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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Interactive Design, B.S.


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The Bachelor of Science with a major in Interactive Design provides students with an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to developing the technical, theoretical, and creative skills needed to serve in the field of interactive design as interaction designers, user interface designers, and information visualization designers. This approach to design merges technical knowledge and aesthetic creativity with an ultimate focus on the human needs of end users. Students will combine practical prototyping skills with theoretical and technical approaches to front-end digital design and culture. The emphasis here is on creating well-rounded designers who are suited to meet the growing marketplace need for interactive design.

General Education Core Curriculum (Areas A-E) (42 Credit Hours)


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Related Studies (12 Credit Hours)


Select 12 hours of upper division course work (3000 - 4000 level) inside or outside of the Interactive Design Major passing with a C or better. These hours do not have to be taken in a single discipline, but should relate to a particular interest or career goal. Students should determine prerequisites for Related Studies courses and take them as free electives. Completion of a Formal Minor or Certificate Program would also satisfy the Related Studies requirement.

Free Electives (11/12 Credit Hours)


Select 11/12 hours of courses in the university curriculum. This includes any course (1000 - 4000) in the university curriculum (including Interactive Design) passing with a D or better. Students may combine 1 or 2 hour courses to total 11 hours total in this section.

Program Total (120 Credit Hours)


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