Web Design & Interactive Media (AS)
AS
The Associate of Science degree in Web Design & Interactive Media was created to prepare today's students for careers in this field. Web Design & Interactive Media is a professional discipline which integrates the elements of audio, video, graphics, animation, and information design for the delivery of interactive content through varied delivery systems. The Associate of Science degree career track merges the student's individual artistic abilities with complex technological skills so that the graduate is prepared to adapt once he or she enters this fast evolving field. Students can apply for entry-level career opportunities with corporations, organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, entertainment, and advertising industries. Coursework begins with drawing and design, digital image manipulation, interactive media design, scriptwriting, sound, video, and animation, then progresses to more complex studies such as interactive information design and Web development all under the guidance of faculty members, many of whom are recruited from this rapidly evolving industry. At graduation, students have an individualized digital portfolio to showcase for prospective employers the practical skills and technical expertise they have acquired.
Total Credit Hours: 112
All courses are 11 weeks in length. The Web Design & Interactive Media Associate of Science degree program is seven quarters in length. Completion of the program in seven quarters is dependent upon whether the student successfully attempts 15-16 quarter credits per quarter.
BS
The Web Design & Interactive Media Bachelor of Science degree program assists students in gaining an advanced understanding in interactive media and Web design. The program provides both a theoretical and hands-on approach to education. Through this foundation and general education, students are aided in the development and maturation of their artistic abilities and are able to solidify their technical skills. The individual interested in this field is one who feels comfortable with and challenged by technology, and who has specialized skills as a designer or technician. Faculty members, many of whom are industry professionals, are committed to helping students combine their creative abilities with technical skills for entry into interactive design related professions including e-commerce, entertainment, publishing, education, and marketing.
By working in classrooms and computer labs, students develop a foundation in drawing and design, image manipulation, interface design, scripting, sound, video, and animation. More complex coursework involves employing authoring tools to integrate text, sound, graphics, animation, and video to complete interactive projects. Students also learn about the structure of online games, information design, interactive authoring, Web animation, and e-commerce applications. As an outcome of the program, each student uses all of the skills learned to create an individualized digital portfolio.
Total Credit Hours: 192
All courses are 11 weeks in length. The Web Design & Interactive Media Bachelor of Science degree program is twelve quarters in length. Completion of the program in twelve quarters is dependent upon whether the student successfully attempts 15-16 quarter credits per quarter.