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The UHM Writing Center will close for the Spring 2024 semester on Wednesday, May 1! Check back here for our hours for the Fall 2024 semester.

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Congratulations to our Writing Center staff and associates attending and presenting at conferences this Spring!

Georganne Nordstrom and Joseph Wilson, "Coexisting Literacies Made Visible: Place-Based Orientations to Abundance in Hawai‘i and Kazakhstan "

Isaac Wang, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, “Weaving Centers of Resistance: Toward Indigenized Writing Center Praxis”

Isaac Wang, University of Hawai’i at Manoa, “AI Assisted Writing and the New Linguistic Colonialism”

Alakai Antonio, University of Hawaii at Manoa, “Ho’owala’au: Relations Built through Mo’oku’auhau and Mo’olelo”

Kayla Watabu, University of Hawaii at Manoa, “Silence as Stories: Returning to a Makawalu Methodology”

“Co-Writing the Future: Building a Collaborative Writing Center Resource for Ethical GenAI Use,” with TJ Ruzicka, Tess Gebers, Wendy Pias, Kandi Timothy, and Isaac Wang, International Writing Center Association Collaborative at the Conference on College Composition and Communication (CCCC)

“Chaos, Apocalypse, AI: The End of the World as Classroom Pedagogy,” with TJ Ruzicka and Tess Gebers, University of Hawaiʻi First-Year Writing Symposium.

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The Graduate Program in English offers the MA and PhD degrees in English and American literature, with the option of specializing in creative writing with a thesis or dissertation in several genres, including poetry, fiction, translation, and biography. The MA requires 30 s/hrs of credits including up to 6 for thesis preparation and up to 6 for writing workshops.

For the PhD, students must satisfy a minimum residency requirement of 3 full-time semesters. But required courses beyond the MA are not the focus of the program. Only one seminar in Advanced Literary Research is specifically required by the department. Students are free to move through a program which includes workshops, writing, literature, and interdisciplinary coursework. At the same time, advising is seen as an essential part of the program, and advisory committees and doctoral committees actively aid students in preparing themselves systematically for the examinations that direct their progress.

The department has a number of graduate assistantships that are intended to give students experience in college teaching. PhD students with prior teaching experience may apply for lectureships in the department, and several scholarships and tuition waivers are available to graduate students.

The department is home to Hawai'i Review, a student-sponsored national journal; Biography, a prominent professional journal that is international in scope; Anuenue Journal, a literary journal for and by undergraduate students; and Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International Literature. Students have the opportunity to work with these journals in various capacities.

In particular, the department is proud that the creative writing program is in no way an adjunct to English studies. Students work and study with academic faculty and fellow students in literature, criticism, and composition theory; their common purpose is a thorough understanding of the broad field of English.

Contact Information

Dept. of English 1733 Donaghho Road, Kuy 402 Honolulu Hawaii, United States 96822 Phone: (808) 956-3088 Email: [email protected] https://english.hawaii.edu

Bachelor of Arts in English/Literature +

\nThe English Department at the University of Hawaii offers BA students the opportunity to specialize in creative writing through its electives program. The introductory course is followed by an upper-division sequence in poetry and in fiction, with form and theory courses and a writing workshop in each genre. One course in autobiography, one in creative nonfiction, and one in special topics in creative writing is offered. Of these courses, 15 credit hours may count toward fulfilling the basic 33 s/hrs of work required of the English major. Honors candidates may present a thesis comprised of a collection of work in poetry, fiction, drama, or a combination of genres.

Minor / Concentration in Creative Writing +

The English Department at the University of Hawaii offers BA students the opportunity to specialize in creative writing through its electives program. The introductory course is followed by an upper-division sequence in poetry and in fiction, with form and theory courses and a writing workshop in each genre. One course in autobiography, one in creative nonfiction, and one in special topics in creative writing is offered. Of these courses, 15 credit hours may count toward fulfilling the basic 33 s/hrs of work required of the English major. Honors candidates may present a thesis comprised of a collection of work in poetry, fiction, drama, or a combination of genres.

Master of Arts in Creative Writing +

Graduate program director.

The department is home to Hawaii Review, a student-sponsored national journal; Biography, a prominent professional journal that is international in scope; Tinfish, a journal of ex-perimental poetry from the Pacific; Trout, an online journal of arts & literature from Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Pacific Islands; and Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International Literature. Students have the opportunity to work with these journals in various capacities.

PhD in Creative Writing +

Kristiana kahakauwila.

https://english.hawaii.edu/faculty/kristiana-kahakauwila/

No'u Revilla

https://english.hawaii.edu/faculty/nou-revilla/

https://english.hawaii.edu/faculty/s-shankar/

Publications & Presses +

Manoa: A Pacific Journal of International Writing

Hawai'i Review

Biography: An Interdisciplinary Quarterly

Visiting Writers Program +

T Kira Madden, Spring 2024

Joseph Han, Spring 2023

D. Nandi Odhiambo, Spring 2020

Reading Series +

Words@Manoa ( https://english.hawaii.edu/wordsmanoa/ )

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Program Details

Program Overview

Contact an advisor, prerequisites.

Core courses cover the fundamentals of electrical and computer engineering, while upper level technical elective courses allow students to pursue their specific technical interests. The program emphasizes hands-on education with state-of-the-art equipment and software tools. There are three required project courses, one each at the sophomore (EE 296), junior (EE 396), and senior (EE 496) levels.

In the Electrical Engineering program, the electives are divided into two major areas or Tracks:

antennas, circuit/device designs, electromagnetic, electronics, fabrication, microwave engineering, optics, solid-state devices, and sensors.
control, data science, convolutional neural networks, machine learning, optimization, pattern recognition, signal/image processing, and telecommunications.

Electrical Engineering program students may also opt to take a select set of courses to receive a concentration in

Biomedical Concentration
Energy Concentration

Core Requirements

Each of the curricula offered by the College of Engineering provides a fundamental science-oriented university education with coverage of communications, the humanities, and social sciences, as well as the basic physical sciences of mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The curricula also encompass engineering sciences common to all engineering disciplines and project courses that introduce the engineering method of design.

Course work in each curriculum consists of a set of required courses common to all engineering majors and additional courses to satisfy departmental requirements. The college participates actively in UH Mānoa Honors Program. The courses required of all engineering students, which also satisfies the General Education Core Requirements of UH Mānoa , consist of the following credits:

Written Communication

ENG 100 – Composition I (3) (FW) or approved FW course

Arts, Humanities and Literature

COMG 251 – Principles of Effective Public Speaking (3) (DA) One elective (3) (DH or DL)

Social Sciences

ECON 120 – Introduction to Economics (3), ECON 130 – Principles of Microeconomics (3), or ECON 131 – Principles of Macroeconomics (3) (DS) One elective (3) (DS)

Global and Multicultural Perspectives

Two approved FG electives (6)

MATH 241 – Calculus I (4) (FS) MATH 242 – Calculus II (4) MATH 243 – Calculus III (3) MATH 244 – Calculus IV (3)

MATH 251A – Accelerated Calculus I (4) MATH 252A – Accelerated Calculus II (4) MATH 253A – Accelerated Calculus III (4)

Natural Sciences

CHEM 161/161L, and CHEM 162 – General Chemistry/Lab (3/1/3) (DP/DY)

CHEM 171/171L – Principles of Chemistry (4/1) (DP/DY)

CHEM 181/181L – Principles of Chemistry (4/1) (DP/DY)

PHYS 170/170L – General Physics I/Lab (4/1) (DP/DY) PHYS 272/272L – General Physics II/Lab (3/1) (DP/DY)

Additionally, a student must complete the Focus Graduation Requirements : one H, one E, one O, and five W courses. The Hawaiian or Second Language is not required for the engineering degree.

There is a requirement of a minimum of 6 credit hours of technical electives. They may be all from the following list of EE and ICS courses. Alternatively, they may be composed of 3 credit hours from the list and 3 credit hours of an EE course that is at the 300 level or higher.

EE 344 Network I (or ICS 451) EE 406 Introduction to Computer and Network Security EE 449 Computer Communication Networks (or ICS 451) EE 461 Computer Architecture (or ICS 431) EE 467 Object Oriented Software Engineering EE 468 Introduction to Operating Systems (or ICS 412) EE 469 Wireless Data Networks EE 491 Special Topics in Electrical Engineering (E, F, G) ICS 311 Algorithms ICS 313 Programming Language Theory ICS 321 Data Storage & Retrieval ICS 413 Software Engineering I ICS 414 Software Engineering II ICS 415 Introduction to Programming for the Web ICS 421 Database Systems ICS 424 Application Frameworks ICS 425 Computer Security and Ethics ICS 426 Computer System Security ICS 432 Concurrent and High-Performance Programming ICS 441 Theory of Computation ICS 442 Analytical Models and Methods ICS 461 Artificial Intelligence I ICS 464 Human Computer Interaction I ICS 465 Introduction to Hypermedia ICS 466 Design for Mobile Devices ICS 469 Introduction to Cognitive Science ICS 481 Introduction to Computer Graphics

Note that ICS courses from the list may have prerequisite courses that are not part of the computer engineering curriculum. These courses used as technical electives will lead to more credit hours to complete the program.

The Electrical & Computer Engineering department at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa was formed in 1959 with a baccalaureate degree program. The first graduating class received a B.S. degree in 1961. Our M.S. degree program was started in 1961, and our doctoral (Ph.D.) degree program was initiated in 1966. The first Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering was granted by the University in 1969. The famous wireless communication protocol, ALOHA, was invented by our faculty in the 1970s.

The Department of Information and Computer Sciences and the Department of Electrical Engineering offer a joint Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering (BS CE). The BSCE degree program provides you with the opportunity to learn about computer hardware and software, computer organization and architecture, computer security, software engineering, computer networks and Internet technology, embedded systems, computer-aided design, multi-core and parallel computing, wireless networks, and other topics.

As an electrical or computer engineer, you will work at the heart of the most rapidly developing technology humankind has ever seen. Electrical engineers design and build electronic devices, process data and signals, sense things, control things, power things, and connect things and people, and lots more! Electrical engineering is one of the broadest of all engineering degrees, allowing students to move into virtually any area. Computer engineering is a discipline that combines electrical engineering with computer science, training students to have good understanding in both hardware and software. Electrical and computer engineering are among the top requested majors by potential employers.

The Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering offers:

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering (jointly with Department of Information and Computer Sciences )

For more information, please visit their site .

Electrical & Computer Engineering 2540 Dole Street, Holmes Hall 483 Honolulu, HI 96822 USA (808) 956-7586

Visit the ICS undergraduate degree website for more information.

The Information and Computer Sciences Department (ICS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa offers the following ACM-related courses:

Artificial Intelligence for Games
Data Visualization
Human Computer Interaction
Introduction to Computer Graphics

ACM students may take these classes by contacting the respective professor and asking for a permission override.

