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Visual, Performing & Media Arts Department
In this program, students combine computer-linked commercial photography and commercial art with business and general education. The program emphasizes hands-on experience in the laboratory or studio to develop both creative ability and the mechanical skills essential to business-oriented art and photography careers. It prepares students for a career as a commercial artist or photographer in advertising agencies, company advertising departments, publishing companies, photography studios, color reproduction laboratories, printing firms, or retail establishments. The faculty who teach major courses have professional experience in the fields of commercial art and photography as well as in marketing and business.
Can students transfer to a four-year college or university?
Many colleges and universities will apply the courses toward a bachelor's degree. Articulation agreements exist with some colleges that will accept graduates as juniors.
Why major in Media Arts & Design?
There is a growing need for computer graphic artists. This program includes a cooperative work experience option. Students who choose this option may be placed in a paid approved position that will enhance competency by providing hands-on experience with state-of-the-art equipment used by professional designers and photographers. They spend a semester working part-time on a one-to-one basis with a graphic designer or commercial photographer learning the latest techniques used in these fields. Job coordinators visit students at these worksites to hold progress review sessions with students and employers. Students also attend a weekly co-op seminar on campus.
Are there any requirements that must be satisfied before taking courses in the major?
Algebra I is a prerequisite for all majors. Algebra I competency must be verified with a passing score on the College's placement test.
How long will it take to complete this degree?
Students who do not need developmental coursework can complete the degree in two years. They can shorten the amount of time by taking courses in the summer and winter sessions.
Questions?
Contact Assistant Professor Nadine Heller, Chair, Department of Visual, Performing and Media Arts at (732) 906-2589.
Advertising Graphic Arts & Design Degree Option
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - MADAD.AAS
| | Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion. | | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | BUS 107
OR
CSC 105 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & SYSTEMS | 3
3 | | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a “C” or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009. | | MAD 107 | PHOTOGRAPHY I | 3 | | | MAD 113 | TWO-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN | 3 | | | MAD 117 | FREEHAND DRAWING | 3 | |
___ ___ | PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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HEALTH EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 1
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3 | | | Semester II | | | | BUS 101
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SBM 120 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | 3
3 |
Students who take SBM120 need special permission to enroll in MKT203. | ENG 122
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ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
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ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG 121 and a grade of “C” or better in RDG 011. | | MAD 102 | ART IN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE (GE HUM) | 3 | | | MAD 108 | PHOTOGRAPHY II | 3 | MAD 107. | | MAD 114 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN | 3 | MAD 113 and MAD 117. | | MAD 118 | GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS | 3 | MAD 113 and MAD 117. | | Semester III | | | | | AGD 213 | TYPOGRAPHY | 3
| All MAD courses except MAD 121. | | AGD 219 | DIGITAL GRAPHICS | 3 | All MAD courses except MAD 121. | | MAT 101 | FRESHMAN MATHEMATICS I | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test and two years of high school mathematics, MAT 013, MAT013A/MAT013B, or departmental approval.
Note: Students who choose to transfer, in consultation with their Academic Advisor, should enroll in a mathematics course for which they have the appropriate academic background.
| MKT 143
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MKT 203 | SALESMANSHIP
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PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING | 3
3 |
BUS 101. | | ___ ___ | DIVISIONAL FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | SPE121 Public Speaking or ENG205 (BUS205) Business Communications are recommended. However, students may choose any three credits from
any of the following courses: AFA, AGD, ART, CJU, COM, COR, DAN, DMA, EDU, ENG, FRE, GER, HED, ITA, LNC, MAD, MUS, PCP, PED,
PHI, POL, POS, PSY, SOC, SPA, SPE, and THE. | | Semester IV | | | | | AGD 212 | ADVERTISING DESIGN | 3 | AGD 213 and AGD 219. | | AGD 214 | PRINT PRODUCTION | 3 | AGD 219. | | AGD 280 | PORTFOLIO | 3 | All MAD courses except MAD 121 and six credits of AGD courses. Corequisites: the remaining six credits of AGD courses. |
___ ___ | GENERAL EDUCATION SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SCI) | 3-4 | Students may elect courses offered by the Biology, Chemistry or Physics Departments for which they have the appropriate academic prerequisites. |
___ ___ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS) | 3 | | | Total Credits: | 64-67 | |
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PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - MADPH.AAS
| Below are required courses and recommended course groupings and sequences for program completion.
