2018-2019
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing
|
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis
|
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis
|
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 699 Portfolio Review
|
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects |
3 |
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or
VIS 997 Master’s Thesis
or
Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
2019-2020
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from foundation course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 699 Portfolio Review |
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects |
3 |
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or
VIS 997 Master’s Thesis
or
Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
2020-2021
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from foundation course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
4 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 669 Portfolio Review |
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects |
3 |
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or
VIS 997 Master’s Thesis
or
Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
2021-2022
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing |
3 |
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from foundation course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Elective |
1 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 669 Portfolio Review |
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or
VIS 997 Master’s Thesis
or
Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
2022-2023
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing |
3 |
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from foundation course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Elective |
1 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 669 Portfolio Review |
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or
VIS 997 Master’s Thesis
or
Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
2023-2024
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester (13 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing |
3 |
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| VIS Foundation Course
-Choose from foundation course options with approval fro your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Elective |
1 |
Spring Semester (12 credits):
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course
-Choose from advanced course options with approval from your advisor in your chosen academic emphasis |
3 |
| Electives |
6 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 669 Portfolio Review |
0 |
First Summer Session (6 credits):
| VIS 689 Master’s Projects
or
VIS 997 Master’s Thesis
or
Elective with advisor permission |
3 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Academic Emphasis:
Students are required to complete an emphasis that satisfies their individual career goals. Faculty advisors will work with students to select two courses that build a critical understanding in a particular area of interest. Recommended emphases can include, but are not limited to the following:
- Commercial/ Advertising/ Studio Photography
- Documentary/ Editorial Photography/ Photojournalism
- Graphic Design
- Immersive Design
- Motion Graphic Design
- UIUX Design
- Videography/ Cinematography/ Filmmaking
2024-2025
Second Summer Session (6 credits):
| COM 698 Media Law |
3 |
VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals
or
VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals |
3 |
Fall Semester I (14 credits):
| VIS 602 Essentials for Visual Communicators (three 1-credit modules)
-Advanced Productivity
-Design or Photography
-Writing |
3 |
| VIS 619 Project Development: Overview |
1 |
| Track Course |
3 |
| Newhouse Electives or Track Course |
3 |
| Newhouse Electives |
4 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 669 Portfolio Review |
0 |
Spring Semester (17 credits):
| VIS 629 Project Development: Research/Pitch/Writing |
2 |
| VIS 622 Visual Communications Theory |
3 |
| VIS 642 Professional Practices for Visual Communicators |
3 |
| Track Course |
3 |
| Newhouse Elective or Track Course |
3 |
| VIS 639 Advanced Projects
OR
VIS 689 Master’s Project |
3 |
| Portfolio Requirement
-VIS 669 Portfolio Review |
0 |
| Total Credits in Program |
37 |
Tracks – Choose one track (16 credits)
Photography Track:
Students in this track are required to take VIS 601.
| VIS Foundation Course:
-VIS 604 Foundations in Camera, Light and Concept
Or
-VIS 605 Photographic Storytelling |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course:
-VIS 625 Visual Editing and Project Development
Or
-VIS 634 Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia
Or
-VIS 644 Advanced Light and Concept |
3 |
| Newhouse Electives
Students are encouraged to take VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals to fulfill three credits of elective |
10 |
Graphic Design Track:
Students in this track are required to take VIS 607.
| VIS Foundation Course:
-VIS 617 Typographic Design
Or
-VIS 647 Motion Design |
3 |
| VIS Advanced Course:
-VIS 627 Type and Image Design
Or
-VIS 657 User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design
Or
-VIS 667 Immersive Design |
3 |
| Newhouse Electives
Students are encouraged to take VIS 601 Photography and Multimedia Fundamentals to fulfill three credits of elective |
10 |
Cinematography Track:
Students in this track are required to take VIS 601.
| VIS Foundation Courses:
-VIS 603 Non-Fiction Video Storytelling
-CIN 613 Cinematography I: Fundamentals |
6 |
| VIS Advanced Courses:
-CIN 623 Cinematic Light & Lens
-CIN 633 Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling |
6 |
| Newhouse Electives
Students are encouraged to take VIS 607 Graphic Design Fundamentals to fulfill three credits of elective |
4 |