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Students may seek an academic major or minor in digital media and Web technology.

Major in Digital Media and

Web Technology

The digital media and Web technology major is designed to help prepare students for a career in the field of digital design. The flexible program of study allows students to specialize in Web technology, motion graphics, or digital design, as well as integrate courses from multiple disciplines to meet career interests and educational goals. The program offers hands-on experience in creating digital works using industry-standard software. The curriculum covers the theories, technologies, techniques, and best practices that govern the effective design of interactive, immersive, and engaging digital media across multiple delivery platforms. The major prepares students to work in areas such as Web design, motion graphics, multimedia, animation, and graphic design.

intended Program outcomes

The student who graduates with a major in digital media and Web technology should be able to

G Design, develop, and manage Web applications using current

and emerging technologies that adhere to industry standards.

G Analyze needs and effectively manage projects and resources,

applying sound business principles and technology.

G _{Configure, optimize, and administer computer systems to}

support Web technologies.

G Design and develop digital, interactive, and Web-based media

to meet customer requirements and usability standards.

G Develop, test, and implement Web and multimedia

applications using sound techniques of scripting and programming.

G _{Effectively apply relevant theories, practices, and principles}

when designing and developing works of digital media.

degree Requirements

A degree with a major in digital media and Web technology requires the successful completion of 120 credits of coursework including 30 credits for the major (indicated by F_{); 41 credits in general education requirements (GERs);}

and 49 credits in the minor, electives, and other degree requirements. At least 15 credits in the major must be earned in upper-level courses (numbered 300 or above).

requirements for the digital Media and Web technology Major

Coursework for a major in digital media and Web technology includes the following:

G Foundation courses (6 credits): CMST 290 and 295

G Required core course sequence (6 credits): CMST 385-386 (Web technologies), CMST 341-342 (motion graphics), or CMST 310-311 (digital design)

G Supplemental major courses (15 credits): Chosen from any CMST, CMIS, CMIT, CMSC, CSIA, and IFSM courses (Note: Taking courses within a single topic area -- Web technologies, motion graphics, or digital design -- is highly recommended.)

G Required capstone course (3 credits): CMST 495

Recommended Sequence

The following course sequence will fulfill all of the

requirements for the BS in digital media and Web technology. Since some recommended courses fulfill more than one requirement, substituting courses for those listed may make it necessary to take additional courses to meet degree requirements. Students should consult an academic advisor whenever taking advantage of other options. Information on alternate courses (where allowable) to fulfill general education requirements (in communications, arts and humanities, behavioral and social sciences, biological and physical sciences, mathematics, and interdisciplinary issues) may be found on p. 65.

diGiTAL mEdiA And WEB TECHnoLoGy mAJoR CoURsEs

F Required for the major Credits

First Courses

(to be taken within the first 18 credits)

Note: Placement tests are required for certain math and writing courses.

LIBS 150 Introduction to Research 1 WRTG 101 Introduction to Writing 3

or WRTG 101S Introduction to Writing

MATH 103 College Mathematics 3

or MATH 107 College Algebra

or a higher-level math course

introductory Courses

(to be taken within the first 30 credits)

PHIL 140 Contemporary Moral Issues 3

or ENGL 240 Introduction to Fiction, Poetry, and Drama

or HUMN 100 Introduction to Humanities

or other ARTH, ARTT, HIST, HUMN, MUSC, PHIL, THET, dance, literature, or foreign language course to fulfill the first general education requirement in arts and humanities

IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of

Information Technology 3

or CMST 301 Digital Media and Society

course to fulfill the first general education requirement in computing

BIOL 101 Concepts of Biology 3

and BIOL 102 Laboratory in Biology 1

or BIOL 103 Introduction to Biology

or other course(s) to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences with related laboratory

CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving

and Algorithm Design 3

or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in computing

GVPT 170 American Government 3

or BEHS 103 Technology in Contemporary Society

or other ANTH, BEHS, ECON, GEOG, GVPT, PSYC, SOCY, or eligible AASP, CCJS, GERO, or WMST course to fulfill the first general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences

WRTG 293 Introduction to Professional Writing 3

or other communication/writing course

Foundation Courses

(to be taken within the first 60 credits)

PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3

or SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology

or ECON 103 Economics in the Information Age

or other course to fulfill the second general education requirement in behavioral and social sciences (discipline must differ from first)

CMST 295F _{Fundamentals of Digital Media 3} NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science 3

or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in biological and physical sciences

HIST 142 Western Civilization II 3

or HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865

or HIST 125 Technological Transformation

or other ARTH or HIST course to fulfill the general education requirement in arts and humanities for the historical perspective (discipline must differ from other humanities course)

CMST 290F Introduction to Interactive Design 3 SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3

or SPCH 101 Introduction to Public Speaking

or COMM 202 Media and Society

or other course to fulfill the general education requirement in communications/ writing or speech

Additional Required Courses (see Requirements for the Major)

(to be taken after introductory and foundation courses)

WRTG 393 Advanced Technical Writing 3

or other course to fulfill the

upper-level advanced writing requirement

CMST 385F _{Principles of Web Design and Technology I 3}

or CMST 341 Principles of Multimedia I

or CMST 310 Fundamentals of Electronic Publishing

or other core major course

CMST 386F _{Principles of Web Design and}

Technology II 3

or CMST 342 Principles of Multimedia II

or CMST 311 Advanced Electronic Publishing

or other core major course

CMST 306F Introduction to Visual Basic .NET

Programming 3

or other supplemental major course

CMST 388F Fundamentals of JavaScript 3

or other supplemental major course

CMST 460F _{Web Application Development}

Using ColdFusion 3

or other supplemental major course

CMST 463F _{Web Application Development}

Using PHP/MySQL 3

CMST 450F Web Development Using XML 3

or other supplemental major course

Capstone Course for the major

(to be taken in the last 9 credits)

CMST 495F _{Current Trends and Projects in}

Digital Media and Web Technology 3

minor and/or Elective Courses

(to be taken in the last 60 credits along

with required major courses) 49 Recommended minor:

Business administration

total credits for Bs in digital media 120 and Web technology

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