BMS Course Planning

Course Planning

The Bachelor of Media Studies offers courses at all four undergraduate levels. This program blends practice, theory, and research methodology in the participating disciplines. Students take designated “core” courses from Cultural Studies, Creative Writing, Digital Humanities, Media Studies, and Visual Arts.

In order to complete a Bachelor of Media Studies, students need to complete 63 required credits,  and 57 elective credits for a total of 120 credits for the program.

The Media Studies (MDST) courses are designed specifically for this program, offering a streamlined set of computer science and critical thinking skills aimed at code-based art and design making in creative arts and digital humanities. These courses provide computer science components in the form of creative code development. The flexibility in the program with a wide range of elective course choices enables students to customize their degree for their optimum career placement or for further study in post-degree programs.

Year 1

Students take introductory courses in media studies, digital media, digital humanities, visual arts and cultural studies.

• BMS First-year Planning Guide (PDF)

 Sample Year One

Year 2

Students continue courses in media studies, digital humanities and visual arts at the 200 level, as well as expanding their knowledge with creative writing and a choice of courses in history, art history, anthropology.

Sample Year Two

Years Three and Four

In  years three and fours, students continue to take required media studies and digital humanities courses at the upper level, and have opportunities to take electives to customize their degree with specific areas.

Sample Year Three

Sample Year Four

Note: The above courses are samples only, we recommend you meet with an advisor or program coordinator to decide which specific courses or electives you take in each term, as there are many choices available.

View the Academic Calendar for the degree requirements and course choices.

It is possible to attend the BMS program part time and with a lower yearly workload, however you must contact the program advisor to consult about the best ways to complete a part time degree. Taking the program through a lower workload will extend the duration of the program beyond the standard four years.