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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
SSenate Committee on University Priorities
Memorandum
TO:
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FROM:
RE:
Proposal for a Joint Major in ?
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Communication and Interactive Arts and
Technology in the Faculty of Applied Sciences
(SCUP 07-68)
John Waterhou'
Chair, SCUP
Vice Presid tjAcademic
December 5, 2007
At its November 21, 2007 meeting SCUP reviewed and approved the proposal from the
Faculty of Applied Sciences for a Joint Major in Communication and Interactive Arts
and Technology.
Motion
That Senate approve and recommend to the Board of Governors, the proposal for a
Joint Major in Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology in the Faculty of
Applied Sciences.
end.
c: M. Hatala and R. Smith
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SCUP 07-68
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ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT ACADEMIC AND ASSOCIATE PROVOST
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Senate Committee On University Priorities
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But Krane. Chair
Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies
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Faculty of Applied Sciences - School of Interactive Arts and Technology
107-421
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November 13. 2007
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Action undertaken by the Senate Committee on Undergraduate Studies at its
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meeting of November 6, 2007 gives rise to the following recommendation:
Motion:
"that SCUP approve and recommend to Senate the Full Program
Proposal for the Joint Major in Communication and Interactive
Arts and Technology."
The relevant documentation for review by SCUP is attached.
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THINKING OF THE WORLD
PROPOSAL ?
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Joint Major in Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology
SlAT Undergraduate Curriculum Committee?
Communication Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
Simon Fraser University?
Revision E - November
27,
2007
Executive Summary
A BA/BSc. Joint Major in Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology is proposed by the School
of Communication and School of Interactive Arts and Technology to be administered under the Faculty of
Applied Sciences.
The intent of this proposal is to bring together the expertise from these two areas and to allow for a broad
and comprehensive undergraduate education at the rapidly growing area at the intersection in new media,
technology and design with communication.
The majority of graduates will obtain a BA degree. To obtain a BSc degree, additional requirements must
be met as specified in the Interactive Arts and Technology major program.
The proposed program addresses the following university goal as stated in the President's Agenda 2005-
2009 (Michael Stevenson, June 2005)
"we must continue to increase the diversification of our programmes, increasing the
number of professional and quasi-professional programmes, as well as creating new in-
terdisciplinary specializations."
Based upon existing courses, this program can be mounted immediately with minimum requirement for
new resources.
The program will be directed by an undergraduate Coordinating Committee, comprised of two representa-
tives from each of the School of Communication and the School of Interactive Arts and Technology.
While we expect the first students in the new joint major to be transfers from the current Communication,
Interactive Arts and Technology: or TechONE programs, we are confident the program will attract new
students to SFU.
Graduates of this degree will be well-prepared to move on to jobs in the growing area of new media with a
broader set of skills
Approval History:
SlAT Undergraduate Curriculum Committee: 16 Jan 2007 ?
SlAT School Meeting:
25
Jan 2007
Communication Undergraduate Program Committee: 10 Jan 2007
Communication School Meeting: 14 Feb 2007
Background
Simon Fraser University has committed to expand its programming in new and emerging areas. The
Interactive Arts and Technology program is one such area providing an interdisciplinary view on de-
sign at the intersection of new media, technology and the arts. On the other side, a well established
program in Communication sees enormous opportunities in the study of both new media and old media
transformed by new political, social, technological and economic forces. The meeting point of these
two programs covers the area where the challenges of new media and technology are the most pro-
found. The intent of this proposal is to bring together the expertise from these two areas and to allow
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for a broad and comprehensive undergraduate education at the intersection
of communication with new
media, informatics. and design.
Credential to be awarded:
Joint Major, Interactive Arts and Technology and Communication, B.A.
Joint Major. Interactive Arts and Technology and Communication, B.Sc.
