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Program checklist · Media Arts Major, Graphic Design Concentration (B.A.)

Media Arts Major, Graphic Design Concentration (B.A.)

Crown College · Saint Bonifacius, MN

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Program
Award
Media Arts Major, Graphic Design Concentration (B.A.)
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
Total credits (published)
125
Catalog edition
Crown College 2026-2027 Catalog
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
This major is offered through the School of Liberal Arts + Education. The Media Arts program is designed to prepare students for careers in filmmaking or graphic design. Through hands-on experience and theoretical study, students develop the creative and technical expertise needed to make a lasting impact in today’s fast-changing media landscape. The graphic design concentration includes coursework in a wide variety of media ranging from print and web design to motion graphics and 3D animation. Students, in consultation with their academic advisor, also choose electives appropriate to their educational and vocational goals.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
174862
CourseShelf checklist
CK_174862_729360a9
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Program Requirements

0 items

    I. Core Curriculum - 48 Credits

    34 items
    1. BIB 461
      Corinthians Correspondence
      As published: “Corinthians Correspondence 3 Credits”
      3
    2. BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
      Not resolved to a course
    3. CHM 122
      The Great Commandment
      As published: “The Great Commandment 3 Credits”
      3
    4. CHM 301
      Spiritual and Leadership Development
      As published: “Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits”
      3
    5. CHM 328
      The Great Commission
      As published: “The Great Commission 3 Credits”
      3
    6. ENG 131
      English Composition
      As published: “English Composition 3 Credits”
      3
    7. ENG 132
      Writing and Literature
      As published: “Writing and Literature 3 Credits”
      3
    8. FAR 152
      Introduction to Digital Photography
      As published: “Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Credits”
      3
    9. HIS 135X
      Old Testament History
      As published: “Old Testament History 3 Credits”
      3
    10. HIS 136X
      New Testament History
      As published: “New Testament History 3 Credits”
      3
    11. THE 231
      Christian Doctrine
      As published: “Christian Doctrine 3 Credits”
      3
    12. Communication Elective - choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    13. COM 133
      Speech
      As published: “Speech 3 Credits”
      3
    14. COM 140
      Perspectives in Communication
      As published: “Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits”
      3
    15. COM 252
      Interpersonal Communication
      As published: “Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits”
      3
    16. ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective - choose one of the following or take two History Electives:
      Not resolved to a course
    17. ENG 249
      The Short Story: Creative and Critical Perspective
      As published: “The Short Story: Creative and Critical Perspective 3 Credits”
      3
    18. ENG 312
      American Literature
      As published: “American Literature 3 Credits”
      3
    19. ENG 314
      Poetry
      As published: “Poetry 3 Credits”
      3
    20. ENG 322
      The Novel
      As published: “The Novel 3 Credits”
      3
    21. ENG 326
      Global Literature
      As published: “Global Literature 3 Credits”
      3
    22. Lab Science Elective - 4 Credits (choose from BIO/CHE/PHY/SCI classes)
      Not resolved to a course
    23. MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
      Not resolved to a course
    24. History Elective - choose one or two of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    25. HIS 133
      World Civilizations to 1500
      As published: “World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits”
      3
    26. HIS 134
      World Civilizations since 1500
      As published: “World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits”
      3
    27. HIS 231
      American Civilization to 1877
      As published: “American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits”
      3
    28. HIS 232
      American Civilization since 1877
      As published: “American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits”
      3
    29. Math or Science Elective - choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    30. MAT 226
      Applied Statistics
      As published: “Applied Statistics 3 Credits”
      3
    31. Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
      Not resolved to a course
    32. Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:
      Not resolved to a course
    33. PSY 130
      General Psychology
      As published: “General Psychology 3 Credits”
      3
    34. SOC 230
      Sociology
      As published: “Sociology 3 Credits”
      3