ACM liaison for ICS is Professor Jason Leigh E-mail: [email protected] ICS contact for undergraduate degree requirements: Gerald Lau Assistant Faculty Specialist (ICS/LIS) Office: POST 303A Phone: 808-956-5428 E-mail: [email protected]

ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing

Core: 21 Credits

CINE 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media CINE 215 – Introduction to 3D Computer Animation CINE 216 – Fundamentals of Animation CINE 350 – Screenwriting CINE 360 – Indigenous Aesthetics CINE 385 – Topics in Cinematic Arts CINE 460 – Ethics and Film

Track (Required Courses): 9 Credits

CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation or CINE 316C Intermediate 2D Animation CINE 320 – Animation Production I CINE 420 – Animation Production II

Track (Elective Courses): 12 credits/4 course

CINE 314 – Experimental Art and Animation CINE 315 – 3D Modeling CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation CINE 316C – Intermediate 2D Animation CINE 317 – 3D Lighting, Camera, and Rendering CINE 321 – Storyboarding and Animatics CINE 325 – Motion Graphics CINE 386 – Techniques in Cinematic Arts CINE 390 – Workshop in Cinematic Arts CINE Independent Group Project CINE 415 – Computer Game Production CINE 419 – Virtual and Augmented Reality Programming CINE 420 – Animation Production II CINE 484 – Data Visualization CINE 486 – Capstone Creative Production CINE 487 – Video Game Design and Development CINE 495 – Cinematic Arts Internship CINE 499 – Directed Study

As Hawaiʻi’s film school, ACM: The School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is at the forefront of cinematic arts in the Pacific. Located in Honolulu at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, SCA is dedicated to academic and creative excellence through its Bachelor of Arts degree designed to encourage innovation and collaboration with emphasis on Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and Asia. Focused in the heart of a state with a robust film and television industry, SCA encourages professional development, mentorship, and community engagement through a variety of programs including internships, master classes, and industry screenings such as the Hawaiʻi International Film Festival.

Mission Statement

SCA nurtures and empowers students to develop their own unique voices as storytellers, exploring creative media forms rooted in personal experience and place-based learning through animation, critical studies, digital cinema, and screenwriting.

SCA Students Are:

Driven by a boundless curiosity, SCA students collaborate and support each other in their creative endeavors and conduct themselves in a respectful and professional manner. SCA students create stories for the screen rooted in diversity and personal identity. These films offer windows into their communities, cultures, beliefs and experiences. Whether on set or in the classroom, SCA students embody the values and ethics of emerging artists and scholars who aspire to educate, challenge, and entertain audiences through their work.

SCA offers a core curriculum in three tracks: Cinematic Arts, Animation, and Digital Cinema.

The SCA Animation track focuses on storytelling through the art of animation. Students explore traditional, experimental, and computer animation techniques to best tell their personal and unique stories from Hawaiʻi, the Pacific, and all corners of the globe. Students gain a well-rounded understanding of the various roles, skills, and techniques used in the animation industry, enabling them to perform each task themselves when making an independent film, or recognizing areas of interest in which they want to specialize. Admission to the animation track is based on the submission of an artist’s portfolio.

For more info about UH Mānoa’s program, please visit their site .

The School of Cinematic Arts Crawford 210 2550 Campus Road Honolulu, HI 96822 (808) 956-5660 [email protected]

Core: 18 Credits

CINE 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media CINE 215 – Introduction to 3D Computer Animation or CINE 310 – Cinematic Narrative Production CINE 350 – Screenwriting CINE 360 – Indigenous Aesthetics CINE 385 – Topics in Cinematic Arts CINE 460 – Ethics and Film

Track (Required Courses): 12 Credits

CINE 330 – Independent Producing CINE 380 – Genre and Narrative Theory in Cinematic Arts CINE 381 – Documentary Studies CINE 382 – Authors in Cinematic Arts

CINE 216 – Fundamentals of Animation CINE 312 – Cinematography CINE 314 – Experimental Art and Animation CINE 315 – 3D Modeling CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation CINE 316B – Intermediate 3D Animation CINE 317 – 3D Lighting, Camera, and Rendering CINE 320 – Animation Production I CINE 321 – Storyboarding and Animatics CINE 325 – Motion Graphics CINE 352 – Screening Asian Americans CINE 353 – Scenic I: Beginning Scenic Design CINE 355 – Oral Tradition to Screenplay CINE 356 – Costumes I: Beginning Costume Design CINE 370 – Directing the Actor on Screen CINE 372 – Editing for Cinema CINE 374 – Post-Production Sound CINE 375 – Directing the Camera for the Screen CINE 384 – Study Abroad CINE 386 – Techniques in Cinematic Arts CINE 390 – Workshop in Cinematic Arts CINE 399 – Independent Group Project CINE 405 – Documentary Production CINE 410 – Advanced Cinematic Production CINE 412 – Advanced Cinematography CINE 415 – Computer Game Production CINE 419 – Virtual and Augmented Reality Programming CINE 420 – Animation Production II CINE 450 – Advanced Screenwriting CINE 452C/452E – History and Film CINE 455 – Indigenous Filmmaking CINE 470 – Directing the Motion Picture CINE 475 – Screenwriting Capstone CINE 480 – Oceanic Media and Culture CINE 484 – Data Visualization CINE 485 – Seminar in Cinematic Arts CINE 486 – Capstone Creative Production CINE 487 – Video Game Design and Development CINE 490 – Global Media CINE 495 – Cinematic Arts Internship CINE 499 – Directed Study

Cinematic Arts is the central track for SCA majors providing a strong foundation in cinema history, culture, storytelling, and cinematic production. This track provides students the flexibility to focus on areas such as producing, screenwriting, documentary, media studies, as well as the focused study and extended practice in the student’s chosen area of competence. Track requirements are interdisciplinary and allow for a broader understanding of cinema as an art, mode of storytelling, business, and cultural product.

CINE 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media CINE 310 – Cinematic Narrative Production CINE 350 – Screenwriting CINE 360 – Indigenous Aesthetics CINE 385 – Topics in Cinematic Arts CINE 460 – Ethics and Film

Track (Required Courses): 18 Credits

CINE 312 – Cinematography CINE 330 – Independent Producing CINE 370 – Directing the Actor on Screen CINE 372 – Editing for Cinema CINE 374 – Post-Production Sound CINE 410 – Advanced Cinematic Production

Track (Elective Courses): 6 credits/2 course

CINE 325 – Motion Graphics CINE 355 – Oral Tradition to Screenplay CINE 375 – Directing the Camera for the Screen CINE 380 – Genre and Narrative Theory in Cinematic Arts CINE 381 – Documentary Studies CINE 382 – Authors in Cinematic Arts CINE 386 – Techniques in Cinematic Arts CINE 390 – Workshop in Cinematic Arts CINE 399 – Independent Group Project CINE 405 – Documentary Production CINE 412 – Advanced Cinematography CINE 450 – Advanced Screenwriting CINE 452C/452E – History and Film CINE 455 – Indigenous Filmmaking CINE 470 – Directing the Motion Picture CINE 475 – Screenwriting Capstone CINE 486 – Capstone Creative Production CINE 495 – Cinematic Arts Internship CINE 499 – Directed Study

Students in the Digital Cinema track focus on all aspects of filmmaking: screenwriting, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and post-production sound. The program promotes diverse storytelling through the production of narrative, experimental, documentary, and indigenous short films. Production courses are taught using industry-standard film equipment, which allows students to gain an understanding of the technical aspects of filmmaking while using current technology. This track fosters a collaborative and professional environment for learning. Admission to the digital cinema track is based on the submission of an artist’s portfolio.

UH West O’ahu Creative Media Degree Requirements

Students who are a part of the UH System multi-campus ACM articulated pathway are eligible for this program. Students and graduates from other creative media or communications programs can be considered for admission through a portfolio and transcript review. Please contact Sharla Hanaoka, email [email protected].

Undergraduate General Education Requirements

General Education Requirements (31 Credits)
Writing Skills Requirement (3 credits)
Lower Division Math Requirement (0-3 credits)

Creative Media Foundational Requirement: (18 credits)

ART 112 Introduction to Digital Art (Will satisfy general ed DA requirement)
CM 120 Introduction to Digital Video

Plus, choose 12 credits from the list below:

ART 101 Introduction to Visual Arts
ART 107D Introduction to Digital Photography
ART 113D Introduction to Digital Drawing
ART 126 3D Computer Graphics
ART 221 Design for Print and Web
ART 229 Interface Design I
ART 231 Art Through Applied Geometry
ART 240 Typography and Color Design
CM 140 History of Video Games
CM 142 Introduction to Video Game Design
CM 143 Introduction to Game Art
CM 150 Film Analysis and Storytelling
CM 151 Pre-Production: Digital Video
CM 152 Principles of Video Editing
CM 153 Sound Design for Digital Media
CM 155 Introduction to Screenwriting
CM 160 The Mobile Word
CM 161 Intro to iOS Mobile App Development
CM 251 Animation and Special Effects
ICS 101 Digital Tools for the Information World
ICS 111 Introduction to Computer Science

Creative Media Core Requirements (21 Credits):

CM 256 Creatives in Media
ENG 313 Introduction to Creative Writing (WI)
CM 314 Music, Sound & Media
CM 320 Creative Producing
CM 401 Creative Professionals
HIST 363: 20th Century Popular, Mass & Counter-Culture
SD 360: Dynamics of Effective Leadership (WI)

General Creative Media Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

Complete 12 credits from the following:

ART 320 Web Design & Development
CM 315 Interactive Applications
CM 316 User Experience
CM 317 Motion Graphics
CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
CM 342 Game Design & Development I
CM 343 Game Level Design
CM 350 Creative Strategy
CM 351 Innovative Advertising
CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
CM 353 Making a Short Film
CM 358 Web Series Production
CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
CM 390 Creative Media Internship
CM 391 Game Design Project
CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
CM 403 Special Topics
CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
CM 407 Stop Motion
CM 430 Mastering Social Media

Capstone Requirement: 6 UD Credits

CM 489 Pre-Capstone Experience (WI)
CM 490 Senior Project or CM 491 Senior Practicum

General Creative Media Concentration Electives (9 credits)

ART 311D Design in Public Spaces
*ART 320 Web Design & Development
BUSA 300 Principles of Marketing
CM 201 Forensic Photography
CM 301 Esports Primer
*CM 315 Interactive Applications
*CM 316 User Experience
*CM 317 Motion Graphics
CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
*CM 340 The Modern Game Industry
*CM 341 Writing and Storytelling for Video Games
*CM 342 Game Design & Development I
*CM 343 Game Level Design
*CM 350 Creative Strategy
*CM 351 Innovative Advertising
*CM 352 Transmedia and Emerging Media
*CM 353 Making a Short Film
*CM 358 Web Series Production
*CM 359 Branded Media Entertainment
*CM 378 Visual Depictions of the Human Experience and Media Power
*CM 390 Creative Media Internship
*CM 391 Game Design Project
*CM 402 Archival Research for Media Makers
*CM 403 Special Topics CM 405 Documentary Arts
*CM 406 Advanced Screenwriting
*CM 407 Stop Motion
CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Applications
*CM 430 Mastering Social Media
CM 442 Game Design & Development II
ENG 317 Pidgin Creative Writing Workshop
ENG 300C Introduction to Cultural Theory
ENG 360 Literature & Film
ENG 361 History of Film
ENG 367(a) Film Genres and Directors
ENG 368(a) Topics in Television Studies
ENG 385 Fairy Tales and Their Adaptations
ENG 441 Gender & Sexuality in Literature & Film
HIST 243 Asia Cool: Modern Asia & Pop Culture
HIST 311 Chinese Culture
HIST 321 Japanese Culture
HIST 325 Asian Economies, Business & Consumers
HIST 326 Japan Cool: Anime, Manga, and Film
HPST 304 Hawaiian-Pacific Traditions
HPST 461 Traditional Art of Hawaii
HPST 462 Traditional Art of the Pacific
HPST 477 Polynesian and Micronesian Mythology
HPST 478 Hawaiian Mythology II
HPST 479 Hawaiian Mythology I
ICS 129 Introduction to Databases
ICS 184 Network Fundamentals
ICS 211 Introduction to Computer Science II
ICS 240 Operating Systems
MGT 301 Business Ethics
MGT 320 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management
MKT 311 Consumer Behavior
MKT 331 Advertising & Promotion Management
MUS 240 Intro to Music Technology
MUS 289 Introduction to Music Writing
MUS 343 Audio Production: Intro to Mixing
MUS 389 Intermediate Music Writing for Media
PHIL 439 Philosophy and Film

*Courses may only be used once to fulfill the General Creative Media OR Concentration Elective requirement

Electives Requirement (26 credits)

Check with your College Success Advisor to confirm how many electives are needed.

