Applied Arts and Media, BA

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BA in Applied Arts and Media
Location: AU Santa Barbara
Credits for Degree: 180 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: Flexible
Standard time to completion: 36 months

*Actual time to completion ranges from 9 to 36 months, depending on the number of transfer credits.

General Degree Requirements

All Antioch University undergraduates must meet general education requirements in the areas of Liberal Arts (called Domains of Knowledge), Academic Writing, and Mission-core classes. See the Undergraduate Studies: General Degree Requirements page for an explanation of undergraduate general education requirements.

BA in Applied Arts & Media - General Overview

The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Arts & Media degree at AUSB is ideal for people with technical skills in art, design, and media fields such as makeup design, video editing and post-production, or set design who want to more fully understand the context and business side of their industry. The major focuses on preparing students to use arts in today’s media-rich environment.

In this program, you’ll view art from a historical and cultural perspective while exploring how the use of art and media has evolved into a platform central to effective marketing and communication. You’ll gain crucial skills and problem-solving strategies specific to the arts and media fields that will make you a more effective professional.

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Breakdown of Major Requirements

21 quarter units of transfer credit in a technical or professional cohesive area
24 quarter units of upper division coursework at Antioch that includes:
- 12 units of Major Core coursework
- 12 units of Professional Core coursework
3 quarters units for LIB-3081 Senior Capstone Project
6 quarter units of additional Community-Based Learning

Community-based Learning

Students in the Applied Studies major must earn 6 upper division units (typically 2 activities) of Community-based Learning related to their major. Community-based Learning includes a diverse array of options, from internships to prior learning for credit to capstone courses that involve a direct connection with community. Students are strongly encouraged to select internship placements relevant to their interests and career goals from Antioch’s Internship Office, or to seek out a unique internship placement with the support and approval of Antioch’s Internship Office. Similarly, students may consult with their faculty advisor about major-related prior learning projects, which can not only deepen understanding around students’ lived experiences, but also save on tuition costs.

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