Visual & Performing Arts Media Arts - New Mexico Highlands University

Visual & Performing Arts Media Arts from New Mexico Highlands University is a Campus Bachelor Visual Arts degree that prepares you for a Art and Design career. Media Arts In the last decade, changes to the communications and design fields have been massive. The divisions that once existed between graphic design and communication arts have disappeared, creating a merged field that we call media arts. The B.F.A in media arts includes concentrations in design, interactivity and multimedia, and digital filmmaking, with room for experimentation within each area. Students choose their area of concentration at the end of their second year. Students who complete the B.F.A. in media arts will have expertise in design and technology, preparing them to work in this constantly evolving field, whichever concentration area they choose. The many and varied media arts industries need career professionals who are broadly trained and adaptable. Graduates of this program may find positions in traditional graphic design, the film industry, Web development or as exhibit designers, to name just a few possibilities. Students entering the B.F.A. program in media arts will be working toward building a professional portfolio in their area of concentration. In order to work toward this goal, yearly portfolio critiques are required. Emphasis Areas Communication Design Interactivity & Multimedia Digital Film making Media Arts (B.A.) The bachelor of arts in media arts is available for students who choose to minor outside the media arts program. The major in media arts addresses the basic concepts of design, multimedia and digital filmmaking. Students who major in media arts will complete the degree with the skills to either continue their studies or add technical skill to other interest areas. View more details on New Mexico Highlands University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Visual Arts courses.