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B.S. in Interactive Digital Media
This is a unique major that combines courses from computer science, art and mass communication to give students a complete working knowledge of digital media. Professionals working in interactive digital media industries need to possess cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills in areas that deal with visual aesthetic understanding and communication, integrated with technological knowledge, in order to be effective and efficient employees. The goal of this new major is to produce graduates who are proficient in written and visual communication, art, photography, design, computer programming and legal/ethical considerations as they relate to the media.
Required Core Courses for Interactive Digital Media
B.S. Degree with Computer Science concentration; no minor required
Course No.
|
Course Name
|
Hours
|
| 44-143 |
Script Programming I |
3 |
| 44-333 |
Web Development |
3 |
| 44-335 |
Script Programming II |
3 |
| 13-191 |
Introduction to Design |
3 |
| 13-207 |
Digital Photography |
3 |
| 13-292 |
Introduction to Creative Electronic Imaging |
3 |
| 13-294 |
Letter Forms & Graphic Design |
3 |
| 20-120 |
Introduction to Mass Media |
3 |
| 20-243 |
Media Design |
3 |
| 20-303 |
Introduction to Web Publishing |
3 |
| 20-314 |
Communication Law |
3 |
| 55-330 |
Principles of Marketing |
3 |
|
*Total Core Course Hours Required |
36
|
*Based on 2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog
Required Courses for Concentration in Computer Science
Course No.
|
Course Name
|
Hours
|
| 44-141 |
Computer Programming I |
3 |
| 44-241 |
Computer Programming II |
3 |
| 44-242 |
Data and File Structures |
3 |
| 44-345 |
Computer Organization |
3 |
| 44-356 |
CCNA Network Fundamentals |
3 |
| 44-415 |
IDM Seminar |
1 |
| 44-560 |
Database Systems |
3 |
| 44-563 |
Web Services Technology |
3 |
|
|
Choose one from the following list: |
3 |
| 44-325 |
Programming Languages |
3 |
| 44-349 |
Survey of Algorithms |
3 |
| 44-525 |
Theory & Implementation of Programming Language |
3
|
| 44-540 |
Visual Application Development |
3
|
| 44-550 |
Operating Systems |
3 |
| 44-560 |
Advanced Topics in Database Systems |
3 |
| 44-561 |
Software Engineering |
3 |
| 44-590 |
Special Topics |
3 |
|
*Total Concentration Course Hours Required |
25 |
*Based on 2010-2012 Undergraduate Catalog
Course descriptions are listed in the the current undergraduate catalog.
Careers in Interactive Digital Media
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Our Graduates Have Been Hired At
|
- Web Development/Production
- CD-ROM Production
- Advertising
- Graphic Design
- Computer Programming
|
- Cerner
- VML
- Northwest Missouri State University
- Shelter Insurance
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