Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2014-2016 Catalog Program: Communications & Media Arts: Film Option, A.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Communications & Media Arts: Film Option, A.S.

Associate in Science Degree Program

Hegis Code: 5008
NYSED Code: 76218

Program Description

Students who complete the Communication & Media Arts program will earn an Associate in Science degree. Students choose from four program options within the Communication and Media Arts major.

The four options are:

  • General 
  • Film 
  • Journalism 
  • Public Relations 

Graduates of the program who wish to continue their education by pursuing a baccalaureate degree will find that they are able to transfer most of their credits to four‐year institutions. Regardless of whether students plan to transfer or directly pursue employment, they should consult and work closely with their advisors regarding class selection, electives, and program emphasis desired.

Student Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the AS Degree in Communication and Media Arts, a student will be able to

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the evolution of mass media and its relationship to American society;
  • Demonstrate writing skills in a variety of media formats;
  • Demonstrate technical skills relevant to the creation of products across the media;
  • Demonstrate Media Literacy.

Employment Potential

Students with this degree will have a foundation of skills and knowledge necessary to pursue further education leading to placements in the fields of journalism public relations, digital production, film, and internet media.

Requirements for Program Entry

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Satisfactory placement in Entering Student Assessment

Developmental Assistance Available

For students who do not meet basic reading and math requirements or who have other learning issues, extra assistance is readily available through SUNY Ulster’s Learning Center, The Gary and Janaki Math Center, the Writing Center, the Peer and Friend Tutor Program, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutors.

For More Information

admissions@sunyulster.edu
1‐800‐724‐0833 ext. 5018 or 5022
Iain Machell
Chairperson, MADCaT: Music, Art, Design, Communications and Theatre
Office: Vanderlyn Hall, VAN 260 C
Phone: 800:724‐0833, ext. 5066 or 845:687‐5066
E‐mail: machelli@sunyulster.edu

Curriculum

First Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
COM 103 - Oral Communication 3 cr.
THE 110 - Introduction to Acting 3 cr.
COM 131 - Scripting for Electronic Media 3 cr.
ENG 101 - College English I 3 cr.
MAT 105 - College Algebra 3 cr. or higher math course

Semester Credits 15

Second Semester

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
ART 110 - 20th Century Art History 3 cr.
ART 130 - Photography I 3 cr.
COM 127 - Video Production 3 cr.
COM 209 - Art of the Film 3 cr.
ENG 102 - College English II 3 cr.
LIB 111 - Information Literacy 1 cr.
  • Elective - Social Science Elective 3 cr.
  • Semester Credits 16

    Third Semester

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    COM 222 - Web‐based Media Applications 3 cr.
    COM 227 - Videography and Editing 3 cr.
    COM 231 - Screenwriting 3 cr.
  • Elective - Foreign Language 3‐4 cr.
  • Elective:

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    HIS 101 - Western Civilization I 3 cr. or
    HIS 102 - Western Civilization II 3 cr. or
  • Other World Civilizations 3 cr.
  • Semester Credits 15‐16

    Fourth Semester

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    COM 219 - World Cinema 3 cr.
    COM 247 - Digital Film Making Techniques 3 cr.
  • Elective - Natural Science Elective 3 cr.
  • Elective:

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    COM 280 - Independent Study in Communications & Media Arts 3 cr. ** or
    COM 293 - Communications Internship 3 cr. ** or
  • COM 200‐level 3 cr. or
  • ENG 200‐level 3 cr.
  • Elective:

    Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
    HIS 103 - American History I 3 cr.
    HIS 104 - American History II 3 cr.

    Semester Credits 15

    Total Credits 61‐62

    *Through advisement, students will also fulfill General Education Requirements.

    **Communications Internship requires permission of the Program Coordinator.

    Notes: