New Media Studies

Associate in Applied Science

This degree serves students who seek a career in new media production, but may not be interested transferring to a baccalaureate program. Strong emphasis is given to the planning and production of various types of digital media such as: audio, video, graphics, Web pages, Web sites, and photographs, while building a strong foundation in reading and writing. Students will explore a variety of career choices including radio, television, and Web and graphic design. Upon graduation, employment opportunities may include production assistant, Webmaster, and creative services positions at various media outlets including newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations.

For information, contact the department chairperson, James Taggart, at (609) 839-0451 or jtaggart@atlantic.edu.

Courses Credits
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
When a General Education course is not specified, refer to the list of approved General Education courses.
ENGL101-Composition I
3
ENGL102-Composition II
3
General Education Mathematics course
4
General Education Science course
4
CISM125-Introduction to Computers
3
General Education Humanities or Social Science course
3
TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS
20
PROGRAM COURSES
ARTS100-Color and 2-D Design
3
ARTS116-Graphic Design
3
ARTS135-Art with Computers
3
CISM163-Web Page Design
3
COMM103-Introduction to Mass Media
3
COMM104-Introduction to Public Relations
3
ENGL220-Creative Writing I
3
TVRF103-Television Production I 3
TVRF180-Radio Production I 3
TVRF203-Television Production II 3
TVRF225-New Media Studies
3
TVRF230-Visual Communication
3
TVRF280-Radio Production II 3
TVRF290-New Media Studies Capstone Portfolio 1
Choose: TVRF295-Internship in New Media Studies or any other CISM, GIST or OSTM course 3
Program Elective

Choose one: 

ARTS128-Introduction to Photographic Methods

ARTS110-Fundamental Drawing

CISM190-Social Media for Business

3
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS
46
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR DEGREE
66
(NMED) Effective Fall 2011