Bachelor of Arts in Creative Media
The Design and Media concentration educates and trains designers for the visual communication needs of industry and society. Emphasis is placed on the conception, creation, planning and realization of visual solutions to complex problems in contemporary cultures. Students integrate methodology, prototyping, aesthetics, human factors, technology, materials, context and audience to develop strategies and solutions that give form to print, screen, and the built environment.
Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to:
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.
A student will gain a variety of communication, computer and video skills to help prepare them for careers in advertising, media, communications and more.
For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.
All students entering the Creative Media program at the UH West Oʻahu are required to own or have access to a laptop or computer because computer technology is integral to the learning process and to professional performance in visual communication and media production. Access to a personal laptop/computer provides students with a powerful learning and production tool that can be integrated into both the classroom and the production studio. It also affords the flexibility to permit students to continue working on deadline-driven projects at home and the portability for production use in the field.
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Windows PC
Specifications
A DSLR (digital single-lens reflex) is a digital camera that has interchangeable lenses and full manual control of aperture, shutter speed, depth of field and focus functions. The required DSLR camera should meet the following criteria:
Recommended Camera Accessories
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For questions about equipment requirements, please contact uhwoacm@hawaii.edu.
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Students may need specialized equipment to complete coursework. To borrow equipment or reserve an ACM room, please visit the ACMWO Reservations webpage.
Sharla Hanaoka
Associate Specialist
(808) 689-2392
shanaoka@hawaii.edu
