Dec 12, 2024  
2023-2024 Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Roadmap: B.A. in Creative Media


Creative Media is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree that unites expertise from a variety of disciplines to offer students the opportunity to develop their abilities in critical thinking and teamwork as they create compelling narratives across media platforms. This program draws from diverse fields including Art, Anthropology, Business, English, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Journalism, Political Science, Spanish and Theatre to bring together knowledge and practical experience. Students will build a foundational core in preparation for exploring their own interests in advocacy, design, creative writing, media and film, visual storytelling or live performance.

This Roadmap is a recommended advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your academic advisor as you develop your academic plan.

First Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
ART 1040 Foundation Digital Media   3
JOUR 2150 Writing for the Media   3
GE Courses 9
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 15
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

3

Choose one of the following courses:

3
GE Courses 9
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 30
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

Second Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

3

Choose one of the following courses:

3
JOUR 3030 Freedom of Speech and Press: Contemporary Issues   3
GE Course 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 45
Spring Semester
Course
Units
UD Course in the Major 3
UD Course in the Major 3
GE Courses 10
Total Units 16
Cumulative Total 61
*UD Courses in the Major- Complete at least 9 units from two of the following areas (18 units): Group A Advocacy, Group B Design, Group C Media Writing, Group D Creative Writing, Group E Media and Film, Group F Visual Storytelling, Group G Live Performance.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

Third Year

Fall Semester
Course
Units
ART 3500 Graphic Design    3
GE Course 9
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 76
Spring Semester
Course
Units
UD Course in the Major 3
UD Course in the Major 3
UD Course in the Major 3
Elective Units 6
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 91
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

 

Fourth Year

*Apply for Graduation
Fall Semester
Course
Units
UD Course in the Major 3
UD Course in the Major 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B UD-C, UD-D) 3
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B UD-C, UD-D) 3
Elective Units 3
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 106
Spring Semester
Course
Units

Choose one of the following courses:

4
Portfolio Practicum 1
Upper Division GE Course (UD-B, UD-C, UD-D) 3
UD Course in the Major 3
Elective Units 4
Total Units 15
Cumulative Total 121
*For additional dates and details to apply for graduation, visit the Graduation Website.

**In order to graduate with a degree major, students must complete at least 120 units. Students are encouraged to take additional courses in supporting fields that relate to their career interests.