Integrating various media domains, such as design, storytelling, and technology, the general creative media concentration provides study and extended practice in the student’s chosen area of competence. Course requirements address development and maintenance of existing artistic skills; foster support for a broader understanding of related disciplines including humanities and technology; and provide experience in working in multidisciplinary teams on realistic problems.

Career and Earnings Potential

In Hawaiʻi the creative sector supports a wide spectrum of commercial businesses, individuals, cultural enterprises and non-profit institutions. Creative enterprises produce, directly or indirectly, a range of goods services that are the product of artistry, design, aesthetic value or cultural enterprise.

A student will gain a variety of communication, computer and video skills to help prepare them for careers in advertising, media, communications and more.

For more information on careers and earning potential, visit the Hawaiʻi Career Explorer website.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the concentration in General Creative Media, students will be able to:

Production Skills and Technical Knowledge

Produce, format and distribute content across all major media platforms
Produce video and audio content such as recording on location and in the studio, editing, and creating basic media graphics

Conceptual Thinking

Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a project
Identify and apply interviewing techniques as part of the interview and investigation process
Analyze and discuss media trends and issues

Written and Oral Communication

Communicate concepts and ideas for a media project using industry terminology, both verbally and in writing
Evaluate and critique work in a chosen medium

Visual Communication

Apply basic design principles to various types of video, print, and interactive media

Professional Readiness

Produce a professional portfolio to acquire a job within the media industry or corporate environment
Practice meeting deadlines and submit work according to professional presentation standards

Sharla Hanaoka, Associate Director Creative Media

Bachelors of Arts Requirements:

ICS Related Requirements (7-8 credits)

MATH 215 – Applied Calculus I or MATH 241 – Calculus I or MATH 251 – Accelerated Calculus I (prerequisite for ICS 141 – Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science I)

MATH 216 – Applied Calculus II or MATH 242 – Calculus II or MATH 252A – Accelerated Calculus II (prerequisite for ICS 311)

MATH 215 or 241 or 251A is a prerequisite for MATH 242. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 215 to enroll in MATH 242.

MATH 241 or 251A is a prerequisite for MATH 252A. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 241 and receive consent to enroll in MATH 252A.

ICS Core Courses (49 credits)

ICS 110D – Introduction to Computer Programming Through Animations ICS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science I ICS 211 – Introduction to Computer Science II ICS 212 – Program Structure ICS 235 – Machine Learning Methods (Fall only) ICS 311 – Algorithms (Substitution allowed: EE 367 can be a substitution for ICS 311) ICS 314 – Software Engineering ICS 321 – Database Systems ICS 355 – Security and Trust I ICS 369 – Computational Media Systems ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I MATH 301 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics MATH 307 – Linear Algebra MATH 372 – Elementary Probability & Statistics

Bachelors of Science Requirements

To enroll in all courses requiring Calculus II as their prerequisite (ICS 311, MATH 307, and MATH 372), students must take MATH 242 or 252A for their Calculus II requirement.

MATH 215 or MATH 241 or MATH 251A (Calculus I) is a prerequisite for MATH 242. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 215 to enroll in MATH 242.

MATH 241 or MATH 251A (Calculus I) is a prerequisite for MATH 252A. However, students must meet the grade requirement B (not B-) in MATH 241 and receive consent to enroll in MATH 252A.

ICS Core Courses (56 credits)

ICS 110D – Introduction to Computer Programming Through animations ICS 111 – Introduction to Computer Science I ICS 211 – Introduction to Computer Science II ICS 212 – Program Structure ICS 235 – Machine Learning Methods (Fall only) ICS 311 – Algorithms (Substitution allowed: EE 367 can be a substitution for ICS 311) ICS 314 – Software Engineering ICS 321 – Database Systems ICS 355 – Security and Trust I ICS 369 – Computational Media Systems ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I ICS 488 – Digital Content Creation II ICS 496 – Capstone Project MATH 301 – Introduction to Discrete Mathematics MATH 307 – Linear Algebra MATH 372 – Elementary Probability & Statistics

Bachelors of Arts Elective Courses (12-13 credits)

ICS 419 – The Science, Psychology and Philosophy of Systems Design ICS 464 – Human Computer Interaction I ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics ICS 482 – Topics in Computer Graphics ICS 484 – Data Visualization ICS 485 – Video Game Design ICS 486 – Virtual and Augmented Reality ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I ICS 488 – Digital Content Creation II ICS 489 – Software Techniques for Computer Visual Effects ICS 496 – Capstone Project

Bachelors of Science Elective Courses (6 credits)

ICS 419 – The Science, Psychology and Philosophy of Systems Design ICS 464 – Human Computer Interaction I ICS 481 – Introduction to Computer Graphics ICS 482 – Topics in Computer Graphics ICS 484 – Data Visualization ICS 485 – Video Game Design ICS 486 – Virtual and Augmented Reality ICS 487 – Digital Content Creation I ICS 489 – Software Techniques for Computer Visual Effects

Under the umbrella of the Academy for Creative Media System, the Information and Computer Sciences department (ICS) offers a Bachelor’s of Arts and Bachelor’s of Science in Creative Computation Media (CCM).

The program provides students and industry professionals with training centered on the application of computing in immersive media job markets, such as video game and eSports design and development, digital film production and special effects, new media theater and dance performance, interactive digital media installation development, and exhibit design for museums, theme parks, or marketing/advertising.

Guylaine Poisson POST 303C 808-956-3496 [email protected]

ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts or ART 113 – Foundation Studio: Drawing ART 107D – Intro to Digital Photography or ART 120 – Intro to Typography ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts ART 115 – Introduction to 2D Design ART 125 – Introduction to Graphic Design ART 292 – Digital Imaging ART 293 – Internship or ART 294 – Practicum BUSN 158 – Social Media and Cloud-Based Collaboration for Business or ENT 125 – Starting a Business MATH 100 – Survey of Mathematics or MATH 115 – Statistics or MATH 135 – Pre-Calculus: Elementary Functions ENG 100 – Composition I or ENG 100E Composition I (ESL) ICS 101 – Digital Tools for the Information World SP 151 – Personal and Public Speech CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video

Select four of the following (one for CO): ART 101, ART 107D, ART 111, ART 113, ART 114, ART 120, ART 126, ART 156, ART 207D, ART 212, ART 214, ART 225, ART 226, ART 229, ART 248, ART 249, ART 257, ART 259, ART 293+, ART 294+

Select one of the following (Art, Humanities, Literature): ART 101, ART 11, ART 113, ART 114, ART 230, HWST 100, HWST 107, HWST 270

Select one of the following (Natural Sciences): ASTR 110, BIOC 141, BIOL 100, BIOL 100L, BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 124, BIOL 124L, BIOL 156, BIOL 165L, BIOL 171, BIOL 171L, BIOL 172, BIOL 172L, BOT 101, BOT 101L, BOT 105L, CHEM 100, CHEM 100L, CHEM 161, CHEM 161L, ERTH 101, ERTH 101L, GEO 101, GEO 170, MICR 130, MICR 140L, PHYL 141, PHYL 141L, PHYL 142L, PHYS 105, ZOOL 101, ZOOL 101L

Select one of the following (Social Sciences): ANTH 150, ANTH 200, BOT 105, ECED 105, ECED 110, ECED 131, ECON 130, ECON 131, GEO 122, HDFS 230, HSER 110, PSY 100, PSY 170, PSY 275, SOC 100, SSCI 111, SSCI 150, WGSS 151

The Creative Media program prepares students for employment in the field of digital media design and production. It provides the necessary education and training to students who are seeking entry-level positions as digital media artists and/or transfer to a Baccalaureate granting institution. It provides professionals already in the field with updated technology training.

Upon successful completion, students are prepared to:

Use technology effectively to create visual artworks.
Gather, analyze, and evaluate information visually.
Apply knowledge of aesthetics to the needs of the community.
Demonstrate professionalism with a digital portfolio.

For more info about Hawai‘i CC’s program, please visit their site .

Meidor Hu 808-934-2590 [email protected]

Starting Fall 2024 Requirements:

ART 107D or ART 101 or ART 113 ART 115 or CM 118 or CM 119 CM 105 or CM 125 or CM 165 or ICS 101 or ICS 110 CM 120 or CM 124 or CM 152 or CM 180 or ICS 200 CM 123 CM 146 CM 175 CM 139 or CM 144 or CM 145 or CM 148 ENG 100 MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

Creative Media is commercial art: the convergence of art, technology, and commerce. Academy for Creative Media Maui incorporates storytelling, media analysis, screenwriting, graphic design, traditional and digital illustration, photography, audio/video production and editing, motion graphics, animation, web technology, marketing, journalism, and more. We emphasize foundational knowledge, skills, understanding of intellectual property and ethical concerns, and best practices in the field to foster professional attitudes for success in advertising, web marketing, publishing, motion picture and television production, animation, gaming, app development, virtual reality, and emergent media. Students enjoy project-based growth experiences which elevate critical thinking, awareness of related industries, and the vast career possibilities for commercial artists both in the islands and far beyond our shores.

Our sixty-credit Creative Media Associate in Science (A.S.) degree consists of core classes, general education, and six credits of electives. To develop a focused skill-set, students are encouraged to commit to a pathway in Animation, Filmmaking, or Graphic Design. Additionally, a thirty-credit Creative Media Certificate of Achievement (CA) is attained in the organic pursuit of any of our A.S. degrees.

To prepare students for the job market, graduates are exposed to industry-specific skills in preparation for the workforce, exploring entrepreneurism, or continuing for a four-year degree. Majors are required to earn a letter grade of C or better for core and specialization courses. Students planning a transfer should consult a counselor about future requirements. Notably, articulation agreements provide our A.S. graduates an efficient path to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree at both ACM West Oahu and ACM Manoa: The School of Cinematic Arts.

For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site .

Brian Kohne, Program Coordinator [email protected] Phone: 808 984 3315

ART 113 CM 118 CM 119 CM 120 CM 123 CM 124 CM 144 or 145 CM 147 CM 152 CM 165 or ICS 110 ICS 175 ICS 178 ICS 252 ICS 285 COM 145 SP 151 or 251 ENG 100 ENG 204C MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

Natural Science Elective Creative Media Elective

For more info about UH Maui’s program, please visit their site .

