Program Requirements
The Bachelor of Applied Arts in media arts — concentration in acting for digital arts consists of 120 credit hours. In addition to the university scholastic, residence and general education requirements, students must take the following required courses (some required courses may also fulfill general education requirements): 21 credit hours in common core courses and 54 credit hours in a discipline specific track. BAA majors are required to earn a minimum grade of C in each course designated as a C-required course. All students must pass a mid-program review upon successful completion of 59 credit hours of coursework.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select courses to meet General Education requirements 1, 2 | 34-35 | |
| Media Arts Core Courses | ||
| MART 101 | Introduction to Media Arts | 3 |
| MART 102 | Introduction to Media Aesthetics and Analysis | 3 |
| MART 311 | Introduction to Sound for Digital Media | 3 |
| MART 200 | Introduction to Media Arts Software | 3 |
| MART 298 | Mid Program Review | 0 |
| MART 391 | Professional Practices in Media Arts - Portfolio | 1 |
| MART 392 | Professional Practices in Media Arts - Business Development | 1 |
| MART 393 | Professional Practices in Media Arts - Legal Issues | 1 |
| MART 299 | Media Arts Practicum I | 1 |
| MART 399F | Media Arts Practicum II - Acting for Digital Arts | 2 |
| MART 499F | Media Arts Practicum III - Acting for Digital Arts | 3 |
| Acting for Digital Arts Concentration Requirements | ||
| MART 353 | Video Storytelling | 3 |
| MART 103 | Introduction to Digital Filmmaking | 3 |
| MART 225 | Writing for Film and Television | 3 |
| THEA 222 | Voice and Movement for the Actor 1 - Speech and Diction | 2 |
| THEA 241 | Improvisation for the Actor | 3 |
| MART 221 | Scene Study I | 3 |
| MART 321 | Scene Study II | 3 |
| MART 421 | Audition Technique | 3 |
| MART 491 | Acting for Film | 3 |
| MART 435 | Voice-Over Performance II | 3 |
| MART 485 | Stunt Fighting for Film | 3 |
| MART 265 | Acting for Digital Arts | 3 |
| MART 335 | Motion Capture Performance | 3 |
| DANC 215 | Dance Improvisation (two enrollments of .5 credit) | 1 |
| THEA 243 | Acting 1 - Foundations | 3 |
| MART 301 | Directing the Performance | 3 |
| MART 340 | Voice-Over Performance I | 3 |
| MART 413 | Intimacy in Performance | 3 |
| MART 443 | Marketing for the Actor | 3 |
| Open Electives | ||
| Select enough electives to reach 120 credit hours 2 | 10-11 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
- 1
Required major courses may also count towards General Education requirements. Students will need to select additional electives to reach 120 credit hours required for graduation with assistance from an advisor.
- 2
Select general education and elective courses with the assistance of an advisor. These electives could include a minor.
Applied Learning
Students in the BAA in media arts - concentration in acting for digital arts program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from this program. The requirement can be met by completing MART 299, MART 399F and MART 499F.