Interactive Media Arts, A.A.S.

HEGIS Code 1009.00 Inventory of Registered Program Code: 39168

Program Overview

The Interactive Media Arts Program prepares students for entry into sustainable, high valued careers in 3D animation, Motion Graphics, Digital Fabrication and the emerging fields of Mixed Reality (Virtual and Augmented). Curriculum rooted in digital design foundations and best practices includes advanced software applications, Creative Coding, both 2D and 3D Graphics, User Interface and User Experience design. By immersing students into the concept of ideation and development using both traditional and digital tools and by fostering critical thinking and real world problem-solving skills, the ICG graduate will be well equipped as competitive industry professionals.

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

The Associate in Applied Science Degree is designed for students preparing for entry into the business or professional world directly after completion of their course of study. These programs include both professional skills and liberal arts/general education courses.

The courses below are required of all students in the Interactive Media Arts Program.

Program Course Requirements
Common Core
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)
ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)
PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)
Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)
Total Common Core Credits: 21
Content Specialty Courses
CCP 210 - Branding the Creative Professional; (3cr)
IMA 110 - 3D Animation 1; (3cr)
IMA 115 - Drawing and Imaging 1; (3cr)
IMA 120 - Motion Design 1; (3cr)
IMA 125 - Design Principles; (3cr)
IMA 150 - Interactive Computer Graphics 1; (3cr)
IMA 210 - 3D Animation 2; (3cr)
IMA 215 - Drawing and Imaging 2; (3cr)
IMA 220 - Motion Design 2; (3cr)
IMA 240 - Design Thinking 1; (3cr)
IMA 250 - Interactive Computer Graphics 2; (3cr)
Total Content Specialty Credits: 33
Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences
ART 110 - Art/Design Theory and Criticism; (3cr)
Art History Elective; (3cr)
Total Additional Liberal Arts and Sciences Credits: 6
Total Program Credits: 60

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Course Name	Course Name
Semester 1	Semester 2
Art History Elective; (3cr)	ART 110 - Art/Design Theory and Criticism; (3cr)
ENG 101 - English Composition 1; (3cr)	CCP 210 - Branding the Creative Professional; (3cr)
IMA 110 - 3D Animation 1; (3cr)	ENG 102 - English Composition 2; (3cr)
IMA 115 - Drawing and Imaging 1; (3cr)	IMA 120 - Motion Design 1; (3cr)
Oral Communication Competency Elective; (3cr)	IMA 125 - Design Principles; (3cr)
Total 15	Total 15
Semester 3	Semester 4
IMA 150 - Interactive Computer Graphics 1; (3cr)	IMA 210 - 3D Animation 2; (3cr)
IMA 215 - Drawing and Imaging 2; (3cr)	IMA 220 - Motion Design 2; (3cr)
IMA 240 - Design Thinking 1; (3cr)	IMA 250 - Interactive Computer Graphics 2; (3cr)
Quantitative Competency Elective; (3cr)	Scientific Competency Elective; (3cr)
PSY 101 - General Psychology; (3cr)	Diversity Competency Elective; (3cr)
Total 15	Total 15