Communication Arts: New Media (A.S.)
HEGIS: 5008
SUNY CODE: 1939
This program explores emerging information technologies and prepares students for challenging and exciting careers in growing fields such as:
- Web page design
- Public relations
- Computer-based training
- Technical writing
- Corporate communication
- Multi-media design
- Marketing communication
- Advertising and copywriting
- Internet-based & traditional journalism
- Journalism and new media
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 HCCC 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 | English I - College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| HU 113 | Drawing I | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HU 120 | Two Dim Design & Color | 3 |
| | OR | |
| HU 140 | Basic Photography | 3 |
| HU 159 | Applied Media Aesthetics | 3 |
| HU 165 | Intro Mass Media | 3 |
| IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Semester
| EN 112 | English II - Intro to Lit | 3 |
| EN 225 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | OR | |
| EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HU 146 | Intro Comp Graphics & Design | 3 |
| | Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| | Lab Science Elective | 4 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Lab Science Elective: Student must select (1) form the Natural Science category. (SC 131 is recommended.)
Social Science Selective - Student may select any course from the Social Science Category
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 205 | Creative Video Techniques | 3 |
| HU 157 | Introduction to Social Media | 3 |
| | Math Elective | 3 |
| | Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Math Elective: MA 124 or higher
Total Credit Hours: 64
For more information, contact the Humanities and Social Science Division at (315) 866-0300 or toll free 1-888-GO-4-HCCC, ext. 8200.