BA in Production

The Bachelor of Arts - Production track is designed to produce artists and leaders who will shape the media landscape of tomorrow. Students can explore a particular field of study in depth while simultaneously branching out and discovering many different aspects of production. The open curriculum ensures that students will acquire specific skill sets as well as the flexibility to adapt to a constantly evolving media environment. In the first year, students take foundational courses in the history of media arts and production, with an emphasis on stimulating their innate creativity. In year two, students take introductory classes in different modes of production, in criticism and theory, and in writing for media. Year three consists of intermediate courses that allow students to deepen the knowledge of their areas of interest. In the last year, students take production courses that significantly expand their skill sets or serve as a capstone experience (or both). As they refine their production skills, our students continue to develop their grasp of theory and expression (through advanced studies courses) and to expand their knowledge of the world (through advanced level Liberal Arts courses). Our alumni are both creative thinkers and thinking creators. Our graduates demonstrate exceptional production and technical skills grounded in the theoretical and cultural environments in which they work. As graduates, they will influence those environments through effective, ethical communication. Forty-four credits in Visual and Media Arts plus 8 credits in upper-level Liberal Arts are required for the Bachelor of Arts - Production Track. Students are encouraged to combine elements of study from diverse areas in the department, constructing a program that serves artistic and intellectual interests as well as career goals. Students should remain in contact with the department and their academic advisor for information pertaining to requirements and course offerings.