Visual Communications
Class of 2027 Major Requirements: Visual Communications
First and Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| JNL 211
or TRF 211 |
Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)*COM 117
or Screenwriting |
3 |
| VIS 201 | Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (fall first year)A-K spring; L-Z fall |
3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall semester sophomore year; L-Z spring semester freshman yearSpring first year |
3 |
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE
Cinematography • Commercial & Advertising Photography • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism • Design
Third and Fourth Years:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Newhouse Elective | 3 | |
| Global Experience (note 4)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students. |
||
| PHI 293 | Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester. | |
| EEE 370 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 3)*EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate. | |
| DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
| COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107 Beauty and Diversity in Fashion MediaTopics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107A-K in fall; L-Z in spring. |
3 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 BELOW | ||
| COM 505
COM 506 COM 507 COM 509 |
Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandingCommunications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)* A-K fall; L-Z springCommunications Law for Public Communicators (senior standing)A-K fall; L-Z spring |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students graduating from Newhouse may devote no more than 42 of the 122 credits required for graduation to courses in the Newhouse School. Any courses above the 42-credit hour limit will increase the total hours required for
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
- PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
- Students that choose to go abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with the advice and consent of the Department Chair.
- VIS 484: Commercial & Advertising Photo Capstone (Prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition required.
- Photography students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.
Track One: Cinematography
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CIN 313 | Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| CIN 323 | Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| VIS 403 | Non-Fiction Video Storytelling (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| CIN 433 | Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE LIST BELOW | ||
| CIN 510 | Topics in Cinematography:
-Cinematic Movement -Emerging Cinematography -Pre-Visualization |
3 |
| TRF 510 | Specialized Practice: – Color Correction |
1 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| CIN 483 | Cinematography Capstone (prereq)*CIN 433 | 3 |
Track Two: Commercial & Advertising Photography
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 301 | Video and Photography (prereq)*VIS 201 | 3 |
| VIS 324 | Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 301VIS 301 | 3 |
| VIS 405 | Photographic Storytelling (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 | 3 |
| VIS 439 | Advanced Projects (Fall Only) | 3 |
| VIS 434 | Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 |
3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 489 | Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)*VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 |
3 |
Track Three: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 301 | Video and Photography (prereq)*VIS 201 | 3 |
| VIS 324 | Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| VIS 405 | Photographic Storytelling (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 | 3 |
| VIS 439 | Advanced Projects (Fall Only) | 3 |
| VIS 425 | Visual Editing and Project Development (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)*VIS 405 | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 489 | Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)*VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 |
3 |
Track Four: Design
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 317 | Typographic Design (Fall Only) (prereq)*VIS 207 | 3 |
| VIS 327 | Type and Image Design (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 317 | 3 |
| VIS 447 | Motion Design (prereq)*VIS 327 | 3 |
| VIS 457 | User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design (Fall Only) (prereq)*VIS 327 |
3 |
| VIS 467 | Immersive Design (prereq)*VIS 447 or VIS 457 | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 487 | Graphic Design Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 467 | 3 |
Class of 2028 Major Requirements: Visual Communications
First and Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Grammar Competency (note 2)*Students must pass a grammar competency exam in order to graduate. Scroll down to notes section for more detail. | ||
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| JNL 211
or TRF 211 |
Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)*COM 117
or Screenwriting |
3 |
| VIS 201 | Introduction to Photography for Multimedia (fall first year)A-K spring; L-Z fall |
3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall semester sophomore year; L-Z spring semester freshman yearSpring first year |
3 |
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE
Cinematography • Commercial & Advertising Photography • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism • Design
Third and Fourth Years:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Newhouse Elective | 3 | |
| Global Experience (note 4)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students. |
||
| PHI 293 | Ethics and the Media Professions (note 5)*PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester. | |
| EEE 370 | Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (note 3)*EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate. | |
| DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
| COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107 Beauty and Diversity in Fashion MediaTopics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107A-K in fall; L-Z in spring. |
3 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 BELOW | ||
| COM 505
COM 506 COM 507 COM 509 |
Communications Law for Journalists (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StandingCommunications Law for Television, Radio, Film (last name)*A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing Communications Law for Advertising and Public Relations (last name)* A-K fall; L-Z springCommunications Law for Public Communicators (senior standing)A-K fall; L-Z spring |
3 |
Total credits: 42
Notes
- Students graduating from Newhouse may devote no more than 42 of the 122 credits required for graduation to courses in the Newhouse School. Any courses above the 42-credit hour limit will increase the total hours required for
- Students must complete a grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can satisfy this competency:
- First, by passing a grammar competency exam during their first semester on campus. The exam will be given twice – once before the end of the first week of classes and a second time prior to registration the next semester. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement.
- Secondly, by passing COM 101, a 0-credit remedial grammar course which will be mandatory for students who fail the grammar competency exam. This course can be repeated until a passing grade is earned and the competency is met.
- EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.
- The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 42 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
- PHI 293 is an Arts and Sciences class and may be taken in any semester.
