Hello. I am Ali. I attend college at
The Art Institute Online^®
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Degree: B.S. Web & Interactive Media Design
Estimated Graduation: December 2008

“The Interactive Media Design program prepares students for careers designing and developing Websites and interactive/multimedia software products. Design for the World Wide Web and interactive media is a dynamic and rapidly evolving multi-billion dollar industry that includes products running not only on conventional computers, but also on devices such as kiosks, museum displays, MP3 players and cell phones. Interactive media design is an essential part of businesses worldwide, as well as the education, scientific and entertainment industries.

Students begin the program by developing their skills in drawing and design, while learning the fundamentals of digital imaging, audio and basic Web technologies. Intermediate courses introduce interactive media authoring, video technology and project management skills. Students continue to develop their Web skills, learning programming and scripting techniques using Flash® and JavaScript® for design, animation and data handling. In advanced courses, students further expand their understanding of the structure and technologies of Web and interactive media products, and learn techniques for designing and managing large projects. In the capstone project of the bachelor’s degree program, students plan, design and develop substantial projects, often for real clients. Students also produce professional-quality digital portfolios as interactive media presentations of their own work and abilities.

Students who complete the associate’s degree program are prepared to seek entry-level positions such as interface web site designers or graphic artists developing interactive media products. Students who complete the bachelor’s degree program have by graduation completed more advanced coursework and have developed and managed larger and more complex projects. Many students also gain professional experience through internships, freelance work and/or real-life projects pursued through coursework, and are prepared to enter the workforce at a higher level. They pursue entry-level positions as digital media producers, webmasters or creative directors, and project coordinators in fields such as law, medicine, education, corporate communications, film, and advertising, or might even start their own companies.

Faculty members are experienced professionals and educators who bring their knowledge of the field and practical experience into the classroom. The associate’s degree program courses are fully transferable into the bachelor’s degree program in Interactive Media Design for those students who wish to continue their studies. All courses in the Interactive Media Design program are also available online.”

Excerpt from:  http://www.artinstitutes.edu/pittsburgh/Course%20Sequences06-08.pdf