Location:
SFU, Surrey and Burnaby Campuses
Faculty/Department/School offering the new program:
School of
Interactive Arts and Technology, Faculty
of
Applied Sciences, and
School
of
Communication, Faculty
of
Applied Sciences
Anticipated program start date:
September 2008
Description of proposed program:
a) Aims, goals, and/or objectives
The intent of
this proposal is to bring together the expertise from these two areas and to allow for a
broad and comprehensive undergraduate education at the intersection
of
new media, technology and
design with communication, with minimal requirement for new resources.
b)
Anticipated contribution to mandate and strategic plan of the institution
The proposed program meshes well with one of
the important dimensions in which our academic pro-
grammes should be improved as stated in the President's A g
enda 2005-2009 (Michael Stevenson. June
2005)
"we must continue to increase the diversification of our programmes, increasing the number
of
professional and quasi-professional programmes, as well as creating new interdisciplinary
specializations."
c)
Target audience
The proposed curriculum will graduate Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology majors
with both a social science background and a new media, technology and design background. together
with sufficient concentration in both fields to gain a special competitive advantage in this new, chal-
lenging, and growing area.
This joint program is responding directly to the growing demand
of the current students, recent gradu-
ates, and new industries for specialized design and technical skills in the covered areas while posi-
tioned in the broader context
of social and media awareness skills. In addition to opportunities in the
new media industry, graduates will be well prepared for advanced degrees in areas covering both social
and technical aspects of the new media.
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d)
Content
Lower Division (LD) Requirements
General LD Requirements: 6 required credits
Communication LD Requirements: 24 required credits
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Interactive Arts and Technology: 18 required credits
Total Lower Division Requirements: 6 General + 24 CMNS + 18 IAT = 48 credits
Upper Division (UD) Requirements
Communication UD Requirements: 18 required credits plus 4 additional credits (total 22 credits)
Interactive Arts and Technology UD Requirements: 21 required credits*
*for BSc option the students must complete 30 credits of UD coursework as specified in the IAT major
program
Total Upper Division Requirements: 22 Communication + 21 IAT = 43 credits
Total Requirements
Subtotal: 48 Lower Division + 43 Upper Division = 91 credits
LD or UD Electives: Students will supplement the specified courses to satisfy WQB graduation
requirements
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UD Electives: 3 credits selected from any university UD courses
Total: 120 credits
Note: Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in all required courses.
University Breadth Requirement:
While there are adequate B-Sci and B-SocSci courses in the required courses to satisfy the breadth re-
quirements. 6 additional B-Hum credits will be required to complete the total breadth requirements.
University Writing Intensive Requirement:
The University lower division writing intensive requirement is satisfied by required courses CMNS-
130 and CMNS
253-3.
One elective course must fulfill the upper division writing requirement.
Co-Operative Education
Optional
Administered through the Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology co-op coordinators
e) Delivery Methods
Since the program is based upon existing courses, the standard delivery methods already in place for
on campus education - Lecture/Lab/Tutorial - will be used.
1) Linkages between learning outcomes and curriculum design
g) Distinctive characteristics
The schools of Communication and Interactive Arts and Technology have some academic linkages
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through the study of new media and information technology but have not previously had a formal con-
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nection. The proposed new joint major will benefit students who have otherwise been pursuing their
interests through major/minor combinations. These interests are better accommodated by an interdisci-
plinary program.
h) Anticipated completion time
Four years.
I) Enrolment plan for the length of the program
The students will be admitted to the Joint major program from other programs at SFU or via transfer
from other post-secondary institutions. The students will be primarily those who were enrolled into the
Communication or interactive Arts and Technology programs and wish to broaden their area of study
through the programming offered in this Joint Program. Students in this category can enrol into the
program anytime during their studies once they satisfy the criteria for enrolment into one
of
the major
programs. Another pool of potential students is the TechONE program - a cohort program in the Fac-
ulty of Applied Sciences offered on the Surrey campus.