- Students that choose to go abroad can take VIS 490 Independent Study in place of VIS 439 with the advice and consent of the Department Chair.
- VIS 484: Commercial & Advertising Photo Capstone (Prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition required.
- Photography students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.
Track One: Cinematography
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CIN 313 | Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| CIN 323 | Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| VIS 403 | Non-Fiction Video Storytelling (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| CIN 433 | Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE LIST BELOW | ||
| CIN 510 | Topics in Cinematography:
-Cinematic Movement -Emerging Cinematography -Pre-Visualization |
3 |
| TRF 510 | Specialized Practice: – Color Correction |
1 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| CIN 483 | Cinematography Capstone (prereq)*CIN 433 | 3 |
Track Two: Commercial & Advertising Photography
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 301 | Video and Photography (prereq)*VIS 201 | 3 |
| VIS 324 | Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 301VIS 301 | 3 |
| VIS 405 | Photographic Storytelling (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 | 3 |
| VIS 439 | Advanced Projects (Fall Only) | 3 |
| VIS 434 | Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 |
3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 489 | Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)*VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 |
3 |
Track Three: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 301 | Video and Photography (prereq)*VIS 201 | 3 |
| VIS 324 | Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| VIS 405 | Photographic Storytelling (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 | 3 |
| VIS 439 | Advanced Projects (Fall Only) | 3 |
| VIS 425 | Visual Editing and Project Development (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)*VIS 405 | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 489 | Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (note 7)*VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed. (prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 |
3 |
Track Four: Design
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 317 | Typographic Design (Fall Only) (prereq)*VIS 207 | 3 |
| VIS 327 | Type and Image Design (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 317 | 3 |
| VIS 447 | Motion Design (prereq)*VIS 327 | 3 |
| VIS 457 | User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design (Fall Only) (prereq)*VIS 327 |
3 |
| VIS 467 | Immersive Design (prereq)*VIS 447 or VIS 457 | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 487 | Graphic Design Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 467 | 3 |
Class of 2029 Major Requirements: Visual Communications
First and Second Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COM 101 | Grammar Competency (note 1)*Students must pass COM 101, a 0-credit grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can accomplish this: • First, by passing a written grammar competency exam at the beginning of their first fall semester in Newhouse. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement and earn a P in the COM 101 course on their transcript. • Secondly, by completing an asynchronous review of grammar which will be made available in the COM 101 course, and passing an online grammar competency exam offered again at the end of the review. COM 101 is P/F/V so students can retake the asynchronous portion of the course as needed until they pass but must have a P to be eligible for graduation. | 0 |
| COM 107 | Communications and Society | 3 |
| COM 117 | Multimedia Storytelling | 3 |
| JNL 211
or TRF 211 |
Cross-Media News Writing (prereq)*COM 117
Screenwriting (prereq)*COM 117 |
3 |
| VIS 201 | Introduction to Photography for Multimedia |
3 |
| VIS 207 | Introduction to Graphic Design (last name)*A-K fall semester sophomore year; L-Z spring semester freshman yearSpring first year |
3 |
TRACK: CHOOSE ONE
Cinematography • Commercial & Advertising Photography • Editorial Photography and Photojournalism • Design
Third and Fourth Years:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| Global Experience (note 2)*The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 45 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students. |
||
| PHI 293 | Ethics and the Media Professions (note 3)*PHI 293 is a Liberal Arts course and may be taken in any semester. | |
| MMI 510 | Topics in Media Entrepreneurship: (1 credit each) – Entrepreneurial Thinking – Starting a Freelance Business – New Ventures in Media EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate.EEE 370 is a Whitman School of Management course. It will not count as Arts and Science credits. If you choose a minor that is outside of Arts and Sciences and does not include this course, you will need a minimum of 124 credits to graduate. |
3 |
| DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 COURSE BELOW | ||
| COM 346
COM 348 COM 350 |
Race, Gender and the Media (prereq)*COM 107 Beauty and Diversity in Fashion Media Topics in Media, Diversity and Inclusion (prereq)*COM 107A-K in fall; L-Z in spring. |
3 |
Fourth Year:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| COMMUNICATIONS LAW REQUIREMENT: CHOOSE 1 BELOW | ||
| COM 505
COM 506
COM 507
COM 509 |
Communications Law for Journalists (senior standing)A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior StaCommunications Law for Television, Radio, Film (senior standing)A-K fall; L-Z spring Senior Standing Communications Law for Adv. and Public Relations (senior standing) A-K fall; L-Z springCommunications Law for Public Communicators A-K fall; L-Z spring |
3 |
Total credits: 45
Notes
- Students must pass COM 101, a 0-credit grammar competency as part of their degree requirements. There will be two ways students can accomplish this:
• First, by passing a written grammar competency exam at the beginning of their first fall semester in Newhouse. A passing grade on the exam will fulfill the competency requirement and earn a P in the COM 101 course on their transcript.
