The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus on TV/Sports Production at Southern Arkansas University prepares students for dynamic careers in television broadcasting and sports media. The program emphasizes video production, live event coverage, and broadcast journalism, equipping students with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed to excel in sports and TV… Read More
Mass Communication (Film/News Media)
The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication with a focus on Film/News Media at Southern Arkansas University equips students with essential skills in media production, film studies, and journalism. The program blends theoretical knowledge with practical experience, allowing students to develop expertise in digital storytelling, media writing, and video production. Graduates are prepared for dynamic… Read More
Pre-Art Therapy BFA
“Art Therapy is an integrative mental health and human services profession that enriches the lives of individuals, families, and communities through active art-making, creative process, applied psychological theory, and human experience within a psychotherapeutic relationship.” (American Art Therapy Association, 2010) This 120 credit hour undergraduate program is a collaboration between the Department of Art and… Read More
Interactive Media & Marketing BFA
Based on the current trends in the job market of communication and marketing, this program brings together a cross-disciplinary focus of Communication Design, Marketing, and Digital Media. The skills and knowledge from these related fields will produce graduates conversant in the language and concepts of business and equipped with the skills necessary to design in… Read More
Minor in Digital Photography and Film
The practice of still and moving image photography has converged, as evidenced in the capability of current generation DSLR cameras and nearly every cellphone to capture both still and video images. This minor is open to all majors. Regardless of your chosen career path, proficiency with multi-media tools are an asset in an era of… Read More
Minor in Art History
A minor in Art History consists of 18 hours, with a required overview of art throughout history and seminar coursework. Optional specialized history, sociology, and psychology coursework is used to supplement the core Art History coursework.
Graphic Design BFA
Students will be introduced to idea building, creative visual development of symbols and pictorial images, and the integration of text and image for the purpose of conveying information about products, services, and ideas. This program offers hands-on, skill-building projects using the latest technology to prepare the student for employment within the industry. Some internships are… Read More
Game, Animation, and Simulation BFA
Have you ever dreamed of designing your own 3D games or a 3D prototype of a new product? Game animation and simulation is the perfect major for you! Students in-game animation and simulation design are taught 3D animation techniques as well as the production and management of game environments. They are also trained for a… Read More
Studio Art BFA
Students will work toward a creative examination of both real and imagined worlds. Students’ thoughts and observations are expressed through challenges that emphasize a broad scope of two-dimensional and three-dimensional techniques, media, and concepts. Learning Goals Students will be able to communicate orally, visually and in written form to support a visual art or design… Read More
Mass Communication (Mass Media)
The degree in mass media focuses on communicating through print and electronic media. Courses in the mass media program are taught on campus by highly-qualified faculty members. Students are educated in areas including, but not limited to, the media, public relations, internet communication, and the relationship between politics and the media. Students who complete the mass media program will be well-suited for a number… Read More