ART 107D CM 105 CM 119 CM 120 CM 123 CM 139 or CM 144 or CM 145 or CM 146 or CM 148 CM 147 CM 152 CM 165 CM 175 CM 220 CM 252 CM 285 COM 145 SP 151 or SP 251 ENG 100 ENG 204C MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher MKT 120 or 160

ART 107D or CM 180 or ICS 200 ir MKT 120 or MKT 160 ART 113 ART 115 CM 105 CM 118 CM 123 CM 124 CM 125 CM 139 or CM 144 or CM 145 or CM 146 or CM 148 CM 147 CM 175 CM 225 CM 285 COM 145 SP 151 or SP 251 ENG 100 ENG 104 or ENG 210 or ENG 204C or JOUR 250 ICS 101 MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

Brian Kohne [email protected] (808) 984-3315

Total Required Credits: 18

Select one of the following courses:

CS 130 – Beg Graphics, Game Programg (3) CS 135 – Animation Programming (3) CS 200 – Web Technology I (3)

ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Media (3) CS 150 – Intro To Computer Science I (3)

ART 121 – FP Studio: Beg Drawing (3) ART 123 – FP Studio: 2-D Design (3)

ART 207 – Photography Studio I (3) CS 340 – Graphical User Interfaces (3)

ENG 285 – Introduction to Media Writing (3) ENG 286A – Intro to Fiction Writing (3) ENG 286B – Intro to Poetry Writing (3) ENG 201 – Global Cinema (3) ENG 200G – Intro Graphic Novels & Comics (3) ENG 318 – Playwriting (3)

Capstone Course – Select one of the following courses:

ART 475 – Data Visualization (3) CS 475 – Data Visualization (3) NSCI 475 – Data Visualization (3)

This certificate offers a pathway for students in the areas of digital visualization and communication with an interdisciplinary influence. The certificate provides a diverse structural study with practical skills in visual reasoning, digital imaging, communication, team collaboration, and creatively interpreting analytical data.

The Digital Visualization and Communication Certificate is designed for both majors and non-majors who wish to show expertise in the areas of digital arts and visualizing data. Prerequisites must be completed before registering for individual courses in the certificate.

Can be completed as part of the Art Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree

For more info about UH Hilo’s program, please visit their site .

Jonathon “Jon” E. Goebel Chair and Associate Professor, Art Jodilyn K. Kunimoto Senior Advisor

ART Foundations (9 credits):

ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Media (3) ART 121 – FP Studio: Beg Drawing (3) ART 123 – FP Studio: 2-D Design (3)

Intermediate Courses – Select two of the following courses (6 credits):

CS 140 – Multimedia Programming (3) CS 150 – Intro To Computer Science I (3) CS 172 – Python for Data Analysis (3) CS 200 – Web Technology I (3) CS 201 – Web Technology II (3) ART 215 – Printmaking: Intaglio (3)

Art History – Select one of the following courses (3 credits):

ART 370 – Art of the 20th Century (3) ART 392 – New Media Art Seminar (3)

Studio Art – Select two of following courses (6 credits):

ART 301 – Digital Video and Installation (3) ART 308 – Creative Digital Photography (3) ART 312 – 3D Modeling & Virtual Reality (3) ART 475 – Data Visualization (3) ART 475L – Data Visualization Lab (1)

Total credit hours required for the Digital Media Art Certificate: 24 credit hours

The Digital Media Art Certificate can be completed as part of the Art Major for the Bachelor of Arts Degree, or it can be a stand-alone certificate for students not majoring in art. The Digital Media Certificate requires foundations classes in drawing and 2D design, contemporary art history, and a selection of upper level studio classes with digital media focus.

Minimum GPA for all certificate courses is 2.0 (C)
Minimum acceptable grade for all certificate courses is C

For more info about UH Hilo’s program, please visit their site .

The Ambient Computing Laboratory at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s College of Engineering develops advanced cyber-physical systems that combine interactive multimedia with the unique research possibilities offered by the billions of connected devices that are increasingly connected to the Internet. This evolution of the Internet, known as the Internet of Things (IoT), is well underway, with the current 20 billion connected devices projected to surpass 75 billion devices by the year 2025.

The Ambient Lab’s research focuses on several Hawai’i-specific needs, such as remote collaboration, distance education and connected healthcare. Together with UH System’s Academy for Creative Media (ACM System), the lab also helps foster UH’s emerging Computational Media study program, which trains students and working professionals in the areas of video game development, virtual and augmented reality, and digital storytelling and filmmaking.

Recognizing the strategic value of this ongoing digital transformation, ACM System’s Founder and Director, Chris Lee, has spent over fifteen years developing Hawai’i as a center of excellence in media. Lee, who previously served as president of production for both TriStar Pictures and Columbia Pictures, established ACM System in 2003 to promote integrated multimedia, arts, and technology education in Hawai’i as a catalyst for creating 21st century knowledge-based jobs across the islands. Lee has been instrumental raising the public and private capital needed to fund its activities, building initiatives, and attracting visionary researchers—like Carlson to UH in 2016.

Carlson’s appointment complements ACM System’s ongoing support of UH Professor Jason Leigh’s Laboratory for Advanced Visualization & Applications (LAVA) at UH Mānoa. Since 2014, LAVA has served as a dynamic maker space and innovation hub at UH, where researchers develop a wide range of big data visualization techniques for science, engineering and training. LAVA also forms the core of the Hawai’i Data Science Institute, which serves the data intensive science, engineering and training needs of UH System’s 10 campuses.

Darren Carlson [email protected]

Design & Media Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps

Design & Media Concentration Electives (9 credits)

CM 359 Branded Entertainment: Online Video Campaign
*CM 403 Special Topics
CM 405 Documentary Arts
*CM 415 Visual Design for Mobile Apps
ENG 300c Introduction to Cultural Theory

*Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Design & Media Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

The Design and Media concentration educates and trains designers for the visual communication needs of industry and society. Emphasis is placed on the conception, creation, planning and realization of visual solutions to complex problems in contemporary cultures. Students integrate methodology, prototyping, aesthetics, human factors, technology, materials, context and audience to develop strategies and solutions that give form to print, screen, and the built environment.

Careers and Earning Potential

Upon successful completion of the concentration in Design and Media, students will be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of current interactive technologies, tools, and apps by effectively using them to execute projects
Demonstrate programming and coding skills by building functional products and prototypes that simulate the intended interactive experience
Collect data appropriate for a given project
Use research findings to develop design ideas centered on target users
Identify user demographics and diagram the user experience
Produce a consistent interactive experience in a medium appropriate to the user’s needs
Analyze and discuss design trends and issues
Clearly and professionally present work and ideas
Evaluate and critique work in chosen medium
Apply grid-based visual compositions that demonstrate the principles of design
Apply typographic theory to choices that effectively communicate information hierarchy and mood towards a given a platform
Demonstrate effective use of color and imagery for an intended audience
Produce a cohesive portfolio tailored to reflect stated career goals
Work cooperatively and effectively in a professional production environment

Video Game Design and Development Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

Video Game Design and Development Concentration Electives (9 credits)

*CM 301 Esports Primer
*CM 442 Game Design & Development II

*Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Video Game Design and Development Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

As a student in the Game Design and Development concentration, you’ll experience the entire game development cycle—from creating concept art and UI & UX for games to coding for artificial intelligence and virtual reality gaming experiences. Students will develop specialized skills that prepare them for cutting-edge careers in one of the most vibrant, multifaceted, and expansive industries ever. Students will acquire the breadth of knowledge needed to build a career not just in game programming but in other industries that use gaming and simulation, from education to healthcare and public policy.

Demonstrate proficiency with technology related to contemporary game production
Create design documentation and detailed paper maps for a professional preproduction package
Effectively use visual and code-based scripting to implement game and level mechanics
Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a game idea
Design, organize, and build game prototypes in established game engines
Analyze and discuss game trends and issues
Evaluate and critique work in chosen game area
Integrate objects, environments, characters, and props into a cohesive game experience
Use appropriate media to communicate ideas throughout the design process
Draw, design, and render forms (2D/3D) to game industry standards
Produce a professional demo reel or portfolio which meets industry standards
Identify strengths within game development and/or design and develop a portfolio tailored to showcase them

Communications and New Media Technologies Concentration Requirement (12 credits)

*Courses may only be used once to fulfill the Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration OR Concentration Elective requirement

Communication & New Media Technologies Concentration Requirement (9 credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following:

*CM 321 Representations of Film & TV Production
*CM 322 Web Doc Research and Development
*CM 405 Documentary Arts

The Communications and New Media Technologies concentration moves beyond training for traditional jobs in broadcasting and film to drive students towards a world of online digital content. Writing and producing content for new media platforms are becoming essential ingredients for todayʻs communication strategies. The concentration provides a hands-on approach where skills are learned by doing. There is a dual emphasis on interpersonal and mass communication, in a variety of subject areas, including new media technology, social media research and marketing, interpersonal development in mediated environments and content production for up and coming media platforms.

Students will gain a variety of communication, computer, and graphic design skills, preparing them for careers in management, advertising, media, communications, public relations and more.

Identify, gather, assess, record, and research relevant information for a story
Develop unique, original story ideas
Produce scripts, features, articles and other written content for media coverage in various platforms
Evaluate and critique work within the chosen medium.
Apply visualization story techniques in the pre-production and production stage
Produce a professional reel to acquire a job within the media industry or corporate environment
ENG 22/60 or ESL 23, OR Placement in ENG 100.
MATH 24 or 50 OR Placement in MATH 25.
Excluding CA 100 & 101
Written Communication (FW) Elective (Select one)
ENG 100, 209, 210, JOUR 205*
MATH 100, 103, 115, 135, 140, 197, 203, 205, 206, 231, PHIL 110**
AG 100, ASTR 110, BIOC 141, 142, BIOL 100, 103- 103L, 123, 124-124L, 171-171L, 172-172L, BOT 101-101L, BOT 130- 130L,CHEM 100-100L, 105, 105C, 105E, 151-151L, 152-152L,161-161L, 162-162L, 272-272L, CMGT 211, FSHN 185, GEOG 101-101L, GG 101- 101L, 103, HWST 281-281L , KLS 195, MET 101-101L, MICR 130, 140, OCN 180, 201-201L, PHYL 141-141L, 142-142L, PHYS 100-100L, 105, 122, 151-151L, 152-152L, 170-170L, 197E, 197F, 197M, 197P, 272-272L, 274, PSY 230, SCI 101, 122, ZOOL 101, 141-141L, 142-142L, 200
CA 100 Survey of Graphic Styles
CA 101 Power of Advertising
CA 122 Copy Preparation
CA 123 Color Theory and Issues
CA 125 Beginning Graphic Design
CA 131 Art and Media Preparation II
CA 132 Page Composition
CA 135 Typographic Design
CA 142 Page and Web Layout
CA 143 Prepress and Digital Printing
CA 145 Graphic Design (Fall only)
CA 152 The Business of Advertising (Fall only)
CA 155 Portfolio Presentation and Review (Spring only)
CA 134 Digital Photography (4 credits)
CA 146 Advertising Design (4 credits) (Spring only)
CA 150 Special Projects (4 credits) (Fall only)
CA 193V Cooperative Education (1 – 4 credits)

*Students who have completed ENG 22/60 or ESL 23 or place into ENG 100 or higher will have the option of taking these courses to fulfill the Communications requirement for graduation.

**Students who place into MATH 100 or higher will have the option of taking these classes to fulfill the Quantitative and Logical Reasoning requirement for graduation.

Communication Arts is a graphic design program that integrates art and technology to communicate ideas and information for a wide range of visual communication needs such as: marketing collateral, advertising design, packaging design, and more, for print and digital media needs.

