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 111College Writing

    3

    FS 100First Year Student Seminar

    1

    HU 159Applied Media Aesthetics

    3

    IS 115Computer 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 112College Literature

    3

    EN 225Public Speaking

    3

    OR

    EN 228Interpersonal Communication

    3

    HU 146Intro Comp Graphics & Design

    3

    SS 165Intro 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 161Journalism

    3

    OR

    EN 171Intro to Technical Writing

    3

    EN 270Writing for Electronic Media

    3

    HU 148Digital Photography

    3

    HU 223Introduction to Web Design

    3

    Science Elective

    3

    Physical Education Elective

    1

    Total Credit Hours:16

    4th Semester

    BU 141Intro Marketing

    3

    OR

    BU 143Advertising

    3

    OR

    BU 221Public Relations

    3

    HU 144Photojournalism

    3

    OR

    HU 157Introduction to Social Media

    3

    OR

    HU 205Creative Video Techniques

    3

    HU 281Communication 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