| | | Courses | | Credits | Requisites/Comments | | Semester I | | | | BUS 107
OR
CSC 105 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & SYSTEMS | 3
3 | | | ENG 121 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION I | 3 | A passing score on the writing portion of the College’s Placement Test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG 010; completion of RDG 009 with a “C” or better or a score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test that exempts the students from RDG 009. | | MAD 107 | PHOTOGRAPHY I | 3 | | | MAD 113 | TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN | 3 | | | MAD 117 | FREEHAND DRAWING | 3 | |
___ ___ | PHYSICAL EDUCATION ELECTIVE
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HEALTH EDUCATION ELECTIVE | 1
OR
3 | | | Semester II | | | | BUS 101
OR
SMB 120 | BUSINESS ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT
SMALL BUSINESS ADDMINISTRATION | 3
3 |
Students who take SBM120 need special permission to enroll in MKT203. | ENG 122
OR
ENG 125 | ENGLISH COMPOSITION II
OR
ENGLISH COMPOSITION II: WRITING ABOUT LITERATURE | 3 | A grade of “C” or better in ENG 121 and a passing score on the reading portion of the College Placement Test or a grade of “C” or better in ENG 121 and a grade of “C” or better in RDG 011. | | MAD 102 | ART IN INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE(GE HUM) | 3 | | | MAD 108 | PHOTOGRAPHY II | 3 | MAD 107. | | MAD 114 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN | 3 | MAD 113 and MAD 117. | | MAD 118 | GRAPHIC DESIGN SKILLS | 3 | MAD 113 and MAD 117. | | Semester III | | | | | MAT 101 | FRESHMAN MATHEMATICS I | 3 | Appropriate score on the College Placement Test and two years of high school mathematics, MAT 013, MAT013A/MAT013B, or departmental approval.
Note: Students who choose to transfer, in consultation with their Academic Advisor, should enroll in a mathematics course for which they have the appropriate academic background. | MKT 143
OR
MKT 203 | SALESMANSHIP
OR
PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING | 3
0R
3 |
BUS 101. | | PCP 221 | COLOR PRINTING METHODS AND PRACTICE | 3 | All MAD courses except MAD 121. | | PCP 225 | PRODUCT AND STOCK PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 | All MAD courses except MAD 121. | | ___ ___ | DIVISIONAL FREE ELECTIVE | 3 | SPE121 Public Speaking or ENG205 (BUS205) Business Communications are recommended. However, students may choose any three credits from
any of the following courses: AFA, AGD, ART, CJU, COM, COR, DAN, DMA, EDU, ENG, FRE, GER, HED, ITA, LNC, MAD, MUS, PCP, PED,
PHI, POL, POS, PSY, SOC, SPA, SPE, and THE. | | Semester IV | | | | | PCP 224 | DIGITAL IMAGERY | 3 | PCP 221 and PCP 225. | | PCP 226 | PROFESSIONAL/STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY | 3 | All MAD courses except MAD 121. | | PCP 280 | PORTFOLIO | 3 | All MAD courses except MAD 121, and six credits of PCP courses. Corequisites: the remaining six credits of PCP courses. |
___ ___ | GENERAL EDUCATION SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SCI) | 3-4 | Students may elect courses offered by the Biology, Chemistry or Physics Departments for which they have the appropriate academic prerequisites. |
___ ___ | GENERAL EDUCATION SOCIAL SCIENCE ELECTIVE (GE SS) | 3 | | | Total Credits: | 64-66 | |
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