The program provides a curriculum of technical and conceptual problem solving skills to encourage innovation, critical thinking and the application of formal design.

The Communication Arts program prepares students for entry level employment in graphic design, advertising design, desktop and on-line publishing, and includes all aspects of the publishing, printing and related services and industries.

To successfully complete the program, students must earn a grade of “C” or higher in all major courses with a “CA” alpha.

Produce compositions utilizing the various steps of the design process: investigate client needs, do marketing research, define the design problem, problem solve, develop an idea/concept, thumbnails, layouts, comps and presentation art, prepare final art and produce mechanicals when necessary.
Use tools, equipment and services to implement ideas for production. Techniques to include use of computer hardware, software, and service bureaus.
Select appropriate software tools to achieve or maintain effective design solutions.
Follow instructions to produce, modify, or output files according to client/project supplied criteria.
Produce graphic design formats appropriate for delivery output while demonstrating the ability to meet deadlines, organize time and maintain schedules.
Work independently as well as part of a team.

For more info about Honolulu CC’s program, please visit their program site .

Scot Parry, Counselor

‘Ulu‘ulu was developed as and remains a project of the Academy for Creative Media System at the University of Hawai‘i. Established by the Board of Regents in late 2003, ACM seeks to establish a globally competitive media studies program in Hawai‘i, with instructional programs that span the entire academic spectrum, from certificates to associate, baccalaureate, masters, and eventually doctoral degrees. A system-wide endeavor for fostering a progressive and collaborative environment for students, faculty, campuses and departments, while effectively interfacing with global academic, technology and commercial economies, ACM’s initial strategy is to leverage existing resources and faculty assets across the ten-campus University of Hawai‘i system. Now successfully incubated as a degree granting program at the Manoa campus, ‘Ulu‘ulu at UHWO is the first realization of the collaborative foundation of ACM’s system-wide program. ACM is designed as a catalyst for the creative IP industry in Hawaii.

ART 101, 107D, 113 ART 115 or CM 118 or 119 or 124 CM 105 CM 120 or CM 180 or ICS 200 CM 123 CN 125 or 165 or ICS 110 ICS 139 or ICS 144 or ICS 145 or ICS 146 or ICS 148 ICS 147 ICS 152 ICS 175 CM 178 or CM 220 or CM 225 or CM 252 CM 285 COM 145 SP 151, or SP 251 ENG 100 or 104 or 210 or 204C or JOUR 250 ICS 101 MATH 100 or MATH 103 or MATH 115 or MATH 135 or Higher

Natural Science Elective Elective 100 or up Creative Media Elective

Program Learning Outcomes

Apply effective communication and critique skills with peers and clients.
Demonstrate skills in professional use of creative media applications and equipment.
Describe ethical and legal aspects regarding the creation and use of creative media.
Produce creative media project using critical thinking and basic design concepts.

The following required courses for our Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media have pre-requisites that are outside of the certificate program.

Track A: Video Game Design

ART/CM 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I – Pre-requisite is ART 112: Introduction to Digital Art with a grade of C or better. CM 271 – Introduction to Games and Gaming – When being taught as a Writing Intensive (WI), pre-requisite is ENG 100: Composition I with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. There is no pre-requisite when the course is not being taught as a WI.

Track C: Creative Filmmaking

CM/ENG 204C – Introduction to Creative Writing (Screenwriting) – Pre-requisite is ENG 100: Composition I with a grade of C or better, or consent of instructor. CM/THEA 223 – Introduction to Acting for Camera – Pre-requisite is THEA 221: Acting I with a grade of C or better.

To complete the Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media at Windward Community College, students need a total of 24 credits from the following courses :

Base course: JOUR 150 – Media and Society (DS)

Required courses: ART/CM 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I (DA) CM 142 – Introduction to Video Game Design CM 242 – Video Game Design II (DA) (for 6 credits) CM 271 – Games and Gaming in Society CM 272 – Concepts in Game Design

Capstone course: CM 295A – Careers in Video Game Design (DA)

Track B: Documentary (Non-Fiction) Filmmaking

Required courses: CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video (DA) CM 220 – Intermediate Digital Video (DA) (for 6 credits) CM 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media (DH) CM/JOUR 286 – Multimedia News Production (DA) JOUR 200 – Introduction to Multimedia Journalism (DA)

Capstone course: CM 295B – Careers in Filmmaking (DA)

Track C: Creative (Narrative) Filmmaking

Required courses: CM 120 -Introduction to Digital Video (DA) CM/ENG 204C – Introduction to Creative Writing (Screenwriting) (DA) CM 220 – Intermediate Digital Video (DA) (for 6 credits) CM 255 – Introduction to Cinema and Digital Media (DH) CM/THEA 223 – Introduction to Acting for Camera (DA)

Capstone courses: CM 295B – Careers in Filmmaking (DA)

In addition to the required courses for the certificate, the following courses are encouraged as they provide foundational skills that will strengthen and diversify any content creator’s skill set.

ACC 201 – Introduction to Financial Accounting ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts ART 107 – Introduction to Photography ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Art ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing ART 114 – Introduction to Color ART 115 – Introduction to 2D Design ART 214 – Introduction to Life Drawing CM/MUS 240 – Digital Music Production CM/ENG 280 – Book Production: Pueo ENG 100 – Composition I ICS 101 – Digital Tools for the Information World ICS 107 – Website Development ICS 119 – Introduction to Social Media ICS 123 – Introduction to Digital Audio/Video Production ICS 203 – Digital Image Editing ICS 207 – Building Web Applications ICS 215 – Introduction to Scripting JOUR 250 – Media Writing JOUR 287V – Newspaper Production THEA 101 – Introduction to Drama and Theatre THEA 221 – Acting I THEA 222 – Acting II

Windward Community College’s Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media is aimed at students wanting to focus on video game design or filmmaking and teaches them the foundational skills of their craft so that they can produce a final project with professional equipment and conforming to professional standards. Upon completion of the 24-credit program, students will be prepared to launch their own entrepreneurial careers, to seek industry jobs or to pursue advanced academic study of their craft.

Currently, no campus in the UH System offers a focused program in video game design despite the fact that video games are a $11.7 billion industry in the United States. In addition, while there are campuses with digital video/cinema programs, there is no campus offering a focused program on documentary (non-fiction) filmmaking.

WCC’s academic subject certificate in filmmaking targets the aspiring independent filmmaker. Students in both the documentary and creative filmmaking tracks get an all-around education in producing, directing, cinematography, sound recording, editing as well as a grounding in the business, ethical and legal aspects of the industry to tell their own stories for a variety of platforms. In addition, given WCC’s unique location in the culturally rich Ko‘olau region, its large population of Native Hawaiian students and its mission to “support the access and educational needs of Native Hawaiians,” our filmmaking students have increased access, opportunities and resources to create films steeped in Native Hawaiian culture.

Students in the Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media focus on video game design or filmmaking, learn the foundational skills of their craft, and produce a final project with professional equipment which conforms to professional standards. Upon completion of this 24-credit certificate, students will be prepared to launch their own entrepreneurial careers, to seek industry jobs or to pursue advanced academic study of their craft.

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

Understand and properly use the vocabulary of their industry (filmmaking or video game design)
Apply the technical skills of their industry and creative problem solving to produce a creative media product (a documentary short film, a fictional short film, or a video game)
Develop a plan to take their creative media product to market

This certificate consists of a minimum 24 total credits with three different tracks of emphasis: Video Game Design, Documentary Filmmaking, and Creative Filmmaking.

For more info about Windward Community College’s program, please visit their site .

Contact WCC Creative Media Committee Chair Kimberlee Bassford [email protected].

ART 107D – Introduction to Digital Photography ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts ART 125 – Introduction to Graphic Design ART 293 – Creative Media Internship ENG 100 – Composition I – Fulfills Communication category CM 110 – Introduction to Music Production CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video CM 170 – Introduction to Event Technology CM 178 – Introduction to 3D Animation CM 180 – Introduction to Website Technology CM 156 – Writing for Media or ART 101 – Introduction to Visual Arts ETRO 101 – Introduction to Electronics Technology or ICS 101 – Digital Tools for The Information World 2 Creative Media Electives (ART 101, ART 113, ART 207D, CM 156, CM 210, CM 220, ENT 125, ETRO 101, ICS 101) Cultural Environment: A.S. MATH 100 or higher

ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing ART 207D – Intermediate Digital Photography CM 156 – Writing for Media CM 210 – Intermediate Music Production CM 220 – Intermediate Digital Video ENT 125 – Starting a Business ETRO 101 – Introduction to Electronics Technology ICS 101 – Digital Tools for the Information World

The Creative Media program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to a variety of digital communication disciplines: Event Technology, Music, Photography, Video, Animation, Graphics, and Website Design. Featuring accomplished industry experts, advanced computer labs, and professionally equipped studios, Kaua‘i Community College’s Creative Media program guides students to develop viable industry benchmark skills. Important components of the program are the Creative Media Consortium, which connects industry experts with students to facilitate career opportunities and continuous curriculum improvement, and a commitment to service in the community, matching student teams to work with real non-profit clients on Kauai to develop new digital materials.

Students may earn certificates in Creative Media to provide job upgrades and entry-level skills, or an Associate of Science (A.S.) Degree in Creative Media. After earning an A.S. Degree students may continue to UH West O‘ahu to obtain a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree with a concentration in Creative Media or a Bachelor of Arts in Humanities with a concentration in Creative Media.

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs):

Use design elements and principles to create professional creative media projects.
Skillfully and safely operate creative media equipment.
Demonstrate mastery-level skills using creative media software applications.
Practice professional, ethical and legal principles.
Develop objectives for new projects and measure the effectiveness of completed projects.
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal communication and collaborative skills.

For more info about Kaui’i Community College’s program, please visit their site .

Shaunte Sadora Academic Counselor phone: 808.245.8337 email: [email protected] Stephen Watkins Creative Media Program Coordinator office: 808.245.0131 mobile: 808.281.1583 email: [email protected]

New Media Arts is a select admissions program. Students seeking admission to New Media Arts begin by taking pre-requisite art courses. An art portfolio, academic transcripts, personal statement and completed pre-requisite coursework are required to be considered for admission to the program. Students are urged to seek academic counseling early and perform well in their pre-requisite courses. Applications are accepted year-round with an annual due date of April 1st (or the next business day if April 1st falls on a weekend or UH break period).

Step 1: Take Required Pre-requisite Courses: ENG 100 – Composition I or ESL 100 – Composition I ART 101 – Introduction to Visual Arts ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Art ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing

For Animation applicants only, select one: ART 115 – Introduction to Design, or ART 116 – Introduction to 3D Composition, or ART 123 – Introduction to Painting

For Interface Design applicants only: ART 115 Introduction to Design

Step 2: Submit Documentation

Enroll as a UH KCC Student. For students who are not currently enrolled in any classes at KCC or anywhere in the UH system, you must apply online at apply.hawaii.edu. If prompted, list Liberal Arts (New Media Arts) as your major. Apply to UH Now Request Official Transcripts. Official transcripts must be sent from colleges outside of the UH system to be sent directly to the the Kekaulike Information and Service Center (KISC). To do so, request a transcript evaluation online. To be considered for transfer, be sure to request transcripts at least one semester prior to applying for the NMA program and be sure to include course descriptions for all courses taken outside the UH system.