    II. Media Arts Major - 34 Credits

    12 items
    1. COM 312
      Presentational Speaking
      As published: “Presentational Speaking 3 Credits”
      3
    2. COM 360
      Small Group Communication
      As published: “Small Group Communication 3 Credits”
      3
    3. FAR 101
      Art Appreciation
      As published: “Art Appreciation 3 Credits”
      or: FAR 103 - Film Appreciation 3 Credits
      3
    4. MDA 112X
      Principles of Design
      As published: “Principles of Design 3 Credits”
      3
    5. MDA 142
      Visual Storytelling
      As published: “Visual Storytelling 3 Credits”
      3
    6. MDA 248X
      Introduction to Video Production
      As published: “Introduction to Video Production 3 Credits”
      3
    7. MDA 249X
      Introduction to Graphic Design
      As published: “Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits”
      3
    8. MDA 354
      Motion Graphics
      As published: “Motion Graphics 3 Credits”
      3
    9. MDA 362
      Video Editing
      As published: “Video Editing 3 Credits”
      3
    10. MDA 450
      Media Arts Internship
      As published: “Media Arts Internship 3 Credits”
      3
    11. MDA 461
      Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 1
      As published: “Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 1 2 Credits”
      2
    12. MDA 462
      Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 2
      As published: “Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 2 2 Credits”
      2

    Media Arts Concentrations (select one) - 18 Credits

    2 items
    1. Graphic Design
      Not resolved to a course
    2. Video Production
      Not resolved to a course

    III. Electives - 25 Credits

    0 items

      Graphic Design Concentration Requirements - 18 Credits

      6 items
      1. FAR 241
        Drawing I
        As published: “Drawing I 3 Credits”
        or: FAR 243 - Painting I 3 Credits
        3
      2. COM/FAR/MDA/MRK Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
        Not resolved to a course
      3. MDA 338
        Expressive Typography
        As published: “Expressive Typography 3 Credits”
        3
      4. MDA 342
        Interactive Design
        As published: “Interactive Design 3 Credits”
        3
      5. MDA 443
        Integrated Media Design
        As published: “Integrated Media Design 3 Credits”
        3
      6. MDA 369
        Advanced Graphic Design
        As published: “Advanced Graphic Design 3 Credits”
        3

      Four-Year Suggested Program for the Media Arts Major with the Graphic Design Concentration

      0 items

        Freshman Year

        0 items

          Fall Semester - 15 Credits

          5 items
          1. BIB 135X
            Old Testament History
            As published: “Old Testament History 3 Credits”
            or: BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
            3
          2. ENG 131
            English Composition
            As published: “English Composition 3 Credits”
            3
          3. History Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: HIS 133 , HIS 134 , HIS 231 or HIS 232 )
            Not resolved to a course
          4. MDA 112X
            Principles of Design
            As published: “Principles of Design 3 Credits”
            3
          5. FAR 241
            Drawing I
            As published: “Drawing I 3 Credits”
            or: Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133 , COM 140 or COM 252 )
            3

          Spring Semester - 15 Credits

          5 items
          1. BIB 135X
            Old Testament History
            As published: “Old Testament History 3 Credits”
            or: BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
            3
          2. CHM 122
            The Great Commandment
            As published: “The Great Commandment 3 Credits”
            3
          3. ENG 132
            Writing and Literature
            As published: “Writing and Literature 3 Credits”
            3
          4. MDA 249X
            Introduction to Graphic Design
            As published: “Introduction to Graphic Design 3 Credits”
            3
          5. FAR 243
            Painting I
            As published: “Painting I 3 Credits”
            or: Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 133 , COM 140 or COM 252 )
            3

          Sophomore Year

          0 items

            Fall Semester - 15 Credits

            5 items
            1. FAR 152
              Introduction to Digital Photography
              As published: “Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Credits”
              or: FAR 101 - Art Appreciation 3 Credits
              3
            2. Math or Science Elective 3-4 Credits (Choose from: Lab Science classes or MAT 226 )
              Not resolved to a course
            3. MDA 248X
              Introduction to Video Production
              As published: “Introduction to Video Production 3 Credits”
              3
            4. THE 231
              Christian Doctrine
              As published: “Christian Doctrine 3 Credits”
              3
            5. MDA 338
              Expressive Typography
              As published: “Expressive Typography 3 Credits (even)”
              or: MDA 342 - Interactive Design 3 Credits (odd)
              3

