Program Description
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree in Interactive Technologies (ITECH) is an innovative program that prepares students for emerging technology careers in Social Media Marketing, Web Design Development, User Experience and User Interface (UX/UI), Computer Animation (2D/3D), and other interactive digital media careers such as Game Design.
The ITECH interdisciplinary coursework offers students the opportunity to learn hands-on creative digital media skills essential to many professions including Business, STEM, Entertainment, and Public Service. Students may explore Digital Marketing, Web Design/Development (UX/UI), Computer Animation and Game Design, by selecting a variety of open electives. The curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions or for transfer to a four-year institution. The program is applicable for professionals who need to enhance their existing skills utilizing emerging technologies.
Program Map
The academic map below presents the recommended plan of study and will guide you through your program in a timely manner. Click the course abbreviations for full course descriptions. A course may be critical because it is a pre-requisite, requires a minimum grade, or because it is only offered once a year. Missing a critical course may push back your graduation date. Meet with an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your program.
Critical Courses should be taken in the order shown to stay on track and graduate on time.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Course
(click for more information) |
Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
COMSC 100 |
✔ |
|
3 |
|
CIS 150 |
✔ |
|
3 |
|
FILM 130 |
✔ |
|
3 |
|
ENG 102 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
|
Major Elective |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
✹ |
Semester Total Credits |
|
|
15 |
|
Notes:
✹ It is recommended that students meet with the Curriculum Chair to discuss professional and transfer options.
Choose one:
DIGITAL MARKETING: MGT 101 , COMM 112 , MKT 203 , MKT 207 , MKT 216 , MKT 239
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT UX/UI: CIS 120 , CIS 225 , CIS 260 , COMSC 101 , ITECH 200 , MKT 239
COMPUTER ANIMATION & GAME DESIGN: ART 147 , FILM 160 , ITECH 200 , ITECH 210 , CIVIL 103 , MKT 239
Semester 3
Notes:
✹ It is recommended that students meet with the Curriculum Chair to discuss professional and transfer options.
Choose one:
DIGITAL MARKETING: MGT 101 , COMM 112 , MKT 203 , MKT 207 , MKT 216 , MKT 239
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT UX/UI: CIS 120 , CIS 225 , CIS 260 , COMSC 101 , ITECH 200 , MKT 239
COMPUTER ANIMATION & GAME DESIGN: ART 147 , FILM 160 , ITECH 200 , ITECH 210 , CIVIL 103 , MKT 239
Semester 4
Course
(click for more information) |
Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
MKT 202 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
|
ITECH 240 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
|
Major Elective |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
✹ |
Major Elective |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
✹ |
Mathematics Gen Ed Elective |
✔ |
|
3 |
|
Semester Total Credits |
|
|
15 |
|
Notes:
✹ It is recommended that students meet with the Curriculum Chair to discuss professional and transfer options.
Choose one:
DIGITAL MARKETING: MGT 101 , COMM 112 , MKT 203 , MKT 207 , MKT 216 , MKT 239
WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT UX/UI: CIS 120 , CIS 225 , CIS 260 , COMSC 101 , ITECH 200 , MKT 239
COMPUTER ANIMATION & GAME DESIGN: ART 147 , FILM 160 , ITECH 200 , ITECH 210 , CIVIL 103 , MKT 239
Minimum Total Credits: 60