Request Transcript Evaluation

Step 3: Submit Portfolio

Please visit this site to learn about the portfolio submission process.

Select one of the following:

MATH 100 – Survey of Mathematics or higher PHIL 111 – Introduction to Deductive Logic BUS 250 – Applied Math in Business or any FQ

Animation Requirements:

ART 126 – 3D Computer Graphics I ART 156 – Digital Painting ART 202 – Digital Imaging ART 214 – Life Drawing ART 157 – Film Analysis & Storytelling ART 212 – Digital Animation ART 226 – 3D Computer Graphics II ART 247 – Lighting and Rendering ART 246 – 3D Computer Graphics III ART 256 – Digital Compositing ART 257 – Motion Graphic Design *ART 294 NMA Practicum ART 284 – Animation Studio ART 298G – Game Development ART 296 – Demo Reel Development KCSS AS/NS A.S. Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher) KCSS AS/SS A.S. Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)

Notes: ART 284 – Animation Studio for a total of six credits. ART 294 – Practicum for a total of six credits. *ART 293 Internship may be taken in place of ART 294

Interface Design Requirements:

ART 120 – Intro to Typography ART 125 – Intro to Graphic Design ART 159 – History of Communication Design ART 257 – Motion Graphic Design ART 127 – Graphic Symbolism ART 128 – Interface Programming I ART 202 – Digital Imaging ART 229 – Interface Design I ART 129 – Corporate Identity ART 249 – Interface Design II ART 258 – Interface Programming II *ART 293 – NMA Internship ART 285 – Interface Design Studio ART 295 – Design Portfolio KCSS AS/NS A.S. Natural Science Elective (100 level or higher) KCSS AS/SS A.S. Social Science Elective (100 level or higher)

Notes: ART 285 – Interface Design Studio for a total of six credits. ART 293 – Internship for a total of six credits

The New Media Arts (NMA) program is a two year AS degree program located at Kapi‘olani Community College (KCC) in Honolulu, Hawaii. The NMA mission is to prepare students for employment in the fields of interface design and animation.

One A.S. degree, two specializations:

The Animation track prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. Topics include the full CG pipeline, film analysis and storytelling, digital painting, and demo reel development.

The Interface Design track prepares students for careers as interface designers with a focus on web design. Topics include graphic design, typography, graphic symbolism, user interface design, front-end web development, and motion graphic design. Additional courses include digital imaging, design history, and portfolio development.

The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, prepares students for careers in 3D computer animation, video game development, and emerging industries employing 3D computer graphics. The program is intended to serve professionals updating and refining their job skills and students preparing for a career in animation. The program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on production experience in a learning environment that encourages the collaborative process inherent in professional practice. The Associate in Science degree, New Media Arts with a specialization in Animation, will introduce students to the field of 3D computer animation, exploring the complex interplay of theory, aesthetics, technology, and production methodologies.

Animation Careers : 3D Modeler, Animator, Character Rigger, Storyboard Artist, Concept Artist, Texture Artist, Compositing Artist, Digital Painter, VFX Artist.

Interface Design Careers : Web Designer, Front-end Web Developer, Information Architect (IA), User Interface Designer (UI), User Experience Designer (UX), Print Designer.

For more info about Kapi’olani Community College’s program, please visit their site .

Steve Harris [email protected] 808-734-9510 nma.kcc.hawaii.edu

ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts ART 115 – Introduction to 2-D Design ART 202 – Digital Imaging CM 120 – Introduction to Digital Video BUSN 158 – Social Media and Collaboration or ENT 125 – Starting a Business ART 293 – Internship or ART 294 – Practicum in Digital Arts

Art 107D, Art 113, Art 120, Art 126, Art 156, Art 207D, Art 212, Art 214, Art 225, Art 226, Art 229, Art 248, Art 249, Art 257, Art 259, Art 293 (if not used previously), ART 249 (if not used previously)

With the growth of multimedia as a tool for both education and industry, the need for skilled design professionals in this field has risen dramatically.

The Digital Media Arts Program at Hawai’i Community College will prepare students for professional work, both in the field of multimedia design and in the converging industries that require advanced skills in digital media. Integrating classroom instruction with production, the program will provide students with hands-on experience in the collaborative process of multi-media production.

The Digital Media Arts certificate prepares students for work in the fields of digital media design and production. The curriculum includes 6 required courses and 1 elective.

A Certificate of Completion is a college credential awarded to students who have successfully completed short-term technical occupational professional education credit courses or course sequences that provide them with entry-level skills or job upgrading.

These course sequences shall be at least 10 credit hours but may not exceed 23 credit hours. The issuance of a Certificate of Completion requires a GPR of 2.0 (“C”) or higher for all courses required for the certificate.

To receive the Certificate of Completion you will need a total of 21 credits. You need to complete these Six Required Courses. And one of the Elective Courses.

For more info about Hawai‘i CC’s program, please visit their site .

Requirements (12 credits)

DMED 160 – Media Literacy & Ethics DMED 200 – Electronic Portfolio DMED 251 – Media Entrepreneurship DMED 261 – Digital Media Marketing & Online Distribution

General Education (15 credits)

Written Communication (FW) Quantitative Reasoning (FQ) Global Multicultural Perspective (FG) Diversification Social Sciences (DS) Diversification Biological Sciences OR Physical Sciences (DB OR DP)

Specialization Animation & Motion Graphics

ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing ART 113D – Introduction to Digital Drawing ART 229 – Interface Design I DMED 133 – Sound Design for Digital Media DMED 140 – Principles of Animation DMED 141 – Introduction to 3D Animation DMED 240 – Animation and Special Effects DMED 241 – 3D Motion Graphics and Modeling DMED 242 – Character Animation DMED 243 – 3D Modeling and Animation

Specialization Digital Photography (33 credits)

ART 101 – Introduction to the Visual Arts ART 107D – Introduction to Digital Photography ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts ART 115D – Introduction to 2D Digital Design ART 202 – Digital Imaging ART 207D – Intermediate Digital Photography ART 241 – Documentary Photography ART 277D – Studio Photography ART 287 – Industrial Photography DMED 131 – Introduction to Digital Video DMED 150 – Film Analysis and Storytelling

Specialization Digital Video for the Web (33 credits)

DMED 150 – Film Analysis and Storytelling DMED 126 – Introduction to Digital Camera Operation, Composition, and Lighting Principles DMED 142 – Film and Video Audio Acquisition and Recording DMED 151 – Introduction to Film and Video Editing Principles DMED 211 – Intro to Film and Video Storytelling and Scriptwriting DMED 226 – Applied Digital Camera Operation, Composition, and Lighting DMED 227 – Advanced Film and Video Storytelling and Scriptwriting DMED 251 – Applied Film and Video Editing and Post-Production Audio DMED 291 – Film and Video Directing – Studio/Location Production DMED 292 – Media Project Production Practicum

Specialization Creative Media (33 credits)

ART 112 – Introduction to Digital Arts ART 113 – Introduction to Drawing ART 113D – Introduction to Digital Drawing ART 115D – Introduction to 2D Design ART 202 – Digital Imaging ART 207D – Intermediate Digital Photography ART 123 – Introduction to Painting ART 156 – Digital Painting ART 229 – Interface Design I DMED 131 – Introduction to Digital Video

Unleash your creative energies and discover how to turn your passion into a lucrative career! Leeward’s Digital Media program combines a solid foundation of art and design with the practical technical skills needed to explore and express ideas in today’s multimedia world. You’ll experience real world adventures where tomorrow’s solutions are today’s challenges.

You’ll get integrated digital media training in art theory, web development, computer graphics, non-linear digital video, streaming media and web animation, motion graphics, media authoring, and 2D and 3D animation. You’ll learn how to stay current with the fast changing trends in this continually changing field in online, print and interactive media.

Digital media specialists are in demand in almost every type of business. Leeward’s program helps you develop the skills required for a variety of digital media careers, in such diverse fields as multimedia industries, graphic design, education, advertising, computer science, television, film, and corporate communications.

The Associate in Science in Digital Media Production provides creative individuals with the art and design training needed to explore and express ideas using leading-edge technology and skill-sets. Students receive integrated digital media training in one of five specializations: Character Animation, Creative Media, Digital Video for the Web, Internet Publishing and Video Games. Students become life-long learners, developing the skills required for a vast array of digital media careers, including web design and development, multimedia-production, digital video production, corporate communications, two-dimensional and three-dimensional animation, video games and interactive media.

Specialization Animation And Motion Graphics: Produce 2-D and 3-D animation by generating ideas using independent judgment, creativity, and computer software for content creation.
Specialization Creative Media: Demonstrate competence in the production and processing of images with current electronic tools and the application of electronic media to all areas of artistic and commercial new media art.
Specialization Digital Photography: Produce attention-grabbing communication design for film, television, music videos, and the Web while meeting industry standard specifications.
Specialization Digital Video for the Web: Create design prototypes, including graphic design, site navigation, and layout of content, for various Web sites and perform maintenance and updates to existing Web sites.
Specialization Internet Publishing: Design core features of video games. Specify innovative game and role-play mechanics, story lines, and character biographies. Create and maintain design documentation. Guide and collaborate with production staff to produce games as designed.
Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills for project planning and use of necessary collaborative skills.
Communicate clearly and concisely, visually, verbally and in writing, using techniques appropriate for the intended audience.
Identify and explain standards of professionalism as they pertain to personal and work-related endeavors.
Exhibit a portfolio of projects related to the chosen specialization at the conclusion of the Associate in Science degree work.

For more info about Leeward CC’s program, please visit their program site .

DMED Coordinator Irwin Yamamoto [email protected]

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English (eng).

To register for undergraduate English courses, students need a minimum grade of C or higher in any prerequisite courses, or instructor consent, unless otherwise specified. ENG 200 and 209 are courses in intermediate expository writing. ENG 270-276 courses fulfill the UH Mānoa General Education Diversification in Literatures (DL) requirement. Credits for these courses are considered “non-introductory.” A significant portion of class time is dedicated to writing instruction, and the courses require a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing. The specific content of 400-level Studies courses varies by semester. Students should refer to the English department’s course descriptions on www.english.hawaii.edu prior to enrolling. All Studies courses require a significant research component, unless otherwise specified. Graduate standing or consent is required for all courses numbered 600 and above for which no specific prerequisite is listed.

ENG 100 Composition I (3)

Introduction to the rhetorical, conceptual and stylistic demands of writing at the university level; instruction in composing processes, search strategies, and writing from sources. Students may not earn credit for both ENG 100 and 190. Pre: placement. Freshmen only.

ENG 100A Composition I (3)

Eng 190 composition for transfer students to uhm (3).

Introduction to the rhetorical, conceptual and stylistic demands of writing at the university level; instruction in composing processes, search strategies, and writing from sources. Restricted to students with more than 24 credits. Students may not earn credit for both ENG 100 and 190. A-F only. Pre: placement.

ENG 200 Composition II (3)

Further study of rhetorical, conceptual, and stylistic demands of writing; instruction develops the writing and research skills covered in Composition I. Pre: FW.

ENG 209 Business Writing (3)

Practice in informative, analytical, persuasive writing. Pre: FW. Students may not earn credit for both ENG 209 and BUS 209.

ENG 270 Introduction to Literature: Literary History (3)

Study of significant works of selected historical periods. A significant portion of class time is dedicated to writing instruction. Repeatable one time. Requires a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing. Pre: FW.

