Media Arts AAS Degree

For more information please see the Media Arts Program Overview .

Purpose

Graduates with an AAS degree have the broad range of media skills that potential employers want. They have exceptional communication skills, solid technical skills, and a professional attitude. Our program of study develops these skills and attitudes.

Note: This degree is available at Hastings

Required Courses

MART 1010 - Mass Media 3 credit(s)
MART 1220 - Media Writing 3 credit(s)
OR
MART 2020 - Social Media Communication 3 credit(s)
MART 1240 - Web Page I 3 credit(s)
MART 1260 - Web Graphics I 3 credit(s)
MART 1300 - Visual Design I 3 credit(s)
OR
MART 1310 - Audio Design 3 credit(s)
MART 1320 - Photography 3 credit(s)
Student Electives Courses - Select 3 credit(s)

Subtotal: 21

Select from one of the following specializations:

Note: Only one Media Arts AAS degree may be earned by any student

Broadcasting Specialization 24 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Graphic Arts Specialization 26 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Photography Specialization 26 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Video Production Specialization 24 credit(s)
Suggested Sequence of Courses

Subtotal: 24-26

Basic Achievement Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will meet minimum achievements for math, writing and reading. Graduates can meet the requirement by:

	1. Acquiring appropriate Mandatory Assessment scores in math, writing and reading.
	OR
	2. Completing the following courses:
		a. MATH 0930 Practical Math OR MATH 0940 Pre-Algebra with a C or above.
		AND
		b. ENGL 0970 Reading & Writing Essentials II with a C or above.
	OR
	3. Completing a 1000-level MATH or ENGL course with a D or above.

General Education Core Requirements

All graduates with an AA, AS, AAS or ADN will complete a minimum of 15 credits of General Education from the following (AA and AS students will have additional requirements):

GEN ED Group A: Communications 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group B: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group C: Life and Career Skills, D: Information & Technology Literacy or E: Global Awareness 3 credit(s)
GEN ED Group A, B, C, D or E 6 credit(s)