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Media is all around us. Every day we consult various types of media for news and information, to network both professionally and socially, and to be entertained. As the number of streaming services and other online platforms increases, so will the need for more professionals with media arts degrees.
At PennWest University, our bachelor’s degree in Media Arts builds on studio fundamentals to explore Animation, Digital Filmmaking and Photography. Course design balances competitive industry standards with traditional practice drawn from the study of world cinema.
Experienced faculty lead you through a robust curriculum that meets the highest industry standards. You’ll learn to use state-of-the-art equipment, and work collaboratively with like-minded students in expansive creative spaces.
You will be immersed in the arts, both in and out of the classroom. Enjoy on-campus visits from alumni and other professionals who are working in the field. Travel to conferences and festivals in places like Toronto, Ottawa, New York and Los Angeles, where you can tour high-profile studios such as Disney, DreamWorks, Sony, Warner Bros, Nickelodeon, Universal and Stoopid Buddy Stoodios.
Of course, you’ll also want to take advantage of the chance to get real-world experiences through internships with local, regional and national companies. They provide valuable networking opportunities and sometimes lead to job offers!
Credits: 120
Contact:
Dietrich Wegner
dwegner@pennwest.edu
by the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD), which sets the standard for excellence in the field.
of instruction in the visual arts and arts education.
Internships allow you to interact with clients as you build your portfolio.
Job opportunities for graduates of Media Arts programs are projected to grow faster than other occupations over the next 10 years, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Whether you pursue work as an animator, digital film maker or photographer, your BFA degree from PennWest will be appreciated by highly respected institutions, including production studios, broadcast and streaming networks, museums and galleries, magazines and more.
Most film editors, camera operators and animators work in a studio environment, while photographers may be hired to work either in studios or on location, indoors or out. The median annual wage for film and video editors was $62,680 in May 2021, and the average annual wage for special effects artists and animators was $78,790.
Outcome #1
Students will demonstrate a high level of proficiency with the primary material, tools, technique, and technology used in their concentration area supplemented by experience with other media.
Outcome #2
Students will fully investigate in their work conceptual issues and expressive potential of their medium.
Outcome #3
Students will integrate aesthetic principles in the development of their own artwork.
Outcome #4
Students will recognize that the making and study of art can be approached from a variety of perspectives.
Outcome #5
Students will defend meaningful interpretations and critical evaluations about their own artworks and the works of other artists both orally and in writing.
Outcome #6
Students will construct informed discussion of art as an essential component of viewing, producing, and evaluating art.
Outcome #7
Students will explain cultural and historical contexts surrounding works of art in general and in their field of study.
Outcome #8
Students will conclude that art communicates, challenges and shapes cultural and societal values.
Outcome #9
Students will reframe their practices through experimentation.
Outcome #10
Students will organize and produce a resume, a written statement about, and an appropriate visual documentation of their work.
PennWest’s three campuses, California, Clarion and Edinboro universities, have been delivering award-winning online programs for more than 20 years. You’ll graduate with a degree from Pennsylvania Western University, completely supported by the expertise and community of learners on our brick-and-mortar campuses.