ENG 271 Introduction to Literature: Genre (3)

Study of significant works of selected genres. A significant portion of class time is dedicated to writing instruction. Repeatable one time. Requires a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing. Pre: FW.

ENG 272 Introduction to Literature: Culture and Literature (3)

Study of significant works of selected cultures and cultural formations. A significant portion of class time is dedicated to writing instruction. Repeatable one time. Requires a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing. Pre: FW.

ENG 273 Introduction to Literature: Creative Writing and Literature (3)

Study of significant works through analytical and creative writing. Repeatable one time. Pre: FW. No waiver.

ENG 276 Introduction to Literature: Rhetoric and Literature (3)

Study of significant works of literature and rhetoric through a rhetorical analytical lens. A significant portion is dedicated to writing instruction. Requires a minimum of 4,000 words of graded writing. Repeatable one time. Pre: FW

ENG 300 (Alpha) Introduction to Rhetoric (3)

History of theory and practices of rhetoric from Classical to contemporary periods; e.g., Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Quintilian, Augustine, Sidney, K. Burke, DeMan; (B) Classical-Renaissance; (C) EnlightenmentContemporary. Repeatable one time for different alphas. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 302 History of the English Language (3)

Basic concepts and methods for the study of the English language; general history of the language; grammar and usage, issues of language diversity and standardization; English as a world language. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 303 Modern English Grammar (3)

Introduction to the structure of present-day English for native speakers and others with advanced competency. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 306 Argumentative Writing (3)

Theory and practice of written argument; emphasis on the role of invention in argumentative discourse and on the nature of rhetorical proof. Pre: FW and either 200 or one ENG DL course, or consent.

ENG 307 Rhetoric, Composition, and Computers (3)

Introduction to computer-based writing and reading technologies. Study of principles of traditional and online composition. Writing traditional and multimedia essays. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 308 Technical Writing (3)

Combined lecture/ lab preparing students to write about technical subjects for specialists and laypersons. Introduces theory of technical communication and document design and teaches students to make use of relevant technology. A-F only. Pre: FW and either 200 or one ENG DL course; or consent.

ENG 311 Autobiographical Writing (3)

Writing clear, effective prose based on the writer’s own experiences and ideas. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 313 Creative Writing (3)

Basic principles of the craft as developed through writing in two of the following genres: fiction, poetry, drama, screenwriting, and creative nonfiction. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 320 Introduction to English Studies (3)

Introduction to English Studies, including reading and writing about the purpose, practice, and potential of literary and rhetorical study of texts; consideration given to Hawaiian and/or Pacific texts in cultural and historical context. Restricted to ENG majors/minors and Secondary Education-English majors only. Prerequisite to 400-level work for ENG majors. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 321 Backgrounds of Western Literature (3)

Sources of European and American literary themes and allusions; myth, legend, and folklore of Western cultures; e.g., Classical texts, Arthurian romances, King James Bible. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 326 Literatures of the World (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the transhistorical, transnational, and/or comparative study of literatures in English and in translation from regions around the world. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 330 Medieval Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of literature before 1500. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 331 Renaissance British Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of prose, poetry, and drama in English from 1500 to 1660. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 332 Restoration/18th Century British Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of prose, poetry, and drama in English from 1660 to 1780, exclusive of Milton. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 333 19th Century Literature in English (Except American) (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of 19th century prose and poetry in English. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 335 British Literature After 1900 (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of prose, poetry, and drama in English from 1900 to the present. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 336 American Literature to Mid-19th Century (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of prose, poetry, and drama in American literature through the middle of the 19th century. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 337 American Literature Mid-19th to Mid20th Century (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of prose, poetry and drama in American literature from the middle of the 19th century to the middle of the 20th century. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 338 American Literature Since Mid-20th Century (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of American literature since approximately 1950. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 361 Poetry (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the analysis of imagery, sound, language, form, and structure in poems. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 362 Drama (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of the form, function, and development of the genre of drama. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 363 Film (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of the form, function, and development of cinematic narrative techniques. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 364 Non-fiction (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of non-fiction such as essays, biographies, autobiographies, speeches, political and legal documents, conversion and captivity narratives, testimonials, science writing, and travel writing. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 365 Fiction (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of the form, function, and development of fiction genres such as short story and the novel in English. Repeatable one time for different topics. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 366 Shakespeare and Film (3)

Comparative analysis of selected plays by Shakespeare and films which appropriate, reenact, adapt, or offer variations on his texts. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 370 Literatures of Hawai‘i (3)

Writings of various ethnic groups in Hawai‘i, ancient to contemporary. Songs, stories, poetry, fiction, essays that illustrate the social history of Hawai‘i. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as ES 370)

ENG 371 Literature of the Pacific (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of the literature of the Pacific, including Pacific voyagers and contemporary writings in English by Pacific Islanders. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as PACS 371)

ENG 372 Asian American Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of Asian American literature by writers from a variety of backgrounds. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as ES 372)

ENG 373 African American Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of African American literature by writers from a variety of backgrounds. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 374 Race, Ethnicity, and Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of race and ethnicity as the basis for literary inquiry. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 375 Philippine Contemporary Literature in English (3)

Critical survey of 20th-century Philippine literature written in English; cultural values. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as IP 363)

ENG 376 Philippine Literature and Folklore in Translation (3)

Philippine folk literature translated into English: epics, myths, legends, and other folklore. Classic works of vernacular writers. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as IP 396)

ENG 378 Native Hawaiian Literature in English (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of Native Hawaiian literature, ancient to contemporary, in translation and in English, that demonstrate the depth and breadth of the Native Hawaiian literary tradition. Pre: one DL course.

ENG 380 Folklore, Wonder Tales, and Oral Traditions (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of folktales, legends, ballads, wonder tales, and other folklore genres in various cultures; consideration given to folklore/literature relationships. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 381 Popular Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of popular literature genres, such as detective fiction, science fiction, the thriller, the romance, and westerns. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 382 Gender, Sexuality and Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of literary constructions of gender and sexuality. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent. (Cross-listed as WGSS 381)

ENG 383 Children’s Literature (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of children’s literature; may include study of children’s book illustration. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 385 Fairy Tales and Their Adaptations (3)

Comparative analysis of selected tales of magic and their adaptations across history, cultures and media such as book illustration and film. Pre: one ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 388 Literature and the Environment (3)

Basic concepts and representative texts for the study of intersections between literature and the environment, including issues such as climate change, technology, pollution, land and land use, interspecies relationships. Pre: One ENG DL course or consent.

ENG 401 Theories and Methods of English Studies (3)

Intensive study of questions, issues, traditions, and movements in the field of English Studies. Recommended for students planning to pursue postbaccalaureate degrees. Pre: ENG 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 404 English in Hawai‘i (3)

English language in Hawai‘i viewed historically and in a multicultural context, with attention to politics, religion, race, and education, from 1820 to present. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 405 Teaching Composition (3)

Theory, observation, and practice in teaching writing, especially the use of one-on-one and small group instruction. Pre: two ENG DL courses; or consent. Recommended: 306.

ENG 406 Advanced Argumentative Writing (3)

Advanced study of both the philosophical and practical dimensions of written reasoning. Emphasis on argument as a process of inquiry. Pre: FW and either 200 or one ENG DL course, or consent.

ENG 407 Writing for Digital Media (3)

Combined lecture/lab on writing and rhetoric in computermediated communication. May include online technical writing, courseware development, social media content creation. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 408 Professional Editing (3)

Discussion and practice in the professional editing of articles, reports, books; logic, clarity, coherence, consistency of tone and style, grammar and punctuation. Pre: 303, 306, 311, 313, or 405; or consent.

ENG 409 Studies in Composition/Rhetoric/ Language (3)

Intensive study of selected topics, questions, themes, issues, and/or writers in composition, rhetoric, and/or English language. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 410 Form and Theory of Poetry (3)

Poetic theories and techniques for students interested in writing poetry. Pre: 313 or consent.

ENG 411 Poetry Workshop (3)

Writing, evaluating poems. Repeatable one time. Pre: 313 or consent.

ENG 412 Nonfiction Writing (3)

Workshop analysis of nonfiction as a literary form. Repeatable one time. Pre: 306, 311, or 313; or consent.

ENG 413 Form and Theory of Fiction (3)

Narrative techniques for students interested in writing fiction. Pre: 313 or consent.

ENG 414 Fiction Workshop (3)

Writing, evaluating fiction. Repeatable one time. Pre: 313 or consent.

ENG 416 Studies in Creative Writing (3)

Intensive study of selected topics, questions, themes, writers, or modes of creative writing in a workshop setting. Repeatable one time. Pre: 313 or consent.

ENG 420 Studies in Literature and Culture (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in regard to cultural studies and the reading and interpretation of cultural texts. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 421 Studies in Comparative Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in the field of comparative literature. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 430 Studies in Medieval Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in Old/Middle English literature from 500-1500, including works in modern translation. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 431 Studies in 16th and 17th Century Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in texts written during the period 1500-1700. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 432 Studies in 18th Century Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in texts written during the period 1660-1830, the “long” 18th century. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 433 Studies in 19th Century Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in texts written during the 19th century. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 434 Studies in 20th and 21st Century Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, writers, traditions, or movements in texts written from the 20th century to the present. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 440 Single Author (3)

Intensive study of the works and literary milieu of a single author considered significant by most scholars in English Studies. The English Department maintains a list of versions focusing on specific authors. Repeatable one time for a different author, with consent. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 442 Geoffrey Chaucer (3)

Intensive study of the works and literary milieu of Geoffrey Chaucer. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent

ENG 445 William Shakespeare (3)

Intensive study of the works and literary milieu of William Shakespeare. Repeatable one time. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 447 John Milton (3)

Intensive study of the works and literary milieu of John Milton. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 455 U.S. Women’s Literature and Culture (3)

Reading of selected works of U.S. women’s literature and cultural texts (such as art and film). Emphasis on historical and cultural context and diverse expressions of women’s gendered identities. (Cross-listed as AMST 455 and WGSS 445)

ENG 463 Studies in Film (3)

Intensive study of selected topics in film, e.g.: genres, major filmmakers, film theory/criticism, or film and literature. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 464 Studies in Life Writing (3)

Intensive study of forms and theories of life writing in forms such as biographies, autobiographies, oral histories, diaries, journals, letters, film, drama, and portraiture. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 467 Studies in Literary Forms, Genres, and Media (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, traditions, or movements in literary forms, genres, and media. Repeatable one time. Pre: ENG 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 470 Studies in Asian American and Asian Diaspora Literatures (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, traditions, genres, or writers relating to Asia. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 471 Studies in Postcolonial Literature (3)

Intensive study of postcolonial literatures and of historical, cultural, and theoretical issues such as colonialism, migration, assimilation, national identity, or transnationalism. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 472 Studies in Cultural Identities and Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, traditions, genres, and writers in relation to cultural identities such as race, ethnicity, class as the basis for literary inquiry. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level course; or consent.

ENG 473 Studies in Cultural and Literary Geographies (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, traditions, genres, or writers relating to space and place as the basis for literary inquiry. Topics may include migration, diaspora, and local histories. Repeatable one time. Pre: ENG 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 474 Studies in Hawaiian and/or Pacific Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, traditions, writers, movements, and genres in the field of Hawaiian and/or Pacific literature. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course. (Cross-listed as PACS 474)

ENG 480 Studies in Literature and Folklore (3)

Intensive study of selected questions, issues, traditions, or genres in folklore and oral traditions and their performance and transformations within specific social and cultural contexts. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 481 Studies in Literature and Popular Culture (3)

Intensive study of selected problems, issues, traditions, writers, movements, or genres in the field of popular literature and/or popular culture. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent.