• Secondly, by completing an asynchronous review of grammar which will be made available in the COM 101 course, and passing an online grammar competency exam offered again at the end of the review. COM 101 is P/F/V so students can retake the asynchronous portion of the course as needed until they pass but must have a P to be eligible for graduation. - The Global Experience may be fulfilled by studying abroad or by taking an approved class. A list of courses that fulfill this requirement can be found in the Newhouse Guidebook. If a student chooses to take a Newhouse class to fulfill this requirement, the additional Newhouse hours will be added to the 122 credits needed for graduation if the student has reached the 45 Newhouse-credit maximum. If you plan to study abroad, be advised that the fall of your FOURTH year is the designated semester for all VIS students.
- PHI 293 is a Liberal Arts course and may be taken in any semester.
- Photography students are limited to three internship credits in communications out of the 122 credits required for graduation. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may receive credit for internship experiences with departmental approval. Singly enrolled Newhouse students are not permitted to enroll in non-communications experience credit without special petition.
Track One: Cinematography
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED HISTORY COURSE | ||
| ENG 170 | American Cinema, from Beginning to Present | |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CIN 303 | Nonfiction Storytelling (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| CIN 313 | Cinematography I: Fundamentals (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| CIN 323 | Cinematic Light & Lens (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| CIN 433 | Cinematography II: Cinematic Storytelling (prereq)*CIN 313 | 3 |
| Newhouse Elective | 3 | |
| CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE LIST BELOW | ||
| CIN 510 | Topics in Cinematography | 1 each |
| TRF 510 | Specialized Practice | 1 each |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| CIN 483 | Cinematography Capstone (prereq)*CIN 433 | 3 |
Track Two: Commercial & Advertising Photography
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CHOOSE 1 REQUIRED HISTORY COURSE FROM THE LIST BELOW: |
||
| HOA 200 | Selective Topics | |
| HOA 371 | Photography & the Fine Arts | |
| HOA 573 | Topics in History of Photography | |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CIN 303 | Nonfiction Storytelling (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| VIS 306 | Image Post-Production VIS 201 |
3 |
| VIS 324 | Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 301 or VIS 306VIS 301 | 3 |
| VIS 405 | Photographic Storytelling (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 | 3 |
| VIS 434 | Commercial & Advertising Photography and Multimedia (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 |
3 |
| Newhouse Election | 3 | |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 489 | Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed.(prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 |
3 |
Track Three: Editorial Photography and Photojournalism
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CHOOSE 1 REQUIRED HISTORY COURSE FROM THE LIST BELOW: |
||
| HOA 200 | Selective Topics | |
| HOA 371 | Photography & the Fine Arts | |
| HOA 573 | Topics in History of Photography | |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| CIN 303 | Nonfiction Storytelling (prereq)*TRF 205 or VIS 201 | 3 |
| VIS 306 | Image Post-Production VIS 201 |
3 |
| JNL 345 | Business and Ethics of Journalism in a Changing World | 3 |
| VIS 324 | Light and Concept (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 301 | 3 |
| VIS 405 | Photographic Storytelling (prereq)*VIS 304 or VIS 324 | 3 |
| VIS 425 | Visual Editing and Project Development (Spring 3rd Year) (prereq)*VIS 405 | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 489 | Photography and Multimedia Capstone (Spring Only)(prereq)*VIS 425 or VIS 434 VIS 484: Commerical & Advertising Photo Capstone (prereq: VIS 434) may also fulfill the capstone requirement if taken during spring of senior year. No petition needed.VIS 425 or VIS 434 |
3 |
Track Four: Design
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| REQUIRED HISTORY COURSE | ||
| HOA 106 | Arts and Ideas II | |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| VIS 317 | Typographic Design (Fall Only) (prereq)*VIS 207 | 3 |
| VIS 327 | Type and Image Design (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 317 | 3 |
| VIS 447 | Motion Design (prereq)*VIS 327 | 3 |
| VIS 457 | User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design (Fall Only) (prereq)*VIS 327 |
3 |
| VIS 467 | Immersive Design (prereq)*VIS 337 or VIS 447 or VIS 457 | 3 |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 487 | Graphic Design Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 467 | 3 |
Track Five: Emerging
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CHOOSE 1 REQUIRED HISTORY COURSE FROM THE LIST BELOW: |
||
| ENG 170 | American Cinema, from Beginning to Present | |
| HOA 106 | Arts and Ideas II | |
| HOA 200 | Selective Topics | |
| HOA 371 | Photography & the Fine Arts | |
| HOA 573 | Topics in History of Photography | |
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| Newhouse Elective | 3 | |
| VIS 337 | Motion Graphics for Production (prereq)*VIS 207 | 3 |
| VIS 437 | Design and World Building (prereq)*VIS 337 or VIS 447 or VIS 457 | 3 |
| VIS 502 | AI for Creative Professionals (Spring Only) | 3 |
| CHOOSE 3 CREDITS FROM THE LIST BELOW: | ||
| CIN 510 | Topics in Cinematography | 1 each |
| TRF 510 | Specialized Practice | 1 each |
| CAPSTONE REQUIREMENT | ||
| VIS 487 | Graphic Design Capstone (Spring Only) (prereq)*VIS 467 | 3 |