Media Arts and Sciences (Theatre) - BA

Program Overview

The Media Arts and Sciences (Theatre) BA program equips students with the knowledge and skills to create computational media, combining computation with art, design, and technology. The program focuses on design and production principles, with a concentration in theatre that covers fundamentals of theatre design, including scene design, lighting, sound, costume, and multimedia design. Graduates are prepared for careers in communications, marketing, design, and other fields, as well as continued education in advanced media programs.

Program Outline

Media Arts and Sciences (Theatre), BA

Degree Overview:

• Description: This program, offered by the School of Arts, Media and Engineering, equips students with the knowledge and skills to create computational media, combining computation with various aspects of art, design, and technology.
• Objectives:
• Equip students with knowledge, abilities, and technical skills to create computational media.
• Enable students to analyze the impact of computation on lives and the role of culture in experiencing computational media.
• Focus on design and production principles and their integration with digital culture.
• Focus: The program focuses on computational media creation, combining objects, sound, video, time, space, and culture.
Students learn to program media, objects, or systems to create interactive experiences and analyze the cultural impact of computation.

Outline:

• The program includes a core curriculum in media arts and sciences and a concentration in theatre.
• The theatre concentration includes discipline-specific courses from the School of Music, Dance and Theatre.
• These courses cover fundamentals and principles of theatre design, focusing on:
• Scene design
• Lighting
• Sound
• Costume
• Multimedia design
• It aims to equip students with technical and artistic direction and digital design skills.
• Students must complete a total of 120 credit hours.

Assessment:

• Assessment methods: The program utilizes various assessment methods for different courses, likely including exams, assignments, projects, and presentations.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a combination of classroom instruction, workshops, and studio work to deliver the curriculum.
• Students have the opportunity to learn from faculty members who are experts in their fields and have experience in the arts, technology, and design fields.
• The program encourages a hands-on learning approach, where students can apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world projects.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
• Communications
• Marketing
• Design
• Social media
• Health
• Education
• Entertainment
• Creative arts
This will help them gain additional skills and experience in the US.
• Global opportunities: Students are encouraged to explore global education programs related to their field of study.
This can help them build a global network and gain international experience.