ENG

Media and Arts

Bachelor of General Studies

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson
Online - Global Direct

Areas of Interest
  • Arts & Media
  • Communication, Journalism & Public Relations
  • Culture & Language
  • English & Literature
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
Armed with insight into how art and media impact contemporary culture, you can pursue an inspiring career in a field that ignites your passion and showcases your talent. In the Bachelor of Arts in General Studies with an emphasis in Arts, Media and Entertainment, students analyze the roles that arts, entertainment, amusement and media play in modern and historical societies. Coursework teaches students how to do the following: develop skills in criticism and evaluation of art; identify the contributions of artists and art forms to the human condition; understand how art, media and entertainment shape, and are shaped by, cultural norms; understand the processes by which creativity is communicated; build knowledge of promotion and marketing in the arts; and develop and identify their own strengths, interests and contributions to the arts.
Learning Outcomes
Multidisciplinarity; Effectively analyze and synthesize the relationship between multiple disciplines of study. Cultural Competence; Identify and recognize cultural differences and the impact of an educated citizen and responsible member in global society. Effective Communication; Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate ideas using a variety of different media (oral, written, visual) and basic information technologies. Focus Theme Outcomes; Demonstrate success meeting a corresponding learning outcome with the students' selected focus theme. Career Preparation; Develop and identify the academic preparation, opportunities, and potential contributions to careers in their major field.
Sample Courses
  • SOC 317: The Sociology of Popular Culture
  • JOUR 360: Global Media
  • HUMS 375: Globalization and Transnational Cinema
Career Fields
  • Academics
  • Advertising
  • Arts writing and criticism
  • Film and television
  • Marketing
  • Public relations
Level of Math
General Knowledge
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
2nd Semester Proficiency
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Media and Arts

First Year

1st Semester
Credits
ENGL 101 First-Year Composition
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Math- General Strand
3.00
Second Language
4.00
LASC 197M: Success Starts Here
1.00
2nd Semester
Credits
ENGL 102 First-Year Composition
3.00
Second Language
4.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00

Second Year

3rd Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier I General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
4th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00
Tier II General Education
3.00

Third Year

5th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
6th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Concentration One Course
3.00
Concentration Two Course
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00

Fourth Year

7th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- AMENT Internship Recommended
3.00
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Concentration Three Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
8th Semester
Credits
Emphasis Course- AMENT
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
Elective Course
3.00
LASC 498- Capstone Course
1.00

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