Communication Arts: New Media (A.S.)
HEGIS: 5008
SUNY CODE: 1939
This program combines digital design and writing for new media with an emphasis on technology. Students will be prepared for careers in evolving media fields including journalism, social media, public relations, corporate communication, web design and more.
The goals of this program are to:
- prepare students to apply and adapt to emerging communication technologies;
- provide students with a foundation in digital design including web design, digital graphics, multimedia and photography; and
- provide students with a foundation in professional writing and communication including corporate communication, marketing, technical writing and journalism.
Successful graduates of this program will be able to:
- evaluate and use emerging communication technologies to present information;
- create, organize and present graphic projects; and
- communicate information verbally and in print, adhering to a standard of journalistic ethics.
Transfer Information
Upon graduation from this unique program, the student is afforded the opportunity to transfer automatically from Herkimer College to SUNY Institute of Technology into the B.S. degree program in Communication and Information Design.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
HU 159 | Applied Media Aesthetics | 3 |
IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| Arts Selective | 3 |
| SS___General Education Selective 3 | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Arts Selective: Students must select a course from the General Education Arts Category
SS_General Education Selective: Students must select an SS course from one of the following categories - American History, Other World Civilizations or Western Civilization
2nd Semester
EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| OR | |
EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
HU 146 | Intro Comp Graphics & Design | 3 |
SS 165 | Intro Mass Media | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Lab Science Elective | 4 |
Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Lab Science Elective: Student must select (1) form the Natural Science category (SC 131 is recommended)
SS 165 is cross-listed with HU 165. New Media majors will select SS 165
2nd Year
3rd Semester
EN 161 | Journalism | 3 |
| OR | |
EN 171 | Intro to Technical Writing | 3 |
EN 270 | Writing for Electronic Media | 3 |
HU 148 | Digital Photography | 3 |
HU 223 | Introduction to Web Design | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
4th Semester
BU 141 | Intro Marketing | 3 |
| OR | |
BU 143 | Advertising | 3 |
| OR | |
BU 221 | Public Relations | 3 |
HU 144 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| OR | |
HU 157 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| OR | |
HU 205 | Creative Video Techniques | 3 |
HU 281 | Communication Arts: Portfolio | 3 |
| Mathematics Selective | 3 |
| Social Science Selective | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Math Selective: MA 124 or higher
Social Science Selective: Student must select a course from the General Education Social Science Category
Total Credit Hours: 64
For more information, contact the Humanities and Social Science Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8200.
This program is Internet Accessible and may be completed entirely online
For more information access Herkimer College's Internet Academy website - www.ia.herkimer.edu