2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

Interactive Digital Media Comprehensive Major, 61 hours: B.S.—No Minor Required

CIP: 110801

Visual Imaging Concentration

This is an interdisciplinary major in conjunction with the Department of Fine and Performing Arts, the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems, and the Department of Communication and Mass Media. Three concentrations are available for this major: Computer Science Programming (Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems), New Media (Communication and Mass Media), and Visual Imaging (Fine and Performing Arts).

General Education Courses

Courses to be completed before advanced standing:
INCO 77101Freshman Seminar

1

ENGL 10111Composition I: Academic Literacies

3

ENGL 10112Composition II: Writing As Engagement

3

COM 29102Fundamentals of Oral Communication

3

HUM 26102Western Civilization I: The Ancient World to 1500

3

Total Credit Hours:42

 

Institutional Requirements

CSIS 44130Computers and Information Technology

3

Multicultural Diversity Competency

3

Total Credit Hours:6

Required Core Courses

ART 13191Introduction to Design

3

ART 13207Digital Photography

3

ART 13292Computer Graphics I

3

ART 13294Typography I

3

MMED 20120Introduction to Mass Media

3

MMED 20243Media Design

3

MMED 20303Introduction to Web Publishing

3

MMED 20314Communication Law and Ethics

3

CSIS 44144Web Development I

3

CSIS 44334Web Development II

3

CSIS 44335Script Programming

3

MKTG 55330Principles of Marketing

3

Total Credit Hours:36

Visual Imaging Concentration Required Courses

ART 13120Drawing

3

ART 13221Life Drawing

3

ART 13240Painting

3

ART 13394Computer Graphics 2

3

ART 13396Advanced Graphic Design

3

ART 13398Print & Digital Design

3

ART 13415Interactive Digital Media Seminar

1

ART 134973D Animation

3

ART 13592Internship

2 to 6

Total Credit Hours:25

ART 13394, ART 13396, ART 13398, ART 13415, ART 13497, ART 13592: Must have completed all Advanced Standing Requirements prior to enrolling in advanced courses (300-level and above).

Elective Courses

 

General electives as needed to total 124 hours for degree

Total Credit Hours:15

Suggested Electives:

ART 13492Advertising Design

3

ART 13425Knacktive

3

ART 13491Interactive Design

2

ART 13493Interactive Portfolio

1

ART 13499Design Studio

2 to 6

ART 13599Design Processes

2 to 6

Concentration in Computer Science Programming

see the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems

Concentration in New Media

see the Department of Communication and Mass Media