Study Art and Design Media on the Coast of Maine
Add new shades of expertise to your palette by blending the traditional with the contemporary. As an Art and Design Media major, you will experience the best of both worlds, merging study in classic studio arts, such as painting, drawing, and ceramics, with training in modern-day digital media, such as animation and 3D printing. Engage your creative side while learning real-world skills that are applicable across fields and disciplines. Make your 鈥渕ark鈥 at 草莓视频.
Why 草莓视频 for Your B.A. in Art and Design Media
Whether your specialty is landscape painting or video production, we focus not just on the art itself but its impact on other disciplines, encouraging you to make connections between your personal experience and the arts, sciences, social sciences, and the environment.
- Intriguing internships
- Flexible curriculum allowing for double majors and minors
- Class sizes of 15 or smaller
- Emphasis on community engagement and local arts
- Access to medical and science faculty for study of scientific illustration
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
B.A. in Art and Design Media Courses
There are many ways you can navigate the Art and Design Media major. The following are just some examples of the exciting courses that you can take:
- Drawing
- Ceramics
- Watercolor
- Landscape Painting
- Graphic Design
- Boat Building
- Scientific Illustration
- Digital Animation
- Photography
Curriculum
| Nor鈥檈aster Core Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits | 40 |
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ARH 210 鈥 Art History Survey I or ARH 211 鈥 Art History Survey II or ARH 270 鈥 Art in the Modern World | 3 |
| ART 104 鈥 Painting I | 3 |
| ART 113 鈥 Three Dimensional Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 118 鈥 Drawing & Design Fundamentals | 3 |
| ART 200 鈥 Advanced Drawing | 3 |
| ART 214 鈥 Color Digital Photography or CMM 300 鈥 Documentary Video or CMM 311 鈥 Digital Video Production or WRT 304 鈥 Read & Write in Digital Environments | 3 |
| ART 230 鈥 Graphic Design | 3 |
| ART 395 鈥 Studio Concentration Seminar | 3 |
| LIL 420 鈥 Arts & Humanities Capstone | 3 |
| Three (3) credits of elective coursework from List A (below) | 3 |
| Six (6) credits of elective coursework from either List A or List B (below) | 6 |
| Total Credits | 36 |
| Open Elective Courses (as needed to reach 120 credits) | Variable |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 120 |
|---|
Electives
| List A 鈥 Elective Options | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 101 鈥 Watercolor | 3 |
| ART 102 鈥 Photography | 3 |
| ART 105 鈥 Elements of Acting | 3 |
| ART 109 鈥 T-Shirt Design | 3 |
| ART 110 鈥 Ceramics | 3 |
| ART 111 鈥 Scientific Illustration | 3 |
| ART 114 鈥 Printmaking | 3 |
| ART 124 鈥 The Painted Book | 3 |
| ART 130 鈥 Art of the Letter | 3 |
| ART 199 鈥 Topics Course (any media) | 3 |
| ART 207 鈥 Landscape Painting | 3 |
| ART 214 鈥 Color Digital Photography | 3 |
| ART 234 鈥 Digital Animation | 3 |
| ART 299 鈥 Advanced Topics in Arts | 3 |
| ART 324 鈥 The Painted Book 3D | 3 |
| ART 401 鈥 Creative/Fine Arts Internship | 3 |
| List B 鈥 Elective Options | Credits |
|---|---|
| CMM 115 鈥 Media Production Fundamentals | 3 |
| CMM 210 鈥 Understanding Media | 3 |
| CMM 300 鈥 Photo and Video Documentation | 3 |
| CMM 310 鈥 Digital Video Studio 1 | 3 |
| CMM 311 鈥 Digital Video Production | 3 |
| CMM 315 鈥 Narrative Production III | 3 |
| CMM 405 鈥 Digital Video Studio II | 3 |
| CMM 430 鈥 Internship in Communication | 3 |
| HIS 345 鈥 Museums & Public History | 3 |
| LIL 120 鈥 Introductory Arts & Humanities Seminar | 3 |
| WRT 111 鈥 Topics in Creative Writing | 3 |
| WRT 211 鈥 Creative Writing: Poetry | 3 |
| WRT 212 鈥 Creative Writing: Short Fiction | 3 |
| WRT 304 鈥 Read & Write in Digital Environments | 3 |
| WRT 312 鈥 Fiction Writing Workshop | 3 |
| WRT 317 鈥 Proposal and Grant Writing | 3 |
Please note: While some courses can fulfill both core and program requirements, the credits earned do not count twice towards the minimum total required credits for the degree.
An average GPA of 2.0 or higher is required for this degree.
Students in this major can participate in the pre-health graduate school preparation tracks.
To learn more about the program visit the Academic Catalog.
Changes were made to this program in an addendum to the 2022/23 academic calendar. Please see the 2022鈥2023 Catalog Addendum (PDF) for the most recent information. As always, it is recommended that students seek the guidance of Academic Advisors for course and program planning. In this way, you will be able to access all the most up-to-date information available.
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Career Paths for Art and Design Media Majors
As an Art and Design Media major, you will master technical skills in centuries-old crafts as well as cutting-edge modern applications. In addition, you will develop a flair for self-expression, a talent for interpreting complex ideas, and dexterity in adopting different perspectives 鈥 skills that transcend job categories and will help distinguish you in a wide array of professions.
Our graduates have pursued many fascinating professions, including:
- Graphic Designer
- Digital Animator
- Photographer
- Arts Educator
- Web Designer
- Fine Artist
- Video Producer
- Illustrator
- Ceramicist
Career Advising for B.A. in Art and Design Media Students
Whether you have a specific career goal in mind or a vague idea of the field that interests you, Career Advising is here to help you plan your next step.
Tour the Art and Design Media Facilities
Explore Art Studio Spaces With 草莓视频 Students Johnna and Will
Learn about the different studio spaces along with the ceramics, printmaking, and digital photography lab in the Creative and Fine Arts facility.
Experiential Learning in the Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design Media Program
Get out your smock because we don鈥檛 teach art and design from a textbook. Our classes emphasize hands-on, real-world learning that stirs your imagination, ignites your creativity, and prepares you for a successful professional career. At the easel, in the darkroom, by the potter鈥檚 wheel, or with your computer, get ready to create your future.
Internships for Art and Design Media Majors
Internships provide valuable field experience, giving you an opportunity to explore career options and network with professionals. You may intern near campus during the academic year or in your hometown over the summer.
Our students have held internships in many exciting positions, such as:
- Graphic Designer
- Editorial Art Assistant
- Photography Aide
- Assistant Music Teacher
- Gallery Assistant
For more information email the Academic and Career Advising Center at advising@une.edu.