Communications and New Media Technologies
The Communications and New Media Technologies concentration moves beyond training for traditional jobs in broadcasting and film to drive students towards a world of online digital content. Writing and producing content for new media platforms are becoming essential ingredients for todayʻs communication strategies. The concentration provides a hands-on approach where skills are learned by doing. There is a dual emphasis on interpersonal and mass communication, in a variety of subject areas, including new media technology, social media research and marketing, interpersonal development in mediated environments and content production for up and coming media platforms.
Students will gain a variety of communication, computer, and graphic design skills, preparing them for careers in management, advertising, media, communications, public relations and more.
Career and Earnings Potential
In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.
For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to:
Production Skills and Technical Knowledge
- Produce video and audio content such as recording on location and in the studio, editing, and creating basic media graphics
- Produce, format and distribute content across all major media platforms
Conceptual Thinking
- Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a story
- Identify and apply interviewing techniques as part of the interview and investigation process
- Analyze and discuss media trends and issues
- Develop unique, original story ideas
Written and Oral Communication
- Produce scripts, features, articles and other written content for media coverage in various platforms
- Communicate concepts and ideas for a media project using industry terminology, both verbally and in writing
- Evaluate and critique work within the chosen medium.
Visual Communication
- Apply visualization story techniques in the pre-production and production stage
- Apply basic design principles to various types of video, print, and interactive media
Professional Readiness
- Produce a professional reel to acquire a job within the media industry or corporate environment
- Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards
Prerequisites
UH West O’ahu Creative Media Degree Requirements
Students who are a part of the UH System multi-campus ACM articulated pathway are eligible for this program. Students and graduates from other creative media or communications programs can be considered for admission through a portfolio and transcript review. Please contact Sharla Hanaoka, email shanaoka@hawaii.edu.
Undergraduate General Education Requirements
- General Education Requirements (31 Credits)
- Writing Skills Requirement (3 credits)
- Lower Division Math Requirement (0-3 credits)
Creative Media Foundational Requirement: (18 credits)
- ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art (Will satisfy general ed DA requirement)
- CM 120 Introduction to Digital Video
Plus, choose 12 credits from the list below:
- ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts
- ART 107D Introduction to Digital Photography
- ART 113D Introduction to Digital Drawing
- ART 126 3D Computer Graphics
- ART 221 Design for Print and Web
- ART 229 Interface Design I
- ART 231 Art Through Applied Geometry
- ART 240 Typography and Color Design
- CM 140 History of Video Games
- CM 142 Introduction to Video Game Design
- CM 143 Introduction to Game Art
- CM 150 Film Analysis and Storytelling
- CM 151 Pre-Production: Digital Video
- CM 152 Principles of Video Editing
- CM 153 Sound Design for Digital Media
- CM 155 Introduction to Screenwriting
- CM 160 The Mobile Word
- CM 161 Intro to iOS Mobile App Development
- CM 251 Animation and Special Effects
- ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
- ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science
Core Requirements
Creative Media Core Requirements (21 Credits):
- CM 256 Creatives in Media
- ENG 313 Introduction to Creative Writing (WI)
- CM 314 Music, Sound & Media
- CM 320 Creative Producing
- CM 401 Creative Professionals
- HIST 363: 20th Century Popular, Mass & Counter-Culture
- SD 360: Dynamics of Effective Leadership (WI)
Communications and New Media Technologies Concentration Requirement (12 credits)
Complete 12 credits from the following:
- CM 317 Motion Graphics
- CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
- CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
- CM 351 Innovative Advertising
- CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
- CM 353 Making a Short Film
- CM 358 Web Series Production
- CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
- CM 390 Creative Media Internship
- CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
- CM 403 Special Topics
- CM 405 Documentary Arts
- CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
- CM 430 Mastering Social Media
*Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement
Capstone Requirement: 6 UD Credits
- CM 489 Pre-Capstone Experience (WI)
- CM 490 Senior Project or CM 491 Senior Practicum
Electives
Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration Requirement (9 credits)
Complete 9 credits from the following:
- ART 311D Design in Public Spaces
- ART 320 Web Design & Development
- BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing
- CM 201 Forensic Photography
- CM 301 Esports Primer
- CM 315 Interactive Applications
- CM 316 User Experience
- *CM 317 Motion Graphics
- *CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
- *CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
- CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
- CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
- CM 342 Game Design & Development I
- CM 343 Game Level Design
- CM 350 Creative Strategy
- *CM 351 Innovative Advertising
- *CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
- *CM 353 Making a Short Film
- *CM 358 Web Series Production
- *CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
- CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
- *CM 390 Creative Media Internship
- CM 391 Game Design Project
- *CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
- *CM 403 Special Topics
- *CM 405 Documentary Arts
- *CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
- CM 407 Stop Motion
- CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps
- *CM 430 Mastering Social Media
- CM 442 Game Design & Development II
- ENG 317 Pidgin Creative Writing Workshop
*Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement
Electives Requirement (26 credits)
Check with your College Success Advisor to confirm how many electives are needed.
Program Overview
The Communications and New Media Technologies concentration moves beyond training for traditional jobs in broadcasting and film to drive students towards a world of online digital content. Writing and producing content for new media platforms are becoming essential ingredients for todayʻs communication strategies. The concentration provides a hands-on approach where skills are learned by doing. There is a dual emphasis on interpersonal and mass communication, in a variety of subject areas, including new media technology, social media research and marketing, interpersonal development in mediated environments and content production for up and coming media platforms.
Students will gain a variety of communication, computer, and graphic design skills, preparing them for careers in management, advertising, media, communications, public relations and more.
Career and Earnings Potential
In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.
For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to:
Production Skills and Technical Knowledge
- Produce video and audio content such as recording on location and in the studio, editing, and creating basic media graphics
- Produce, format and distribute content across all major media platforms
Conceptual Thinking
- Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a story
- Identify and apply interviewing techniques as part of the interview and investigation process
- Analyze and discuss media trends and issues
- Develop unique, original story ideas
Written and Oral Communication
- Produce scripts, features, articles and other written content for media coverage in various platforms
- Communicate concepts and ideas for a media project using industry terminology, both verbally and in writing
- Evaluate and critique work within the chosen medium.
Visual Communication
- Apply visualization story techniques in the pre-production and production stage
- Apply basic design principles to various types of video, print, and interactive media
Professional Readiness
- Produce a professional reel to acquire a job within the media industry or corporate environment
- Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards
Sharla Hanaoka, Associate Director Creative Media
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