We will facilitate the enrolment of students into the joint program by offering Communication courses
in Surrey as required by the joint programme (Note: SlAT courses are primarily offered on the Surrey
campus. To raise the awareness of the SlAT program across the broader SFU student community.
SlAT is exploring the option
of
offering some of its courses on other campuses especially in the lower
division.
We are monitoring an increase of interest in the programming covered by this joint program within the
current student population. Based on the current enrolment of students in the respective minor versions
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of
both programs, on the enrolment
of
students in the upper division courses, and increased inquiries
to student advisors we estimate the initial enrolment to be about 25 students. We expect this number to
eventually reach
3 5-40
students per year.
The substantial interest of existing students indicates that this Joint Program will be a specific program
offering that can target a new student audience resulting in increased enrolment into SFU programs.
j)Policies on student evaluation (degree requirements)
As per general regulations of the University and the Faculty of Applied Sciences.
k) Policies on faculty appointment (minimum qualifications)
Continuing faculty will hold a PhD or equivalent.
I) Policies on program assessment
All academic units at SFU are subject to external review every six years.
k)
Level of support and recognition from other post-secondary institutions (including plans for ad-
mission and transfer within BC) and relevant regulatory or professional bodies
As per SFU's transfer credit procedures, students may transfer from BC colleges or universities to en-
rol into this program. There is no applicable regulatory or professional body in this field in BC.
n) Evidence of student interest and labour market demand
We are monitoring an increase of interest in the Joint Program within the current student body. Based
on the current enrolment of students in the respective minor versions of both programs, on the enrol-
ment of students on the upper division courses, and increased inquiries to student advisors we estimate
the initial enrolment to be about
25
students.
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Related programs at SFU and other British Columbia post-secondary institutions
The combination of these two programs is unique in the context of SFU and British Columbia.
Additional Information Required by SFU:
Contact information for the faculty member responsible for program development
Marek Hatala, School of Interactive Arts and Technology, 778-782-7431
Richard Smith, School of Communication, 778-782-5116
Summary of requirements for graduation (courses, project/thesis, etc.)
A minimum of 120 credit hours: at the 100-200 level, 48 credits including 6 credits of general science.
24 credits of Communication, and 18 credits of Interactive Arts and Technology; at the 309-400 level.
45 credits including at least 22 credits of upper division Communication and 21 credits of upper divi-
sion Interactive Arts and Technology. Elective and breadth courses make up the balance of the Uni-
versity's degree requirements.
Summary of resources (faculty members, space, and equipment) required to implement the program
Minimal additional resources are required. The program can be accommodated with present courses
and faculty. No new courses are required.
Brief description of any program and associated resources that will be reduced or eliminated when
the new program is introduced
None.
Proposed Calendar Descriptions
School of Interactive Arts and Technol-
ogy
The following text is proposed to be placed in the
School of Interactive Arts and Technology
section
under
Facully ofApplied Science.
Joint Major in Interactive Arts
&
Technology and Communication
[his r)roL'rani offers in-depth training in the area of new
media.
design. and inlonnaties
and combines them with the titorouch understanding how inlrmation is created. codcd
communicated and controlled. The graduates
1m111 this program will bene ti. From a
unquc mix of cchnical skill
needed for creatie design xvorkcrs and commimication the-
r:and practice across
radiional and new media.
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Communication Requirements
Lower Division
CMNS ii 0-3 and 1 30-3
6 CMNS 200-level courses (18 total credits). mc] udin:
CMNS 253-3
1 of CMNS 220-3. 221-3. 223-3. or 235-3
1 oft MNS 230-3 or 240-3
I of CMNS 226-3. 258-3 or 259-3
2 of ('MNS 260-3. 261-3 or 262-3
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pper Division
5 CNINS Upper Division courses (22 credits minimum total), including
I oICMNS 362-6 or 363-6
2 courses in an• one area below:
Media. & Culture: CMNS 326-4. 358-4, 4264 428-4, 437-4
Fechnologv & Society: CMNS 353-4. 3544 358-4. 359-4. 446-4. 453-4. 434-4,
455-4
Political Fconomv & Polic y
: CMNS 3334. 3534. 433-4, 444-4. 446-4. 455-4
2 Upper (liViS0fl CMNS courses of the student's own choice.
CMNS Directed Studly and Field Placement courses do not count towards this Joint Ma-
jot pro1ram.