ENG 482 Studies in Literature and Sexuality and Gender (3)

Intensive study of selected questions and issues in the construction and representation of sexuality and gender in specific genres, social and cultural contexts, or thematic/figurative clusters. Repeatable one time. Pre: 320 and one other 300-level ENG course; or consent. (Cross-listed as WGSS 483)

ENG 494 Study Abroad (V)

Intensive study in the English language of selected topics, issues or writers from the host country in a UH Mānoa-approved study abroad location. Repeatable one time. A-F only. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 495 Internship (3)

Faculty supervised participation in the operations of an organization. A-F only. Pre: two ENG DL courses, junior standing, or consent.

ENG 499 Directed Reading (V)

Repeatable up to six credits. A-F only. Pre: two ENG DL courses or consent.

ENG 560 HWP Summer Writing Institute (V)

Repeatable one time.

ENG 561 HWP Summer Institute WAC (V)

Practicum in the current best approaches to teaching writing across the curriculum. Participants write, read published theory and research in composition, and demonstrate effective writing lessons. Repeatable one time.

ENG 601 Old English (3)

Structure of the language, relation to present English; reading of selected prose and poetry.

ENG 605 Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition (3)

Major contemporary theorists and classroom practices that evolve from their theories; observation and applications. A-F only.

ENG 610 Elements of Creative Writing (3)

Intensive discussion of the craft and technique of creative writing through readings in poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and creative writing pedagogy. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing or consent. (Fall only)

ENG 613 (Alpha) Graduate Writing Workshop (3)

Advanced practice and critical evaluation of the writing of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. (B) poetry; (C) fiction; (D) nonfiction. Repeatable one time in each English graduate degree. Pre: graduate standing plus 411 for (B); 414 for (C); 412 for (D); or consent

ENG 625 (Alpha) Theories and Methods (3)

Required course in the MA student’s area of concentration. (B) theories and methods of literary study; (C) introduction to composition and rhetoric; (D) foundations of creative writing; (E) theories in cultural studies. Repeatable in different alphas. ENG majors only. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing or consent. (Fall only)

ENG 627 (Alpha) Literary Theory and Criticism (3)

(B) classical period through 18th century; (C) Romantic and post-Romantic.

ENG 664 Biography (3)

Study of one or more authors, English or American literature. Repeatable one time. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

ENG 691 MA Final Project (V)

Individual reading and research towards preparation of MA project. 3 credit hours required. CR/NC only. Repeatable one time. Pre: 625 and consent.

ENG 695 Supervised Practicum (3)

Applies course work in literature, creative writing, cultural studies, or composition and rhetoric to hands-on activities engaging publics outside of the university under direction of practicing professionals and university faculty. ENG majors only. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing and consent.

ENG 699 Directed Reading (V)

Individual reading or research. Repeatable with consent of Graduate Director. Pre: graduate standing and consent.

ENG 700 Thesis Research (V)

Repeatable unlimited times. Pre: graduate standing and consent.

ENG 705 Seminar in Composition Studies (3)

Intensive study of selected issues in composition studies. Repeatable one time. Pre: 625C or consent.

ENG 709 Seminar in Rhetoric (3)

Intensive study of selected topics in the history of rhetoric, rhetorical theory, or rhetorical criticism; topic to be announced. Repeatable one time. Pre: 625C or consent.

ENG 713 Seminar in Creative Writing (3)

Advanced study in creative writing focused on thesis and dissertation projects. Repeatable one time in each English graduate degree. Pre: 613 or consent.

ENG 716 (Alpha) Seminar in Techniques in Contemporary Literature (3)

The study, from the point of view of the creative writer, of works written within the last 25 years. (B) techniques in fiction; (C) techniques in poetry; (D) techniques in creative nonfiction. Repeatable one time in each ENG graduate degree. Pre: 613 (or concurrent) or consent.

ENG 727 Seminar in Literary Criticism (3)

Intensive study of selected topics in literary theory and its practical application; topics to be announced. Repeatable two times. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

ENG 730 (Alpha) Seminar in English Literature (3)

Study of authors or a period. (C) re-reading Chaucer; (N) 14th century poetry; (P) extended Victorian lyric; (Q) modern British fiction; (R) early 17th century poetry; (S) dominant Victorians: the 1840s; (T) Baroque and English literature; (U) literature and social change; (X) literature and history; (Y) studies in satire. Repeatable one time.

ENG 735 (Alpha) Seminar in American Literature (3)

Study of authors or a period. (B) American modernism; (C) race in American literature; (D) 19th century American poetry; (E) American literature naturalism; (F) African American literature and theory; (G) American transcendentalism; (H) 19th century American novel; (J) contemporary American poetry; (N) poetry by 20th century American women; (P) women writers and multiculturalism; (Q) Asian American literature and theory; (R) relocating American literature; (S) early American literature; (T) H. Melville and T. Morrison. Repeatable one time for different alphas.

ENG 740 (Alpha) Seminar in Major Author (3)

Study of one or more authors, English or American. (C) George Eliot; (D) Emily Dickinson; (M) Milton; (S) Chaucer and his backgrounds; (T) Austen; (U) Yeats and his circle; (X) Beowulf; (Y) Faulkner’s narrative; (Z) Virginia Woolf. Repeatable one time for different alphas. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

ENG 745 Seminar in Shakespeare (3)

Intensive study of Shakespeare.

ENG 760 (Alpha) Seminar in Literary Genres (3)

Study of one or more authors, English or American literature. (C) neoclassicism; (D) tragedy; (E) modern American short story; (F) sonnet and sonnet sequences; (G) Rest., 18th century dramatic comedy; (H) 18th century literature and art; (I) medieval drama; (J) narrative theory and criticism; (K) reinventing the author; (M) laughter and the comic arts; (N) nature of romance; (O) Victorian novel; (P) Jacobean drama; (Q) science fiction; (R) essay, past and present; (S) Eng. hymn in Western culture; (W) 18th century British women novelists; (Y) English romanticism; (Z) English novel and criticism. Repeatable one time. A-F only. Pre: graduate standing or consent.

ENG 763 Seminar in Film Theory and Criticism (3)

Classic theories of representation and aesthetics; modern and contemporary cultural, psychoanalytic, and aesthetic theories as they apply to film.

ENG 764 Seminar in Life Writing (3)

Intensive study of critical and theoretical issues raised by various forms of life writing (biography, autobiography, oral history, diaries, etc.) and of their history and methodology. Repeatable one time.

ENG 770 Seminar in Cultural Studies in Asia/ Pacific (3)

Intensive study of selected issues in cultural studies in Asia and the Pacific; topics to be announced. Repeatable one time.

ENG 771 Seminar in Pacific Literatures (3)

Intensive study of selected issues in the literatures of the Pacific in English, or translated into English. Topics to be announced. Repeatable one time. Pre: graduate standing or consent. (Spring only)

ENG 772 Seminar in Literatures of Hawai‘i (3)

Introduction to comparative literature; relationship of Hawaiian to other literatures; sources and influences. Repeatable one time.

ENG 773 Seminar in Hawaiian Literature (3)

Intensive study of selected issues, genres, and traditions in Hawaiian literature written in English or translated from Hawaiian into English. Repeatable one time. Pre: HAW 102 (or concurrent) or consent. (Fall only)

ENG 775 Seminar in Cultural Studies (3)

Intensive study of selected issues in cultural studies and cultural and social theory; topics to be announced. Repeatable one time.

ENG 780 (Alpha) Seminar in Comparative Literature (3)

Introduction to comparative literature; relationship of English to other literatures; sources and influences. (B) African lit. and literary theory; (F) folklore and literature; (G) theory/practice of poetry; (H) contemporary drama; (I) mythic method; (J) postmodern fiction; (M) modernism; (N) colonial/ postcolonial; (P) postmodernism and postcolonialism; (W) medieval women writers. Repeatable one time for different alphas.

ENG 790 Seminar in Special Topics (3)

Content to be announced. Repeatable five times.

ENG 800 Dissertation Research (V)

Pre: graduate standing and consent. Repeatable nine times.

Tuition break: Residents of the following states and islands can enroll in our MA and PhD programs at a reduced tuition of 1.5x the regular Hawai’i resident tuition rates : Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Idaho, Guam, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Click here to find out more.

Applications for admission to the M.A. and Ph.D. programs are accepted for the Fall semester only.

Additional admissions information for international applicants is available on the Office of Graduate Education’s website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/content/prospective-students

Applying to the M.A. Program

We offer a BA-MA Combined Pathway Program that allows exceptionally motivated English majors at UHM to earn both degrees in as little as 5 years.

The deadline to submit all application materials for the M.A. and BA-MA Combined Pathway programs is January 1 .

Applying to the Ph.D. Program

Applicants to the Ph.D. program must hold or expect to hold prior to matriculation a Master’s degree in English or a closely related field.

The deadline to submit all application materials for the Ph.D. program is December 1 .

Unclassified Students

Students who have received their bachelor’s degrees but who have not been admitted to the graduate program may apply to UH Mānoa as post-baccalaureate unclassified (PBU) students. Once admitted, such students may take graduate courses in English (except for 605) with the permission of the instructor and the Graduate Director. PBU students who are interested in applying for admission to the program at some future date should meet with the Graduate Director in English for advising and for a discussion of which courses will apply to their degree. Upon admission, PBU students have to petition for such courses to be transferred toward their degree. For information on applying as a PBU student, see the Office of Graduate Education’s website: http://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/ .

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At a Glance. 32 MA students, 55 PhD students, and 27 graduate faculty. The English Department has recognized strengths in traditional and new areas of literary and cultural studies (including film and popular culture), creative writing, composition and rhetoric, and Asia/Pacific studies, with particular attention to Hawai'i.
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The UHM Writing Center will close for the Spring 2024 semester on Wednesday, May 1! Check back here for our hours for the Fall 2024 semester. Writing Center News. Congratulations to our Writing Center staff and associates attending and presenting at conferences this Spring! Georganne Nordstrom and Joseph Wilson, "Coexisting Literacies Made ...
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University of Hawaii, Manoa. The Graduate Program in English offers the MA and PhD degrees in English and American literature, with the option of specializing in creative writing with a thesis or dissertation in several genres, including poetry, fiction, translation, and biography. The MA requires 30 s/hrs of credits including up to 6 for ...
Academic Pathways
The following required courses for our Academic Subject Certificate in Creative Media have pre-requisites that are outside of the certificate program. Track A: Video Game Design. ART/CM 126 - 3D Computer Graphics I - Pre-requisite is ART 112: Introduction to Digital Art with a grade of C or better.
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To register for undergraduate English courses, students need a minimum grade of C or higher in any prerequisite courses, or instructor consent, unless otherwise specified. ENG 200 and 209 are courses in intermediate expository writing. ENG 270-276 courses fulfill the UH Mānoa General Education Diversification in Literatures (DL) requirement.
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Admissions. Tuition break: Residents of the following states and islands can enroll in our MA and PhD programs at a reduced tuition of 1.5x the regular Hawai'i resident tuition rates: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Idaho, Guam, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South ...
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