Creative Industries — B.A.
The Bachelor of Arts in Creative Industries at Ithaca College (CIIC) is an interdisciplinary program to prepare students for careers in the rapidly growing cultural and creative economy. By leveraging Ithaca College's strengths in the arts, business, media, and communications, this program will help students develop their passion for the arts and the entrepreneurial skills needed to succeed in this dynamic sector. The Creative Industries major is a minimum of 45 credits that combines interdisciplinary study of creative enterprise, practical business and communications skills, and hands-on experience managing creative projects.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Industries - B.A. Major Requirements | 45-52 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives | 75-68 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Creative Arts perspective.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CIIC 10000 | Introduction to Creative Industries (Introduction to Creative Industries) | 4 |
| CIIC 30000 | Creative Industries Practicum (Creative Industries Practicum) | 4 |
| CIIC 40000 | Creative Industries Senior Seminar (Creative Industries Senior Seminar) | 4 |
| Understanding Creativity - Breadth | 7-8 | |
| Select minimum of 7-8 credits from the following. Choose no more than 4 credits from any one subject code. | ||
| Dance Across Cultures | ||
| Introduction to the Short Story | ||
| Introduction to Poetry | ||
| Integrative Performing Arts Study | ||
| Introduction to Music Studies | ||
or MUNM 10000 | IC Music Experience | |
| Introduction to the Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Television and Film Industries | ||
| Elements of Architecture | ||
| Introduction to Visual Culture | ||
| Introduction to Museum Studies | ||
| Introduction to Creative Writing | ||
| Understanding Creativity - Depth | 15-20 | |
| Students must complete a minor or a second major in one of the following creative arts disciplines. No more than two courses from a minor may be counted toward both the minor and restricted electives for the major. | ||
| Developing Business and Communication Skills | 11-12 | |
| Select minimum of 11-12 credits from the following. Choose no more than 4 credits from any one subject code. | ||
| Accounting for the Real World | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Organizational Behavior and Ethics | ||
| Introduction to Strategic Communication | ||
| Live Events: Spectacles, Festivals, Celebrations, and Society | ||
| Startup Tactics: From Accounting to Zoning, Tactical Considerations When Starting a New Company | ||
| Total Credits | 45-52 | |