This major is designed for students interested in the types of computing that are used for entertainment, art and aesthetics. The major melds work in the Arts, Mathematics and Computer Science to produce students who are comfortable applying computing to non-traditional applications such as robotics, computer gaming, web production, and arts production. Building on our several-year-old minor in the field, the new major is designed to provide preparation for the increasing number of computing careers in the arts and entertainment industries.

Multimedia Computing Major Requirements (60-63 credits)

CISC 1115 or 1170

CISC 1600, 2210, 3115, 2820W, 3115, 3130, 3220, 3620, 3630

CISC 4900 or 5001

MATH 1201

MATH 1711 or 1206

MATH 1716 or 2501

One of CISC 3650, 3660, or 3665

Three additional courses chosen from CISC 3140, 3142, 3410, 3415, 3610, 3650, 3660, 3665, 3810, and 4610

Two courses chosen from among

  • Art (ARTD) 2811, 2812, 2820, 2821, 3812
  • Music (MUSC) 3260, 3261, 3262, 3322
  • FILM 1201, 2701
  • Television and Radio (TVRA) 2420, 3861, 3871, 3951

A candidate for this degree must also fulfill the science requirements listed on page 8.

The department chair, with the approval of the chair of the department’s undergraduate curriculum committee, may allow substitutions for one or more of these requirements consistent with the educational goals of the program. For titles and prerequisites of these CIS courses, see Section IV of this brochure. For descriptions, see the Brooklyn College Bulletin.

Important Note: To enroll in a CIS course, a student must have passed all prerequisite courses in the CIS department with a grade of C or higher. This is different from the policy of many other departments. This requirement does not apply to Math prerequisite courses, which must be passed with a D- or better.

Prerequisite Flowchart for the BS in Multimedia Computing

Possible Schedules for the MMC Major

Students wishing to major in Multimedia Computing are encouraged to see a department counselor as early as possible. Note that the sample schedules in this section are appropriate for non-transfer students. Transfer students should consult with an advisor to plan their schedule at Brooklyn College.

The following suggestions are offered to help a student arrange the required courses into a feasible schedule. Many other arrangements are possible, and each student should consider the prerequisites for the individual courses before planning his or her schedule. Students should also take Core courses as appropriate. Students may also take other advanced elective courses that are not required for the major.

It is important to move speedily through the CISC 1115, 3115, 3130 sequence, as completing that set of courses allows a student to take most other courses in the department.

In the schedules below, a CIS MMC elective is an additional course chosen from among CISC CISC 3140, 3150, 3410, 3415, 3610, 3650, 3660, 3665, 3810, 4610

Four Year Schedule

Semester 1: CISC 1115, CISC 1600, ENGL 1010, MATH 1011
Semester 2: MATH 1201, ENGL 1012
Semester 3: CISC 2820W, CISC 3115, MATH 1206
Semester 4: CISC 2210, arts elective
Semester 5: CISC 3130; CISC 3630, MATH 2501
Semester 6: CISC 3220, CISC 3650 or 3660 or 3665, arts elective
Semester 7: CISC 3620, MMC elective, CISC 4900 or 5001
Semester 8: CIS MMC elective; CISC 4905 or CISC 5002 (optional)

For students who decide to major in Multimedia Computing in their second year, we recommend the following schedule of required courses:

Three Year Schedule

Semester 3: CISC 1600, MATH 1011, arts elective
Semester 4: CISC 1115, MATH 1201, arts elective
Semester 5: CISC 2210, CISC 2820W, CISC 3115, MATH 1206
Semester 6: CISC 3630, MATH 2501
Semester 7: CISC 3130, CISC 3650 or 3660 or 3665; CIS MMC elective
Semester 8: CISC 3220, CISC 3620, CIS MMC elective; CISC 4900 or 5001

Note: Mathematics 1011 or placement in MATH 1201 by the Dept. of Mathematics, is a prerequisite for CISC 2210.

Freshmen and sophomores are also encouraged to complete their General Education and English requirements and to start the Math requirements for the MMC major.

Students who are required to take a foreign language should satisfy that requirement as quickly as possible.