The New Media in the Bachelor of Applied Science in Information Technology prepares students to be effective in video/audio production and postproduction environments that also includes a unique blend of information technology skill sets. Students will be introduced to the latest in film-making, web, and other media presentation technologies and methodologies as well as the technologies of information technology necessary to understand, build, and maintain the infrastructure that supports the development and dissemination of new media.
Graduates of the program with an emphasis in new media will be able to create and deliver content and understand and support the infrastructure necessary to produce new media that includes the visualization of large data sets for varied industries.
Degree Checklist (PDF) Enrollment Data
Information Technology - New Media Requirements (117 Credits)
| Semester ONE | Credits | Prerequisite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1110 | Composition I | 3 | ENGL 098 or satisfactory placement scores |
| MATH 1220 | College Algebra | 4 | MATH 1215 or satisfactory placement scores |
| IT 115 | Drawing / Visual Culture | 3 | |
| IT 105 | Introduction to Programming | 3 | |
| IT 110 | Introduction to Digital Logic / Hardware Programming | 3 | |
| Semester TWO | |||
| ENGL 2120 | Intermediate Composition | 3 | ENGL 1210 or 1110 |
| MATH 1230 | Trigonometry | 4 | MATH 1220 |
| IT 125 | Introduction to Digital Video | 3 | |
| IT 142 | Web Design Concepts | 3 | |
| IT 150 | Introduction to System Administration | 3 | |
| Semester THREE | |||
| HUMN 1180 | History of Native Americans in Media | 3 | |
| MATH 1510 | Calculus I | 4 | MATH 1240 |
| IT 220 | Database Design | 3 | |
| IT 215 | Motion Graphics | 3 | |
| IT 275 | Media Criticism | 3 | |
| Semester FOUR | |||
| NAVXXX | Diné Studies | 3 | |
| IT 200 | Sound Design | 3 | |
| IT 280 | IT Project Management | 3 | |
| IT 225 | Digital Video II | 3 | |
| IT 350 | Programming Interactivity | 3 | |
| Semester FIVE | |||
| PHYS 1230C | Algebra Based Physics I | 4 | MATH 1215 |
| IT 415 | Audio Projects | 3 | |
| IT 335 | Data Visualization | 3 | |
| HUM 305 | Film History | 3 | |
| Semester SIX | |||
| SCIENCE | Physical Science Course | 4 | |
| IT 345 | Editing Concepts | 3 | IT 225 |
| IT 445 | 3D Modeling / Animation | 4 | IT 215 |
| IT 450 | Interactive Project | 3 | IT 350 |
| Semester SEVEN | |||
| SSCXXX | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| ENGL 2310 or NAVA 1310 | Introduction to Creative Writing or Rug Weaving I | 3 | |
| IT 480 | Aural/Optical Perception | 3 | |
| IT 490A | Senior Project | 3 | |
| Semester EIGHT | |||
| Humanities/Social Science Courses | 3 | SEE CATALOG | |
| BCIS 1115 | Introduction to Computers/Elective | 3 | |
| IT 490B | Senior Project | 3 | |
| IT 415 | Audio Projects | 3 | |
| IT XXX | New Media Elective | 3 | |
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED | 117 | ||
Listing of New Media Electives
IT 112 Photography
IT 212 Documentary
IT 312 Studio Recording
Program Advisor
Aanor Louis, Lecturer of New Media
Email: alouis@navajotech.edu