            Spring Semester - 15 Credits

            5 items
            1. FAR 152
              Introduction to Digital Photography
              As published: “Introduction to Digital Photography 3 Credits”
              or: FAR 103 - Film Appreciation 3 Credits
              3
            2. ENG/HIS/MAT/SCI Elective 3-4 Credits (Choose from: ENG 249 , ENG 312 , ENG 314 , ENG 322 , ENG 326 , HIS 133 , HIS 134 , HIS 231 , HIS 232 , MAT elective or a Lab Science class)
              Not resolved to a course
            3. MDA 142
              Visual Storytelling
              As published: “Visual Storytelling 3 Credits”
              3
            4. Social Science Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: PSY 130 or SOC 230 )
              Not resolved to a course
            5. Elective 3 Credits (even)
              Not resolved to a course
              or: MDA 362 - Video Editing 3 Credits (odd)

            Departmental Acceptance

            0 items

              Junior Year

              0 items

                Fall Semester - 16 Credits

                4 items
                1. CHM 301
                  Spiritual and Leadership Development
                  As published: “Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits”
                  3
                2. COM 312
                  Presentational Speaking
                  As published: “Presentational Speaking 3 Credits”
                  3
                3. Elective 7 Credits
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. MDA 338
                  Expressive Typography
                  As published: “Expressive Typography 3 Credits (even)”
                  or: MDA 342 - Interactive Design 3 Credits (odd)
                  3

                Spring Semester - 18 Credits

                10 items
                1. CHM 328
                  The Great Commission
                  As published: “The Great Commission 3 Credits”
                  3
                2. Elective 6 Credits
                  Not resolved to a course
                3. Even Year Courses
                  Not resolved to a course
                4. Elective 3 Credits
                  Not resolved to a course
                5. MDA 354
                  Motion Graphics
                  As published: “Motion Graphics 3 Credits”
                  3
                6. MDA 443
                  Integrated Media Design
                  As published: “Integrated Media Design 3 Credits”
                  3
                7. Odd Year Courses
                  Not resolved to a course
                8. COM 360
                  Small Group Communication
                  As published: “Small Group Communication 3 Credits”
                  3
                9. MDA 362
                  Video Editing
                  As published: “Video Editing 3 Credits”
                  3
                10. MDA 369
                  Advanced Graphic Design
                  As published: “Advanced Graphic Design 3 Credits”
                  3

                Senior Year

                0 items

                  Fall Semester - 17 Credits

                  5 items
                  1. COM/FAR/MDA/MRK Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
                    Not resolved to a course
                  2. BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
                    Not resolved to a course
                  3. Elective 6 Credits
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. MDA 450
                    Media Arts Internship
                    As published: “Media Arts Internship 3 Credits”
                    3
                  5. MDA 461
                    Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 1
                    As published: “Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 1 2 Credits”
                    2

                  Spring Semester - 14 Credits

                  9 items
                  1. BIB 461
                    Corinthians Correspondence
                    As published: “Corinthians Correspondence 3 Credits”
                    3
                  2. MDA 462
                    Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 2
                    As published: “Capstone Project & Portfolio Part 2 2 Credits”
                    2
                  3. Elective 3 Credits
                    Not resolved to a course
                  4. Even Year Courses
                    Not resolved to a course
                  5. MDA 354
                    Motion Graphics
                    As published: “Motion Graphics 3 Credits”
                    3
                  6. MDA 443
                    Integrated Media Design
                    As published: “Integrated Media Design 3 Credits”
                    3
                  7. Odd Year Courses
                    Not resolved to a course
                  8. COM 360
                    Small Group Communication
                    As published: “Small Group Communication 3 Credits”
                    3
                  9. MDA 369
                    Advanced Graphic Design
                    As published: “Advanced Graphic Design 3 Credits”
                    3
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