Media Arts B.F.A
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Media Arts
College of the Arts and Media
Degree Specific Credits: 75
Required Cumulative GPA: 2.0
Catalog Year: 2021-22
Note: The Shared Foundation sequence must be completed or be in the process of completion before acceptance into the B.F.A program.
General Education Requirements
Information regarding these requirements can be found in the General Education Section of the catalog.
Summary
Shared Foundations Requirements | 18 | |
General Core Courses | 12 | |
Advising Track Options | 45 | |
Digital Arts & Technology | ||
Digital Filmmaking | ||
Sonic Arts | ||
Total Hours | 75 | |
Shared Foundation Requirements
Note: All courses are required unless waived via the department advanced placement policy.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
ARTH 150H | Introduction to Art History | 3 |
ARTZ 105A | Visual Language - Drawing | 3 |
GDSN 149A | Digital Imaging I | 3 |
MART 101L | Intro to Media Arts | 3 |
MART 112A | Introduction to Film Editing | 3 |
Complete one of the following courses: | 3 | |
Note: B.F.A. students working towards the Sonic Arts or Digital Arts & Technology tracks are required to complete MART 120. | ||
ARTZ 108A | Visual Language - 3-D Fndtns | |
MART 120 | Creative Coding I | |
Total Hours | 18 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
General Core Courses
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MAR 210 | Creation of Media Story | 3 |
MART 245 | Introduction to the Language and Practice of Sonic Art | 3 |
MART 450 | Topics in Film/Media Studies | 3 |
MART 499 | Senior Project | 3 |
Total Hours | 12 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Advising Track Options
In addition to the above requirements, students must choose between one of three advising tracks, either Digital Arts & Technology, Digital Filmmaking, or Sonic Arts.
Note: These are advising tracks only and not official programs as recognized by the University of Montana (UM) or the Montana University System. This information will not appear on your UM transcript, diploma, university lists, student data system, or university publication. You do not fill out a major change for a track.
Digital Arts & Technology Track
Note: The Bachelor of Fine Arts Digital Arts & Technology track curriculum focuses on the artistic and creative application of digital technologies. Lower-division core classes cover the fundamentals of software applications such as the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and include still image, motion, animation, and sound design components. They also include the fundamentals of creative coding. Upper-division core classes cover the principles and applications of web technologies (including HTML, CSS, and Javascript) and interactivity (including gaming, virtual reality, and installations). Senior-level core classes center on advanced projects and developing a portfolio-centered internet presence.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MAR 251 | Dig Video Prod Tech | 3 |
MART 201H | Hist Digital Arts & Culture | 3 |
MART 220 | Creative Coding II | 3 |
MART 255 | Photoshop: Art and Design | 3 |
MART 256 | Illustrator: Vector and Layout Design | 3 |
MART 302 | Intro to Motion Design | 3 |
MART 305 | 3D Animation I | 3 |
MART 325 | Introduciton to Animation | 3 |
MART 340 | Princ of Interactive Media | 3 |
MART 341 | Intro to Web Design | 3 |
MART 416 | Production Studio I | 3 |
MART 440 | Tech Interactive Media Design | 3 |
MART 441 | Web Technologies | 3 |
MART 445 | Sound for Digital Media | 3 |
MART 457 | Production Studio II | 3 |
Total Hours | 45 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Digital Filmmaking Track
Note: The Bachelor of Fine Arts Digital Filmmaking track offers an all-inclusive experience in the areas of pre-production, production, and post-production. Project-based courses cover narrative, experimental, documentary, and commercial content creation for both traditional and interactive-based environments.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MAR 251 | Dig Video Prod Tech | 3 |
MAR 252 | Screenwriting | 3 |
MAR 442 | Experimental Film | 3 |
MART 300 | Visions of Film | 3 |
MART 325 | Introduciton to Animation | 3 |
MART 327 | Intro to Cinematography | 3 |
MART 336 | Directing the Fic Film | 3 |
MART 340 | Princ of Interactive Media | 3 |
MART 345 | Sound for Film | 3 |
MART 436 | Producing | 3 |
MART 455 | Visions of Documentary Film | 3 |
MART 499 | Senior Project (Both Senior Project and a Professional Portfolio are required) | 3 |
Complete 9 elective credits of courses at the 200-level or above in the following areas: | 9 | |
Note: These courses should be chosen in consultation with your advisor. | ||
Art History (ARTH) | ||
Art (ARTZ) | ||
Graphic Design (GDSN) | ||
Media Arts (MAR or MART) | ||
Total Hours | 45 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C
Sonic Arts Track
Note: The Sonic Arts track curriculum offers an in-depth experience in the design, development, and production of sonic artwork and provides a platform for students to integrate their work within the diverse world of art.
Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete all of the following courses: | ||
MART 220 | Creative Coding II | 3 |
MART 330 | Principles of Sound Design | 3 |
MART 340 | Princ of Interactive Media | 3 |
MART 345 | Sound for Film | 3 |
MART 420 | Sonic Programming | 3 |
MART 440 | Tech Interactive Media Design | 3 |
MART 445 | Sound for Digital Media | 3 |
MUST 110 | Digital Audio & Multitracking | 2 |
MUST 210 | Sequencng, Synthesis, Sampling | 2 |
MUST 310 | Interactivity Digitl Sgnl Proc | 2 |
MUST 410 | Computer Music Programming | 2 |
Complete 16 elective credits of courses at the 200-level or above in the following areas: | 16 | |
Note: These courses should be chosen in consultation with your advisor. | ||
Art History (ARTH) | ||
Art (ARTZ) | ||
Graphic Design (GDSN) | ||
Media Arts (MAR or MART) | ||
Total Hours | 45 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C