Interactive
Arts
and Technology Requirements
Lower Division
WY 100-3. 102-3. 201-3.
CMPT 120-3.I AT/ C'MPT 265-3
M ACM 1 01 -3 (br BSc degree or MATH 130-3 (-lot-BA degree
IA 1 222-3 or IA] 235-3
of IA] 202-3 lbr Concentration in Media Arts). 233-3 ( For Design) or 267-3
(for
In-
lormatics)
Upper Division*
I AT 402-3 and 404-3 (fir BSc)
ml
IAT 403-3 and 405-3 (!'r BA)
PIus
5
courses (minimum of"! 5 credits) in an y
area ol concentration below:
RM
Des iem5ol' 1AT 333-3. 334-3. 336-3. 337-3, 338-3. 431-3
Jnhwmatics:
5
of TAT 351-3. 352-1.
355-3.
410-3. 452-3. 455-3
Media Arts: 5 ol IAT 31 3-3. 320-3. 343-3. 344-3. 443-3. 445-3
*fj the 13Sc degree. students rnusi ensure that they satisfy the complete BSc requirement
of 30 Upper Division credits as specified
in
the SlAT BSc requirements in the calendar.
This may require taking additional courses beyond those required k this Joint Major.
School of Communication
The following text is proposed to be placed in the
School of Communication
section under
Facult y
of
Applied Science.
Joint Major in Interactive Arts & Technology and Communication
See
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Major in Interactive Arts & lechnoiogv and Cornmunieation
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on page x
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req uircnients.
Appendix 1: List of All Courses in the Joint Major
There follows a list of all the courses mentioned in the joint major. All these are existing SFU
courses.
CMNS Courses
1.
CMNSIIO-3
2.
CMNS 130-3
3.
CMNS22O-3
4.
CMNS22I-3
5.
CMNS 223-3
6.
CMNS 226-3
7.
CMNS 230-3
8.
CMNS 235-3
9.
CMNS
240-3
10.
CMNS253-3
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CMNS
258-3
12.
CMNS 259-3
13.
CMNS 260-3
14.
CMNS26I-3
15.
CMNS 262-3
16.
CMNS 3264
17.
CMNS353-4
18.
CMNS3S4-4
19.
CMNS358-4
20.
CMNS 3
59-4
21.
CMNS362-3
22.
CMNS 363-6
23.
CMNS 426-4
24.
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CMNS 4284
25.
CMNS 437-4
26.
CMNS 446-4
27.
CMNS
453-4
28.
CMNS 454-4
29.
CMNS
455-4
SlAT Courses
tAT 100-3
2.
tAT 102-3
3.
tAT 201-3
4.
tAT 2022 '
5.
222-3
6.
JAT 233-3
7.
IAT 235-3
8.
tAT/CM PT 265-3
9.
tAT 267-3
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tAT 3 13-3
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IAT 320-3
12.
tAT 333-3
13.
IAT 334-3
14.
tAT 336-3
15.
tAT 337-3
16.
tAT 338-3
IAT 343-3
tAT 344-3
IAT 351-3
tAT 352-3
IAT 355-3
tAT 402-3
[AT 403-3
1 A 404-3
tAT 405-3
tAT 410-3
IAT 431-3
tAT 443-3
tAT 445-3
tAT 452-3
tAT 4553
Other
Courses
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CMPTI2O-3
2.
MACM 10 1-3
3.
MATH 130-3
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