing Visual Narratives
- NEWM-N 438 Advanced 2D Animation
- NEWM-N 460 Advanced Scriptwriting for New Media
- NEWM-N 462 Advanced Comics and Sequential Narratives
- NEWM-N 485 Seminar in New Media: Strategic Storytelling
- NEWM-N 485 Seminar in New Media: Advanced Creature and Character Design
JOUR-J320 Principles of Creative Advertising (3 cr.) Analysis of strategy employed in developing creative advertising, with emphasis on the role of the copywriter. Research, media, legal aspects, ethical standards as they apply to the copywriting functions. Place of the creative function within the advertising agency and the retail business.
JOUR-J420 Advertising Research and Management (3 cr.) P: J320 and J335. Lectures and practice in copywriting, graphics, layout, and production. Incorporates psychological, social, legal and marketing aspects of creativity for mass media.
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Game Design and Development
Become a future game-maker with coursework in storytelling, programming, character animation and game design/development.
- NEWM-N 243 Introduction to 3D
- NEWM-N 232/205 Intro. to Gameplay Scripting
- NEWM-N 230 Introduction to Game Design and Development
- NEWM-N 132 Game Design Psychology: Theory and Prototyping
- NEWM-N 131 Game On! A History of Video Games
- NEWM-N 330 Intermediate Game Design and Development
- NEWM-N 331 Game Testing and Evaluation
- NEWM-N 430 Advanced Game Design and Development
- NEWM-N 220 Introduction to Media Application Development (formerly N221)
Recommended Classes
Recommended NEWM classes in order of preference (choosing at least 9 credits at 400 level, 12 credits at 300 level):
Design
- NEWM-N 335 Character Design and Animation
- NEWM-N 331 Game Testing and Evaluation
- NEWM-N 261 Storyboarding for Multimedia
- NEWM-N 436 Game Production
- NEWM-N 333 Creature and Character Design for Videogames, Comics, Film, and Animation
Programming
- NEWM-N 332
- NEWM-N 436 Game Production
- NEWM-N 339 Augmented Reality Application Design and Development
- NEWM-N 43X Proc. Gen
- NEWM-N 337 Virtual World Design and Development
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Video Production and Sound Design
Explore your inner filmmaker through experiential learning using industry-standard equipment, advanced editing software, lighting techniques and digital effects. Work on videos in multiple genres, including interviews, dramas, documentaries and field productions. Sound is an important addition to any story, film, animation, game, etc. Learn the latest in sound engineering, composition, and design.
- NEWM-N 253 Introduction to Digital Video
- NEWM-N 255 Introduction to Digital Sound
- NEWM-N 353 Intermediate Digital Video
- NEWM-N 355 Intermediate Digital Sound Design
- NEWM-N 354 Directorial Analysis, Production, and RAW Workflow
- NEWM-N 356 Lighting and Field Production or NEWM-N 357 Digital Effects
- NEWM-N 456 Digital Cinema or NEWM-N 468 Video for Social Change
- NEWM-N 455 Advanced Digital Sound Design
Recommended classes
Documentary
- NEWM-N 253 Introduction to Digital Video (fall)
- NEWM-N 353 Intermediate Digital Video (spring)
- NEWM-N 468 Video for Social Change
- NEWM-N 415 Documenting Cultural Heritage: Artifacts and Traditions
- NEWM-N 455 Advanced Digital Sound Design
Narrative
- NEWM-N 253 Introduction to Digital Video (spring)
- NEWM-N 353 Intermediate Digital Video (fall)
- NEW-N 260 Scriptwriting
- NEWM-N 460 Advanced Scriptwriting for New Media
- NEWM-N 456 Digital Cinema
- NEWM-N 455 Advanced Digital Sound Design
Emerging Media
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Web Design and Development
The demand for web developers continues to grow. Acquire the skills to become a full-stack web developer by taking front-end web and mobile development classes and adding back-end classes in both Media Arts and Science and Informatics. By completing the web design and development specialization, you’ll also earn a minor in Informatics.
Required Specialization Courses
- NEWM-N 215 Intermediate Multi-Device Web Development
- NEWM-N 220 Introduction to Media Application Development
- INFO-I 270 Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction Principles and Practices
- NEWM-N 315 Advanced Multi-Device Web Development
- NEWM-N 320 Intermediate Media Application Development
- NEWM-N 322 Dynamic Data Applications
- NEWM-N 417
- INFO-I 211 Information Infrastructure II
- NEWM-N 422/485 Advanced Media Application Development
- NEWM-N 423 Database Development for Mobile Applications
You may also select up to 12 hours from the list of selectives below. Students can also add a Studio Art and Technology minor to their degree.
New Media Classes Outside of Specializations
These classes count toward the NEWM required courses, but do not fall under any specific specialization.
- NEWM-N 203 Digital Painting
- INFO-I 275 Introduction to HCI Theory
- NEWM-N 290 Creative Concept Development
- NEWM-N 385 Seeing Sideways
- INFO-I 400 Topics in Informatics
- NEWM-N 415 Documenting Cultural Heritage: Artifacts and Traditions
- INFO-I 459 Media and Technology Entrepreneurship
- NEWM-N 465 Informatics for Social Change
- NEWM-N 480 Technology and the Law
Selectives
You may select up to 12 hours of selectives toward your Media Arts and Science major. While you can fill this requirement with additional NEWM classes, you can also choose classes outside of the major from related programs. This can include choosing a supportive minor, like Studio Art and Technology (among many others), to their degree.
Classes from these programs will count toward selectives:
- Business (BUS)
- Communication (COMM)
- Computer Graphics Technology (CGT)
- Computer Information Technology (CIT)
- Computer Science (CSCI)
- English (ENG)
- Film (FILM)
- Herron (HER)
- Informatics (INFO)
- Journalism (JOUR)
- Library and Information Science (LIS)
- Music (MUS)
Please connect with your academic advisor if you have questions about additional classes counting as selectives.
General Education (21 cr.)
- Core Communication (6 cr.)
- Analytical Reasoning List A (3 cr.)
(List B is fulfilled by completing the MAS Core.) - Cultural Understanding (3 cr.)
- Life and Physical Sciences (6 cr.)
- Arts and Humanities is fulfilled by completing the MAS Core.
- Social Sciences (3 cr.)
General Electives (up to 16 cr.)
Choose from other IUPUI courses.