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Pre-Admission Core 12 hrs.
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Candidates must complete 3 of the following courses before applying to the Electronic Arts Program.

ART 100/110—Two Dimensional Design 3 hrs.
required for animation studies
MUS 216—Introduction to Audio Techniques 3 hrs.
required for audio studies
MED 290—Introduction to Multimedia Design 3 hrs.
required for multimedia studies
MED 365—Media Design and Production 3 hrs.
required for video studies

Core 7 hrs.
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Required of all admitted majors

ART 300—Fundamentals of Collaboration in Electronic Arts 3 hrs.
MED/ART 498—Senior Thesis Project 2 hrs.
repeat for two consecutive semesters for a total of 4 hours

Note:
1. The pre-admission core must be completed with a "B or better" average.
2. Prospective majors must complete the pre-admission core course in the area of specialization to which they are applying.
3. All four of these pre-admission core classes must eventually be completed by all EA majors.

Audio Studies 18 hrs.
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Required:
MED 461—Sound Editing & Mixing 3 hrs.
MED 561—Audio for Media 3 hrs.
MUS 316—Advanced Audio Recording 3 hrs.
MUS 529—Intro to Commercial Music 3 hrs.

Select six hours (6) with advisor approval:
MUS 103—Theory and Musicianship I 3 hrs.
MUS 137—Class Piano 1 hr.
MUS 512—Electronic Music 3 hrs.
MUS 399—Special Topics in Music 1-3 hrs.
MED 361—Introduction to Sound Recording for TV and Film 3 hrs.
MED 492—Independent Study in Electronic Media 2-3 hrs.
MED 595—Internship 1-3 hrs.
THE 558—Sound in Theater 3 hrs.

Video Studies 18 hrs.
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Required:
ART 230—Computer Animation I 3 hrs.
MED 465—Cinematography and Editing 3 hrs.

Select twelve hours (12) with advisor approval:
MED 390—Web Design 3 hrs.
MED 462—TV/Film Producing 3 hrs.
MED 463—Writing Adaptations for Television and Film 3 hrs.
MED 492—Independent Study in Electronic Media 2-3 hrs.
MED 562—Video Field Production 3 hrs.
MED 565—Scriptwriting 3 hrs.
MED 583—Directing for Television 3 hrs.
MED 595 —Internship 1-3 hrs.

Computer Animation Studies 18 hrs.
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Required:
ART 230—Computer Animation I 3 hrs.
MED 465—Cinematography and Editing 3 hrs.

Select twelve hours (12) with advisor approval:
ART 330—Computer Animation II 3 hrs.
ART 430—Computer Animation III 3-9 hrs.
ART 431—Professional Practices in Computer Animation 3 hrs.
ART 399—Individual Instruction 3-6 hrs.

Multimedia Studies 18 hrs.
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Required:
MED 390—Web Design & Construction 3 hrs.
MED 490—Multimedia Interactivity Design 3 hrs.
ART 210—Intro to Digital Imaging 3 hrs.
DES 202—Graphic Design Systems 3 hrs.

Select six hours (6) with advisor approval:
ART 230—Computer Animation I 3 hrs.
MED 355—New Communication Technologies 3 hrs.
MED 465—Cinematography and Editing 3 hrs.
MED 492—Independent Study in Electronic Media 2-3 hrs.
MED 595—Internship1-3 hrs.

Minor in Related Field
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Examples: Art and Design (21 hrs.), Mass Media (18 hrs.), Film Studies (18 hrs.), Computer Science (22-23 hrs.), Music (21 hrs.), Physics (18 hrs.), Theater (18 hrs.).

Please consult the Missouri State Catalog for undergraduate General Education degree requirements.

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